Hill of Crosses and Jelgava Gems Tour - 2 countries in 1 day
Overview
Available languages
7 hours 30 minutes
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During this day trip you will visit Latvia's neighbouring country – Lithuania and one of its most popular sightseeing places, the Hill of Crosses.
We aim to make this normally rather costly half-a-day tour from Riga affordable to most travellers, therefore we have set a minimum amount of participants – 5 people.
So join the tour, meet other people and have an unforgettable day off the Riga.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Eleja
Optional photo stop at Latvia-Lithuania border.
Kryziu Kalnas
1 hour free time to explore the Hill of Crosses before returning to Riga. For you comfort printed informative materials about the place are prepared. Those who will, are welcome to leave a cross at Hill of Crosses. You can purchase them on site.
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Hill of Crosses and Jelgava Gems Tour - 2 countries in 1 day
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Driver/guide speaking several languages
Minivan or bus
Live comments on board
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
38 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip
heathercX1590QX,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip! The coach was very comfortable, the guide, Tom, was very helpful and informative and the places we visited were special. To add to that our lunch stop was very tasty and good value - great day out.
the Hill of Crosses
mdovhinka,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took a tour from Latvia to the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania and it was amazing and also deeply touching. Our guides, Tom and Poul, contributed to making our excursion very informative and ensuring everything ran smoothly. On the way back, we also visited the town of Jelgava, which was a beautiful bonus. The tour was well-organized, and we were taken to a lovely cafe at the end. Highly recommended !
Sightseeing
Manglenose,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved Tomass and Janis. We had a great day. Felt safe and cared for and was very interesting. Food at the restaurant was nice and a good price and the van was comfy and the tunes were also good!!!! Definitely recommend. Love Kerry Jones and Amelia (no coat) Xxxxxxx
Hill of Crosses tour with family of five
Juicetraveller,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well run tour which catered to our families needs. Special mentions to our driver Janis who took care of our ‘little princess’ and made her laugh and the guide Tomas who provided much needed background and information. Janis and Tomas were very friendly and engaging which always makes for a good tour. I enjoyed speaking about some old school and current Latvian basketball greats with Janis. Good pace with enough stops. Highly recommended
Recommended. A different experience.
annkP986XW,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is one of the most special things I've ever seen. Not exciting, but very special. Gentle, clever and nice guide and good driver. Recommended!
Enjoyed my trip to the...
Kelleigh B,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Enjoyed my trip to the Hill of Crosses. Thomas was a great guide. His knowledge made the experience more enriching.
Highly recommend!
MARY M,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00RECOMMEND! It was exactly as promised. A comfortable, small-group drive through the lush green countryside of Latvia and Lithuania; an interesting backgrounder and history lesson upon arrival; a solemn and sobering pilgrimage through the site to the monastery; a border stop for pictures; a slow drive through Jelgava with its Soviet style architecture and a stop at its ornate Orthodox Church with more historic commentary. We had a full day but not an exhausting one and there was still plenty of time for more sightseeing in Riga!
A very special day
O5346PQiainm,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Comfortable van. Paul was an excellent guide. Helpful, friendly, informative. A wonderful day out. Quite a moving experience. Iain and Isobel From Bonnie Scotland! Thank you
Kind staff, comfortable onboard
Miki I,Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kind staff, comfortable in the car. Thomas, our driver and guide, was easy to talk to and helpful. It was very helpful for me to provide information other than sightseeing while I was traveling. I also went to Lido, the self-service restaurant he recommended. I liked it and went there a few times. Staff who communicated with you prior to your booking (unknown because you didn't get their name. representative perhaps) are also kind and well satisfied. It takes too much time and effort to get to Cross Hill on your own. I usually like to go sightseeing on my own, but I got the right answer when I joined the tour.
Crosses and Countryside
V41NJderekm,Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice trip through the Latvia and Lithuania countryside in a comfortable van. Stops at the border and at a beautiful refurbished Orthodox church with the main destination the Hill of Crosses. Spend one hour at the hill walking around on your own and can place your own cross. Over 500,000 crosses!!
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