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5,5 Hour Shared Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga

Small Group
Digital
340 minutes
English

Hill of Crosses - a site with hundreds of thousands of crosses representing faith of people of all over the world. Site once visited by Pope John Paul II keeps welcoming travelers with its stories!

If you wish to go to the Hill of Crosses hustle free, this is perfect for you.

It’s a simple and easy ride to the Hill which takes about 1h 55min each way. There will be printouts to read on the way. Additionally there is a virtual tour available at the Hill (works online on your phone)!

Please know that you’re welcome to leave a cross on the Hill! There are local people selling them on site, but you can also bring one from your home country or make one yourself!

On the way back you'll have a chance to stop on the border for a photo and drive through the city of Jelgava where you'll see the largest Baroque palace n Baltics!

The tour will operate if there are at least 3 people booked in for that day.

Options

5,5 Hour Shared Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga

From$88.35Per Person

What's included in 5,5 Hour Shared Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Eleja

Optional photo stop on Latvia-Lithuania border.

Kryziu Kalnas

After 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.

Admission Ticket Included

Jelgava

Drive 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.

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Parking Fees
  • Lunch
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The travel time is already included in the total duration of 5 hours
  • This is a shared ride where you'll go together with other travellers.
  • The tour will operate if there are at least 3 people booked in for that day.
  • You must bring your PASSPORT or EU ID with you as it is mandatory when crossing the border.

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • We kindly ask for everyone to meet Latvian Gem team in front of the St. Peters church in the Old Town.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BRING YOUR PASSPORTS/EU ID'S TO THE TOUR!

Operator

Latvian Gem