Tour

Excursion to Birzai from Vilnius

From

220 (per group)

Eur

Private (Individual) tour (or for family). Excursion can be organized for groups of more than 3 people (by minibus or bus) - price is negotiable. At the request of tourists, the duration of the tour can be increased.
Guide Services in price. Transport, entrance fees to museums, meals, educational programs, hotel - for an additional fee.
Walking tour using transport. Our guides love their work – that’s why you will definitely fall in love with Lithuania and definitely come here again and again. The prices for excursions are negotiable, depending on the time, the route, the size of the group. Apply – we will definitely find a tour that will be interesting for you or create a new one (specially for you). Biržai is a city situated in the North of Lithuania. There exists various theories theories as to how Biržai got its name. According to one, its name may be derived from Lithuanian word beržas (birch): in ancient times, this territory was covered with forest dominated by birches. Others believe that the city has its name from Lithuanian word biržė (line, boundary), as it lies near the Lithuanian-Latvian border

LANGUAGE

EN, LT, RU, PL, Kt

GROUP TO

3 pax

LOCATION

Lithuania

CITY

Vilnius, Birzai

DURATION

1-2 day

START

Everyday. Tour duration 1 or 2 days (with an overnight stay in Birzai).
1-day offer in Biržai. During the tour you can get acquainted with the history of brewing, with modern technology of beer production; local traditions and hospitality: 10.00 Excursion in the Biržai Regional Museum "Sela" (The decoration of the museum is a restored tiled stove of the 17th century. The museum organizes exhibitions of folk art and art, and provides educational programs for children and adults). 11.30 The educational program "Beer of Žaldokas" (You will have the the opportunity to see old brewery outfit, to discover technologies of home beer brewing, to experience the traditional hospitality of Highlanders. At the table with a white tablecloth, you will taste traditional beer of Biržai region, cheese and bread). 13.30 Inspection tour of Biržai district (The visitor center of the Biržai Regional Park presents an exposition on the topic "The Land of Fallen Land" (paid service). Then, with a guide, you will pass the longest pedestrian bridge in Lithuania (525 m) through Širvėna Lake. Visit the Astravas architectural ensemble and the landscape reserve of Karayimishkis. In the reserve you can see a lot of karst dips, as well as the largest in Lithuania, a karst failure "The Cow's Cave". Climb to the observation tower in Kirkilai with a height of 32 m (paid service)). 16.00 Beer tasting at the selected brewery (There are 3 breweries in Biržai offering tasting programs and excursions. Beer tasting with snacks (paid service), a wide selection of programs).

You will also see

Tasting tours in Birzai. We invite you to an unforgettable trip, where you will find a lot of interesting information about the historical and cultural heritage of the Biržai district and beer production is an important part of this region: Tour and beer tasting in the brewery Biržų Alus (You will visit one of the oldest breweries in Lithuania. A long-forgotten old cellar, by chance discovered during a reconstruction, has been renewed and turned into a splendid venue for reception of visitors. An in-depth tour of the brewery and tasting of beer is available on request at additional charge); The Brewery of manor Butautai (Butautu Manor was built more than 250 years ago in Birzai district. During that time it was destroyed and enthusiastically restored few times until it became the centre of beer region. Today you can participate in a guided tour throughout the brewery, find out the secrets of manor and sample beer that is being produced in this brewery, hosts will serve not only beer, but also gourmet venison dishes and delicious snacks); Tour and beer tasting in the brewery Rinkuškiai (Have you ever dreamed of going to a place where you will feel like at home, remember family traditions, cut off a slice of handmade bread, and to feel on lips a nice foamy beer head? We invite you to visit the brewery Rinkuškiai, where you will hear fascinating stories about lifestyle and traditions in bygone times. You should taste beer of Rinkuškiai in the restaurant Alaus Kelias); Educational-entertaining program Beer of Žaldokas in Biržai Regional Museum Sėla (You will have the the opportunity to see old brewery outfit, to discover technologies of home beer brewing, to experience the traditional hospitality of Highlanders).

REGISTRATION

Place of end and beginning:  by separate agreement. The final tour price depends on the program and the number of people in the group.