OPERA
AND BALLET IN RIGA - 2010
 Since
Latvia regained its independence in 1991, its historic
buildings have been restored and the arrival of political
and artistic freedom has given a new confidence to the
artistic community. This can be seen and heard in the
performances of the Latvian National Opera and Ballet
as it establishes an international reputation.
Our holidays afford the opera lover opportunities for
sightseeing in this beautiful and ancient city as well
as attending the opera and ballet performances at the
Latvian National Opera.
The highlight of the season at the Latvian National Opera
is its annual festival of opera, which takes place in
June. It gives the visitor the opportunity of seeing the
company’s showcase productions.As
well as the Festival, there are performances throughout
the season.
The
prices shown below include return flights, airport transfers
and three hotel nights with breakfast and opera synopses.
These do not include the costs of travel visas or theatre
tickets – please refer to the Operas Schedule
downloads
We
are always pleased to arrange holidays to meet individual
requirements, extra nights, concerts
Tariff
| HOTELS
|
Price
per person
for 3 nights with breakfast
Including flights and transfers |
Extra
night
per person |
Single
Room
supplement for
3 extra nights |
Single
Room
supplement for
1 extra night |
| Hotel
De Rome 5 Star
|
£640 |
£64 |
£116 |
£40 |
| Hotel
Gutenburgs 4 Star |
£599 |
£60 |
£115 |
£38 |
| Hotel
Bruninieks 3 Star
|
£540 |
£45 |
£80 |
£27 |
| Offer
subject to price variation and availability at the
time of booking
These prices do not include the cost of tickets.
Please refer to Opera Schedule for ticket prices.
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Hotel
Detail
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Hotel
De Rome *****
This hotel boasts one of the best locations
in the city. It overlooks the Freedom monument
and is adjacent to the Latvian National Opera
House. It is a first class hotel that offers 88
well-appointed rooms each with direct dial phones,
sat TV, internet access, mini-bar and hairdryer.
On the top floor of the hotel is the famous Otto
Schwarz restaurant, which offers unrivalled views
in elegant surroundings. An excellent luxury hotel,
ideal for those visiting the Opera House in Riga.
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Hotel
Gutenbergs ****
A
charming four-star hotel located in an historic
building next to the Dome Cathedral.The rooms
are bright, spacious and elegantly furnished.
Each floor is dedicated to the origins of Latvian
literature. The hotel has a summer terrace overlooking
the Old Town and the embankment.The approximate
walking distance from the hotel to the Latvian
National Opera House is 5-10 minutes.
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Hotel
Bruninieks ***
A good standard three-star hotel located
in the city centre in walking distance to the
Old Town and the Art Nouveau district. The rooms
are modern and have air conditioning, minibar
and satellite TV. Facilities include restaurant,
bar, fitness centre and sauna.
The approximate walking distance from the hotel
to the Latvian National Opera House is 15 minutes.
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Opera Schedules
(click to download)
 Latvian
National Opera
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