Through lake districts along the borderland of European Union

Arrival at Rīga International aiport. Free time to explore Rīga. Places of particular interest are the medieval Old Town and the Art Nouveau district included into UNESCO World's Heritage list. Also the Central Market, one of the largest in Europe is worth a visit to see the local products.

Pick-up hired bicycles in the hotel.

Overnight in Riga.

Breakfast.

Take a train Riga - Rezekne (~3 h 50 min)

Overnight in Rezekne.

Breakfast.

Leisure time to explore Rezekne.

"The heart of Latgale", where during the 9th – 12th century stood a fortified Latgalian castle. After the construction of St. Petersburg – Warsaw highway (1836) and railway (1861), Rezekne became a holiday destination for holidaymakers from St. Petersburg. During the World War II, buildings of the city significantly suffered. Today the town is an important economic and cultural centre of Latgale region.

Places to visit: Rezekne Castle Hill, The Eastern Latvia Concerta Hall  - The Embassy of Latgale GORS, Rezekne Heart of Jesus Cathedral, the Store  - salon " Lāde" with works of latgalian craftsmen and local artists.

Cycling: Rezekne - Kaunata - Lipuski – Vucini.

Along the way you will see the Lake Razna, Roman Catholic Church of Kaunata, Lipuski Old-Believers Prayers house and Makonkalns Hill.

Overnight in surroundings of Vucini.

Breakfast.

Cycling: Vucini – Andrupene – Aglona.

Places to visit: The Andrupene farm,  Andrupene swamp path, the King's Hill of Christ, The Aglona Catholic Basilica and the Aglona Bread museum.

Overnight in Aglona.

Breakfast.

Cycling: Aglona - Kraslava - Kaplava.

Places to visit: Velnezers (Devil's) Lake, Kraslava town, Castle of Counts Plateri, a viewing Tower in Priedaine, which offers a good view of one of the curves of the Daugava river.

Overnight in Kaplava area.

Breakfast.

Cycling: Kaplava – Kraslava – Tartaks – Slutiski – Naujene – Daugavpils (Distance cycling 65 km; Krāslava – Tartaks – Slutiški section is partially marked.)

Places to visit: Adamova nature trail, Markova Cognitive trail, the Slutiski ethnographic Old-Believers village, St.Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church in Jezupova (Juzefova).

Overnight in Daugavpils.

Breakfast.

Leisure time to explore Daugavpils - the second biggest city in Latvia.

Places to visit: Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.

Cycling: Daugavpils – Zarasai – Visagina.

Places to visit: The Great Island of Zarasas lake, Zarasa lake Observation bridge and watershore.

Overnight in Visagina.

Breakfast.

Cycling: Visagina –  Ignalina NPP – Dukstas – Ignalina.

On this day you will see the  Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant.

It once employed half of the population was closed down as requested by the European Union. The gigantic industrial building east of the city that once housed the most powerful nuclear reactors in the world now stands empty.

Overnight in Ignalina.

Breakfast.

Cycling: Ignalina – Paluse – Ginuciai – Stripeikiai – Kirdeikiai – Antalksne – Kaltanenai – Ignalina

You will cycle along the Paluse nature trail, which is 3,5 km long, then you will see Palūše wooden church, Salos ethnographic village located between several lakes. Then you will see also the Ginučiu Castle Hill and water mills as well as the Lithuania best known beekeeping museum in Stripeikiai.

Overnight in Ignalina.

Breakfast.

Cycling: Ignalina - Moletai.

Places to visit: Labanoras Regional park, which is rich with forestland and lakes. Also you will go to the Observation tower to see the landscape from the 36 m height.

Breakfast.

Cycling: Moletai – Pabrade

Train: Pabrade – Vilinius (~ 1h)

Overnight in Vilnius.

Breakfast.

Leisure time to explore Vilnius:

Vilnius – the capital city of Lithuania. Vilnius is included into UNESCO World's Heritage list. It attracts visitors with its many churches, mostly in Baroque style, atmospheric Old Town and hilly relief which provides scenic views. Vilnius attractions include Vilnius University, Higher and Lower Castle Museums, the Gates of Dawn. 

Optional: day-trip to European Park:

Cycling: Vilnius – European Park – Vilnius (Distance cycling 40 km)

Departure