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• 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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet the driver/guide in front of the main entrance of Riga Cathedral (Rīgas Doms).
Itinerary
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1Riga Cathedral
Meet 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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Make 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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Kryziu Kalnas
Arrive 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.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4St. Simeon’s and St. Anna’s Orthodox Cathedral
Visit 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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Pedestrian Bridge Mitava
Take a guided walk along Jelgava’s riverside promenade, enjoying views of the river and learning about the city’s development and modern life.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Enjoy 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.)
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
7Jelgava Palace
View 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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Riga Cathedral (Pass by)
After 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.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Coffee stops and detours can be arranged with driver
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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