“At the wedding of Jagaello” (Lida – Berezovka)

Departure from Minsk.

Meeting with a costumed guide. Sightseeing tour of Lida and Lidsky Castle (the Gedyminas Castle). Thanks to the ancient Belarusian city Lida, You will plunge into the atmosphere of the middle ages. Lida is famous by  its castle, the initiator of the erection of which was Prince of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania – Gedymin.

The Gedyminas Castle – is a monument of defensive art of the XIV-XV centuries. The fortress was built here in the period of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, and became the first stone castle on the territory of the state.

There will be walking sightseeing tour “the Gedyminas Castle “, the visit of the Lida’s Castle from the outside, visit one of the many towers in the castle courtyard with an explore of the military gallery, the history of the founding and construction of the castle, its famous owners and guests.

Participation in the animation program “Jagailo’s Wedding” (a group of actors – is 8 people). In 1422 in the Lidsky Castle there was the marriage of the elderly 71-year-old Jagailo and 17-year-old Sophia Golshanskaya, who became his 4th wife. During the entertainment program You will feel full-fledged participants of this event.

“For warmth” According to Belarusian tradition every guest is offered to taste a glass of strong alcohol with a traditional Belarusian snack and a glass of mulled wine, prepared on a fire.

Medieval games for tourists on special areas (about 30 min):

• archery;
• walking on stilts;
• master class in possession of the sword;
• fitting of armor.

Also you will visit JSC “Lidskoye beer”. That’s a unique opportunity to taste real Belarusian beer with the preliminary story from the beer sommelier.

Departure to Minsk.

The cost includes:

• travel by comfprtable coach;
• guide service;
• sightseeing program in Lida and Lidsky Castle.

The cost doesn’t include:

• the animation program “Jagailo’s Wedding” with snacks for a group (“samogon and shkvarka”, mulled wine) , medieval games with tourists on special places included in the price;
• beer tasting (with snacks and branded souvenir);
• lunch;
• it is possible to organize a fire show in the evening.