Beer, cheese and bread at Vidzeme and Zemgale regions

Arrival in Riga.

Overnight in Riga.

Explore medieval Old Town and the Art Nouveau district. Central Market is one of the largest in Europe and is worth a visit to see the local products and atmosphere. Have a tasting of the beers from all four Latvian regions and typical snacks at the tavern.
Overnight in Riga.

Taste whole grain flour cracknels at the farm. Climb the tower of Bauska Castle, visit brewery and Rundale Palace. Try to make traditional piragi (beckon pasties) at the ethnographic museum. 

Overnight in Skriveri area.

Try savoury home-made ice- cream, go on Viking ship around the Koknese castle ruins. Visit the goats farm and taste their various cheeses. Enjoy spa at Vecgulbene Manor.

Overnight in Gulbene area.

Make your own traditional black bread, go to cheese producer at Trikata. Visit Valmiermuiza Brewery which produces upmarket beer and visit Cesis where the second largest brewery is located.

Overnight in Cesis area.

Explore Cesis castle, visit the brewery followed by traditional mill's porridge at Araisi windmill. Visit Turaida Castle complex and have a great view across the Gauja Valley from its tower.

Overnight in Riga.

Departure from Riga.