Tour from Riga to Vilnius: Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace and The Hill of Crosses
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One of the best choice for those who want to save time, money and have full of impressions sightseeing tour - excursion from Riga to Vilnius. Highlights of the tour are Rundale palace, Bauska Castle and The Hill of Crosses.
Your experience
Stop 1
Pick up from your hotel in Riga and drive to Bauska town.
Stop 2
Visiting the Bauska Castle, which is surrounded by a picturesque scenery and represents an example of military architecture (XV - XVII century). The castle consists of two parts: the fortress built especially for the use of firearms and residential castle fortified with bastions, protective walls and earthen ramparts.
Stop 3
Stop at Rundale palace, one of the most outstanding monuments of Baroque and Rococo architecture in Latvia, which sometimes is called as 'The Versailles of Latvia'.
Stop 4
Last but least is an unique ensemble of Lithuanian folk art - The Hill of Crosses. The monument with more than 200 000 various size and materials crosses standing on Jurgaiciai - Domantai mound. During your visit at The Hill of Crosses you will learn more about the legendary stories why the Hill appeared.
Stop 5
Arrival in Vilnius. Drop off at your hotel or othe central place.
What’s included
- Driver/guide
- Pick up service at Riga centrally located hotel / apartments
- Drop off service at Vilnius centrally located hotel / apartments
- Entrance ticket to Bauska Castle
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance ticket to Rundale Palace and Garden
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that this tour starts from Riga and ends in Vilnius
- In off season (November to April) the tour starts at 09:00 am and the Bauska Castle is not visited.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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