Riga: Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace and Hill of Crosses Trip

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Great group trip that allows you visit few of the most spectacular places in Latvia and Lithuania - Hill of Crosses, Rundale palace and Bauska! Visit 2 countries in 1 day. Let us take care of you!

Highlights

  • Visit city of Jelgava - check out the largest Baroque style palace in Baltics!
  • Stop for a photo on Latvia - Lithuania border crossing.
  • Visit one of the most unique sites - Hill of Crosses in Lithuania!
  • Enjoy the 18th century charm - explore Rundale palace and it's gardens!
  • Climb up Bauska Medieval castle tower to appreciate it's history.

Description

This is a quick and easy way to visit 2 countries in 1 day and fit in three beautiful and unique visitor sites as you go! Start with a stop at the Bauska Medieval castle where you'll have time to go up in the recently renovated tower. Continue with little Versailles - Rundale palace and its gardens! This is your opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the palace with no queues. Free time to enjoy the palace, and gardens and also to have lunch here, if you wish. And last but not least - visit the unique Hill of Crosses in Lithuania! Now you can tick off another country in your list as there will be a border crossing! We'll organize comfy transportation, good and professional drivers, and printout sheets with information about all of these sites so you can enjoy everything at your own pace. Please know that you can bring a cross to the Hill of Crosses if you wish. There are also locals selling crosses on site. The tour runs if there are at least 3 people booked for the day.

Includes

Transfers from St. Peters church in Riga Old Town by a comfortable car/van English-speaking driver who will be with you throughout the day Printouts about each location so you can have written information to learn from on the way, if you wish Audio guide at the Hill of Crosses that you can use on your phone (must have data on your phone) Entrance ticket for Rundale Palace and the garden Audio guide at Rundale Palace and gardens that you can use on your phone (free wi-fi available) Entrance ticket at Bauska Medieval castle tower where you'll have free time to check out the tower and the castle ruins (we do not visit the museum in this tour)

Important Information

  • - It is mandatory to bring your passport or EU ID with you, in case of border inspection. - There will be an audio guide at Rundale palace that you can use on your phone (there is also a wifi available at the palace) so if you have earphones/earbuds you may take them with you. - There will be an option to have a lunch at the palace restaurant but you may also bring your snacks with you if you’d like to maximise your time for the palace and gardens (you'll have 2h free time at the palace including exploring and lunch time).

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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