9-Day Latvia Road Trip from Riga to Daugavpils, Sigulda, and Liepaja and surrounding area

Your road trip adventure in Latvia begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Riga. You’ll stay in Riga for 4 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Riga has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Riga Central Market. This attraction is a market hall and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 45,921 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Riga, Portofino. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 780 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Riga is Riviera. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 737 customers.

Locals recommend Da Roberta as one of the best restaurants in the city of Riga. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 695 customers.

Riga also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Riga is Labietis. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,293 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Riga is Pētergailis, restorāns. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,430 customers.

Locals also enjoy Alus Muiža. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 591 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-day vacation in Latvia!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Riga has to offer. Cherish the 3 nights you have left in Riga by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Riga. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Riga, like the extraordinary Riga National Zoological Garden. This attraction is a zoo and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 18,260 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Riga is the spectacular Esplanāde. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,902 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Freedom Monument. This monument has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,807 visitors.

Latvian National Opera House is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This opera house is a popular destination among visitors in Riga. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,404 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Bastejkalna Park. Bastejkalna Park is a park and popular attraction in Riga. More than 7,868 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Riga does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Riga on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Latvia, be sure to eat at Tu Re Kā, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Riga. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 645 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Riga is the popular LIDO Vērmanītis. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,867 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Riga is LIDO Spice. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,915 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, LIDO is one of the best bars in the city of Riga for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 22,268 customers.

"Folkklubs ALA Pagrabs" (Folk club ALA cellar) is another of the most popular bars in the city of Riga. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,152 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Riga is Skyline bar. Skyline bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,017 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Riga!

Day 3 of your road trip across Latvia is another day in the magnificent Riga. You now have 2 nights left in Riga. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Riga offers plenty for you to see and do, and your hotel will be conveniently located near several of the area's best attractions.

One of the best travel destinations you can travel to in the city of Riga is the stunning St. Peter's Church. This has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,348 visitors.

You could also spend some time visiting the spectacular House of the Black Heads in the city of Riga. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,985 visitors.

Another attraction you could visit in the city of Riga is the incredible Kronvalda Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,126 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the fantastic Memorial to Anna Wöhrmann. This park and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,646 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the outstanding Lucavsala recreational park. This must-see tourist destination is a much-appreciated attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,910 visitors.

Today you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a popular tour. You’ll be excited to learn that there are plenty of options for top-rated tours and activities in Riga you could sign up for on this day of your vacation. Choose among the best tours before or after booking.

When it’s time to eat, the city of Riga has restaurants and bars to fit all budgets.

We recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Riga, LIDO Alus sēta. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,951 customers.

Alternatively, if you’re hungry to try a top restaurant in the city of Riga that locals enjoy, eat at LIDO Ķirsons māja. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,923 customers.

Another of the best restaurant options in the city of Riga is Open-Air Leisure Park EGLE. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,106 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Riga, The Armoury Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,428 customers.

For one of the best bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Riga, we recommend the cocktails at Avotu Ezītis miglā. This bar has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,421 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Riga is Gastro Pub Duvel's. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,242 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Riga!

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the city of Pilsrundāle and the city of Bauska. You’ll stay in Daugavpils for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the village of Pilsrundāle today is Rundāle Palace. This excellent attraction is a castle that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,399 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Latvia, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the village, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Latvia. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Bauska Castle Museum for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Bauska. This popular attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,392 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Daugavpils.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Daugavpils, Gubernators. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,286 customers.

Locals recommend Hesburger as one of the best restaurants in the city of Daugavpils. Hesburger is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,303 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Daugavpils is skovoroTka. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,016 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Daugavpils, Ezītis Miglā. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 830 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like ART HUB. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 607 customers.

Park Hotel Latgola, viesnīca is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Daugavpils. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,395 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Latvia with a toast!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 5 of your epic road trip in Latvia, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Daugavpils. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Sigulda. You’ll stay in Sigulda for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Daugavpils’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Daugavpils, start your day with a visit to the amazing Central Park. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,426 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Dubrovin park. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,407 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Latgale Zoo to make the most of your road trip across Latvia. The spectacular Latgale Zoo is a zoo that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,105 visitors.

The lovely Daugavpils fortress is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 2,822 visitors have left this fortress average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Daugavpils has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Sigulda. Sigulda offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Kungu rija, restorāns. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,408 reviews.

The remarkable Viesnīca un restorāns Aparjods is another top restaurant in Sigulda we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 666 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Rāmkalni Atpūtas parka BISTRO is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,296 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Latvia!

Day 6 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Jūrmala has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Jūrmala by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Jūrmala. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Jūrmala, like the extraordinary Dzintari Forest Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,409 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Jūrmala is the spectacular Globe. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,999 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Bronze statue "The Turtle". This top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,684 visitors.

Jurmala Beach is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This natural feature is a popular destination among visitors in Jūrmala. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,779 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

Your discovery of Jūrmala does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Jūrmala on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Latvia, be sure to eat at Pie Brāļa, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Sigulda. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,111 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Sigulda is the popular KEBAB FACTORY SIGULDA. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 813 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Sigulda is La Pizza Veloce. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 538 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Sigulda!

Day 7 of your road trip through Latvia gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Sigulda and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Liepaja. You will stay in Liepaja for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Sigulda is the amazing Sigulda Castle. This attraction is a manor house that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,362 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible top-tier point of interest, Gutman's Cave. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,409 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Sigulda is the outstanding Turaida Castle. This popular castle and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,734 visitors.

The spectacular Ziedoņa muzejs is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 181 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Sigulda by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Latvia. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Liepaja, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Hot Potato, one of the best restaurants in the city of Liepaja. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,960 customers.

Locals also recommend Promenade Hotel as one of the best restaurants in the city of Liepaja. Promenade Hotel is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,151 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Liepaja is Restaurant Olive. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,325 customers.

After dinner, visit Miezis & Kompānija, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Liepaja. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 433 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Hotel Kolumbs. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 753 customers.

Alternatively, Rotaļas un ballītes LEJKANNA is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Liepaja. This bar is rated an average of 5 out of 5 stars by 347 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Latvia!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 8 of your epic road trip in Latvia, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Liepaja. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Riga. You’ll stay in Riga for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Liepaja’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Liepaja, start your day with a visit to the amazing Liepaja seaside park. This much-appreciated must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,986 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Spoku koks (Tree of Ghosts). This best-rated sightseeing destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,279 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Rose Square to make the most of your road trip across Latvia. The spectacular Rose Square is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,523 visitors.

The lovely Liepāja Northern Breakwater is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 3,400 visitors have left this best-rated sightseeing destination average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Karosta prison. This attraction is a museum rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 3,293 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Liepaja has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Riga. Riga offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular LIDO Krievu sēta. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 2,060 reviews.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Riga, the fantastic Andalūzijas Suns. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,353 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful B Bārs Restorāns. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,320 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Lokāls Veldze. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,192 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Latvia!

Day 9 of your road trip in Latvia is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Riga before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Dome Square is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Riga. This square and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,473 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Riga and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Latvia.

You’ll then say farewell to Riga. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Latvia!