From Riga: Hill of Crosses & Jelgava Highlights
Overview
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7 hours
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This tour offers a rare two-country experience in just one day. From Riga, you'll travel to Lithuania's Hill of Crosses, a haunting and deeply symbolic site of resistance and hope. Along the way, enjoy regional insights from your guide and a scenic photo stop at the Latvia–Lithuania border.
Unlike standard tours, this journey also explores Jelgava — a hidden gem known for its riverside promenade, Orthodox cathedral, and the largest Baroque palace in the Baltics. A stop for coffee and a leisurely lunch adds comfort to cultural discovery. Perfect for travelers who want more than just checkmarks — this tour delivers meaning, story, and memory.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Coffee stops and detours can be arranged with driver
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Professional English-speaking driver/guide
Stop at local café (meals not included)
Walking tour in Jelgava
Photo stops and coffee break
Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
Gratuities
What To Expect
Kryziu Kalnas
This sacred site in Lithuania features thousands of crosses symbolizing faith, hope, and resilience. Your guide will explain its powerful history and meaning, after which you'll have time to explore and, if you wish, leave your own cross. Domus Mariae Monastery (nearby) A peaceful monastery offering quiet reflection and an open chapel for visitors. A serene contrast to the dramatic symbolism of the hill.
Pause at the crossing point between Latvia and Lithuania for a brief photo opportunity. This symbolic moment marks the transition between two Baltic nations and offers a great chance to capture your journey between countries.
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From Riga: Hill of Crosses & Jelgava Highlights
Reviews
100 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Really good trip. Tour...
Jack M,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Really good trip. Tour guide was excellent and friendly, driver professional. Good mix of people on the tour and a really nice day
Best organizer :)
ANTONETTE R,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00was very nice and very informative guide :) van is very clean. the lunch stop was also amazing spot! recommended.
First class tour
Ken C,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great insight into history of Latvian and Riga on the way to Lithuania to visit the Hill of Crosses. An amazing sight and you can purchase a cross if you wish to place amongst the thousands!,, The lunch stop in Jelgava was a delight (you pay for this). This small town is very picturesque and so clean. Tour includes visit to Orthodox Church and ex palace in Jelgava. Our guide Victoria was first class , full of knowledge and so approachable.
An interesting day with a lovely guide
Winnie B,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Victoria was a lovely person and a very good guide. She was knowledgeable and friendly, and really connected with the group (of 16). The pre tour communications were also good and very clear. Hill of the Crosses was an amazing place and we enjoyed it very much. Jelgava was interesting to see with Victoria as she was so nice. There were lots of mosquitoes by the waters there (take some repellent!) Otherwise a great day trip to Lithuania and a Latvian city. Thank you Victoria...
Amazing trip to Hill of Crosses
suecoleman39,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00A great guide who was fun and the information he gave us has stayed with me. He was very helpful and went out of his way to make our trip memorable.
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