Hill of Crosses / 2 countries in 1 day
Hill of Crosses / 2 countries in 1 day
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!
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Eleja
A border crossing between Latvia and Lithuania - optional stop for a photo.
5 minutesKryziu Kalnas
A guided tour of the Hill of Crosses so we can explain the history and legends of the place. Also, we will point out details in some crosses which will change how you look at the hill afterwards.
30 minutesKryziu Kalnas
Free time to explore the place by yourselves. Take it all in, enjoy the moment and of course - take loads of stunning photos!
1 hourIncluded
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
Not Included
- Lunch
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Currently in Latvia it is not mandatory to wear face masks, however in Lithuania it is a must in all public areas. We will provide you with masks and hand sanitizer will be available throughout the tour.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 10 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.