5,5 Hour Small Group Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga
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Our journey started on TripAdvisor with Latvia Tours on Tripadvisor by Latvian Gem where we became one of the first companies in Latvia to offer both transportation and tours, corporative events, activities for international visitors. 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! 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)! 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.
Your experience
Stop 1
Optional photo stop on Latvia-Lithuania border.
Stop 2
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.
Stop 3
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.
What’s included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees
Not included
- Lunch
Meeting and pickup
We kindly ask for everyone to meet Latvian Gem team in front of the St. Peters church in the Old Town.
Before you go
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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