Tasting tour: Where buckwheat grows?<\/p>\n
Although Dz\u016bkija cannot boast of the fertility of its lands, the people already living here – Dz\u016bkija with their sincerity and hospitality can not give up to anyone. The picturesque nature of this region attracts many travelers who have strayed here. The famous saying of folk wisdom “If not mushrooms and not berries …” perfectly describes this region – it is rich in forest products, which attracts tourists from all over Lithuania. Driving around Dz\u016bkija, where you can’t see – pines everywhere: on the tops of dunes and on the slopes of river valleys, undulating plains and swamps. But there are not only pines here, but also rapid cold-water rivers and streams, lakes shining among the forests.<\/p>\n
In the southern part of Dz\u016bkija, there are “\u0160iliniai” Dzuks, who call themselves pegylikas Dz\u016bks.<\/p>\n
Marcinkonys, Man\u010diagir\u0117, Zervynos, Musteika are the old Dz\u016bkina villages. Old traditions and customs, unique way of life and traditional crafts have survived here. Most importantly, sincere, simple people who have preserved the customs of their ancestors live here.<\/p>\n
We will start our trip from Zervynai, a village of Pieskynai, surrounded by forests. The free-planning street village of 48 homesteads has survived from the 18th to the 19th century. the resulting plan and architectural peculiarities. In this village, in addition to the unique architecture, we will see the Zervynai crosses, surrounded by white aprons – an old tradition of decorating crosses in this village is still alive today.<\/p>\n
We will continue the trip to the natural monument spring \u201c\u016alos akis.\u201d Since ancient times, Lithuanians have given special power to the spring water. the sand raised is, as the locals say, a \u201ccold apple\u201d.<\/p>\n
Later we will visit the largest village in Lithuania Marcinkoniai. In ancient times, Marcinkonis was surrounded by huge forests, where the Grand Dukes of Lithuania Vytautas, Jogaila and others hunted. And today, the residents of this largest village in Lithuania are mostly engaged in forest products, rural tourism businesses, and cherish crafts.<\/p>\n
We will visit the largest high marsh in Lithuania – \u010cepkeliai marsh. You will feel this unique place best by following the educational trail. On this trail we will see \u010cepkeliai cliffs, dunes overgrown with pine forests, we will get acquainted with the vegetation of the swamp and forest. And we will see \u010cepkeliai marsh from the observation tower. It overlooks vast areas of smoky swamps dotted with forested islands and the unique landscape of the area.<\/p>\n
We will end a rich day around the Dz\u016bkija region in the educational program of \u201eBuckwheat Road\u201c In Grikucis homestead. In it we will learn everything related to buckwheat, its cultivation, traditional processing, production of buckwheat dishes and serving to the table. While tasting buckwheat dishes and other Dz\u016bkija snacks, we will hear inspiring stories from the hostess, we will get acquainted with ancient Dz\u016bkija region work tools, we will be able to try them ourselves. Have you ever tasted buckwheat pancakes? And have you tried to bake a Dz\u016bkija buckwheat bean yourself? The hostess bakes it the way her ancestors did 100 years ago: from buckwheat flour, adding buttermilk-extinguished soda. And all that is written in an old recipe created by Dzukija women. In Grikucis homestead we will taste not only these, but also even more interesting buckwheat (and not only) dishes. And during this educational program we will be able to beat buckwheat, roll grain, grind with ancient mills, sift flour, mix dough, bake and taste buckwheat pancakes. In a word, it\u2019s all about buckwheat!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We will start the 1-day tour from the authentic Zervynai village, which maintained its layout from 18-19th century. We will visit \u016ala akis water stream (the Eye of \u016ala), visit the largest village in Lithuania Marcinkoniai, take a walking trail through the largest swamp in Lithuania – \u010cepkeliai marsh. In Dz\u016bkija homestead we will immerse ourselves in the tasting and education of culinary heritage, during which we will get acquainted with the production of Dz\u016bkija buckwheat dishes.<\/p>\n
Place or route of the excursion: Vilnius – Dz\u016bkija.<\/p>\n
One day excursion.<\/p>\n
Excursion cost: from 23\u20ac per person.<\/p>\n
Price for a group of 10 to 20 people.<\/p>\n
The price includes: guide services.<\/p>\n
Transport, food, tastings, accommodation and other services – for an extra charge.<\/p>\n
Individual trips on request. Dates, duration, price and program are discussed depending on individual needs.<\/p>\n
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