A comfortable and safe round brings you Turaida and its 43-hectare cultural reserve where you'll have the free to explore the striking castle and history wooden church, learn ancient crafts like pottery and weaving, walk along a number of educational trails, and wander among epic hero sculptures in the Song Garden. Before heading back, take a quiet moment at the castle’s viewpoint, where the sweeping forests and river valleys create a truly unforgettable scene. The opening hours change throughout the year, please check the current hours online: https://turaida-muzejs.lv/en/for-visitors/opening-hours/
At the Turaida Museum Reserve, you'll have free rein to roam the 13th-century castle and visit the historic wooden church, folk sculpture garden, and medieval exhibits at your leisure as your driver waits for you nearby, ensuring a stress-free return trip.
Literally meaning ‘God’s Garden’ in ancient Livonian, the centerpiece of the Turaida Museum Reserve is striking 13th century red-brick castle. The 15th century granary now houses a museum dedicated to the Livonian state, which existed between 1319 to 1561, while the castle’s Donjon and other towers have additional exhibitions, and great views. Spread throughout the rest of the 43 hectare reserve are a variety of other historic buildings that have been converted to galleries and exhibits, such as a smithy where you can try your hand at forging metal or smithing your own pagan symbols. The serene graveyard, crowned by a beautiful 18th century wooden church, is the final resting place of the legendary beauty known as the ‘Rose of Turaida’, who has here own folk story. On the nearby Daina Hill Song Garden, visitors can walk among sculptures of the epic Latvian heroes who have been immortalized in folk songs.
Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.