The Hill of Crosses: Full-Day Tour from Vilnius
ID: GYG75332-106114
Category:
Country: Lithuania
Duration:
1 days
Description
Visit the Hill of Crosses, one of the most popular attractions in Lithuania. Learn about the symbolism behind the cross and cross-making art.
This full-day tour starts at 09.00 AM when you’re picked up at your centrally located Vilnius Hotel. After about an hour’s drive you’ll reach the Ukmergė District, stopping at a park established to remember those who fought against the Soviet regime.
You’ll see crosses dedicated to the partisans, to the most important dates of Lithuanian history and to famous individuals, such as Pope John Paul II and US President Ronald Reagan. Learn about the symbolism of the cross in Lithuanian culture and history.
Continue to the Siauliai area, where you’ll visit the Hill of Crosses, one of the most popular sightseeing attractions in Lithuania.
Enjoy lunch at local restaurant and taste traditional Lithuanian dishes. After lunch you’ll head back to Vilnius arriving at around 5:00-6:00 PM.
Highlights
- Learn more about the symbol of the cross in Lithuanian culture and history
- Visit the best repository of Lithuanian cross making art
- Hear interesting stories about how the Hill of Crosses began
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Solo travelers and couples should contact the supplier for the availability in advance; there is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough participants to meet the requirement
• If this occurs you will be offered an alternative tour or a full refund
• Tours run every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (in high season) and every Thursday and Saturday (in low season)
• Private tours are available every day
• If there are less than 3 persons on the group tour, you will be offered an alternative day, another tour on the same day, private tour option (additional fee) or full refund
• The group tour ends at The Town Hall Square
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Centrally located Vilnius hotels
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
