Latvia in 10 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Trip at a glance

Route and overnight bases

Riga (day 1–2); Cēsis (day 3–5); Kuldīga (day 6–8); Liepāja (day 9–10)

Getting between places

Riga -> Cēsis (about 94 min); Cēsis -> Kuldīga (about 199 min); Kuldīga -> Liepāja (about 91 min)

Day 1: Riga

• 12:00 Airport → Hotel transfer — Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Consider taxi, shuttle, or public transport.
• 14:00 Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga — Luxurious stay in the heart of Riga, perfect for culture and food lovers.
• Afternoon The Freedom Monument — The Freedom Monument: 4.7★ (12,508 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening LIDO Alus sēta — LIDO Alus sēta: good budget fit, 4.4★ (6,824 reviews), conveniently located nearby

Day 2: Riga

• Morning Three Brothers, Latvian Museum of Architecture — Three Brothers, Latvian Museum of Architecture: 4.4★ (5,467 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Rozengrāls (Vinarium civitatis rigensis) — Rozengrāls (Vinarium civitatis rigensis): 4.5★ (5,136 reviews), conveniently located nearby, good budget fit
• Afternoon Riga Cathedral — Riga Cathedral: 4.6★ (6,736 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Bella Napoli — Bella Napoli: 4.8★ (4,268 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Cat House — Cat House: 4.4★ (3,519 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 3: Cēsis

• 09:00 Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga — Luxurious stay in the heart of Riga, perfect for culture and food lovers.
• 10:00 Riga -> Cēsis — Travel from Riga to Cēsis. About 81km — train or coach is the usual option (~94 min). Check Trainline or the local operator.
• 15:00 Hotel Cēsis — A cozy hotel with a local touch, perfect for exploring Cēsis' rich history.
• Afternoon Svētavots — Svētavots: 4.7★ (1,012 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, conveniently located nearby
• Evening Studio Pizza — Studio Pizza: good budget fit, 4.1★ (1,285 reviews), conveniently located nearby

Day 4: Cēsis

• Morning Jāņoga — Jāņoga: 4.6★ (1,265 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Mala — Mala: 4.7★ (513 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Afternoon Pande Cafe — Pande Cafe: 4.7★ (336 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• Afternoon Ozolkalns — Ozolkalns: 4.6★ (1,112 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Go To Sushi Bar — Go To Sushi Bar: conveniently located nearby, 4.0★ (709 reviews), good budget fit
• Evening Raiskums Red Cliffs — Raiskums Red Cliffs: 4.7★ (430 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 5: Cēsis

• Morning H.E. Vanadziņš. Ziemeļu restorāns — H.E. Vanadziņš. Ziemeļu restorāns: 4.5★ (551 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Gauja National Park — Gauja National Park: 4.7★ (11,317 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Afternoon Kest — Kest: 4.8★ (280 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Kazu Grava — Kazu Grava: 4.7★ (503 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Ruckas muiža — Ruckas muiža: 4.5★ (374 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Āraiši Windmill — Āraiši Windmill: 4.7★ (670 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character

Day 6: Kuldīga

• 09:00 Hotel Cēsis — A cozy hotel with a local touch, perfect for exploring Cēsis' rich history.
• 09:35 Cēsis -> Kuldīga — Travel from Cēsis to Kuldīga. About 203km — train or coach is the usual option (~199 min). Check Trainline or the local operator.
• 15:00 Kuldiga Hotel — Charming and affordable, great for experiencing Kuldīga's unique culture.
• Afternoon Museum of Old Kuldiga Folklore — Museum of Old Kuldiga Folklore: 4.8★ (285 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Goldingen Room — Goldingen Room: 4.5★ (1,971 reviews), conveniently located nearby, good budget fit

Day 7: Kuldīga

• Morning Celms maize — Celms maize: 4.9★ (259 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• Morning Church of the Holy Trinity, Kuldīga — Church of the Holy Trinity, Kuldīga: 4.7★ (73 reviews), conveniently located nearby, fits the city's character
• Afternoon Voyage Voyage — Voyage Voyage: good budget fit, 4.4★ (108 reviews), conveniently located nearby
• Afternoon Alekšupīte waterfall — Alekšupīte waterfall: 4.7★ (1,864 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Stender's — Stender's: good budget fit, 4.2★ (950 reviews), conveniently located nearby
• Evening Rezidence Kafe Venta — Rezidence Kafe Venta: 4.5★ (449 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character

Day 8: Kuldīga

• Morning Kursas Zeme — Kursas Zeme: 4.5★ (1,293 reviews), conveniently located nearby, good budget fit
• Morning Kuldiga Castle Park — Kuldiga Castle Park: 4.7★ (1,718 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Afternoon Pagrabiņš — Pagrabiņš: 4.4★ (2,110 reviews), conveniently located nearby, good budget fit
• Afternoon Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kuldīga St. Anna — Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kuldīga St. Anna: 4.7★ (107 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Bangert's Restaurant — Bangert's Restaurant: 4.3★ (797 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Kuldiga District Museum — Kuldiga District Museum: 4.8★ (460 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character

Day 9: Liepāja

• 09:00 Kuldiga Hotel — Charming and affordable, great for experiencing Kuldīga's unique culture.
• 10:00 Kuldīga -> Liepāja — Travel from Kuldīga to Liepāja. Short hop (~77km). Train, bus, or rideshare are all fine.
• 15:00 Hotel Liepāja — Centrally located with easy access to Liepāja's cultural sites and dining.
• Afternoon Holy Trinity Cathedral — Holy Trinity Cathedral: 4.7★ (317 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Vējš Cafe — Vējš Cafe: 4.7★ (746 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby

Day 10: Liepāja

• Morning Kafejnīca Panna — Kafejnīca Panna: good budget fit, 4.4★ (1,016 reviews), conveniently located nearby
• Morning Promenade Hotel — Promenade Hotel: 4.7★ (1,497 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• 11:00 Hotel Liepāja — Centrally located with easy access to Liepāja's cultural sites and dining.
• 12:00 Hotel → Airport transfer — Head to the airport. Allow plenty of time for check-in, security, and any last-minute shopping.

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