Anyksciai and Hill of Crosses day trip from Vilnius: Private tour

The Treetop Walking Path lets you move through the canopy instead of just looking up at it.

A private day trip from Vilnius to Anyksciai and the Hill of Crosses covers Lithuania's history, architecture and landscape in nine hours with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide. The itinerary includes the Hill of Crosses, a Narrow Gauge Railway Museum, a Stone Painting Exhibition, an ethnographical Horse museum, a Neo-Gothic brick church, and a walk among the treetops on the Treetop Walking Path. Hotel drop-off is included at the end of the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day trip to Anyksciai and Hill of Crosses

• Pick up from hotel in morning
• Drive to The Hill of Crosses
• Visit The Hill of Crosses
• Visit Narrow Gauge Railway Museum
• Visit ethnographical Horse museum
• Walk on Treetop Walking Path
• Visit Neo-Gothic church in Anykščiai
• Drive back to Vilnius

The experience

The driver picks you up from your hotel in Vilnius and heads north for about two and a half hours to reach the Hill of Crosses in the Siauliai district. The landscape shifts as you leave the city, and the road itself becomes part of the journey. Once you arrive, you walk among thousands of crosses left by pilgrims over centuries. A site that holds deep meaning in Lithuanian culture and history.

After the Hill of Crosses, the day moves through Anyksciai's museums and landmarks. You visit the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum and Stone Painting Exhibition, then the ethnographical Horse museum, each one offering a different angle on local traditions and rural life. The red brick Neo-Gothic church in Anyksciai stands as the tallest Lithuanian church and anchors the town's skyline. Between these stops, you walk the Treetop Walking Path, a suspended route that moves through the canopy rather than beneath it: a perspective most visitors don't expect when they book a day trip.

The return drive to Vilnius takes the afternoon, giving you time to process what you've seen. The whole day runs nine hours door to door, which means you leave early and return in the evening. An English-speaking guide travels with you throughout, so the history and context come as you move rather than as a separate lecture.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Vilnius.
• private tour with an English-speaking driver and guide.
• entry to the Hill of Crosses, the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum, the Stone Painting Exhibition, and the ethnographical Horse museum.
• access to the Treetop Walking Path.
• and a visit to the Neo-Gothic church in Anyksciai.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by Discover Lithuania

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you don't arrange transport to a meeting point, and the private format lets the guide adjust the pace if a stop holds your interest longer than planned. This works well if you're staying in central Vilnius and want to see the Hill of Crosses and Anyksciai's landmarks without renting a car for the day.

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Top questions

How far is the Hill of Crosses from Vilnius?

The Hill of Crosses lies in the Siauliai district, about two and a half hours' drive north of Vilnius. The drive is the first part of the day after hotel pickup.

What is the Treetop Walking Path?

The Treetop Walking Path is a suspended walkway that moves through the forest canopy near Anyksciai. Instead of viewing trees from the ground, you walk among the treetops as part of the day's itinerary.

Does the tour include meals or drinks?

The tour does not include food or drinks. You'll want to bring snacks or plan to eat at a café during one of the museum stops in Anyksciai.

What is the Hill of Crosses and why is it important?

The Hill of Crosses is a pilgrimage site in the Siauliai district covered with thousands of crosses left by visitors over many decades. It holds deep cultural and spiritual significance in Lithuanian history and tradition.

How long is the full day trip?

The tour runs nine hours total, including the drive from Vilnius, all stops in Anyksciai, and the return to your hotel. You depart early in the morning and return in the evening.