The Hill of Crosses: A Place of Light and Hope

Discover the Hill of Crosses, a symbol of Lithuanian liberty and independence. Join our guided tour from Riga and immerse yourself in the remarkable ambiance of this magical place.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kryziu Kalnas - The exact origins of Lithuania’s Kryžių Kalnas, or the Hill of Crosses, remain a mystery. Just outside the northern city of Šiauliai, thousands of metal and wooden crosses—placed here for nearly two centuries—have found a home on the growing mound of religious fervor. Dangling rosaries chime in the blowing wind and provide a…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • English speaking driver/guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The Cross Hill, situated near the city of Siauliai in Lithuania.
This location offers an exceptional aura, emphasizing the significance of gratitude and the fulfilment of wishes, dreams, and aspirations, much like the atmosphere embodied by Jerusalem’s Western Wall.
Despite numerous efforts to demolish the Cross Hill, it has endured, symbolizing…

Location
Kryziu Kalnas
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Grandtour42210474727
Sep 20, 2024
Excellent, relaxed tour, with knowledgeable guide - We had an amazing experience with Erlens on this tour! The trip was not rushed at all, allowing us to fully enjoy each stop. Erlens was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the regions and the history of the sites we visited. He was patient with our questions and provided fantastic recommendations along the way. We highly recommend this tour with him—it was a perfect blend of learning and enjoyment!
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Corinephil
Sep 18, 2024
Wonderful - Our guide Elvis, he had so much knowledge about the area's that he took us too. He was right on time and very pleasant to be with. Would do this trip all over again when I'm in the area. The hill of crosses is something no picture can do justice to. Absolutely amazing. Please don't miss out on this tour if you are in the area.
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Angel_r
Aug 25, 2024
This tour is a must! - A great experience! Our driver/tour guide, Erlens Gadzans, was very informative and entertaining. The visit to the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania was the highlight of the tour. Jelgava was also very nice. Highly recommended!!!
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Gareth_d
Jul 13, 2024
Great tour with an exceptional guide - This trip to the Hill of Crosses was brilliant. It is a very impressive and special place. But what really made this trip was our guide Erlens. He is smart, courteous, funny and interesting. He gave us lots of interesting information on Riga, Latvia and Lithuania and encouraged questions answering them honestly. He is an incredibly kind man, safe driver and was born to work as a tour guide. You can tell that he really enjoys this job. I would recommend this tour to anyone looking for a great day out to visit another country and see life in one of the smaller towns of Latvia.
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Saran3600
Jul 10, 2024
A “must” do! - Erlend was our amazing guide for this trip. He was so full of knowledge and shows us the best stuff. Got a lot of time to take photos. Would recommend this to anyone going to Riga! Would do it again 😊
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Brittany_w
Jul 1, 2024
A great day tour with an wonderful guide - Book this tour. If you are ever do lucky to find yourself on holiday in Latvia, this is a wonderful tour to take. Erlens is an outstanding guide. Professional and personal. It might sound like a long day of being in a car but it is well paced and the time in the car does not feel too long. Erlens fills the time with so much history and knowledge of the Latvian (and Lithuanian) people that I otherwise would not have learned. I also do not think I would've been able to go to the Hill of Crosses without this tour which is a very unique and interesting place. The town of Jelgava, another stop on the tour, is charming and beautiful. Overall, one of the best tours I've ever taken! Thank you!
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Michele_w
May 25, 2024
Booked last minute, but... - Booked last minute, but saw enough of Riga. Was very Informative. Had a friendly guide. Hill of Crosses was very unique. .............
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Victoria_b
May 24, 2024
Amazing Experience - Our guide was simply sensational! We loved every part of our day with Elvis. The Hill of Crosses was like nothing we had ever seen. Photograhs just can't do it justice. A wonderful day, a remarkable experience with great company, good food and the best guide in Latvia. Highlight of our trip.
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Kevin_e
May 18, 2024
Wonderful day - Elrin was very knowledgeable Van was great Great stories Excellent customer service Hill of crosses was amazing Highly recommended
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Elizabeth_s
May 15, 2024
The guide was amazing,... - The guide was amazing, gave us a lot of insight into Latvian culture and history. Would recommend this to everyone
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up to 6 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).