Cesis picturesque resort is situated in the central part of Vidzeme region, approximately ninety kilometers to North East from the Latvian capital.

    The town dates back to the beginning of the 13th century, when the construction of the stone castle on the bank of the river Gauja was begun. In the 13-15th century the castle was a residence of the Livonian order's grandmasters and played an important role in the history of Baltic region. In the 16-17th century the town suffered several sieges until it was destroyed by the troops of Russian tzar Ivan the Terrible.

    Nowadays in the town you can see many architectural monuments of the 13-19th century. Saint John church dating back to the 13th centure, the ruins of the Cesis castle and the fragments of the fortification wall represent the architecture of the medieval Latvia. There are some apartment houses of the 18-19th century as well.

    Cesis is a small resort town, where the charm of the ancient architecture combines with the extraordinary beauty of the nature.

    Our special offer is a group tour to Cesis Castle (for 20 persons only).

    The stone Cesis (Cesu Pils) Castle is one of the few architectural monuments of the 13th century in Latvia. In the early Middle Ages it was a residence of the mighty grandmaster of Livonian order. To be initiated into the knights of the order, one had to stand difficult tests and make four solemn vows - obedience, purity, poverty and battle against the pagans in the name of Christ. Today only ruins are left from the mighty medieval castle, unique by size and authenticity in the entire Baltics.

    The castle incorporates a variety of architectural styles: elements of gothic, baroque and classicism are combined here. But the long history of the castle doesn't come to the end. Traditional knights' tournaments, jolly beer festivals and open-air theatrical performances attract tourists from different countries all over the world.

    Our tour allows you to travel through time and find yourself in the medieval Latvia. You will walk around mystique ancient castle, meet the real medieval knights and taste dishes, cooked according to the recipes of the 15th century.

    Tour Schedule

    18:00 - departure from Riga

    19:30 - arrival in Cesis

    21:50 - departure to Rig

    23:00 - arrival in Riga

    During the trip a documentary film about Latvia is shown. The guide will answer any questions concerning the history, culture and traditions of the country.

    The golden age for the castle was in the 15th century, when one of the most prominent masters Walter Von Pletenberg was the head of the Order. The "secretary” of the Master of the Order lighting the way with his lantern will show the guests mysterious cellars of the castle and the old tower. In the tower Master Pletenberg "himself" will welcome the tourists.

    Then visitors are invited to a medieval dinner, in the castle's courtyard, if the weather is good, or in the cellar in case of rain. The menu includes the dishes that were served in the 15th century - pork ribs, stuffed poultry, rye bread, baked according to the ancient recipe, and other 15th century delicacies. Torches and ancient music will add to the atmosphere of the medieval feast.