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Tour Lida - Berezovka - glass factory Neman

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The cost of the tour Lida - Berezovka - glass factory Neman for individual and corporate groups

Prices:

The cost of the tour 2-78-1920-5253-68
The cost for the group 39'282 58'032 104'127 133'571 Book
Price for 1 person in the group from 5'612 from 3'054 from 2'002 from 1'964

Included in the price

  • certified guide services
  • transport services

Additional charge

  • entrance tickets
    • Lidа Сastle 240 / 133
    • glassworks Neman 427 / 347
  • lunch
  • other services
Route: MinskLidaBerezovkaMinsk
Distance: 375 km
Duration: 12:00 hour
Kind: Bus-Walking tours
Language of training: Russian

Excursion from Minsk to Lida and the Neman Glass Factory offers a rich program that combines exploring the history, architecture, and industrial heritage of Belarus. The journey begins with a visit to the ancient city of Lida, one of the country’s most important historical centers, where you will feel the spirit of the Middle Ages and admire the grandeur of defensive architecture during the excursion to Lida Castle.

The second part of the route includes a production tour of the Neman Glass Factory in Byerazovka. This is one of the oldest glass enterprises in Belarus, with a history spanning over 140 years. During the tour, you will observe the entire process of glassmaking — from molten material to elegant shapes — learn about the glassblowing technology, and watch the craftsmen at work. You will also visit the Glass Museum, which showcases unique exhibits, and have the opportunity to purchase handcrafted items — from traditional tableware to exquisite interior décor pieces comparable to Venetian glass.

This excursion from Minsk will appeal to everyone interested in history, traditional craftsmanship, and bringing home a piece of Belarusian artisan culture. It is suitable for individual tourists, school groups, and corporate outings.

The excursion program

The excursion program - Lida - Berezovka - glass factory Neman

  • Gathering the group
    Gathering the group
  • Moving
    Moving in Lida (170 km)
  • Attraction
    Attraction Cathedral of St. Michael The Archangel in Lida (visual inspection)
    Having seen it, you hardly learn in the cathedral is mute. Before you the beautiful palace will be. However, having thumbed through pages of the past of Sacred and Mikhaylovsky church, you learn in what a secret of its shape and history. How fate of the temple existing since the time of Public relations of the 17th century up to now was?
  • Attraction
    Attraction Exaltation of the Cross church in Lida (visual inspection)
    Long time in Lida attempts construction of Catholic temples anyway became. However all of them came to the end extremely tragically – pagan aggression, disapproval of the prince, the fires of crusaders. So was to the middle of the 18th century. In 1770 in the city the Roman Catholic Parish Church of Erection of the Sacred Cross appeared. The outstanding architect, the founder of refined architectural style, after called "vilensky baroque" - Johann Christoph Glaubits became the architect of the project.
  • Attraction
    Attraction Lidа castle
    In 1323 the prince Gedimin gave the order to put the stone lock to cover to knights the road to the center of lands of the principality Lithuanian. In 5 years the kostel was built. Time the lock was besieged by the English, German, French knights. The Lidsky lock is "time machine" and a fascinating travel to the Middle Ages where continually there is a place to romanticism and knightly valor. Here everyone will be able to feel as the ancient soldier, having tried on an armor and to like the mystical atmosphere, having learned what ghost protects a citadel.
  • Lunch
    Lunch
  • Moving
    Moving in Berezovka (25 km)
  • Attraction
    Attraction Glassworks «Neman»
    The Neman Glass Factory is a place where glassmaking traditions come to life in the hands of craftsmen who create exquisite glass products. Here, you can witness the mesmerizing process of glassblowers at work, learn the history of one of the oldest factories in Belarus, and appreciate the beauty of handmade artistry. The factory’s brand store offers exclusive products – elegant glasses, vases, and souvenirs that make perfect gifts or stylish interior decorations.
  • Moving
    Moving in Minsk (190 km)
  • The end of the tour

Map of the tour route Lida - Berezovka - glass factory Neman