Day 1

Meeting at Riga airport.

Flight Riga - Charleroi (~13:25 – 14:55).

Departure to the hotel.

Check-in, rest.

Day 2

Breakfast.

Free day. Optionally, we offer an excursion trip to Bruges (surcharge 70 €).

Bruges is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, also known as the "chocolate capital of Belgium". Medieval Gothic ensembles and a network of canals, perhaps slightly inferior to Venetian ones, attract crowds of tourists every year.

Wide streets and a mass of ancient buildings testify to its former greatness. Bruges is an important economic center. At the end of the 20th century, a modern seaport was built outside the historical core of the city, thanks to which Bruges regained the role of a trading maritime city lost in the Middle Ages.

When visiting Bruges, you will immediately notice that its architectural and artistic features are carefully preserved and conveyed to descendants.

Bruges is unique in how this city combines the past and modern life.

Free time.

Return to the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast.

Trip to Amsterdam. Excursion to Amsterdam.

The Dutch are famous for their careful attitude to history, and the center of Amsterdam is evidence of this reverent attitude. Through the bright modern streets, the distinctive medieval city clearly shows through. You will learn interesting Amsterdam stories and legends, versions of the creation of Amsterdam and the history of the city's development. The excursion includes a tour of all the main sights of Amsterdam, such as the Royal Palace, the New and Old Churches, the Berlage Stock Exchange, the Central Station, Chinatown, the Chapel of St. Olof, the courtyard of the Beguine sisters, old houses of Amsterdam and much more. Amsterdam is known all over the world for its numerous canals. Even Peter I appreciated the courage and foresight of the builders of this beautiful shipping city.

Free time, optionally we offer a boat trip on the canals of Amsterdam (surcharge).

Return to the hotel.

Day 4

Breakfast.

Departure to Brussels, city tour.

The historical center of amazing Brussels is divided into two parts — the so-called Lower and Upper Town. In the Lower Town, simple life has long been in full swing, trade was conducted, crafts and industry developed. In the Upper Town, luxurious palaces and estates of rich people were located. It is here that the historical layout and most of the ancient buildings have been preserved. The main attractions of Brussels are concentrated in the historical center.

The most famous place in the city is the Grand Place, located in the lower town. Most of the sights of Brussels are somehow concentrated around it. A real masterpiece of architecture is the Town Hall, characteristic of any European city. This is a real work of art in the Baroque style. The Town Hall was built in the middle of the 15th century with a watchtower 90 meters high. From here, the statue of St. Michael, the patron saint of Brussels, seems to be watching over the city. Nearby is another majestic structure — the Royal Palace, built in the 16th century.

If you walk a few meters from the main square, you will certainly see the most famous landmark of Brussels, the legendary Manneken Pis — the "Pissing Boy" fountain.

One of the most outstanding structures of the upper town is the Royal Palace of the XVIII-XIX centuries. Nowadays it serves as the residence of the King of Belgium. A park of amazing beauty is laid out around the building. Another symbol of Brussels is the Atomium — a huge model of an iron crystal, installed in 1958.

Return to the hotel or optionally, we offer to go to Antwerp (surcharge 45 €).

Departure to Antwerp.

All the sights of Antwerp are concentrated in its historical center. The city center is located on the banks of the Scheldt River, where a medieval defensive fortress was once located. To the east is the beautiful Steen Castle. Steen Castle was restored after complete destruction in the 19th century, now the National Maritime Museum is located here. The main attraction of the city can be called the Grote Markt square. Translated, this means the Big Market. The true decoration of the square is its fountain with a statue of Silvius Brabo, who, according to legend, defeated the evil giant Antigoon. Like any medieval European square, there is also its own Town Hall, built in a mixed style of Gothic and Renaissance. The majestic Gothic Cathedral of the Virgin Mary, built in the 14th century, is also impressive. The height of its tower reaches 123 meters, and inside four paintings by Rubens are kept, considered the true pride of Antwerp.

Return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5

Breakfast.

Departure to Keukenhof Flower Park. Free time to visit the park (entrance tickets paid additionally).

The world-famous Keukenhof Flower Park is one of the most popular pilgrimage sites for tourists visiting the Netherlands in spring. The spectacle is truly amazing: more than 7 million flowers collected on an area of 32 hectares. There are three greenhouses here: the first, with tulips of all kinds of varieties and shades, golden daffodils and lush lilacs, the other - with the luxury of scarlet roses, and the third with absolutely incredible exquisite orchids. The park is located in the town of Lisse, and is open only two months a year - from mid-March to mid-May.

On April 18, the famous flower parade takes place near the flower park. The annual Flower Parade is a celebration of magnificent colors and delightful aromas. 20 huge rafts and 30 carts, richly decorated with flowers, make a 42-km crossing from Noordwijk to Haarlem.

Return to the hotel, rest.

Day 6

Breakfast. Free day or optionally an excursion trip to Lille and Ghent (surcharge 70 €).

Lille is the fourth largest city in France, which combines the culture and history of Flanders, France and Norway. It is located in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. The architecture of the city is very colorful and peculiar, because it combines the influence of the French style and art, which King Louis XIV brought to the city, unique Flemish architecture and part of the Spanish Netherlands. Lille keeps in itself a variety of interesting streets, cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops that must be visited.

Ghent managed to preserve the unique atmosphere of the Middle Ages, with which its small streets are saturated, during the wars the city practically did not suffer, the abundance of ancient buildings located in the center is simply amazing. Here you can see many Gothic cathedrals, such as St. Nicholas Cathedral, St. Bavo's Cathedral, the medieval town hall and the Belfry bell tower, built to attract the attention of citizens about some important event. The presence of canals and small bridges across them give Ghent an atmosphere of comfort and remind of Bruges, located nearby. The most interesting building of the city can undoubtedly be called the medieval Gravensteen Castle. It was erected in the 12th century, at one time it was used not only as the residence of the Counts of Flanders, but also as a mint.

Free time.

Return to the hotel.

Day 7

Breakfast.

Free day or optionally an excursion trip to Luxembourg. (surcharge 70 €).

Luxembourg is one of the smallest, but also the richest states in Europe, located between France, Germany and Belgium. This amazing city-state combines the charm of medieval fortresses and the elegance of modern Europe. During a walk through the capital — Luxembourg City — picturesque panoramas of the old city, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, open up before your eyes. Powerful bastions, ancient bridges and picturesque valleys of the Alzette River create the impression of a fairy-tale city.
The main attractions include the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Grand Ducal Palace, the Bock Casemates — a unique network of underground passages, as well as the "Balcony of Europe" observation deck, from where a magnificent view of the old city opens. Luxembourg is known for its atmosphere of comfort and tranquility: clean streets, exquisite cafes, many parks and cozy squares make it an ideal place for a leisurely walk.

Return to the hotel.

Day 8

Breakfast. Check-out from rooms.

Departure to the airport.

Flight Charleroi – Riga (~15:20 - 18:40).

Arrival in Riga.

Additionally you can purchase

• Mandatory surcharge for single occupancy - 420 €
• Entrance tickets to the flower park (adults) - 21 €
• Entrance tickets to the flower park (children 4-17 years old) - 10 €
• Priority up to 10 kg (55x40x20 cm) Riga - Charleroi offer is limited - 25 €
• Priority up to 10 kg (55x40x20 cm) Charleroi - Riga offer is limited - 25 €
• Checked baggage 10 kg Riga-Charleroi - 35 €
• Checked baggage 10 kg Charleroi-Riga - 35 €
• Checked baggage 20 kg Riga-Charleroi - 50 €
• Checked baggage 20 kg Charleroi-Riga - 50 €

On request

• Fixed seats on the bus (15 €)

Additionally paid

• Hotel accommodation tax 3 € - 4 per night (depending on the region)

Paid on site

• Entrance tickets to visited objects and entertainment events
• Tourist tax, which is withheld from all tourists entering and staying in the country. The amount of the fee is determined by the administration of the local municipality of the given country
• Mandatory payment of road transport tax 5 € per person for the entire tour
• Rental of excursion headphones ~10-15 €

Important information

• The group leader has the right to change the days and times of excursions without violating the tour program
• The tour price may change due to the increase in airfare
• Free time is valid in the absence of unforeseen situations, traffic jams, and other deviations from the schedule
• For trips to Schengen and EU countries, all passports of citizens of Latvia and non-citizens of Latvia must be valid until the end of the trip
• For trips outside Schengen and the EU, all passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of the end of the trip
• For trips outside Schengen, passports of citizens and non-citizens of Latvia with a validity period of 50 years (issued before 19.11.2007) are not valid
• Non-citizens of Latvia cannot travel outside Latvia with an ID card
• Ryanair and Wizz Air airlines do not provide for seating next to each other on the plane. If you want to sit next to each other during the flight, check the cost of this service with the manager
• Excursions are conducted accompanied by a guide in Russian