Riga, Latvia

Jewish Heritage of Riga

Fascinating History and Meet a Member of the Local Community Explore Riga to learn about the city’s Jewish history and explore the old town with a prominent figure. Meet your guide and drive to Moscow Forstadt, the former ghetto district where wooden houses still stand, paying homage to the past. Continue to Riga’s Art Nouveau quarter, home to architectural masterpieces by Mikhail (Moshe) Eisenstein, one of Riga’s most influential Jewish architects, and see the birthplace of renowned philosopher Isaiah Berlin, whose ideas shaped 20th-century political thought. Here, you will meet local figure Mr. Lensky, a prominent figure in the Jewish community and director of the Jewish Museum, then set out on foot to the old town, to view Riga’s only surviving synagogue from World War II. Hear stories of perseverance, faith and creativity over generations, then bid farewell and enjoy time in the old town on your own, before returning to your ship. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time wa