Let us take you to absolutely unique place in the whole world – one of the most important religious sites in Europe for all Catholics. Situated in northern Lithuania, near the city of Siauliau – forth biggest in the country, is one of the most interesting places that could be visited during one day tours from Vilnius.
Today there are more than 100 000 crosses standing on this hill. It is not certain how this all had began but probably it started in 19th century when local people began to put crosses here in the memory of family members who died in one of the battles of Polish November Uprising in 1831. The more crosses were put, the more people from different areas started coming to put their own crosses in different purposes. In 1993 Pope John Paul II visited the Hill of Crosses and declared it a place for hope, peace, love and sacrifice.
During 2,5 – 3 hours drive from Vilnius you will also have a chance to admire beautiful countryside of central Lithuania.
Tour itinerary:
- hotel pick up at chosen time
- up to 3 hours drive from Vilnius to Hill of Crosses by comfortable, private car/van with private English speaking driver
- up to 1,5 hour of visit at the Hill of Crosses where you experience unique atmosphere of this very special place
- short drive from the Hill of Crosses to Siauliau
- free time for lunch in Siauliau
- approx. 2,5 – 3 hours of drive back from Siauliau to Vilnius by the same vehicle with the same English speaking driver
- drop off at your hotel in Vilnius
Whole tour lasts approximately 8-9 hours
What is included?
- pick-up and drop off from your hotel in Vilnius at chosen time
- service of private, air-conditioned vehicle and private English speaking driver during whole tour
- entrance to the Hill of Crosses
*On your special request we can also provide service of private guide in chosen language for this tour who can assist you during the visit at the Hill of Crosses and during the whole tour.
Such private tours are available on request in following languages: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Polish, Russian
Prices: Contact us
