Private Trip from Vilnius to Riga: Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace, Bauska castl
Description
This is a one-way private trip from Vilnius to Riga, with scenic stops along the way to discover the highlights of Northeastern Lithuania and Latvia. The route includes a visit to the famous Hill of Crosses and a photo stop at the stunning Baroque Rundale Palace in Latvia. This comfortable and flexible journey ends in Riga and is ideal for travelers who want to enjoy the landscape and cultural landmarks at their own pace.
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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.
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.
Short visit and stop at Bauska castle on the way
Tour finish here at any accommodation of guest
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Guest accommodation in Vilnius
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(28)
I thought there would be tourist information, but there was no information, only travel to the destination.
Thank you for your feedback. I’m sorry that the experience did not meet your expectations. However, I would like to clarify that your booking was for private transportation with sightseeing stops, not for a guided tour. A professional guiding service, including historical explanations at each location, is available as an additional service and was not included in this reservation. The itinerary and inclusions listed on the booking page specify the services provided. If you were expecting a fully guided experience, I would have been happy to arrange that had it been requested in advance. Thank you for choosing our service, and I wish you all the best on your future travels.
Friendly and efficient driver who is on time and takes you to the 3 sites. In short, perfect for this excursion.
Merci beaucoup pour votre avis ! Nous sommes très heureux que vous ayez apprécié l’excursion de Hill of Crosses à Rundāle Palace et Bauska Castle. Nous apprécions vos gentils mots concernant le chauffeur et l’organisation du voyage. Ce fut un plaisir de vous accompagner et nous espérons vous revoir lors d’une prochaine découverte dans les pays baltes !
Excellent trip and transfer, appreciated the stops. Car was comfortable and driver helped us with bags. Worth doing this over worrying about the bus.
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re glad to hear you had a smooth transfer and that the stops along the way were worth visiting. Comfort and flexibility are exactly what we aim to offer, so it’s great to know you appreciated the car and the help with your bags. We agree — this is a much more relaxed way to travel than worrying about bus schedules. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you again in the Baltics!
The trip was a great way to get from Vilnius to Riga. We enjoyed visiting the sites along the way. Our driver was very polite and helpful.
Thank you, Lawson, for sharing your experience! 🌟 We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the journey from Vilnius to Riga and the visits to the Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace, and Bauska Castle. It’s wonderful that our driver made the trip pleasant with polite and helpful service. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another adventure in the Baltics!
The driver was excellent and the stops were exciting and worthwhile so really to make. Very good way to transit between the two capitals in a pleasant way and enrich The landscapes are worthy of another planet and wonderful. You will have a great time so this is an excursion that I highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 🌟 I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the journey and found both the landscapes and the stops meaningful. It was a pleasure to make your transfer between Vilnius and Riga more than just travel, but also a memorable experience. I truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another tour!
I thought it was very efficient to be able to stop at tourist sites that seemed inaccessible, such as Hill of the Cross, on the way from Vilnius to Riga. Is it cost-effective? Is it cost-effective? I don't know, but they picked me up at the designated place, the driver was kind, and my 6-year-old child was safe and comfortable with the private transportation of three family members.
ご利用いただき、また温かいレビューをありがとうございます。 十字架の丘など観光地への立ち寄りを楽しんでいただけたとのこと、とても嬉しく思います。ご家族皆さまが安心して快適にお過ごしいただけたことも大変光栄です。 またのご利用を心よりお待ちしております。
The driver is on time, polite and patient. This private trip is convenient for us. Three tourist stops are beautiful. Highly recommended!
yashuanl Tripadvisor review: Private Trip from Vilnius to Riga: Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace, Bauska castl The driver is on time, polite and patient. This private trip is convenient for us. Three tourist stops are beautiful. Highly recommended!
The driver arrived on time, drive us to three different places and wait for us patiently. Dropped off to our hotel after completing the tour. Highly Recommend .
Dear Xiaoguang_R, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the private trip from Vilnius to Riga and that everything went smoothly. It’s great to know that the driver was punctual, patient, and helped make your journey comfortable and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to the Baltics in the future! Warm regards,
The tour well organized, driver (guide) kind, the only flaw that did not speak English but we were able to talk via phone
Grazie mille, Paula, per il vostro gentile feedback! Siamo lieti che il tour sia stato di vostro gradimento e che l’autista sia stato cordiale. Ci dispiace per l’inconveniente legato alla lingua – faremo il possibile per migliorare questo aspetto in futuro. Speriamo di potervi accogliere di nuovo in Lituania! 🌍
It was a wonderful experience just a longer drive then we expected. Our driver was very nice. I just felt bad for him because we had an extreme language barrier so we could not chat with him, but he did a good job getting us there and back and communicated what he could.
Dear Evelyn, Thank you for sharing your experience and for choosing Baltia Tour for your journey from Vilnius to Riga. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the trip and that our driver ensured a safe and smooth journey for you. We appreciate your understanding regarding the language barrier and will continue working on improving our communication skills to make every guest feel more comfortable and connected. Your feedback is very valuable to us. Wishing you many more wonderful travels, The Baltia Tour Team
