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

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6 to 8 hours (approximately)
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This is a one-way private trip from Vilnius to Riga, with scenic stops along the way to discover the highlights of Northeastern Lithuania and Latvia. The route includes a visit to the famous Hill of Crosses and a photo stop at the stunning Baroque Rundale Palace in Latvia. This comfortable and flexible journey ends in Riga and is ideal for travelers who want to enjoy the landscape and cultural landmarks at their own pace.

What's Included

Private transportation
Car
Food and drinks
Entrance tickets for Rundale castle

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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Guest accommodation in Vilnius

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
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    Rundale Palace Museum

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Bauska Castle

    Short visit and stop at Bauska castle on the way

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Vecriga

    Tour finish here at any accommodation of guest

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
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