24 days in Latvia Itinerary

Often referred to as "The Paris of the North," Riga offers thriving nightlife and some of the best collections of Art Nouveau architecture in Europe.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Riga: Jurmala (Jomas iela, Former bath-house of E.Racene, &more) and Salaspils Memorial Ensemble (in Salaspils). And it doesn't end there: visit Old City Riga (Vecriga), appreciate the history behind Freedom Monument, browse the eclectic array of goods at Central Market (Centraltirgus), and enjoy the sand and surf at Jurmala Beach.

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Kingston, Jamaica to Riga is an approximately 22-hour flight. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Kingston to Riga due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Kingston in May, things will get cooler in Riga: highs are around 20°C and lows about 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to drive to Kuldiga.

Change things up with these side-trips from Kuldiga: Slitere National Park (in Talsi), Liepaja (Room Escape Games & Skede Dunes Memorial) and Piejuras Brivdabas Muzejs (in Ventspils).

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You can drive from Riga to Kuldiga in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in June, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to drive to Bauska.

Bauska is a town in Bauska Municipality, in the Zemgale region of southern Latvia. Start off your visit on the 16th (Fri): examine the collection at The branch of the Riga Motor Museum in Bauska, then get engrossed in the history at Rundāle Palace, then step into the grandiose world of Bauska Castle, and finally make a trip to Mezotne Palace. On the 17th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Holy Trinity Church, pause for some photo ops at Monument to Janis Cakste, then take in the views from Pedestrian Bridge Mitava, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Nature Park in Tervete.

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You can drive from Kuldiga to Bauska in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can go by car to Sigulda.

Sigulda is a town in the Vidzeme Region of Latvia, 53km from the capital city Riga.OverviewSigulda is on a picturesque stretch of the primeval Gauja river valley. Explore Sigulda's surroundings by going to Cesis (Burning Conscience, Cesis Medieval Castle, &more) and Sietiniezis Rock (in Valmiera). Spend the 20th (Tue) exploring nature at Gauja National Park. Next up on the itinerary: step into the grandiose world of Turaida Castle, appreciate the extensive heritage of Castle Of The Livonian Order In Sigulda, walk around Vienkoci Park, and admire the striking features of Turaida Lutheran Church.

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You can drive from Bauska to Sigulda in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In June in Sigulda, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can travel back home.