A land of friendly people and natural humor, Belarus presents you simple yet enchanting topography along with pleasant view of the villages and thick primitive forests that directly give you a European feel with no hodgepodge, promotion or graffiti.
Day 01 Arrive Minsk
Arrival at the National airport Minsk, meet assist and Transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Minsk
After Breakfast, Proceed to Sightseeing of Minsk, the capital and the biggest city in Belarus (nearly 1,9 mil. population). The city was almost completely destroyed during World War II and grew out of the ashes to become a Socialist Realist masterpiece complete with spacious avenues, lush green parks and a battalion of buildings dating from the 1940s and 1950s that simply have to be seen to be believed. In the last decades some old parts of the town and historical buildings and churches have been reconstructed and rebuilt in the effort to recreate the historical atmosphere and heritage. We’ll drive through the main squares and avenues of the city, pass by the residence building where Lee Harvey Oswald (the alleged assassin of J.F. Kennedy) lived in the period from 1959 – 1962, see the Catholic and Orthodox Churches of the 17 th – 18 th centuries, memorials to the soldiers and victims of the World War II and Afghan War, reconstructed historic centre of the city – the Upper Town, the oldest street Nemig In the afternoon an excursion to the Museum of Everyday Life and Folk Architecture of the Republic of Belarus in Strochitsa – a pretty tiny village situated on the picturesque banks of the River Ptich 18 km from Minsk.
Collections of original pieces of architecture let you compare Belarusian rural styles from different parts of the country. It offers you an open exposition of country buildings, hundreds of articles of domestic use, agricultural implements formerly used by peasants, and works of applied art. Overnight in Minsk.
Day 03 Minsk
After Breakfast. Proceed to the Unesco’s World Heritage site – the Nesvizh Castle (110 km from Minsk). The estate was owned by the Radzwill magnate family, one of the most important and wealthy clans of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, from the 16 th century till 1939, when the family was expelled from the castle by the invading Red Army. The castle was destroyed and rebuilt several times during its turbulent history. The final restoration and reconstruction works were completed in 2011. Visit the Market Place with the Town Hall, shopping arcades, artisans’ houses, the magnificent castle surrounded by high mounds and wide moats, the impressive expositions. Great halls, living and housekeeping areas, picturesque parks, the Farny Church from the 16 th century – the first baroque building in the Easter Europe. After Lunch, Return to Minsk in the afternoon. Stop in Mir for survey of the Castle of the XVI century (Unesco’s World Heritage). Mir was first mentioned in the chronicles of 1345. Mir is famous for its outstanding example of Belarusian stone architecture: the ancient castle, founded at the beginning of the 16th century which staggers imagination by its beauty, grandeur, and artistic elegance. Mir Castle is an exceptional example of a central European castle, reflecting in its design and layout successive cultural influences (Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque) that blend harmoniously to create an impressive monument to the history of this region. Overnight in Minsk.
Day 04 Minsk
After Breakfast. Proceed to the open-air Museum of Folk Crafts Dudutki (40 km from Minsk), representing restored 19th century Belarusian manor with all the subsidiary services and workshops. The museum offers: ethnographic gallery featuring the items of the 18th-20th centuries, handicraft yard (straw and willow weaving), pottery (museum of ceramics), woodworker’s shop, blacksmiths shop of the 19th century, creamery, bakery, brewery (a vodka brewing shop), shed with vintage cars (Zim, Chaika, Horch, Willis, Volkswagen Beetle, Ganomak, Fiat Topolino, Chrysler), wind mill in the Dutch style (built in the 1903-1905), wooden church of John the Prophet Visitors to the museum are offered to taste products from a local bakery (freshly baked bread, butter and three kinds of cheese). Overnight in Minsk.
Day 05 Depart Minsk
Departure transfer to onward destination.
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City |
Nights | 5* Hotels |
| Minsk | 04 | Beijing Hotel Minsk |
- Accommodation as per the program.
- Meals as per the program.
- Entrance fees.
- Local English speaking guide.
- All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
- All taxes
- Personal Expenses.
- Camera / Video Camera Fees.
- Medical Aid.
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance.
- Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.