LATVIA. PALACES AND MANORS.

Arrival to Riga airport. Private transfer from the airport to the Mālpils Manor – is an outstanding sample of the 19th century Classical architecture featuring an extensive Baroque style park, picturesque landscape and a pond with a bubbly fountain and water lilies. Mālpils Manor features a luxury-class design hotel and one of the best restaurants in Latvia. Check in Malpils Manor Suite room – One of Mālpils Manor’s mistresses arranged the interior of the Noblewoman’s Suite. Saturated hazy hues contrast with mild pastel-toned textiles thus creating a mysteriously captivating atmosphere in the Suite. Dinner in Mālpils Manor restaurant. Free time.

After breakfast check out from Mālpils Manor. Transfer to Sigulda (0,5h). Excursion in Turaida Museum reserve (2h) – Is a heritage site. The 42 hectares of grounds are replete with archaeological, architectural, historical and art monuments, all of which provide an account of the events from the eleventh century onwards. Krimulda winery – wine tasting for gourmets we offer the opportunity to meet the home wine making process and also to taste the home wine, which is prepared by using different berries and recipes. The real taste of wine best appears enjoying with listening to the stories. Transfer to Bīrini manor(0,5h). Birini manor- every step on Birini Manor tells stories which follow and cover each other. The historic evidence can be found everywhere in the Castle and its surroundings.  Check in Luxury Castle Suite room -A splendid, spacious suite in the Castle. The tall castle ceiling and windows with a view over the Regular Garden and Lake, TV, and internet access. There is a jacuzzi, hairdryer, heated floor, and dressing gowns in the bathroom. Dinner in Birini Manor resaurant -the cellars of Birini Manor are made into cosy vault halls for the restaurant. Free time.

After breakfast transfer to Veczemju cliffs (1h). Veczemju cliffs (1h) -this is the most impressive and colourful set of cliffs along the Vidzeme coastline. Waves have created the steep shore that is as much as 6 m high, with several hundred meters of red sandstone cliffs with narrow caves, niches, grottos and other formations. Transfer to Liepupe Manor (0,5h)-the 18th century Liepupe Manor even has its own herb garden where the chef sources ingredients for his tasty creations. A stay at Liepupe Manor is exactly that personal. Check in Lux Class room -each room includes an audio system, as well as wireless internet, free drinking water, large-size robes and slippers, as well as exclusive body care products Elier from the local manufacturers. Guests have the opportunity to make tea on their own. Dinner in local manor restaurant -The elegant and majestic room with two corner fireplaces and restored baroque style ceiling moulds provides a wonderful view of a lake and an ancient park. The concept of this restaurant tastefully combines the sophistication of fine contemporary urban cuisine with the traditions of rural cooking, altering its menu with every season and using fresh, locally-grown ingredients. Free Time.

After breakfast transfer to Dikļi Palace (1,5h) -was built in the Neo-Baroque style in 1896 and restored in 2003. The second most important component of the Dikļi palace ensemble is the barn, which pre-dates the palace and was built in the late eighteenth century using elements of late Classicism and featuring a majestic portico, untypical for barns in Vidzeme. Check in Bridal Junior Suite room – Dikļi Palace is a four star hotel, hidden in a noble silence of antique furniture, beautiful fireplaces, luxurious drapes and satin sheets that will make your stay an unforgettable experience. SPA time -when your soul and mind is tired of city bustle and fuss, the best place to restore your energy is in an old park of a rural manor. The scent of  the healing herbs  collected in the local meadows and forests, calming and invigorating tea, soft towels and the skilful hands of our spa professionals are waiting for you in the Dikli Palace’s cozy Nature SPA environment. You might enjoy  spa treatment procedures in a good company of your friends, in a solitude with your beloved or you can devote the time to yourself only! Indulge in the pleasure of silent music, lively tea, and relaxing treatments! Dinner in local Palace restaurant -can you imagine an evening in a palace without a sophisticated meal? The chef of Dikli Palace restaurant invites the gourmets to taste contemporary interpretation of the rural bounty from Vidzeme region-  pumpkins and apples ripe plump in the near vicinity, rabbit from a nearby farm in Valmiermuiža, fish from Lake Burtnieks or  from the manor pond, lamb from Estonian border grazing. If the castle owner has been hunting, you will find specially prepared game meat in the restaurant menu. To enrich the bouquet of flavours our waiters will help you to choose carefully selected outstanding cognac, whiskey or wine. Feel the fabulous adventure of Dikli Palace restaurant! Free Time.