Top Experiences in Siauliai Hill of Crosses (Kryziu Kalnas)

The Hill of Crosses, located near Siauliai city in Lithuania.

This place has a remarkable ambiance, and gratitude, wishes, dreams, and hopes are integral parts of this magic Hill that resembles the atmosphere of the Western wall of Jerusalem. 

There have been several attempts to destroy the Hill, nevertheless, it survived as a sign of liberty and independence of Lithuania. Hill has become an important place for pilgrims all around the world.

In 1993 Pope John Paul II said a prayer about this Hill and gave a gift to Lithuania - a crucifix that was set up on the Hill. Later he referred to this special place in his many speeches.
The Hill of Crosses is a place of light and hope for its visitors!  
On this trip, you will have a very well informed driver/guide, who will explain everything about this place. It will be a nice and pleasant day!
Additionally, you will be provided with a choice of excellent places to have lunch with traditional Lithuanian or modern cuisine during this tour.

If you are traveling from Riga to Klaipeda you can turn the trip into a sightseeing excursion on this tour that takes you directly from Riga to Klaipeda hotel, stopping at such attractions as Rundale Palace and the Hill of Crosses along the way. Combine travel from Riga to Klaipeda with a sightseeing excursion.

Visit one of the most popular sites in Lithuania!
Visited by Pope John Paul II, this place has become an important pilgrimage site for Catholics. But please don't be intimidated by the fact that it is a religious site - everyone is welcome to visit this unique site - just as long as you respect the place and crosses that carry different stories with them!

You will have a guided tour of the place - hear the story behind it, how it all started! We'll point out some traditional Lithuanian crosses, explain some symbols that can be seen there and give you overall information about the country, culture and its history. After the guided tour you will have free time to explore the place by yourselves - take some beautiful photos and just to take it all in as it really is breathtaking!

Going there for the sunrise time will allow you to enjoy the place with no tourists around. And save a lot of time as you will be back in Riga by noon if not earlier!

Spend a day of remembrance exploring spectacular sights on the way from Riga to Vilnius. See the fabulous Bauska Castle complex, situated on the narrow peninsula and surrounded by two rivers, admire the Baroque pearl in Latvian rural lanscape the Rundale Palace and immerse yourself into one of the most sacred and spiritual place in Lithuania, the Hill of Crosses. The trip includes comfortable transportation among the stops and the guide book, allowing you to delve into well-known landmarks at your own pace.

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!

If you wish to go to the Hill of Crosses hustle free, this is perfect for you.

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)!

Please know that you’re welcome to leave a cross on the Hill! There are local people selling them on site, but you can also bring one from your home country or make one yourself!

On the way back you'll have a chance to stop on the border for a photo and drive through the city of Jelgava.

The tour will operate if there are at least 3 people booked in for that day.

We have planned an agenda of local best hits to spend a week in all three Baltic states. Not superficial, but full of authentic and memorable details. Be sure You will meet our biggest cities and get a grip on history and culture – starting from Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania and ending in Tallinn the capital of Estonia. And while in the middle of your trip – enjoy the New Years Celebrations in lovely Riga – the capital of Latvia.

Prices calculated when 2 persons staying in a standard double or twin room at centrally located 4-5* hotel. Single supplement – 305€.

HIGHLIGHTS:
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Walk around amazing Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn oldtown
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Find the artistic face of Riga
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Enjoy faboulous New Year Gala!
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Taste Latvian Christamas patisery
• Feel the medieval spirit of Vilnius

Spend a whole day outside Riga and see 2 palaces,1 castle, and Hill of crosses in our Private day tour in the comfortable Premium van or Business class 4WD if fewer passengers.
Besides that, we have prepared the following worthy options which will add your day trip another dimension.
Choose according to your interests and mood between:
• 30 min. lunch in Rundale Palace ( from 4 EUR/person),
• 30 min. visit Motor museum ( 4 EUR/person)
• 1 hours winery visit and wine tasting (+10 EUR/person or min. 70 EUR)
• 1.5 hours beer brewery visit and beer tasting (+12 EUR/person or min. 85 EUR

You'll be picked up you from any location in Riga by our driver/guide not later than 10 AM and head towards the saturated and interesting day. Your destinations will be Rundale palace, Jelgava palace, Bauska castle and Hill of Crosses and our tour will last approximately 8 hours.

Use a chance to visit one more country on your list while visiting Riga!
We can stop on the border between Latvia and Lithuania so you can take a photo with signs (optional).
At the Hill of Crosses, you will have a chance to purchase a cross (at very reasonable prices) from the local people, to leave on the hill or take with you as souvenirs. Please note that you can also bring a cross which you've made yourself if you'd prefer to do so!
At the Hill, we will take you on a guided tour so you get to know some stories and legends that will help you appreciate this place better. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the place by yourselves without the guide.
After the Hill of Crosses we'll be driving to town Siluva where you'll have a free time to visit the chapel which was built on top of the stone (it is still there in the centre of the chapel) where Blessed Virgin Mary appeared back in 1608!
After free time in Siluva, we'll be heading back to Riga.

This tour is about you getting to know Baltic countries: traditions, similar yet original culture and history. There’s so much to see and to feel in here! You’ll start in Vilnius – marvelous historical city with 48 churches, green parks and cozy Old Town’s streets. Keep in mind all red roofs of Vilnius because these roofs will be the first recognizable thing in Riga. Some say Vilnius and Riga are quite similar, others deny this – well, you’ll get the chance to compare it by yourself. Your last stop on this beautiful journey – charming Tallinn with all secrets, stories and legends about it. Take this tour and find your favorite Baltic country!

Our tour was made for the travelers to reach Riga visiting the main tourist attractions in Lithuania and Latvia. Tour to Riga is a full day of sightseeing. At the end of the tour we will reach Riga where we drop of our clients.
Our knowledgeable guide will be with you all the day until you will reach Riga. Enjoy the day tour with us travelling from Lithuania to Latvia in one day.
During the day you will learn history of Lithuania and Latvia, see the picturesque landscape and will learn the new things from our guide. Will see unique medieval "Trakai island castle". Will visit UNESCO world heritage place "Hill of Crosses". The most Beautiful palace in Latvia " Rundale palace". Arrive in Riga at your hotel.

Explore the most exlusive places in Lithuania and Latvia on this two days trip. Start your trip from Vilnius, explore the Baltic Sea coastline on the UNESCO listed Curonian Spit National Park in Lithuania. Be fascinated by the only one of such kind in Europe the Cold War Museum, and the Hill of Crosses, - authentic monument of Lithuanian folk art. Be impressed by the most outstanding monuments of Baroque and Rococo architecture in Latvia – The Rundale palace and Bauska Castle before heading back to Riga.

Travel between Klaipeda and Riga with ease and see the best of both cities on this full-day transfer tour. Depart from Klaipeda and travel to The Hill of Crosses. Afterward, continue on to Rundale Palace. Your tour concludes at your Riga accommodation.

Mini Baltic Tour includes three stops for sightseeing. The first stop would be at Bauska castle. This castle consists of two parts, the first is old par which is only ruins left. The newest part is residence of the Dukes of Courland. This is a quick stop and shouldn't take more than 30-60 minutes. The next stop is Rundale Palace. It is made from Baroque and Rococo art style. Suggested visit around 2 hours. The last stop would be Hills of Crosses. Very beautiful and unusual place to see- hill with thousands of crosses.

This is a quick and easy way to visit 2 countries in 1 day and fit in three beautiful and unique visitor sites as you go!

Start with a stop at the Bauska Medieval castle where you'll have time to go up in the recently renovated tower.
Continue with little Versailles - Rundale palace and its gardens! This is your opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the palace with no queues. Free time to enjoy the palace, and gardens and also to have lunch here, if you wish.

And last but not least - visit the unique Hill of Crosses in Lithuania! Now you can tick off another country in your list as there will be a border crossing!

We'll organize comfy transportation, good and professional drivers, and printout sheets with information about all of these sites so you can enjoy everything at your own pace. Please know that you can bring a cross to the Hill of Crosses if you wish. There are also locals selling crosses on site.

The tour runs if there are at least 3 people booked for the day.

Take a day trip from Riga to Rundāle Palace and Hill of Crosses while learning about the history and people of two countries. Our knowledgeable local guides take you for a fun filled 7 hour road trip through Latvia and Lithuania.

This is a private tour for individual travellers, families, group of friends or couples. Enjoy a full day tour with your private guide visiting unique saint place Hill of Crosses. Be your own boss on selected excursion with plenty of time for pictures, stops for coffee and lunch.

During this full-day tour you will be able to see Northeastern sites of Lithuania: Hill of the Crosses and amazing Baroque Rundale palace in Latvia. Your private licensed guide will drive you to the sites and give you an explanation on the way about the history and daily life in Lithuania and Latvia.

Day tour out of Vilnius to see follow Pope John Paul II pilgrimage trip in 1993. Full day tour will head to most sacred sites of Lithuania.

During this full-day tour you will see the Northeastern sites of Lithuania including the Hill of the Crosses and the amazing Baroque Rundale Palace in Latvia. Your private guide will drive you to the sites and give you a full explanation on your way about the history and daily life in Lithuania and Latvia.You can stay afterwards in Riga or come back to Vilnius.

Experience our Private Excursion tailored exclusively for you!

Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Riga as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Latvia.

Discover the awe-inspiring allure of Bauska Castle, marvel at the grandeur of Rundale Palace Museum, and capture iconic moments at landmarks like Kryziu Kalnas and many more.

Our excursions are meticulously designed schedule.

We'll greet you directly at the hotel and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day.

Leave the details to us as we escort you on an extraordinary adventure, crafting memories that will stand the test of time!

During this private day trip to Anyksciai and the Hill of Crosses, you will discover some of Lithuania's history, learn more about it's traditions, it's beautiful architecture and admire it's landscapes. This full day trip is full of picturesque places: tallest Lithuanian Church, exclusive the Treetops Walking Path and of course the Hill of Crosses.

Lithuanians are the last pagans on this continent. Paganism began to disappear in Lithuania at the end of the 14th century when Lithuania’s rulers accepted Christianity. The Baltic tribe Samogitians held on the longest – they only converted in the 15th century. Nowadays you can find Lithuanian sacral places in the pilgrimage routs.
A private tour of religious sites with an expert guide will make the most memorable day and you will enjoy the blend of traditional and modern sights.

The best choice, who wants to save the time, money and have wonderful journey - day tour from Vilnius to Riga. Tour starts from your hotel in Vilnius, then visiting one of the most popular place in Lithuania - The Hill of Crosses. The trip is continued in Latvia, where magnificent Rundale Palace and authentic medieval Bauska Castle are seen. Tour is finished at centrally located Riga's hotel.

Travel from Vilnius to Riga with ease and explore the world famous attractions under your own steam. This Baltic road trip will take you to the small, grey Jurgaiciai (Domantai) hillock, located in the North of Lithuania, which houses the thousands of crosses of every shape and size and has became the symbol of hope and persistence. The Rundale Palace, built in the eighteenth century as a summer residence of the Duke of Courland, will be another break of the Vilnius – Riga bus trip. This bright Baroque style building, surrounded by the extensive and splendid garden, is often referred to as the Versailles of Latvia and is a well worth visiting. Before reaching your destination you’ll make a stopover at the Bauska Castle complex, consisting of the ruins of an earlier castle and a newer palace.

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 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.

Discover The Hill of Crosses, Lithuania's most impressive and inspiring religious sights, on this day tour from Vilnius. This unique historical architectural monument attracts many people due to its peace, spirituality, authenticity and sacred nature. More than 250 thousand crosses every size and design stand on Jurgaiciai mound near Siauliai and became a symbol of Lithuania's Catholic faith and national identity. Another sightseeing point is the park, which was established to remember the resistance war against Soviet regime ad which you will be seeing first.

Hill of Crosses is a truly unique site which will take your breath away! It is is a site of pilgrimage dating back to 1830ties when people started to place crosses here to pray for their loved ones they've lost in the battles (Lithuanian - Polish commonwealth uprising against Russian Empire).
In Soviet times this place served as a peaceful protest action against Soviet regime as they tried to destroy the place many times while locals kept coming back and placing more crosses all the time.
The Hill of Crosses was visited by Pope John Paul II back in 1993 and since then this place has become very popular - not only between locals but also tourists from all over the world!
Don't be intimidated by the fact that it is a pilgrimage site. Even if you're not religious, please note that everyone is welcome to visit this beautiful sight as long as you respect everyone else visiting it!

Spend a whole day outside Riga and see 1 palace and 1 castle, 1 religious site in a different country (Lithuania) in our Public day tour in comfortable minivan.
We depart from our Town Hall square office.

The Pilgrim tour from Vilnius cover the places which for long ages Lithuanians have cherished and considered holy. It is one of the oldest European Marian apparition sites at Siluva, Bernardine Monastery at Tytuvenai town with the finest elements of late Italian Renaissance and Baroque architecture and one of the most awe-inspiring visitor attractions -  The Hill of Crosses.