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Latvia's Switzerland Sigulda town and Gauja National Park

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Latvia's Switzerland Sigulda town and Gauja National Park is one of the most popular tours in Latvia. Beautiful nature of National park and rich with history and legends destination where to catch sense of Rural feelings. Half day tour to enjoy.

Highlights


  • A charming natural landscape
  • A chance to touch 800-year-old buildings
  • To see Devon period send stone outcrops
  • To hear Legend about Rose of Turaida
Latvia's Switzerland Sigulda town and Gauja National Park

Description


Latvia's Switzerland Sigulda town and Gauja National Park

Sigulda is on a picturesque stretch of the primeval Gauja river valley. Because of the reddish Devonian sandstone which forms steep rocks and caves on both banks of the river, buildings built in Alpine style, Sigulda has been called the "Switzerland of Latvia".

Sigulda Castle ruins have major historical and cultural significance, too. The castle was built in 1207 by the Sword Brothers’ Order.

The historical center of Turaida is particularly attractive with its green areas, ponds, paths and routes along the picturesque banks of the Gauja River. In the 11th-13th centuries the banks of the Gauja were populated by the Livs, an etnos with an ancient and unique culture. The evidence of the Liv culture can be found in several places in Turaida. The mighty medieval Turaida castle, an outstanding monument of archaeology, architecture and history is an important element in Latvia’ s cultural and historical heritage as it has witnessed major military conflicts in the area from the 13th to the 18th century. Enjoy the breathtaking view from the main tower called Bergfried.

Sigulda tour is specially impressive in May when cherry trees blossom or when colors of its trees creating image for what frequently it is called Golden Autumn.

The Gutmanis Cave lies halfway between Sigulda Castle and Turaida Castle and has a small stream flowing from it. It is the largest cave in the Baltic's, measuring 19 m (62.34 ft) deep, 12 m (39.37 ft) wide and 10 m (32.81 ft) high. The cave still bears inscriptions from as early as the 18th century; drinking the water is supposed to be healthy and is said to increase one's lifespan. All this in one tour.

What's included


  • Inclusions:
  • Car or minivan with experienced guide
  • Bottled water by request
  • Entrance tickets to Turaida castle
  • Exclusions:
  • Tips
  • Souvenirs
  • Meals

Itinerary


  1. Visited Places:
  2. Sigulda Municipality
  3. Castle Of The Livonian Order In Sigulda
  4. Sigulda New Castle
  5. Gutman's Cave
  6. Turaida Castle

After meeting at hotel we are driving about one hour to Sigulda. The first stop near Sigulda Castle. Walking around and listening stories and making pictures. Next stop at Gutman's Cave and about 200 meters walking tour. The last stop at Turaida Castle, there we will be about 1 hour and walking distance is about 2 km totally.

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Latvia's Switzerland Sigulda town and Gauja National Park duration is 6 hours.

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