Private Tour Medieval Gems of Kuldīga Sabile and Kandava Towns
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.
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Private Tour Medieval Gems of Kuldīga Sabile and Kandava Towns
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What's included in Private Tour Medieval Gems of Kuldīga Sabile and Kandava Towns
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kuldiga
After 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.
Venta Rapid Waterfall
Visit 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.
Live museum-Ancient Kuldigas story
If 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.
Inclusions
- Learning about Latvian nature, culture, and traditions on your way
- Improv-travel tour (for 2 people and more)
- Pick up from your hotel in Riga or Jūrmala and drop off
- Photos
- Professional tour leader
- Transfer from/to your hotel in Riga or Jūrmala (around 3.5 hours total transfer time for this tour)
- Around 6 hours guided tour to Kuldīga, Sabile & Kuldīga towns
- Food & drinks
- Insurance
- Any other items not specified as included
- Entry fee in Kuldīga Live Museum (optional visit, ticket 6 EUR per person)
- Entry fee in Sabile Vine Hill (optional visit, adults 1,50 EUR, children 0,70 EUR))
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total duration of the tour (around 10 hours) includes the transfer time from Riga and Jūrmala (around 3,5 hours altogether).
- IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Please be advised that while we prioritize the safety of our participants throughout this tour, it is important to acknowledge that all outdoor activities and transfers inherently carry a degree of risk for unforeseeable accidents. Neither our company nor your designated tour guide assumes liability for any such incidents that may occur during the tour. Hence, we strongly recommend that you ensure adequate insurance coverage, including provisions for adventure activities, prior to participating in the tour.
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will pick you up from your hotel or another location in Riga City or Jūrmala Town. Depending on the number and location of the guests in the group the pickup time may vary from 8:00 am to 8:30 am. The total duration of the tour (around 10 hours) includes the transfer time from Riga and Jūrmala (around 3,5 hours altogether).