Excursion "Riga - Aizkraukle". Along the riverbed of the Daugava”

Excursion "Riga - Aizkraukle". Along the riverbed of the Daugava "Excursion of Riga - Aizkraukle". Along the Daugava River lies the historically very interesting and ancient path of the ancestors of modern Latvians. During the tour, we will get acquainted with various regions and cities of the Republic of Latvia (Salaspils, Ogre, Ikshkile, Lielvarde, Scriveri and Aizkraukle). Each of these settlements has its own amazing history and its unique attractions. In Salaspils we will visit the Latvian National Botanical Garden. In the city of Ogre we will walk along the main street - Brivibas and get acquainted with the local architecture. There, in Ogre, we will visit the ancient settlements of the inhabitants of these coastal territories. In Ikskil we will see the ancient ruins of the first Christian shrine, which arose once on the territory of modern Latvia. The remains of this church, which have survived to this day, are located on the island of St. Maynard. During the tour we will also see the smallest Orthodox Church in Latvia. Then we will visit Lielvarde and Kegums, where we will get acquainted with the legend of the Latvian national hero Lacplesis, see the house-museum of Andrei Pumpurs, the author of the first Latvian epic. In Kegum we will visit the Energy Museum. In the city of Scrivery, we will visit a candy factory and learn the technological features and, perhaps, the culinary secrets of making the legendary milk candy "Cow" (with tasting). In Scrivery, we will also visit the ruins of a former estate that have come down to us from the ancient Middle Ages. In Izkraukle, the city of power engineers, we will finish our trip by visiting the local city museum and hearing the ancient legends of this village. In addition, in Ikskil: in the winter you can ride on dog sleds. Additionally in Ogre: you can visit a local cheese factory or bakery where traditional Latvian cookies are baked.