From Riga:Medieval Castles&Legends Tour: Lielvārde & Koknese

Visit Ikšķile, Lielvārde and Koknese like a local with me, your Bearded Guide. Explore along Daugava river - the Medieval highway, and enjoy local legends with a touch of humor.
Discover the legendary Medieval treasures of Latvia - Ikšķile, Lielvārde and Koknese - with me, your local Bearded Guide.

Your journey starts in Ikšķile, which became the center of Livonia Bishopric in 1185. Today you can marvel from a distance the ruins of Ikšķile Church on St. Meinard's Island - the oldest masonry ruins in Baltics, now located in the middle of the Daugava River. Here, I’ll share tales of when first Christian missionary arrived in Baltics and what the banks of the Daugava River looked like at that time.

Next, you’ll go to Lielvārde, where you can see ruins of Lielvārde Bishop's Castle, which was built at the steep bank of the Daugava River before 1248, overlooking this important medieval waterway. In the surrounding park, among the wooden sculptures and scenic views of the Daugava River, I will tell you the story of our local superhero Lāčplēsis (Bear slayer), who fought the Dark Knight.

Your final stop will be the Koknese Medieval Castle ruins - one of the largest and most significant medieval castles in the territory of Latvia. Koknese Medieval Castle remains one of the most picturesque places between the two rivers — Pērse and Daugava. In medieval Latvia, whoever controlled the Daugava River held all the power.

This tour is for anyone who enjoys history, nature, and compelling legends, and wants to explore more of what Latvia has to offer.

Para garantir a disponibilidade, reserve o mais cedo possível. A reserva antecipada vale a pena considerar especialmente se você estiver planejando a viagem durante a alta temporada, como feriados ou fins de semana.

Esta excursão você pode cancelar sem custo até 24 horas antes do início da viagem. Se você cancelar após 24 horas ou não comparecer à excursão, ainda será cobrado o preço total da atividade. Chegar atrasado na coleta ou partida será considerado como não comparecimento.