Volledige dagtour naar de heuvel van kruisen en Rundale Palace in Letland vanuit Vilnius
Beschrijving
Tijdens deze privétour van een hele dag ontdek je twee van de meest iconische bezienswaardigheden in de Baltische regio. De reis begint met een bezoek aan de Kruisheuvel in het noorden van Litouwen — een unieke en ontroerende plek die een symbool is geworden van hoop, geloof en nationale geest. Daarna steekt u Letland in om het prachtige Rundāle-paleis te verkennen, een meesterwerk van barokke architectuur omgeven door prachtig gerestaureerde tuinen. Terwijl u tussen de locaties reist, geniet u van een comfortabele rit met mogelijkheden om meer te leren over de lokale geschiedenis, cultuur en het dagelijks leven in Litouwen en Letland. Deze ervaring biedt een flexibele en persoonlijke manier om twee opmerkelijke bestemmingen op één dag te zien.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
Geniet van een gratis ophaalservice en transfer van uw centraal gelegen Vilnius-accommodaties naar de Siauliai en Rundale. Je rijdt 2,5 uur naar de heuvel van kruisen. De heuvel van kruisen heeft ongeveer 100.000 kruisen. Er wordt gezegd dat de eerste kruisen hier werden opgericht door de nabestaanden van de rebellen die vielen in de opstand van 1831. The Hill of Crosses is een historisch architectonisch monument, het is een unieke compositie van volkskunst. De heuvel van kruisen trekt mensen aan met zijn vrede, spiritualiteit, authenticiteit en heilige aard. De heuvel van kruisen werd bezocht door paus Johannes Paulus II.
Na het verkennen van de site, ga je naar het Rundale-paleis, dat op 40 minuten rijden ligt. Rundale Palace is een van de twee belangrijkste barokke paleizen gebouwd voor de hertogen van Koerland in wat nu Letland is. In 1735 kocht Hertog van Koerland Ernst Johann von Biron land in Rundale met een oud middeleeuws kasteel op het grondgebied van een geplande zomerresidentie. Het oude kasteel werd afgebroken en de bouw na het ontwerp van Bartolomeo Rastrelli begon in 1736. Na het paleis is het ongeveer 3 uur rijden terug naar Vilnius
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Ophaallocaties en -tijden
Logies in Vilnius
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Baby's en kleine kinderen kunnen in een wandel- of kinderwagen mee
- Hulpdieren toegestaan
- Opties voor openbaar vervoer zijn in de buurt aanwezig
- Kinderen moeten bij een volwassene op schoot zitten
- Er zijn speciale kinderzitjes beschikbaar
- Vervoersopties zijn rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Alle plaatsen en oppervlakken zijn rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Geschikt voor alle condities
- Kledingvoorschrift is formeel
Beoordelingen(6)
This is a private driver to the Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace. The driver is not an English speaker so he just gets you to these locations. Frank was very nice and patient as I went to each site. I just was on my own to learn about the sites and what I was seeing on the way. The ride to the Hill of Crosses is 2.5 hours so it would have been a long time for a guide to talk, to be fair. This private driver was perfect for me coming off the midsummer festival in Kernave that was all night. I don't think I could have absorbed an information anyway. If I had been traveling with more people, I think this also would have been a deal.
Thank you for your review! We’re glad the private transfer suited your travel style and that you enjoyed your visit to the Hill of Crosses and Rundāle Palace. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back in the future!
Too much travel for the experiences on the trip. Our driver /guide informed us immediately that he didn’t speak English. He was kind and accommodating, but we spent six hours in the car without hearing anything about Lithuania or the tourist sites.
Dear Rod, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. However, we would like to kindly clarify that the tour description clearly states that a guide is not included—it is a driver service only, and this has always been communicated transparently in our listing. The full itinerary was completed as promised, covering nearly 800 km across two countries, which involved considerable time and effort on our side to ensure a smooth experience. Given that all program points were fully fulfilled, we feel it is a bit unfair to evaluate the service based on expectations that were not part of the original offer. We sincerely value your feedback, and we hope this clarification helps provide a better understanding of the service you booked.
Really well run trip. On time pick up and safe driver. The Hill of Crosses is a unique experience and a wonder to behold. It’s only a 5 minute walk from the drop off point and there was a shop/toilets on site. The trip over the border to Rundale Palace was also enjoyable (the day we visited was very busy, so would recommend buying tickets online upfront). Both stops are self exploration, so worth doing your historical research upfront. Our driver made an additional stop at Bauskas Pils castle, which we really appreciated given its picturesque nature. It’s a long day so be prepared for that if you book, but one I would recommend with this company (note: vs other trips that only go to The Hill of Crosses this is really good value for money)
Dear GAB056, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the full-day tour to the Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace. It’s great that you found the trip well organized and appreciated the safe and punctual service. You’re absolutely right—both the Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace are unique and enriching destinations, and doing a bit of historical research beforehand can definitely enhance the experience. We’re also happy to hear you enjoyed the surprise stop at Bauskas Castle—it’s one of our favorite hidden gems! Thank you for recommending us and highlighting the value of this extended itinerary. We hope to welcome you on another tour in the future! Warm regards,
Enjoyable day trip taking in the Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace (plus a few other surprise stops). The driving was long but roads good and driver very safe. Rundale Palace was our highlight - absolutely stunning! Driver let us have as much as time as we needed - spent about 1.15 hr at Hill of Crosses and more like 2.5 hrs at Rundale Palace - never felt rushed. Recommended trip
Dear baxterj2025, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the full-day tour and that Rundale Palace left such a strong impression—it truly is a gem of Baltic architecture. We’re also happy that you appreciated the flexibility and safe driving of our guide, as we always aim to make our guests feel comfortable and unhurried throughout the day. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back on another Baltia Tour adventure soon! Warm regards, The Baltia Tour Team
Visiting the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania can evoke a deep sense of reflection and awe. The sheer number of crosses, placed by generations of pilgrims, creates a powerful atmosphere of spiritual resilience and quiet devotion. Rundāle Palace in Latvia offers a sense of grandeur and elegance. Walking through its lavishly decorated halls and manicured gardens transports visitors into the opulence of 18th-century aristocratic life.
Dear Jerzy_S, Thank you for such a beautifully written and heartfelt review. Your words truly capture the spirit of the tour—from the moving solemnity of the Hill of Crosses to the refined elegance of Rundāle Palace. We’re honored that our journey could offer you a glimpse into the Baltic soul and its rich layers of history, faith, and art. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back for more discoveries in the future! Warm regards
The tour guide was very informative and nice. I learned a lot from him and had a great time traveling. Even though it rained but the whole trip was quite an adventure. I recommend this tour if you like a quick tour to Latvia and a taste of Lithuania.
