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From Riga: Hill of Crosses & Jelgava Tour - 2 Countries in 1 Day

By Latvia Guide Tours
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £48 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

• Fully organised day tour with all logistics arranged
Enjoy a smooth and well-structured experience with transport, guided visits, and a carefully planned itinerary — no need to organise anything yourself.

• Guided experience combined with free time to explore
At the Hill of Crosses, receive a clear and engaging introduction from your guide, followed by free time to explore the site at your own pace.

• More than just a transfer — a complete experience
This tour combines transport, guided insights, and multiple stops, offering a richer and more complete experience than a simple point-to-point trip.

• Two destinations in one well-planned journey
Visit both the Hill of Crosses and Jelgava, with guided introductions and time to experience each location without feeling rushed.

• Local touch to complete the experience
Finish the day with a traditional Latvian herbal drink — a small but authentic detail that adds a memorable ending to your journey.

Activity location

  • Riga Cathedral
    • Herdera laukums 6, Centra Rajons
    • 1050, Riga, Latvia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Herdera laukums 6
    • 6 Herdera laukums
    • 1050, Rīga, Latvia

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From Riga: Hill of Crosses & Jelgava Tour - 2 Countries in 1 Day
  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    7h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
£47.69 x 1 Adult£47.69
Total
Price is £47.69
Until Fri, 24 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional Latvian herbal drink experience
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided experience with introductions at all main stops
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Comfortable return transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Exterior visit of Jelgava Palace with historical explanation
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional English-speaking guide throughout the tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch and drinks (available for purchase during the tour; pre-order option available)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Specialised 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
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Riga Cathedral

  • 1h
Meet your guide in Riga and begin your fully organised journey towards Lithuania. During the drive, enjoy an introduction to the region, with insights into Latvia, Lithuania, and the day’s planned route.

Kalviai

  • 15m
Stop at the Latvia–Lithuania border for photos and a short guided introduction to the historical significance of the region while crossing between two countries.

Kryziu Kalnas

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the Hill of Crosses, one of the most unique pilgrimage sites in Europe. Receive a guided introduction explaining its history and symbolism, followed by free time to explore at your own pace.

St. Simeon’s and St. Anna’s Orthodox Cathedral

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit one of Jelgava’s most important landmarks and learn about its architectural and cultural significance.

Pedestrian Bridge Mitava

  • 15m
Take 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

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
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.)

Jelgava Palace

  • 20m
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.

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.

Location

Activity location

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    Riga Cathedral
    • Herdera laukums 6, Centra Rajons
    • 1050, Riga, Latvia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Herdera laukums 6
    • 6 Herdera laukums
    • 1050, Rīga, Latvia

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