10 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.

Riga is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stop by Old City Riga (Vecriga), take an in-depth tour of Museum of the Occupation of Latvia, appreciate the history behind Freedom Monument, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

For maps, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Riga road trip planning website.

Cairo, Egypt to Riga is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also drive. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Cairo in February; daily highs in Riga reach 1°C and lows reach -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive 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. Start off your visit on the 8th (Wed): don't miss a visit to Araisi Lake Dwelling Site, pause for some photo ops at Old man of time, then step into the grandiose world of Cesis Medieval Castle, then walk around Svetavots, and finally deepen your knowledge of military history at The Secret Soviet Bunker. On the next day, explore the historical opulence of Turaida Castle, take some stellar pictures from Keizarkresls un keizarskats, and then find something for the whole family at Tiklu Parks.

To see photos and more tourist information, use the Sigulda tour website.

Getting from Riga to Sigulda by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 2°C in February, and nighttime lows around -1°C. You will have some time to spend on the 10th (Fri) before leaving for home.