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🎄A Perfect Pre Christmas Break
One of Europe’s most picturesque markets and traditional celebrations in Latvia’s charming capital – where Christmas Trees were first decorated.
How to book
All you need to do is call one of our specialist Travel consultants on:
0800 031 9707
They will custom build your holiday your way, passing on their considerable knowledge and expertise
Offer valid until 8 Jul 2025
Prices are based on all new bookings for 2 people sharing a room on the itinerary described.
Hotel Avalon Riga includes breakfast unless stated otherwise and flights are from London Gatwick with return transfers to and from the hote included
As this is a short break, we don’t include checked-in hold luggage but do include the airline’s base-level hand luggage, ask us about adding extra luggage at time of booking
This package is financially protected by ATOL and Ambassador Holidays are acting as agents for Newmarket Holidays.
Prices and availablity are correct at time of publication and are subject to change.
About this package
Enjoy a festive break in the historic Latvian capital, where a wonderful market is held in the picturesque Old Town Square, beneath a brightly decorated tree – somewhat appropriate for a city where the tradition is said to have begun over 500 years ago.
Package Itinerary
Check in at London Gatwick and board your flight to Riga. Upon arrival meet your tour manager and transfer into the heart of the city and your hotel. After check-in, enjoy your first evening in the Baltic States’ largest city. A host of cafés, bars and restaurants caters to all tastes and pockets, and the lights of the festive shops and stores bring colour and warmth to the crisp, wintry air.
A guided tour will lift the veil on Riga’s fascinating past and will showcase the sights of one of Europe’s most rapidly growing cities. Set on the bank of the Daugava River, the city boasts several ultra-modern buildings around its walled central core. The lovingly reconstructed Dutch-influenced ‘House of the Blackheads’, several large churches, Riga Castle with its museums, the towering Freedom Monument and two magnificent cathedrals add to the attraction, which is crowned by the Art Nouveau glories of UNESCO-listed Quiet Centre district and restored Town Hall Square, site of the wonderful Christmas market, with its traditional wares and warming foodstuffs. Spend another evening exploring this vibrant city.
Discover more of the city today, or join the optional excursion, journeying into the beautiful landscape of the Gauja National Park, a forested, alpine refuge for elk, European bison and brown bears, amongst other species, and where the Turaida Museum Reserve chronicles Latvian history and culture. End your final full day in this wonderful city by having dinner in one of Riga’s many fine restaurants.
Transfer back to the airport for the return flight after a wonderful few festive days.
