10 days in Latvia Itinerary

Often referred to as "The Paris of the North," Riga offers thriving nightlife and some of the best collections of Art Nouveau architecture in Europe.

Get in touch with nature at Jurmala Beach and Dzintari Forest Park. Old City Riga (Vecriga) and Latvijas Okupācijas muzejs are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Go for a jaunt from Riga to Salaspils to see Salaspils Memorial Ensemble about 30 minutes away. The adventure continues: pause for some photo ops at Freedom Monument, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Nativity of Christ Cathedral, browse the exhibits of Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum, and take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Peter's Church.

To see where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Riga trip planner.

Bangkok, Thailand to Riga is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Traveling from Bangkok to Riga, you'll gain 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Bangkok in May, with highs in Riga at 20°C and lows at 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Ventspils.

Ventspils is a town in northwestern Latvia in the historical Courland region of Latvia, and is the sixth largest city in the country. On the 5th (Sun), step into the grandiose world of The Castle of the Livonian order, then get your bearings at Parventas Library, and then kick back and relax at Ventspils Beach.

To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Ventspils travel itinerary planner.

You can drive from Riga to Ventspils in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Riga in June, you will find days in Ventspils are a bit cooler (19°C), and nights are about the same (13°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can drive to Liepaja.

Liepāja, is a city in western Latvia, located on the Baltic Sea directly at 21°E. It is the largest city in the Kurzeme Region and the third largest city in the country after Riga and Daugavpils. Kick off your visit on the 6th (Mon): stroll through Jurmalciems beach, then steep yourself in history at Northern Forts, and then pause for some serene contemplation at St. Joseph's Cathedral. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll around Jurmalas Park, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then pause for some serene contemplation at St. Nicholas Orthodox Sea Cathedral, and finally contemplate the long history of Karosta Prison.

For other places to visit, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Liepaja online trip builder.

You can drive from Ventspils to Liepaja in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in June, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.