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Why you're safe with the holiday experts

DERTOUR is part of the DERTOUR GmbH group of Frankfurt - one of the world's leading tour operators . We also hold our own ATOL and are members of ABTA.

We've been creating perfect tailor-made holidays to the heart of Europe for 50 years. A lot has changed in that time, but one thing that has always remained the same is our total focus on serving you in the very best way that we can. This includes ensuring your satisfaction and security. It's why DERTOUR is fully licenced with our own ATOL and is also adheres to all the rules and principles of ABTA.

ATOL is a financial protection scheme for holidaymakers travelling on an air inclusive holiday, which is managed by the Civil Aviation Authority. This protects you from losing your money or from being stranded overseas in the very unlikely event that DERTOUR should go out of business. Our Air Travel Organiser's Licence (ATOL) number is ATOL 1839.

When you buy an ATOL protected air inclusive holiday* from us, you will receive a confirmation invoice from us (or via our authorised agent through which you booked) confirming your arrangements and your protection under our ATOL.

* The air inclusive holidays we arrange are ATOL protected providing either the person who pays for the booking is present in the UK when the booking is made or the first leg of any flight or flights we arrange for you commences in the UK. For further information, visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk

ABTA was created in 1950 by 22 leading travel companies. It now represents over 5,000 travel agencies and more than 900 tour operators, right across the British Isles. ABTA helps to maintain the highest standards of trading practice for the travel industry and its customers. The ABTA logo is a sign that you can expect choice, value and high levels of service from DERTOUR.

DERTOUR is also fully committed to always try to provide an alternative holiday or route in times of disruption that is out of our control, such as in the event of volcanic ash, disruption to air travel due to heavy snowfall or an airline strike grounding aircraft.

If you have any questions about our ABTA membership or the financial protection provided under our ATOL, please don't hesitate to call us on 020 7290 1104.

Dertour gives you ATOL protection with every flight

Riga Travel Guide

Riga, situated on the bank of the River Daugava, is acknowledged as the cultural capital of East Europe. The medieval old town of Riga is a UNESCO Heritage Site but the city is particularly notable for its extensive Art Nouveau architecture, comparable with Vienna, Prague and Barcelona. It is a vibrant, fast-evolving city, which easily combines tradition with modernity. If you want to relax or just have fun, Riga has so much to offer: from great art galleries, relaxing parks to music festivals, concerts, folk music and hot night spots.

Older than Stockholm and St. Petersburg, Riga is the capital with a real big-city feeling. The picturesque renovated buildings, fashion and the new wave of bars and cafes make Riga unique. Enjoy the city's Old Town on the banks of the Daugava River and marvel on one of the impressive squares.

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Shopping in Riga offers you everything you could wish for and more! You will find top international brands, excellent local goods, souvenirs, jewellery, antiques, art, art nouveau gifts, books, handicrafts and much more!

There is a wide range of choice when it comes to shopping in Riga, from large malls to local markets.

Central Market, Negu 7

The Central Market is the main market in town, which is open Tuesday to Saturday 7am-6pm, Sunday and Monday 7am-5pm.

Audeju

This shopping centre is located in the main shopping street in the Old Town. It offers a wide number of designer shops.

Old Town

The Old Town is one of the key shopping areas.

Riga has a wide range of good restaurants and most nationalities are catered for, notably Italian, Asian, Russian, Ukrainian and of course, Latvian. There are plenty of eateries, coffee shops and snack bars across the city but the top quality restaurants are found in hotels with the food served to a very high standard.

Vincents - Elizabetes iela 19

The restaurant Vincents is named after the famous Van Gogh and is one of the best restaurants in town. The menu suits the season and chef Martins Ritins uses organically grown local products for his delicious meals. This restaurant is highly recommended.

Vecmeita Ar Kaki - Maza Pils iela 1

This is an affordable little restaurant in the North West of the Old Town with a tastefully subdued interior. The menu offers a range of tasty European dishes and is not overcrowded from tourists.

Zivju Restorans - Vagnera 4

Do you fancy seafood straight from the water? if yes you have to try Riga's best seafood restaurant Zivju. Not the cheapest venue but well worth it.

Riga Motormuzejs (Riga Motor Museum)

This museum is located 8km (5 miles) east of Riga's Old Town and is highly recommended. It's not just a car showroom!

Centraltirgus

Riga's central market is a great place for photography and a chance to get away from the busy glossy shopping malls. But be careful, you need to watch your bags and cameras.

Melngalvju Nams

Melngalvju Nams was stunningly renovated and is now one of the most picturesque gothic building in Riga. It dates back to the 14th century and the interior is impressive with a fantastic rebuilt hall.

Freedom Monument

The iconic Freedom Monument is nearly 140 feet high. It is popular local and tourist spot.

St. Peter's Church

It is 800 years old, and a remarkably well-preserved gothic church. It is one of the tallest buildings in the city, so take an elevator to the top of the spire and admire the panoramic views.

Old Town

The Old Town is an 800 year old city centre with some spectacular sights such as the Town Hall Square, the House of Blackheads and a statue of St. Roland, the patron saint of Riga.