2-Day trip from Vilnius to Riga I Curonian Spit,The Hill of Crosses, Rundale

2 days Free cancellation Private tour

2-Day trip from Vilnius to Riga I Curonian Spit,The Hill of Crosses, Rundale, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore the most exlusive places in Lithuania and Latvia on this two days trip. Start your trip from Vilnius, explore the Baltic Sea coastline on the UNESCO listed Curonian Spit National Park in Lithuania. Be fascinated by the only one of such kind in Europe the Cold War Museum, and the Hill of Crosses, - authentic monument of Lithuanian folk art. Be impressed by the most outstanding monuments of Baroque and Rococo architecture in Latvia – The Rundale palace and Bauska Castle before heading back to Riga.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–2
Guide: English
Operated by: Discover Lithuania

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Entrance tickets to the museums
Included: Surcharges on fuel: Fuel surcharge
Included: Ferry tickets
Included: Local toll in Curonian Spit National Park
Included: Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Accommodation
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Meal and drinks
Not included: Personal expenses

Itinerary

Day 1 · Vilnius - Curonian Spit National Park

Stop 1

one hour

The Hill of Witches - the exposition of wooden sculptures, which personify popular folklore characters, witches and demons.
Stop 2

10 min

Have a brief stop at observation site for watching noisy grey herons and cormorants.
Beach Of Nida

one hour

Spend the time delighting in the oldest Nida resort. Admire the stylish houses decorated in bright colours, carvings and boats.
Stop 4

one hour

Climb on the top of the Parnidis dune – unique and delicate landscape site of the Curonian Spit National Park. The view of drifted dunes, panorama of Nida town and the Baltic Sea’s waves will give you an extraordinary impression of the place.
Stop 5

one hour Admission included

Exploring the grey dunes (also called the dead dunes) in Nagliai Natural Reserve.

Day 2 · Klaipeda - Riga

Klaipeda Old City

30 min

Short introduction of Klaipeda seaport
Cold War Museum

one hour Admission included

Visiting the only one in Europe – Cold War museum in Plateliai, which tells about armament competition between SSRS and USA after World War II. The first ballistic missile base nowadays is transformed to the museum where you will feel the power and absurdity of Cold War.
Kryziu Kalnas

one hour

The famous Jurgaiciai Hill which is located 12 km north of Siauliai. This authentic monument of history and religious folk art is the best repository of Lithuanian cross making art and inspires with its peace, spirituality, authenticity and sacred nature.
Rundale Palace Museum

2 hours Admission included

Visiting one of the most outstanding monuments of Baroque and Rococo architecture in Latvia – The Rundale palace
Bauska Castle

one hour Admission included

Visiting Bauska Castle, which is surrounded by a picturesque scenery and represents an example of military architecture