Riga: Rundale Palace, Bauska Castle & Hill of Crosses Tour Riga: Rundale and Bauska Group Castle Tour
ID: GYG1274993-1950635
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Land: Duitsland
Duur:
07:00 uren
Beschrijving
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!
Explore the palace’s Baroque and Rococo architecture, stroll around the Versailles-inspired gardens, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (own expense), then visit the fairy-tale fortress of Bauska Castle.
RUNDALE PALACE ( duration 1,5 hours )
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.
The grounds of Rundāle Palace ensemble amount to 85 hectares including the palace and the stables, French baroque garden, the former hunting park, orchards, the pond and canals, the foundation of the old 16th century Grotthuss’ castle, the 18th century tavern and the former servants’ house, the orangery and greenhouses, car parks…
Optional Lunch at Rundāle Palace
Visitors have the option to enjoy lunch inside Rundāle Palace at the "Ozollāde" café, located in the historic kitchen of the Duke and Duchess. The meal is not included in the tour price and can be arranged separately upon request.
Rose garden
The bosquets feature an impressive, almost one hectare large, rose garden that spreads on both sides of the parterres. The garden reflects the history of cultivating roses in Europe from the early 18th century till these days.
BAUSKA CASTLE ( duration 1 hour )
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) ( duration 45 min )
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.
Full door-to-door experience
Hotel pick-up included. Drop-off at any location in Riga upon request.
Hoogtepunten
- Visit Rundāle Palace, an exceptional monument full of Baroque and Rococo art
- Walk around intricate maze of allées, cross paths, pergolas and bosquets
- Beautiful Rose garden theat reflects the history of cultivating roses in Europe
- Explore the Bauska castle ruins
- Stop at Hill Of Crosses, an old hill fort covered in over 100,000 crosses
Talen
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Comfortable transfer
- Bottled Water
- Entry ticket to Bauska Castle
- Entry ticket to Rundale Palace+Garden
- English-speaking host
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Food
- Hill of Crosses entry tickets
Wanneer moet ik boeken?
Om de beschikbaarheid te garanderen, dient u zo snel mogelijk te reserveren. Vroegboekkorting is het overwegen waard, vooral als u de reis plant tijdens het hoogseizoen, zoals op feestdagen of in het weekend.
Annuleringen
Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.