Yes. Sigulda lies directly on the A2 route from Riga to Cesis, about 55 km (34 miles) from Riga, with Turaida Castle just a few minutes further. Since Daytrip lets you build your own itinerary, you can add either stop to take in Gauja National Park's castles and river valley before continuing on to Cesis.
Cesis sits about 90 km (56 miles) northeast of Riga along the A2 highway through the Vidzeme countryside. A private transfer takes roughly 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on traffic and any sightseeing stops you add along the way.
Most travelers spend 2 to 3 hours exploring the castle park, New Castle, and Old Town. Build in extra time if you're pairing the visit with Sigulda or Turaida Castle, or slow the pace down for a fuller day exploring Gauja National Park.
Yes, the two towns show different sides of Latvian history. Sigulda is known for its sandstone cliffs and Turaida Castle, while Cesis offers a walkable medieval Old Town, an atmospheric castle ruin, and one of the country's oldest churches. Seeing both gives a fuller picture of the region beyond a single stop.
Start at the ruins of Cesis Medieval Castle, one of the best-preserved fortress ruins in the Baltics, set inside a landscaped park. Next door, the 18th-century New Castle lets you explore period rooms and climb the tower for views over town. Round it off with St. John's Church, one of Latvia's oldest and largest medieval monuments, and a walk through the cobbled Old Town streets.
Trains and buses to Cesis run on fixed schedules and often require a change along the way. A private transfer picks you up directly from your Riga accommodation and takes you straight to Cesis Old Town, on a schedule that suits you rather than a timetable.
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