Go on a pilgrimage from Riga - visit Siluva and Hill of Crosses!
- 8–9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Use a chance to visit one more country on your list while visiting Riga! We can stop on the border between Latvia and Lithuania so you can take a photo with signs (optional). At the Hill of Crosses, you will have a chance to purchase a cross (at very reasonable prices) from the local people, to leave on the hill or take with you as souvenirs. Please note that you can also bring a cross which you've made yourself if you'd prefer to do so! At the Hill, we will take you on a guided tour so you get to know some stories and legends that will help you appreciate this place better. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the place by yourselves without the guide. After the Hill of Crosses we'll be driving to town Siluva where you'll have a free time to visit the chapel which was built on top of the stone (it is still there in the centre of the chapel) where Blessed Virgin Mary appeared back in 1608! After free time in Siluva, we'll be heading back to Riga.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Lunch
Itinerary
We will drive through the town of Siluva which is widely known for the first apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Europe back in 1608 - two hundred fifty years before Lourdes and Fatima. You'll have a free time to visit Shrine of Our Lady of Siluva church and First Chapel at the Rock which was built on top of the actual stone where Blessed Virgin Mary appeared.
Visit the most popular pilgrimage site in Lithuania! Enjoy a guided tour of the place (approx. 40min) and then have free time to explore the place by yourselves, take some stunning photos and plant a cross if you wish!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Latvian Gem
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Riga
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 63 day trips we list in Riga.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 27 of 63.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Riga
Riga, Latvia's capital on the Baltic, is a Hanseatic city of medieval spires and streets of Art Nouveau façades.
Riga was founded in 1201 and grew rich as a Hanseatic trading port on the Daugava River. Its old town, listed by UNESCO, has cobbled lanes around the Dome Cathedral, with a famous organ, and the spire of St Peter's Church, which has a viewing platform. The House of the Blackheads, a gabled merchants' guild hall, and the Three Brothers, among the oldest houses in the city, stand in the heart of the old town.
Top-ranked sights in Riga: Riga Cathedral (Rigas Doms), Riga Town Hall Square (Ratslaukums), St Peter's Church.
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