Rundale palace
Hill of the Crosses
Private Trip from Vilnius to Riga: Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace, Bauska castl

Private Trip from Vilnius to Riga: Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace, Bauska castl

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During this full-day tour you will see the Northeastern sites of Lithuania including the Hill of the Crosses and the amazing Baroque Rundale Palace in Latvia. Your private guide will drive you to the sites and give you a full explanation on your way about the history and daily life in Lithuania and Latvia.You can stay afterwards in Riga or come back to Vilnius.

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Car
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance tickets for Rundale castle
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code is formal

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Kryziu Kalnas

The Hill of Crosses has about 100,000 crosses and is an historical architectural monument, it is a unique composition of folk art. It is said that first crosses were erected here by the next-of-kin of the rebels that fell in the 1831 rebellion. The Hill of crosses attracts people with it's peace, spirituality, authenticity and sacred nature and was visited by Pope John Paul II. After exploring this site, you will head to Rundale Palace, which is an approximately 40-minute drive. Rundale Palace is one of the two major baroque palaces built for the Dukes of Courland in what is now Latvia. In 1735 Duke of Courland Ernst Johann von Biron bought land in Rundale with an old medieval castle in the territory of a planned summer residence. The old castle was demolished and construction after the design of Bartolomeo Rastrelli started in 1736. Your drive to Riga after your visit to the palace is approximately 1 hour.

Rundale Palace Museum (Rundales Pils)

Rundale Palace is one of the two major baroque palaces built for the Dukes of Courland in what is now Latvia. In 1735 Duke of Courland Ernst Johann von Biron bought land in Rundale with an old medieval castle in the territory of a planned summer residence. The old castle was demolished and construction after the design of Bartolomeo Rastrelli started in 1736. Your drive to Riga after your visit to the palace is approximately 1 hour.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Bauska Castle

Short visit and stop at Bauska castle on the way

Admission Ticket Not Included

Old City Riga (Vecriga)

Tour finish here at any accommodation of guest

Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

Choose to be picked up from a list of locations

Additional Information

Guest accommodation in Vilnius

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required

Reviews By Other Travelers

4.8
Based on 8 reviews

What do other 8 guests say about Private Trip from Vilnius to Riga: Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace, Bauska castl

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FGgp
5
Feb 2024
Tuve la oportunidad de conocer sitios increíblemente interesantes de los cuales nunca había escuchado nada de los mismos, como por ejemplo, la colina de las cruces, con una interesante historia de lucha y sacrificio de un pueblo a través de muchos años que era totalmente ignorado por muchas otras...
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Amanda_B
5
Jan 2024
This was my third excursion with Giedrius and I would absolutely recommend this transfer experience from Vilnius, Lithuania to Riga, Latvia led by him. He met me at my accommodations and handled loading my luggage for me. From there, we headed to the three destinations included on the itinerary o...
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anthony_s
5
Dec 2023
A nice way to mix up a transfer from Vilnius to Riga with some sights along the way. The Hill of Crosses is something very different but spiritual in its own way. Rundale palace was very beautiful and reminiscent of the palaces in St Petersburg. The driver was also very good.

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SuMoTuWeThFrSa
All prices are shown in USD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

Included
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Car
Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance tickets for Rundale castle
Additional Information
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code is formal