5,5 Hour Small Group Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga

Overview

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.

Itinerary

1. Eleja

   Optional photo stop on Latvia-Lithuania border.

   · 10 min

2. Kryziu Kalnas

   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.

   · 1 h· Admission included

3. Jelgava

   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.

   · 30 min

How to use your ticket

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BRING YOUR PASSPORTS/EU ID'S TO THE TOUR!

Meeting point

What to know 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.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled if there aren't enough participants.

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Product code: 150074P22

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