Tour from Riga to Vilnius: Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace and The Hill of Crosses

1 day
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Visit: Discover Lithuania, Vilnius 01307 Lithuania

The trip include visiting Rundale palace, one of the most outstanding monuments of Baroque and Rococo architecture in Latvia, which sometimes is called as 'The Versailles of Latvia'. Then sightseeing at 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.

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.

Evening drive to Vilnius city.

Inclusief
  • Pick up service at Riga centrally located hotel / apartments
  • Drop off service at Vilnius centrally located hotel / apartments
  • Driver/guide
  • Local taxes
Niet inclusief
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Aanvullend
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Toerisme
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