On this all-day excursion, you get the opportunity to visit significant places in Northeast Lithuania: the Hill of Crosses and the stunning Baroque palace of Rundale in Latvia. A private certified guide will accompany you, providing insights into the history and everyday life in Lithuania and Latvia during the trip.
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Kryziu Kalnas - Enjoy a complimentary hotel pickup and transfer from your centrally located Vilnius accommodations to the Siauliai and Rundale. You will be driving for 2.5 hours to the Hill of Crosses. The Hill of Crosses has about 100,000 crosses. 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 ia an historical architectural monument, it is a unique composition of folk art. The Hill of crosses attracts people with it’s peace, spirituality, authenticity and sacred nature. The hill of crosses was visited by Pope John Paul II.
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Rundale Palace Museum (Rundales Pils) - After exploring the site, you’ll head to the Rundale palace, its 40 minutes 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.
After the palace it is an approximately 3-hour drive back to Vilnius
- Bottled water included
- Professional driver/guide and car service
- Food and drinks
- Entrance tickets for Rundale palace
- Dress code is formal
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
