Route of John Paul II: Hill of Crosses, Tytuvenai, Shrine of our Lady of Siluva
Description
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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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.
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.
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.
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Any customer acommodation in Vilnius city
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(5)
English speaking guide booked but not provided! Driver unable to give any historical or cultural information on any venue. Baltic tour company via Viator.
We are sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations. However, we would like to clarify that the tour you booked was advertised as a driver service only, not as a guided tour. An English-speaking professional guide is available upon request for an additional cost, which was clearly stated in the product description. Our driver covered almost 500 km in one day to ensure you reached all of the sites comfortably and safely. We regret if there was a misunderstanding, but we always encourage travelers to carefully review the inclusions and exclusions before booking, or to contact us directly if they wish to add guiding services. We hope you still enjoyed visiting these important religious and cultural landmarks.
Most certainly a pilgrimage type experience and you should be aware of a lengthy car journey time. However, time spent at the Marian Shrine itself justifies the trip.
Dear George_G, Thank you sincerely for taking the time to share your feedback about the Route of John Paul II tour. We’re truly glad to hear that you found the visit to the Marian Shrine meaningful and that it justified the journey. As you noted, it is indeed a pilgrimage-type experience, and while the car travel is longer, we strive to make it as comfortable and enriching as possible with informative stops and local insights along the way. We appreciate your thoughtful review and hope to welcome others again on another spiritual or cultural journey with Baltia Tour! Warm regards, Baltia Tour Team
Baltic tours were accommodating to our specific requests and made for a great day. My friends were happy to not be worried about getting lost. Bruno really enjoys people, and was great to talk to on the trip.
Thank you, Robert_Z, for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your friends enjoyed the day trip, and that we were able to accommodate your specific requests. It’s great to know Bruno made the journey even more enjoyable with his friendly and engaging company. We’re happy that you could relax and fully enjoy the experience without any worries. Looking forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon!
Bruno was very friendly and had some interesting facts. Sites were great to see especially the Hill of Crossed. Would recommend this tour.
Guide brunabe was exceptional we asked if we could change the itinerary which he accommodated us no problem, fantastic experience.
