Hill of Crosses and Jelgava Gems Tour - 2 countries in 1 day

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Eleja

Optional photo stop at Latvia-Lithuania border.

Admission Not Applicable

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.

1 hour • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Driver/guide speaking several languages

Minivan or bus

Live comments on board

Gratuities

Options

Hill of Crosses and Jelgava Gems Tour - 2 countries in 1 day

Reviews

5.00

35 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Hill of Crosses tour with family of five
Juicetraveller,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Well 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
5.00
This 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
5.00
Enjoyed 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
5.00
RECOMMEND! 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
5.00
Comfortable 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
5.00
Kind 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
5.00
Very 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!!
Interesting history with friendly guides
ryandegg travel,,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great day trip from Riga. Our guides Paul and Tom were very friendly and informative. It was interesting to learn the history behind the origins of the Hill of the Crosses. Also, the little dog who joined us was lovely. Overall, would highly recommend.
Highly recommend
Elizabeth K,,Jun 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A "must" experience from Riga to see the Hill of Crosses. Relaxing comfortable ride with extras along the way. It was a pleasure to have Paul as our guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and adaptable.
Fantastic day out
garyo989,,May 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The host (Paul) was amazing and made it a fun and factual interesting trip. You get an hour at the crosses, which is plenty of time to go around it all and take unique photos. We would highly recommend if visiting Riga.