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Private Tour Medieval Gems of Kuldīga Sabile and Kandava Towns
Riga, Latvia, Europe
$486.64
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Overview
Discover Kuldīga, Sabile, and Kandava, three of the best-preserved medieval towns in Latvia. Each town boasts a unique historic and cozy charm, making them unmissable destinations on your journey.
Start with the major highlight of the trip - Kuldīga town. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site with an exceptionally well-preserved medieval town. Discover the widest waterfall in Europe - Ventas Rumba. Take a refreshing dip in it on a hot summer day, and admire the unique Kuldīga Brick Bridge. During the springtime, you might be lucky enough to see local fish, vimba, swimming to their spawning grounds and jumping upstream here. Consider an optional visit to the Live museum-Ancient Kuldigas story or proceed directly to the next medieval town Sabile famous for its northernmost vineyard Sabile Wine Hill and breathtaking views over Abava River Valley Nature Park. Complete the tour with a photo stop at Kandava town and around one one-hour hike on the unique Čužu Bog Nature Trail near this town.
Start with the major highlight of the trip - Kuldīga town. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site with an exceptionally well-preserved medieval town. Discover the widest waterfall in Europe - Ventas Rumba. Take a refreshing dip in it on a hot summer day, and admire the unique Kuldīga Brick Bridge. During the springtime, you might be lucky enough to see local fish, vimba, swimming to their spawning grounds and jumping upstream here. Consider an optional visit to the Live museum-Ancient Kuldigas story or proceed directly to the next medieval town Sabile famous for its northernmost vineyard Sabile Wine Hill and breathtaking views over Abava River Valley Nature Park. Complete the tour with a photo stop at Kandava town and around one one-hour hike on the unique Čužu Bog Nature Trail near this town.
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Private Tour Medieval Gems of Kuldīga Sabile and Kandava Towns
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 10 hours
- Around 6 hours guided tour to Kuldīga, Sabile & Kuldīga towns
- Transfer from/to your hotel in Riga or Jūrmala (around 3.5 hours total transfer time for this tour)
- Professional tour leader
- Photos
- Pick up from your hotel in Riga or Jūrmala and drop off
- Improv-travel tour (for 2 people and more)
- Learning about Latvian nature, culture, and traditions on your way
- Entry fee in Sabile Vine Hill (optional visit, adults 1,50 EUR, children 0,70 EUR))
- Entry fee in Kuldīga Live Museum (optional visit, ticket 6 EUR per person)
- Any other items not specified as included
- Insurance
- Food & drinks
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KuldigaAfter a roughly 2-hour drive from Riga to Western Latvia (Courland), including a coffee stop and enjoying beautiful views on the way, arrive at the picturesque medieval town of Kuldiga. It's no coincidence that it's now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take a stroll through the narrow streets of this exceptionally well-preserved medieval town. Have lunch in one of the cozy restaurants of Kuldīga town.
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Venta Rapid WaterfallVisit Ventas Rumba, Europe's widest waterfall, where you can admire the famous Kuldiga bridge and soak in the stunning scenery. If you're lucky enough to visit in spring, you might see local fish, vimba, swimming to their spawning grounds and jumping upstream in Ventas Rumba. On warm summer days, don't miss a refreshing swim in Ventas Rumba.
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Live museum-Ancient Kuldigas storyIf you're interested, you can extend your visit with an optional trip to the Live Museum, where you'll learn about Kuldiga's history and the Courland Duchy. Please note that this will add an hour to your trip. You can choose this visit in place of one of the following destinations listed on the itinerary.
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SabileSabile is the next picturesque small town in Kurzeme or Courland. Take a stroll around the charming narrow streets of this historic town and enjoy the stunning views of the Abava River Valley from the top of Sabile Hillfort. Sabile is also known as the town with the biggest minority of gypsies in Latvia.
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Sabile Wine MountainDiscover the renowned Sabile Wine Hill (an optional visit). It is featured in the Guinness World Records as the northernmost vineyard. Perched above Sabile Town, the hill offers a breathtaking panorama of the Abava Valley and the charming town below. Buy some local wines and some amazing local ciders in the local shop.
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KandavaTake the next stop in Kandava Town. Kandava is one of the most beautiful towns in Latvia. Its history dates back to 1230. Take a late afternoon-evening walk on its narrow and tranquil streets and visit Kandava church hill and old Kandava castle ruins. From here have the last view of the beautiful Abava River Valley.
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Before heading back to Riga, enjoy a hike along the beautiful Abava River in the Čužu purvs Nature Reserve. Explore the scenic valley and rare wetland habitats. Keep an eye out for hidden sulfur springs adding to the natural allure. And if you visit in the summer (from June to August), you might see the bog blooming with yellow flowers called "krūmu čuža" in Latvian adding a touch of magic to your adventure.
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Private Tour Medieval Gems of Kuldīga Sabile and Kandava Towns
Riga, Latvia, Europe
$486.64
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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