From Riga: Hill of Crosses & Jelgava Highlights
From Riga: Hill of Crosses & Jelgava Highlights
From Riga: Hill of Crosses & Jelgava Highlights
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Highlights
• A well-paced full-day experience
This tour is designed to feel balanced and unhurried, allowing time to experience each place rather than rushing through highlights.
• Guided insight and personal time at the Hill of Crosses
Learn the history and symbolism of this powerful site with your guide, followed by free time to explore independently. Guests may also visit the nearby Franciscan monastery and chapel.
• Jelgava as a meaningful second destination
The experience continues in Jelgava with guided visits to key sights, including the riverside promenade, the Orthodox Cathedral, and Jelgava Palace (viewed from the outside).
• Thoughtfully organized shared tour
This is a shared tour with a clear structure and careful planning, ensuring smooth timing and guest comfort.
• A subtle local touch to conclude the day
The experience concludes with a small local element many travelers don’t expect, offering an authentic way to round off the journey.
Itinerary
Riga Cathedral
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeMeet your guide in Riga and begin the journey toward Lithuania. During the drive, the guide provides historical and cultural context about Latvia, Lithuania, and the places you will visit throughout the day.Kalviai
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeMake a guided photo stop at the Latvia–Lithuania border. Learn about the historical significance of the border region and take photos marking the crossing between two countries.Kryziu Kalnas
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedArrive at the Hill of Crosses, one of the most powerful spiritual and cultural landmarks in the Baltics. The guide introduces the history, symbolism, and traditions of the site. After the guided explanation, enjoy approximately one hour of free time to explore the hill independently, reflect, take photos, and place a cross if you wish. Guests also have the opportunity to visit the nearby Franciscan monastery, where the chapel is open to visitors. Domus Mariae Monastery (nearby) A peaceful monastery offering quiet reflection and an open chapel for visitors. A serene contrast to the dramatic symbolism of the hill.St. Simeon’s and St. Anna’s Orthodox Cathedral
20 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedVisit Jelgava’s St. Simeon’s and St. Anna’s Orthodox Cathedral. Learn about the history and significance of this striking landmark during a guided visit.Pedestrian Bridge Mitava
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeTake a guided walk along Jelgava’s riverside promenade, enjoying views of the river and learning about the city’s development and modern life.Driksas Promenāde
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedEnjoy a planned lunch break at a local lunch place or restaurant. To save time, guests may pre-order their meal during the drive so that food is ready upon arrival. (Meal not included in the tour price.)Jelgava Palace
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeView Jelgava Palace from the outside and learn about its history as the former residence of the Dukes of Courland and its present-day role as a university building. This stop also marks a relaxed conclusion to the day, with a subtle local touch offered in a historic setting to thoughtfully round off the experience.Riga Cathedral(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeAfter a full and well-structured day exploring cultural and historical highlights beyond the capital, relax on the drive back to Riga and conclude the tour at Dome Square near Riga Cathedral.
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Latvia Guide Tours
NZD 100
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