Rēzekne – Malta – Aglona – Kaplava – Krāslava – Daugavpils
- An excursion around the pottery studio of Aivars Ušpelis and Vēsma Ušpele
A farmstead with a unique feel, featuring a pottery studio and paintings by the hostess, as well as a collection of antiques. The fascinating craftsman is one of the “Pūdnīku skūla” (pottery school) potters and in his work makes use of knowledge handed down from his ancestors. He works together with his wife, the painter Vēsma Ušpele. Visitors to the studio can observe how ceramics are made, starting from throwing to firing in a wood-fired kiln. The potter’s works are on display and available for purchase.
- Lunch and a horse ride (optional) at “Klajumi” farm
The “Klajumi” horse ranch is an organic farm where Latvian horses are bred, located near the Latvian-Belarusian border. Visitors can enjoy horseback riding and 2–7 day horseback excursions, as well as accommodation in one of several holiday houses and catering. “Klajumi” offers traditional Latgalian dishes – stuffed potato dumplings (both big and small), vegetable & mushroom and meat & fish stews, veal rolls, and rye bread. You can enjoy oat biscuits, bilberry flour dumplings, cottage cheese doughnuts, and honey and crumble cakes for dessert.
- An excursion around the “Daugavas loki” nature park
The nature park features scenic, 4–6 km long Daugava river bends where the river has preserved its natural course. The largest river in Latvia, Daugava is often referred to as the river of the destiny of Latvia, and among all other rivers it is the one that is most often sung about in folk songs. The visitors may climb the 24m-high Vasarģelišķi sightseeing tower and enjoy the wonderful scenery of Daugava river valley, as well as visit the Slutišķi Old Believers’ village. It is the only place in Latvia where the museum of Old Believers’ cultural and historical heritage is located in an authentic populated village.
- A visit to Mark Rothko Art Centre in Daugavpils
Mark Rothko Art Centre is located in Daugavpils fortress. It is a multifunctional centre of contemporary art and culture and the only place in Eastern Europe where visitors can view the original paintings of Mark Rothko, the world-famous founder of abstract expressionism.
- Dinner and accommodation in Daugavpils.
