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Kaunas to Hill of Crosses via Šiluva and Tytuvėnai Private Tour

9 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Kaunas to Hill of Crosses via Šiluva and Tytuvėnai Private Tour

About this activity

Kaunas to the Hill of Crosses tour includes meaningful cultural and religious highlights: Šiluva pilgrimage town, Tytuvėnai Monastery, and the iconic Hill of Crosses. If you have limited time but want to experience Lithuania’s spiritual heritage, this route offers a full-day journey filled with history, devotion, and memorable landscapes. Experience a deeply meaningful journey as you travel from Kaunas to Lithuania’s most sacred sites: Šiluva, Tytuvėnai, and the Hill of Crosses. Begin in Šiluva, one of the oldest pilgrimage destinations in Europe, known for its miraculous 17th-century apparition and peaceful shrine. Continue to Tytuvėnai Monastery, admired for its beautiful cloisters, baroque church, and serene courtyard filled with centuries of spiritual history. End the day at the Hill of Crosses, where thousands of crosses create a breathtaking symbol of devotion and resilience. This tour blends architecture, spirituality, and history into an unforgettable cultural experience.

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At a glance

Duration
9 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English
Operated by
Discover Lithuania

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Excess Baggage: No luggage limit

Not included

  • Not included: Meals: No food included

Itinerary

  1. Siluva

    one hour

    Your journey begins from Kaunas toward Šiluva. Šiluva welcomes you with its peaceful aura and centuries-old pilgrimage tradition. Known for the 1608 apparition of the Virgin Mary, it is one of Europe’s oldest apparition sites. You will visit the Apparition Chapel, the Basilica of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the quiet square where pilgrims gather each year. The atmosphere here blends history, faith, and emotional depth. It’s a gentle and reflective beginning to your spiritual journey.

  2. Tytuvenai St. Mary Queen of Angels Church

    one hour

    Your journey continues to Tytuvėnai Monastery, one of Lithuania’s most remarkable baroque monastic complexes. Walk through the cloisters, explore the church adorned with detailed frescoes, and enjoy the serene inner courtyard. The monastery tells stories of monastic life, devotion, and centuries of preservation. Each corner reveals a piece of Lithuania’s spiritual history. It’s a peaceful and enriching stop.

  3. Hill Of Crosses (kryziU Kalnas)

    one hour

    Your final stop is the Hill of Crosses, a breathtaking site filled with tens of thousands of crosses placed by pilgrims from all over the world. Every path reveals handmade carvings, rosaries, and personal messages reflecting hope and gratitude. The atmosphere is powerful, peaceful, and emotionally moving. Standing here, you feel the weight of history and the strength of human faith. It’s an unforgettable conclusion to your spiritual journey.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Olympus Hotel
  • Hof Hotel Garden
  • Ibis Styles Kaunas Centre
  • Via Baltica
  • Victoria Hotel Kaunas
  • Very Bad Hotel
  • Radisson Hotel Kaunas
  • Moxy Kaunas Center
  • Ibis Styles Kaunas Center
  • Hof Hotel
  • Kaunas Garden Apartments
  • Hotel Metropolis

and 17 more pickup points

We pick up customers from any centrally located hotel/apartment etc. in Kaunas city.

When booking the tour customer must to write us there pick up location.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Kaunas to Hill of Crosses via Šiluva and Tytuvėnai Private Tour

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