From Vilnius: Anykščiai & The Hill of Crosses Day Trip
ID: GYG65472-92129
Category:
Country: Lithuania
Duration:
1 days
Description
Enjoy a full-day tour to The Hill of Crosses from Vilnius, a unique pilgrimage site with more than 200,000 crosses. Along the way, discover the town of Anyksciai which features the Ethnographic Museum, a treetop walking path and other attractions.
Discover Anykščiai town! This day tour starts with a pick-up from your centrally-located Vilnius hotel.
Firstly, visit the highest Lithuanian Church. Explore the Domantai Hill Fortress, which is covered with more than 200,000 crosses, crucifixes, effigies, statues of saints and patriots. Then gain insight into Lithuania's engineering history on the narrow-gauge railway.
Afterwards, go to the Ethnographic Horse Museum and discover traditional crafts. The tour continues with a visit to the famous "devil" stone of Lithuania - Puntukas.
Last but not least is an exclusive treetop walking path - the only one to be found in the Baltic countries and even in the Eastern Europe. The path curves 300m through treetops, leading to a 35m high viewing tower, from which you can look over the fabled Anykščai woods, admire bend of Šventoji river and take a walk through the tree canopy.
Highlights
- Enjoy a moment of peace and reflection at the Hill of Crosses
- Discover more about Lithuanian culture at Ethnographic Museum
- Visit the highest Lithuanian Church
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You are required to bring and wear a mask
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.
