Itinerary
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Stop At: Kryziu Kalnas, Jurgaiciai 81439 Lithuania
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rundale Palace Museum (Rundales Pils), Rundale Palace, Pilsrundale 3921 Latvia
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bauska Castle, Pilskalns, Bauska 3901 Latvia
Short visit and stop at Bauska castle on the way
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Old City Riga (Vecriga), Kungu Iela 3 Riga, Riga 1050 Latvia
Tour finish here at any accommodation of guest
Duration: 30 minutes
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Traveler pickup is offered
Guest accommodation in Vilnius
Airports
09:00 AM
8 to 9 hours(approx.)
Wheelchair accessible
Dress code is formal
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Amanda_B
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 on our way to Riga. I had plenty of time at each location to take tours and experience the sites, never feeling rushed. The Hill of Crosses was a moving experience and I had an opportunity to learn so much new history at Runsdale Palace. The trip was comfortable and we stopped along the way for restrooms and snacks. Despite ample time at each location, we still arrived on time in Riga, where Giedrius once again dropped me off directly at my accommodations. This transfer excursion allowed me to see areas of Lithuania and Latvia that I otherwise wouldn't have been able to see without a car and with the limited time I had to visit.
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Posted On : 2024-01-07
Posted By : anthony_s
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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Posted On : 2023-12-26
Posted By : Cheryl_B
The car was very small for the 3 of us on the tour. The driver was very nice, but we were packed in. We had the perfect amount of time at the Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace. The driver told us that Bauska Castle was closed for renovations so we can only take pictures. After looking online the Castle website says it’s open???
For the amount we spent on the tour, I don’t feel it was a good value.
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Posted On : 2023-12-18
Posted By : Mariko_H
I really enjoyed taking this private tour and recommend everyone to sign up should they find themselves traveling between Vilnius/Riga! As a solo female traveler, I felt completely safe and loved learning about the history of both Riga and Vilnius. I especially loved the ample amount of time to visit the three stops to take as many photos and explore without feeling rushed. If you take a tour with Giedrius you're in for a treat as he's a great conversationalist. Enjoyed the convenience of being picked up from my hotel in Vilnius and dropped off at my hotel in Riga.
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Posted On : 2023-07-27
Posted By : iris_C
Beautiful day. Comfortable way to get to Riga unfortunately not much to see along the way other than the 3 main stops
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Posted On : 2023-06-02
Posted By : Joan L
Drive from Vilnius to Riga with stops at the Hill of Crosses and Rundale Castle. The Hill of Crosses is interesting and inspiring. Rundale Castle is nicely restored and interesting.Unfortunately, our guide overbooked herself and sent her husband to drive us. We had paid for and expected a guided tour. What we got was a pleasant driver with some interesting information but not a guided tour.
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Posted On : 2018-08-16
Posted By : FGgp
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 culturas y sin embargo, debería tener trascendencia internacional. El Palacio de Rundale, de estilo barroco con una exquisitez de ornamento tanto interior como exterior, además de poseer una innumerable cantidad de objetos históricos de los siglos XVIII Y XIX pertenecientes al emperador germano Guillermo I y su familia 👪. Luego, el Castillo de Bauska, si bien es observado desde la distancia representa un edificio importante en la lucha contra el imperio ruso por la libertad de los pueblos Letonia, estonios y lituanos. Realmente muy interesante la excursión desde el comienzo conociendo tanto Lituania como Letonia y un trayecto de indescriptible belleza de paisajes. Te lo recomiendo
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Posted On : 2024-02-07
Posted By : TLabella46
un palazzo nobiliare a livello di residenza reale. Un giardino molto esteso, splendidamente curato e facilmente visitabile.
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Posted On : 2018-12-11
