Full-Day Tour to the Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace in Latvia from Vilnius
Apie ekskursiją
During this full-day private tour, you’ll discover two of the most iconic landmarks in the Baltic region. The journey begins with a visit to the Hill of Crosses in northern Lithuania — a unique and moving site that has become a symbol of hope, faith, and national spirit. Afterwards, you’ll cross into Latvia to explore the stunning Rundāle Palace, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture surrounded by beautifully restored gardens. As you travel between sites, you’ll enjoy a comfortable ride with opportunities to learn more about local history, culture, and everyday life in Lithuania and Latvia. This experience offers a flexible and personal way to see two remarkable destinations in one day.
Į kainą įskaičiuota
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Į kainą NEįskaičiuota
- Food and drinks
- Entrance tickets for Rundale palace
Dalyvių amžius
- Keliautojai 0–120 m.
Maršrutas
- 1Jurgaiciai
Enjoy a complimentary hotel pickup and transfer from your centrally located Vilnius accommodations to the Siauliai and Rundale. You will be driving for 2.5 hours to the Hill of Crosses. The Hill of Crosses has about 100,000 crosses. 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 ia an historical architectural monument, it is a unique composition of folk art. The Hill of crosses attracts people with it's peace, spirituality, authenticity and sacred nature. The hill of crosses was visited by Pope John Paul II.
60 min - 2Pilsrundale
After exploring the site, you’ll head to the Rundale palace, its 40 minutes 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. After the palace it is an approximately 3-hour drive back to Vilnius
60 minBilietas neįskaičiuotas
Atšaukimo politika
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Papildoma informacija
- • 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
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