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Private tour in Riga Armands M
The Hill of Crosses Half Day Tour from Riga
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The best excursions to discover any tourism destination are excursions organized by local guides. I am one of them in Latvia (licensed and happy) - Armands Latvia Guide. I am not calling guiding - my job, this is my Life. The way I am doing this usually are not only informative, but also helping to discover sense of place. I am calling my excursions - LIFESTYLE EXCURSIONS. Excursions should not be boring. Try it! I have educational background in Biology (thanks to Gerald Durell and Nicolay Drozdov) and in Tourism (thanks to Tur Heyerdahl and Yury Senkevich). Latvia is beautiful with rich history, beautiful nature, safe, tasty and friendly with a nice people. The tourists are different with different interests, so I am flexible to fined the best way to suite guests interests. The educational background - several guide courses and academic degree in Biology (MSc) and Tourism Management (MBA) and near 30 years in Tourism industry helps me to keep my level interesting and professional.
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A hill in Lithuania covered with hundreds thousands of crosses. Very special place.
Overview of your Riga tour
The Hill of Crosses is a potent symbol of faith, hope, and freedom of Lithuania, but it is better accessible from Riga. Desecrated but never destroyed, set on fire but never burned down. Located near town Siauliai it is a hill (castle mound) covered with thousands of crosses made from different materials and in different size. For locals and visitors alike, this is a place of hope and enlightenment, reflecting Lithuania's historical and cultural traditions. There will be about 1 hour walking tour and free time for souvenirs. On the way back stop in Jelgava city to visit largest 18th century palace in Baltic States.
Your Riga tour itinerary
Meeting and greetings in the hotel. Driving to Lithuania about 130 km to visit Hill of Crosses Crossing Latvia - Lithuania border, possibility for coffee break The Hill of Crosses is a potent symbol of faith, hope, and freedom of Lithuania Stop in the city of Jelgava to see the Jelgava Palace
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