• International Border Lithuania - Latvia - Latvia–Lithuania Border Photo Stop
  A brief stop at the Latvia–Lithuania border is planned en route to the Hill of Crosses for photos and a short explanation by the guide.
• Hill of Crosses - Participants will enjoy a guided tour of the Hill of Crosses, gaining insights into the history, religious significance, and traditions of this remarkable pilgrimage site.
  Following the guided introduction, visitors will have about an hour of free time to explore the area independently, take photos, and, if desired, visit the nearby Franciscan Monastery, where the chapel is open to the public.
• Rundale Palace Museum (Rundales Pils) - Guests will participate in a fully guided tour inside Rundale Palace Museum, led by an official certified palace guide, as mandated by palace regulations.
  During the tour, visitors will explore all exhibition halls open to the public, including the ceremonial halls and the private apartments of the Duke and Duchess.
  The guide will provide insights into the history of the palace and its interiors, which are predominantly decorated in the Rococo style, emphasizing the artistic details and life at the ducal court.
  This tour is exclusively conducted with a live guide — audio guides or self-guided tours are not available.

A lunch break is organized by the guide following the visit to Rundale Palace.
Travelers will stop at a local restaurant, where they can select their meals and pay directly for their lunch.
This break offers guests a chance to relax before proceeding with the next segment of the tour.

• Rundāles pils franču dārzs - After lunch, visitors will have time to independently explore the French Garden of Rundale Palace.
  Guests can stroll through the garden at their leisure, enjoy the symmetrical design, take photos, and appreciate the landscape as an extension of the palace complex.
• Bauska Castle - Participants will engage in a fully guided tour of the medieval section of Bauska Castle.
  The guide will discuss the history of the castle, its strategic significance, and medieval life in the region.
  Visitors will also have the opportunity to ascend the castle tower with the guide and enjoy views over the surrounding rivers and landscape.

• Professional English-speaking tour guide
• Transportation by air-conditioned bus / minibus / minivan
• Wi-Fi on board
• Fully guided visit of the medieval part of Bauska Castle, including tower access
• Bottled water provided
• Fully guided visit inside Rundale Palace Museum with an official certified palace guide
• Entrance tickets to Rundale Palace Museum and Bauska Castle

• Lunch (the lunch stop is organized, but guests pay for their own meals)
• Personal expenses

This experience is unique in providing a fully guided day at each major stop, featuring a professionally led tour inside Rundale Palace Museum with an official certified palace guide, as mandated by the museum. Unlike many other tours, the palace interiors are explored with a live guide instead of audio guides or self-guided tours, ensuring a more comprehensive understanding of the site.

The tour is also notable for its seamless and well-organized structure. A lunch stop is pre-arranged by the guide following the palace visit, allowing travelers to unwind and enjoy the day without logistical concerns, while still having the freedom to choose and pay for their own meal.

By integrating expert guidance, cultural richness, and meticulous planning, this tour offers a more informative, comfortable, and engaging full-day experience to the Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace, and Bauska Castle from Riga.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Please bring your walking shoes

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.