Golden Day in Vidzema: Sigulda, Turaida and Cesis
Description:
You have an excellent opportunity to visit two pearls of Vidzeme side of Latvia: Sigulda and Cesis in one day. They are located close to each other in the territory of the Gauja National Park.
Sigulda hills are famous for dizzying views, medieval castles and romantic legends.
On the tour in Sigulda you will see:
The famous medieval episcopal castle of Treyden (Turaida), where today the museum-reserve is located.
The picturesque park "Mountain Dayne" and the tomb of the proud "Turaida Rose".
The majestic ruins of the knightly castle "Segevold", which offers stunning views of the river valley and Turaida.
The new Sigulda Castle is the residence of the Kropotkin princes.
Gutman Cave and the charming Bundulitis.
But the Gauja National Park is not limited to Sigulda. Time to go to Cesis!
The charming provincial town of Cesis arose under the shadow of the once most powerful castle of the Livonian Order - the Wenden fortress.
Despite the terrible times of war, the castle retained its greatness. Next to the old castle - a new one with a high tower, on which the Latvian flag flies proudly - it comes from Cesis. There is no place for an apple to fall from the sights! It's not a house of legend, it's not a hill of history.
The mysterious people of the Venda, the masters of the Livonian Order, John the Terrible, the glorious family of Sivers – all of them are inscribed in the pages of the history of the city.
Transportation costs are paid separately.