Top Things to do in Zemgale Region
10 Tours in Zemgale Region That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Zemgale Region, Latvia including Riga to Vilnius via Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace & the Hill of Crosses, Riga-Vilnius Sightseeing Tour Bus, Vilnius-Riga One-Way Sightseeing Tour Bus, Riga–Vilnius One Way Sightseeing Tour Bus, Hill of Crosses & Rundale Palace Tour, THE BEST OF THE BALTIC HIGHLIGHTS IN 8 DAYS, 4* HOTELS (Departure Guaranteed) , Sunrise at the Hill of Crosses - 2 countries in 1 day, Hill of Crosses / 2 countries in 1 day, Private day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses &more with Premium class van, Full-Day Rundale Palace Tour from Riga.
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1. Riga to Vilnius via Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace & the Hill of Crosses
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Spend a day of remembrance exploring spectacular sights on the way from Riga to Vilnius. See the fabulous Bauska Castle complex, situated on the narrow peninsula and surrounded by two rivers, admire the Baroque pearl in Latvian rural lanscape the Rundale Palace and immerse yourself into one of the most sacred and spiritual place in Lithuania, the Hill of Crosses. The trip includes comfortable transportation among the stops and the guide book, allowing you to delve into well-known landmarks at your own pace.
Inclusions: Comfortable transportation service, Guided book , Room for reasonable amount of luggage, A bottle of water
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance tickets, Guide service
Reviewed By rkigervaron
The trip with Andreas was very good. He was incredibly friendly and graceful and provided excellent guidance in a very difficult part of Lithuanian (human) history. Well worth it.
2. Riga-Vilnius Sightseeing Tour Bus
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Take a trip from Riga to Vilnius and on the way learn about the history and people of two countries. Our knowledgeable local guides take a small group, maximum of 8 people, for a fun filled 12 hour road trip through Latvia and Lithuania. Visit the monumental Salaspils Memorial Ensemble to victims of Fascism near Riga to learn about the II World War in the Baltic countries. Be amazed by the Rundāle Palace that is considered the grandest stately home in the Baltics and a true gem of Baroque architecture and of South-Latvian countryside. Once in Lithuania we’ll visit the Hill of Crosses that is a famous pilgrimage destination and a site of resistance against Soviet occupation. Walk the streets of Kaunas, the once capital of Lithuania and a city that is rich with history and culture. See the beautiful riverside and the many lovely churches in the Kaunas Old Town.
Inclusions: Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By 873adelaided
Andres was a wonderful guide and knew a lot about Estonian nature, history and culture to share with us. We saw some beautiful nature sights (the Jägala waterfall was fantastic!) and ate a delicious lunch at a traditional Estonian tavern. You should definitely book this tour to see a variety of fun sights outside of Tallinn!!
3. Vilnius-Riga One-Way Sightseeing Tour Bus
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Take a trip from Vilnius to Riga and on the way learn about the history and people of two countries. Our knowledgeable local guides take a small group, maximum of 8 people, for a fun filled 12 hour road trip through Lithuania and Latvia. Important: Tour duration from October 15th to April 1st is 10 hours.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By NormanKing8421
My husband and I took a day trip with lovely Kamile to Druskininkai and Grutas Park with several stops along the way including an overlook which was originally thought to be the highest point in Lithuania, about 292 meters. However, according to updated research, the highest point is actually Aukstojas Hill at 293.84 meters where Kamile regaled us with the quest to identify the absolutely highest point in Lithuania. We stopped at Mendininkai Castle, a charming ruin with an array of torture instruments on display, and in the small village for my husband to photograph. On to the quiet spa town of Druskininkai with the dancing fountain, and finally to Grutas Park, home of the exiled statues of Soviet rogues. Kamile made this day so rewarding and delightful with her excellent knowledge of Lithuanian and European history, her excellent English, her informed observations, her thoughtfulness (special treats after lunch), excellent driving skills, and her awareness of what we were interested in, and not, and how she arranged the day to accommodate us. We couldn't have been more satisfied.
4. Riga–Vilnius One Way Sightseeing Tour Bus
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Take a trip from Riga to Vilnius and on the way learn about the history and people of two countries. Our knowledgeable local guides take a small group, maximum of 8 people, for a fun filled 12 hour road trip through Latvia and Lithuania.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By jadecB9905CT
My partner and I took the Riga to Tallinn tour and the journey was not only very comfortable but also so much fun and full of information. Sten, our guide was so knowledgeable and funny and we had great conversations all the way! This was probably the best guided tour we took in the area so we recommend it highly.
5. Hill of Crosses & Rundale Palace Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Take a day trip from Riga to Rundāle Palace and Hill of Crosses while learning about the history and people of two countries. Our knowledgeable local guides take you for a fun filled 7 hour road trip through Latvia and Lithuania.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Kastelanostevo
We had a personal tour on sunday 9 august 2020. our guide (Mikelis) had studied geography, i remember. We really enjoyed the tour. Visited Kaunas, hills of crosses, Salaspils Memorial, Rundāle palace and had a nice local food. Our guide could tell a lot and we could talk with him about heritage from the past, differences and similarities between countries and was really helpful.Thanks for the tour!
6. THE BEST OF THE BALTIC HIGHLIGHTS IN 8 DAYS, 4* HOTELS (Departure Guaranteed)
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
- Guaranteed departure tours; - Bilingual Engish-German speaking guide; - Centrally located 4* hotels; - Portage at hotels; - Hill of Crosses included (Pope John Paul II visited the Hill of Crosses, declaring it a place for hope, peace, love and sacrifice).
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Service of motor coaches or minivans , Portage at hotels, 7 overnights at centrally located 4* star hotels, Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice, Entrance to Peter and Paul Church, Rundale Palace and medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn
Exclusions: Airlines tickets
7. Sunrise at the Hill of Crosses - 2 countries in 1 day
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Visit one of the most popular sites in Lithuania! Visited by Pope John Paul II, this place has become an important pilgrimage site for Catholics. But please don't be intimidated by the fact that it is a religious site - everyone is welcome to visit this unique site - just as long as you respect the place and crosses that carry different stories with them! You will have a guided tour of the place - hear the story behind it, how it all started! We'll point out some traditional Lithuanian crosses, explain some symbols that can be seen there and give you overall information about the country, culture and its history. After the guided tour you will have free time to explore the place by yourselves - take some beautiful photos and just to take it all in as it really is breathtaking! Going there for the sunrise time will allow you to enjoy the place with no tourists around. Get the place for yourself! And save a lot of time as you will be back in Riga by noon if not earlier!
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Couple pastries, a banana, muesli bar, a cup of coffee/tea to go
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By LightPacker444030
We did a tour with Krista and Amber Tours to Rundale Palace in Latvia and the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania. Krista was an amazing guide who provided us with a lot of information and perspective on living in Riga. The drive seemed to fly by as we talked non-stop with Krista and learned a lot of about her culture and life in Latvia.
8. Hill of Crosses / 2 countries in 1 day
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Hill of Crosses is a truly unique site which will take your breath away! It is is a site of pilgrimage dating back to 1830ties when people started to place crosses here to pray for their loved ones they've lost in the battles (Lithuanian - Polish commonwealth uprising against Russian Empire). In Soviet times this place served as a peaceful protest action against Soviet regime as they tried to destroy the place many times while locals kept coming back and placing more crosses all the time. The Hill of Crosses was visited by Pope John Paul II back in 1993 and since then this place has become very popular - not only between locals but also tourists from all over the world! Don't be intimidated by the fact that it is a pilgrimage site. Even if you're not religious, please note that everyone is welcome to visit this beautiful sight as long as you respect everyone else visiting it!
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By kamilaki
This is Number 1 trip in Latvia! You cannot visit the country without seeing the bog. Great guide who will tell you all about the nature and the area and leaves you discover the place in your own time! Literally the best trip I had since years!
9. Private day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses &more with Premium class van
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4.9 based on 13 reviews
Spend a whole day outside Riga and see 2 palaces,1 castle, and Hill of crosses in our Private day tour in the comfortable Premium van or Business class 4WD if fewer passengers. Besides that, we have prepared the following worthy options which will add your day trip another dimension. Choose according to your interests and mood between: • 30 min. lunch in Rundale Palace ( from 4 EUR/person), • 30 min. visit Motor museum ( 4 EUR/person) • 1 hours winery visit and wine tasting (+10 EUR/person or min. 70 EUR) • 1.5 hours beer brewery visit and beer tasting (+12 EUR/person or min. 85 EUR You'll be picked up you from any location in Riga by our Premium van not later than 10 AM and head towards the saturated and interesting day. Your destinations will be Rundale palace, Jelgava palace, Bauska castle and Hill of Crosses and our tour will last approximately 8 hours.
Inclusions: Driver/guide speaking in several languages, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan or business class 4WD, Bottled water
Exclusions: Entrance fees Rundale palace (max13 EUR/person for Big circle and French garden), The listed price does not include a 60 EUR fuel surcharge, payable at the time of tour check-in. The fuel surcharge is required by our local supplier and is not within our control., Lunch from 4 EUR/person (30 min.) A'la carte can be presented and table reserved on the day of tour, Optionally - winery visit and wine tasting 10 EUR/person or minimum 70 EUR (1 hour), Optionally - Beer brewery visit and beer tasting 12 EUR/person or minimum 85 EUR (1.5 hours), Optionally - Visit of Motor museum 4 EUR/person ( 30 min), Beer & wine tasting is to be booked 2 days in advance!
Reviewed By M9230UUlisap
Cycling from Klaipeda to Riga alongside very nice Latvian baltic sea coast we urgently needed a transfer of 4 persons and bicycles back to our ferry boad - and found Allure Tours helping us in a friendly way. The trip back to Klaipeda via the hill of crosses was entertaining and Gints as driver gave opportunities for exciting conversation - thanks. We stronly recommend Allure Tours.
10. Full-Day Rundale Palace Tour from Riga
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 7 reviews
Discover one of Latvia's hidden treasures, the Baroque Palace of Rundale, on a enjoyable day trip from Riga
Inclusions: Travel by transport along a route, Services of a guide, Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off, Excursion accompaniment, Organization of the itinerary
Exclusions: Entrance fees (10 EUR pers), Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By Leratata
Great balloon flight in Riga! We loved it! Our warmest recommendations! Great service from Dainis, Kristaps and the rest of the crew and our morning flight was an amazing experience!!! €900 for 4 people incl pick up and drop off. Magic!
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