5,5 Hour Small Group Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga
Overview
Faith is represented at the Hill of Crosses, a site adorned with hundreds of thousands of crosses from people around the world. Visitors can learn about its rich history, including its connection to Pope John Paul II.
- 🚌 A simple ride to the Hill takes about 1h 55min each way, with printouts available for reading during the trip.
- 📱 A virtual tour is accessible at the Hill, functioning online on your phone.
- ✝️ Guests are welcome to leave a cross on the Hill; local vendors sell them, or you may bring one from your home country or create one yourself.
- 📸 On the return journey, there’s an opportunity to stop for a photo at the border and drive through Jelgava, where you can see the largest Baroque palace in the Baltics!
- 👥 The tour requires a minimum of 3 participants booked for that day to operate.
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- Parking Fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
Meeting point
Return details
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ElejaOptional photo stop on Latvia-Lithuania border.
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Kryziu KalnasAfter 2hour drive. You’ll have 1 hour free time to explore the Hill of Crosses before returning to Riga. There will be a virtual guide available (only works with WiFi) + informative printouts will be provided. At the Hill you’re welcome to leave a cross as well! It’s possible to purchase them on site or you can bring one with you.
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JelgavaDrive through the 4th largest city of Latvia - Jelgava. Although most buildings are from Soviet days (the city was badly bombed during the war and has been rebuilt during Soviet times), there are some spectacular buildings from Russian Empire times as well! Printouts with info will be provided.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.