Mini Baltic Tour is perfect if you don't have a lot of time to spend in Latvia and Lithuania or you are traveling from Latvia to Lithuania. These sites are right on the way from Latvia's capital Riga to Lithuania's capital city Vilnius. First stop would be at Bauska castle. Bauska castle consists of two main parts old and new, the old part is only ruins left. An optional stop is also at Mezotne castle which is not too far from there. The next stop is the very popular Rundale Palace. There is a lot to see (gardens, Palace, museum etc.) and you can also book additionally a guide. The next stop will be Hill of Crosses. Very spiritual and history full place. One of the last stops will be Trakai castle and Vilnius itself. After the tour, you can choose to stay in Vilnius or return to Riga.
Program (May - September):
• 8am Pick-up from your hotel in Riga
• 9am Bauska castle
• 10:15am Rundale Palace
• 12:15pm depart
• 1:15pm Hill of Crosses
• 1:45pm depart
• 4:45pm Trakai castle
• 5:45pm depart
• 6:15pm Vilnius
*Times are approximate and might change or be adjusted according to your needs.
**Mind that on some days some of the objects can be closed (Trakai Island Castle always closed on Mondays)
*** Timings change from October until April due to opening times of castles