Riga
The cross-border days from Riga: Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses, a hundred thousand crosses planted in defiance and faith, with Jelgava’s palace gems on the route. The Soviets bulldozed the hill three times; the crosses returned each time, multiplied.
Discover the Hill of Crosses from Riga on a 5.5-hour tour with scenic drives, guided insights, and visits to Jelgava's Orthodox Cathedral, blending spirituality and regional charm.
Most Popular“Great day trip from Riga covering many places including legendary Hill of Crosses! Our guide Tom was great, informative, fun to talk with and of course helping. He made the day with his presence.”
Discover the spiritual Hill of Crosses in Lithuania and explore Jelgava’s elegant baroque architecture on this full-day guided tour from Riga for just $46.
“we had a fantastic day with Erlens! The journey is not too long and there are rest breaks. we were travelling in a comfortable minibus. Erlens is a great guide who is extremely capable and knowledable - he could answer any question put to him.…”
Explore Latvia and Lithuania on this full-day tour visiting Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace, and the Hill of Crosses. Comfortable, flexible, and packed with authentic sights.
“The tour guide was knowledgeable, engaging, enthusiastic, and a genuine passion for people and place, making it feel connected, included, and creating lasting memories by sharing experiences.”
Discover the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania and explore Jelgava on a 7-hour guided day trip from Riga, Latvia. Enjoy comfy transport, expert guides, and authentic sites.
“Erlans was such a wonderful guide! Very friendly and knew his stuff. I really enjoyed the tour. Thanks you to Oskars as well for driving us around all day!”
Discover Latvia and Lithuania in a day with visits to the Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace, and Bauska Castle. Expert guides, comfortable transport, and fascinating sights await.
“What an amazing trip with an absolutely fantastic guide. Erlens was brilliant. We had a really comfortable trip with loads of information. The whole day was absolutely incredible. Would highly recommend this tour to everyone. Thank you so much Erlens, you made this day unforgettable.”
Discover the Hill of Crosses from Riga on a 5.5-hour guided tour featuring scenic border stops, historical insights, and time to explore this iconic Lithuanian pilgrimage site.
“Brilliant trip with an amazing guide Krista who was so hospitable and knowledgable sharing all sorts of information not only about the actual trip but about Riga & Latvia itself in the drive down and back. Hill of Crosses is an inspiring place and is…”
Discover Latvia and Lithuania in one day with this tour visiting Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace, and the Hill of Crosses. Scenic, informative, and well-organized.
“Great tour of the area, made things easy to get around.”
Discover Latvia and Lithuania on this small-group day trip from Riga, exploring Rundale Palace, Bauska Castle, and the Hill of Crosses for a rich cultural experience.
“We had a great day out with our driver/guide Kristine. She was a calm and careful driver and her car was clean and comfortable. We ran into some traffic returning to Riga, but knew to expect it. Kristine’s English was excellent and she was full…”
Experience a scenic day tour from Riga to Vilnius with stops at Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace, and the Hill of Crosses. Comfortable, informative, and value-packed.
“Andrew the driver/tour guide is very knowledgable and knows his craft. More than enough time given to us in every stops.”
Discover the Hill of Crosses from Riga on this guided tour, blending stunning scenery, cultural insight, and a powerful symbol of faith and freedom.
“Diana was an excellent guide. Very good English. A great place to visit.”
Discover the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania on a seamless day trip from Riga, Latvia, with expert guides, stunning views, and two countries in one adventure.
“Loved going to two countries in one day. The hill of the crosses is amazing. Whether you are religious or not, it has a beautiful feel about the place and restores your faith in humanity. Our personal tour guide Krista was amazing too. Couldn’t ask…”
Discover the Baltics on this private full-day tour visiting the Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace, and Bauska Castle. Enjoy personalized guides, stunning sights, and authentic experiences.
“Superb tour, very friendly people! Many things to see and do. Family friendly, strongly recommended!”
Discover the Hill of Crosses from Riga with a small-group, 5-hour tour including border stops, guided commentary, and the chance to leave your own cross.
“It was very enjoyable. It’s quite a long drive in a minivan but it’s ok. Our tour guide Tomas was very friendly and informative. We also stopped at the border and one other stop to look at the cathedral- that was a nice extra. The…”
Discover the Baltics with a full-day private tour from Riga, visiting the Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace, and Bauska Castle—rich history, stunning sights.
“An excellent private tour. I’d really recommend visiting these unique venues which are just incredible. Our guide was fantastic.”
Discover Latvia’s spiritual and scenic gems with this half-day tour from Riga, including the Hill of Crosses, Latvia-Lithuania border, and Jelgava’s cathedral.
“thanks to Tom and his teammates and drivers we had an enjoyable stay at the Hill of Crosses and Jelgava. thank you continue like this...and maybe we see us soon again. greetings from Tyrol/ Austria”
Art nouveau by the street and zeppelin hangars full of food.