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

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Bauska Castle

Short visit and stop at Bauska castle on the way

Admission Ticket Not Included

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

4.7
Based on 11 reviews

What do other 11 guests say about Private Trip from Vilnius to Riga: Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace, Bauska castl

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Danielle_R
5
Jul 2024
What an amazing way to travel between the cities and see some amazing sights along the way! Bruno was a fantastic guide - drove safely, had so many facts to share along the ride and was such a gentleman. He gave me all the time I needed at each stop and also chose the cutest restaurant to have lu...
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Sarah_C
5
Jul 2024
Excellent driver and trip. The ride was very pleasant and informative. We had plenty of time at each stop and never felt rushed. Lunch was at a traditional Lithuanian restaurant and we appreciated the Driver ordering for us and letting us experience some traditional foods. We highly recommend thi...
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tanis_d
5
May 2024
Our driver Bruno was knowledgeable and explained all the sites - it was a beautiful drive though the countryside and Rundale Palace and Hill of Crosses are extraordinary. I would recommend this trip to anyone interested in history.

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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

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
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alipay_hkCreated with Sketch.
Accept crypto currencies