Private Castle tour from Riga:Rundale, Bauska+Hill of Crosses(LT)
Description
RUNDALE PALACE Arriving at Rundale Palace is a true “wow” moment as you may not expect to see such an 18th century gem in the Latvian countryside! Most of the interior decorations were created between 1765 and 1768 when a sculptor from Berlin Johann Michael Graff, and Italian painters from St. Petersburg Francesco Martini and Carlo Zucchi worked at the palace. BAUSKA CASTLE Bauska Castle is the only castle in Latvia illustrating the expressions of renaissance and mannerism architecture and decorative arts in the Duchy of Courland HILL OF CROSSES(LT) Myth surrounds this unusual site of pilgrimage with no confirmed version of its story. For years, even centuries, visitors have placed crosses here, each for their own reason. The hill has been reborn numerous times after attempts to destroy it under Soviet rule. Individually tailored and privately organized tour.
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Itinerary
Travelers will see the Rundale Palace park, interiors and Palace Museum. Rundale Palace is set amidst the fertile Zemgale Plains in the south of Latvia. Most of the interior decorations were created between 1765 and 1768 when a sculptor from Berlin Johann Michael Graff, and Italian painters from St. Petersburg Francesco Martini and Carlo Zucchi worked at the palace.
Desecrated but never destroyed, set on fire but never burned down, the Hill of Crosses is a potent symbol of faith, hope, and freedom. And for pilgrims, it is another must-visit location in Lithuania. The Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai is a hill covered with thousands of wooden crosses. During the Soviet era, these crosses were removed by the authorities, but locals continuously replaced them. In 1993, Pope John Paul II prayed here, and he often mentioned the sacred site in his homilies and speeches. He later sent a crucifix to Lithuania which was placed on the hill, and today pilgrims begin and end their journeys at this location.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Full door-to-door experience Hotel pick-up included. Drop-off at any location in Riga upon request. The driver will pick you up at the designated place
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
Overall great experience. Our guide Kristina took great care of us, made our trip memorable, shared knowledge about Latvia and the castles with us, made our journey comfortable. Only thing was contacting for tour rescheduling from afternoon to morning was vague, why put the options of travelling in afternoon in the first place if they were going to close late afternoon. Also the ticket always showed Hill of Crosses also which we neither booked nor intended to go.
A german tour was booked, but unfortunately not kept. We were disappointed. The driver was very nice.
Hello, we are sad and surprised to the read that you were disappointed. We are doing our best to bring you the best experience. Our host contacted you before regarding to wether booklets in German language would be fine and English speaking driver. Your confirmed. As we investigated the situation, you were happy with the tour, enjoyed Easter eggs, like complimentary, fresh home strawberries, Riga black balsam and local chocolates. Apart from that our driver did extra and not only was telling you the history behind Latvia and Baltic’s, suggesting you the best places to visit, sending you the complementary to our tour in Vilnis, what to see you and want to explore, but they also made you an extra tour tour Riga art nouveau district and orthodox church attending to Trinity celebration. Yeah, generously tipped the driver showing that you enjoyed the tour. Either this is an act of extreme hipocriticism, enjoying, smiling, and having fun and putting one star after, or we don’t understand your disappointment. In the description there is information that driver is English-speaking and booklets, as well as audio guides will be in your preferred language. So we highly suggest for you to read the description precisely and have a nice day..
The driver was very professional, friendly and helpful. Everything went as planned with an extra drive through Riga.
