Trip to The Hill of Crosses from Riga (two countries in one day)

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 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! I am in awe of the faith of the people who have created this miracle. On this trip, I 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.

Guests are picked up at the designated hotel or apartment. The journey takes approximately 2 hours one way. During the trip, I will tell you about the history of Riga and Latvia and answer any questions you may have. After crossing the border between Latvia and Lithuania we can stop for a photo session. At the Hill of the crosses, I will tell you the history of this unique place and how it came to be. On the way back, I recommend passing through the local town "Jelgava". This is a unique opportunity to compare how the locals live in the capital and in a small town. During the trip, we can stop for a coffee break or if you need to use the facilities, and I will also recommend a couple of great places for lunch.