Tour To The Hill Of Crosses & Enchanting Jelgava

The Hill of Crosses is 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 for 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!

About the tour

Take a half-day tour from Riga to the Hill of Crosses, the famous Jurgaiciai Hill, which is located 12 km north of Siauliai. This authentic monument of history and religious folk art is the best repository of Lithuanian cross-making art and inspires with its peace, spirituality, authenticity, and sacred nature. The legendary stories about the beginning of the Hill are interesting as well.

After crossing the border between Latvia and Lithuania you will be offered to stop for a photo session.

At the Hill of the Crosses, the guide will tell you the history of this unique place and how it came to be.

On the way back, we recommend passing through the local town of "Jelgava". This is a unique opportunity to compare how the locals live in the capital and a small town.

Additionally, you will be provided with a choice of excellent places to have lunch with traditional Lithuanian or modern cuisine during this tour.

Tour length: 7 hours
Group tour: Limited to 16 participants

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