Route of John Paul II: Hill of Crosses, Tytuvenai, Shrine of our Lady of Siluva

4.2 (5 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Day tour out of Vilnius to see follow Pope John Paul II pilgrimage trip in 1993. Full day tour will head to most sacred sites of Lithuania.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Operated by: Baltia Tour

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel drop-off
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Hotel pickup

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Shrine of Our Lady of Siluva

one hour

During this private day tour you will be able to explore most interesting sites, which Pope John Paul II did visit. Pope John Paul II was the first Roman pontiff who visited Lithuania in September 1993. His pontificate is related with Lithuanian religious and national revival, and the re-establishment of Lithuanian Republic in 1990. In the very beginning of his pontificate John Paul II spontaneously pronounced his famous phrase: “Half of my heart is in Lithuania”.

The tour will include two sites which were visited by Pope - Siluva Shrine of our lady and Hill of the Crosses, and one extra site with beatyfull monastery of Tytuvenai.

Tour starts from Vilnius and heads to Siluva. Since the beginning of the XVI century Siluva has been famous for the indulgenced Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Siluva is famous for the first widely known apparition of the Mother of God in Europe. Today Siluva is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Lithuania with its ancient tradition of the indulgenced Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Church of Our Lady of the Angels

one hour

Next stop will be Tytuvenai monastery. Tytuvėnai’s Church of Our Lady of the Angels and Bernardine monastery complex are among Lithuania’s largest and most significant specimens of 17th and 18th century sacred architecture, reflecting as they do a multi-layered harmony of the gothic, mannerist and baroque styles. The ensemble consists of a church, a courtyard with the Holy Steps Chapel, and the stone wall of a two-story monastery. The main altar of the church features a painting of the Mother of God and Child which is famed for special.
Kryziu Kalnas

one hour

The Hill of Crosses has about 100 000 crosses. The Hill of Crosses ia an historical architectural monument, it is a unique composition of folk art. The Hill of crosses atract's people with it's peace, spirituality, authenticity and sacred nature. The Hill of crosses in Lithuania has left a deap inpression on Pope John Paul II. Also by initiative of Pope was build Monastery close to the hill.

After the visit tour will head back to Vilnius.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Dom Kultury Polskiej
Corner Hotel
Milzinu Paunksme
Flamingo Rooms
Beauty Island Hotel Grozio Sala
eLoftHOTEL
Hotel Pacai
Egas Motel
Hot Spot Vilnius Apartments
Loop Hotel
Algirdas City Hotels
City Park Hotel

and 76 more pickup points

Any customer acommodation in Vilnius city

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

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%

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

van

van

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Route of John Paul II: Hill of Crosses, Tytuvenai, Shrine of our Lady of Siluva

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English speaking guide

Guided

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bus

bus

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