From Riga: Rundale Palace & Hill of Crosses Private Day Trip
ID: GYG418116-758239
Category:
Country: Latvia
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Travel from Riga to Rundale Palace in Latvia and then to Hill of Crosses, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Lithuania. Enjoy a full-day walking tour, including a private guide and car transport.
The driver will pick you up from your address in Riga and firstly will take you to Bauska, where Rundale Palace is located (around 1 hour drive). There you will meet the local guide, who will lead you through the Palace and tell you a lot of interesting stories of the place. After the tour you will have some time to marvel the beautiful French Gardens of Rundale Palace. After you will have another hour drive, which will take you to Lithuania and to one of countries main highlights - the Hill of crosses. The Hill of crosses is a place near Šiauliai city, with hundreds of thousands of crosses, brought by people from all over the world. There you will have time to walk, explore and hear the unforgettable sound of crosses, which are making the music if there is a little wind. Hill of crosses is one of the few highlights in Lithuania, included into the Unesco World heritage list. Back to Riga in the afternoon.
Highlights
- Visit the Rundale Palace and hear its history from you private guide
- Marvel the French gardens in Rundale palace
- Feel the energy of the Hill of crosses
- Explore the Unesco site - Hill of crosses - and marvel hundred thousands of crosses, brought by people from all over the world
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
