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Soviet Era Art: Best 9 Days of Belarus Tour
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|9 Days, 6 Destinations |Starts from Minsk
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Duration
9 days

Max Group Size
40

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Tour Type
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Departure Type
Scheduled

Age Requirement
1 - 99 Ages

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In
English

Physical level
relax

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Activities

AdventureDiscoveryExplorerHistoricalIn-depth CulturalMuseumPhotographySightseeingSolo TravelWalking TourSee Itinerary

Tour Overview

If you are looking for something special and extraordinary then look no further in Belarus . One of the best tour in Belarus , Enjoy first class service and guided transportation through the historical and picturesque sites of Minsk , Victory square , Holy Spirit Church , Cathedral of Blessed Virgin Mary , Kathyn Memorial , Nesvizh Castle , Unesco World Heritage Mir Castle , Brest Fortress in Rural Village to enjoy the loal life , visiting to Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park, visiting to Grodno where is one of the best place for architecture in Belarus. TOUR ROUTE: Minsk - Khatyn - Nezvish – Brest – Rural Village – Grodno

Itinerary

Meet at the Minsk Airport and transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Minsk. Minsk is the capital city of Belarus.80 per cent of the city was destroyed during World War II and rebuilt with a Stalinist aesthetic, favouring grand buildings, wide avenues and sprawling squares. Time has been kind to Minsk, and while this open city plan is still prevalent, it’s currently characterised by a great mix of historical Soviet places of interest scattered around the modern cafes, restaurants and nightclubs. Do keep in mind that English is rarely spoken in Minsk – you would do well to either learn some key phrases in Russian. Overnight in Minsk.
(Breakfast included) After breakfast pick you up from hotel and depart for Kathyn Minsk Tour. Three million Belarusians perished during WWII, or as it is known here, the Great Patriotic War. The Khatyn Memorial is a tribute to all the dead, though the site has a particularly sombre significance. German forces descended on the small town of Khatyn in March of 1943, following the death of a German officer in a nearby skirmish. The 149 inhabitants – including 75 children – were rounded up and murdered, and only one man survived. A bronze tribute to the survivor, Joseph Kaminsky, stands six metres tall in the centre of the complex. The 80-kilometre journey to Khatyn will take about an hour, and a guide will be waiting to escort you around the memorial upon arrival. Later, return to Minsk and continue exploring. Perhaps check out the imposing and sand coloured former KGB headquarters. Overnight in Minsk.
(Breakfast included) After breakfast pick you up from hotel and depart for Nesvizh Tour. Head to Nesvizh (sometimes also spelled Niasviz) this morning in a private vehicle. Following a two-hour journey, arrive at the Nesvizh Castle, a grand palace that combines modern and classical architecture styles surrounded by manicured gardens. Your accommodation for the night will be within the halls of this crucially important castle. You’ll stay in a wing of the castle that has been converted into a hotel. There’s a restaurant on the property as well with a menu full of European cuisine should you wish to dine like a noble. You may wish to spend the afternoon wandering the grounds, pretending to be an errant royal who has escaped their dreary duties. If you would prefer to get outside the complex, there is plenty on offer in Nesvizh town. Maybe visit the Corpus Christi Church, where a rather unassuming facade hides a stunning baroque interior. Overnight in Nesvizh
(Breakfastincluded) After breakfast pick you up from Hotel and depart for Mir Brest Tour. Make the 30 minute journey to 16th century UNESCO World Heritage listed Mir Castle, where you can explore the grounds that encircle this prime example of Belarusian Gothic architecture. Make sure you also check out the courtyard. If you would like to learn more about the castle perhaps visit the museum inside the castle (optional). After lunch continue on to the railway station at Baranovichy where you will board a local train to the city of Brest. Use the evening however you wish in this historic town. Perhaps check out Sovetskaya Street, a pedestrian street with plenty of little points of interest, from yellow domes to old-fashioned street lights.Overnight in Brest.
(Breakfast included) After breakfast pick you up from Hotel and depart for Rural Village Tour. This morning head straight to the pock-marked red brick fortress the town is known for. A symbol of Soviet resistance due to its service during WWII, it’s also the site of a sculpture that once topped a CNN list of world ugliest monuments. Called ‘Courage’, the artwork depicts a looming, stubborn face carved from grey rock over 30 metres (100 feet) tall. It’s undeniably impressive, though you can make up your own mind about its beauty. Enjoy a guided tour of the Brest Fortress, gaining insight into Belarusian identity and history. Enjoy some more free time in Brest, so perhaps head to the quirky Museum of Confiscated Art. In the afternoon, transfer to our home stay in a small village. You’ll be staying with our local friends in a rural setting where life has remained relatively unchanged for hundreds of years. In the evening enjoy a hearty home cooked meal that will likely include potatoes in some shape or form. Overnight in Village.
(Breakfast included) After breakfast pick you up from your hotel and transfer for Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park Tour. After a leisurely breakfast head to Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park (pronounced 'beh-low-veshs-kaya push-cha') where you can survey the sprawling canopies and hidden greenery from the back of a bike. The forest is full of stunning, motionless scenery and stands as a preserved part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bialowieza Forest, the last primeval forest fragment of Europe’s woodlands. Many of the trees here have been standing for generations – some pines are aged around 300 years, while some of the oaks are as close as 600. Wildlife in the forest is abundant too as over 55 different species reside in the park. This includes the European bison, the continent’s largest land mammal, which was bred back from the brink of extinction through a successful zoo breeding program. Enjoy a picnic lunch and then return to the village in the afternoon. Perhaps relax in the sauna before another home cooked meal from your hosts. Overnight in Village.
(Breakfast included) After breakfast pick you up from your hotel and transfer for Grodno Tour. A private transfer through scenic forested countryside will deliver you in Grodno (approx. 3 hours). One of the few Belarusian cities that avoided bombing during World War II, Grodno (sometimes also spelled Hrodna) is full of pre-war architecture, giving it the feel of a ‘big village’ despite being one of the country’s major cities. Begin your explorations with an orientation walk around town. From the cyan spires of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral to the golden towers of the Bridgettine Convent, Grodno’s mix of medieval and baroque buildings scattered across the city means a surprise could lurk around every corner. Spend the afternoon at your own pace. Perhaps ask your leader where you can grab a draniki (stuffed potato pancakes), and don't miss checking out the interesting looking facade of the drama theatre.. Overnight in Grodno.
(Breakfast included) Spend the morning at your own pace. Don't miss checking out the interesting looking facade of the drama theatre, and make sure you visit both the old and the new castle. The Great Choral Synagogue is just opposite. Return to Minsk by public bus in the afternoon. Arrive in the evening and do as you please in Minsk. As tonight is the last night of the trip, maybe head out with your fellow travellers for a final dinner at one of the cozy restaurants across the river in the Trinity Hill area, the oldest surviving suburb in Minsk. It’s a leafy, picturesque part of town that lies on the bank of the Svisloch River. Overnight in Minsk.
(Breakfast included) After breakfast the day is yours till your departure transfer to Minsk Airport.We will transfer you to Airport and you will flight back home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Thank you for choosing TravelShop Booking.

Trip includes

Included

• 3 nightshotel in Minsk - Hotel Minsk

• 1 night hotel in Brest - Hotel Hermitage

• 1 night hotel in Nezvish - Hotel Nesvizh

• 1 night hotel in Grodno - Homestay in Rural Village

• 2 nights homestay in Rural village - Hotel Kronon Park

PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange smilar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost

• Professional English - speaking tour guides

Guiding Method
Fully guided

English

• 8 breakfasts

• Insurance: All types

• Arrival transfer from Minsk International Airport

• Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach

• Return transfer to Minsk International Airport

• Guided Minsk City Tour

• Guided Brest City Tour

• Guided Nezvish City Tour

• Guided Grodno City Tour

• All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

Excluded

• International and Domestic Flights

• City Tax • Belarus entry visa

• Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry

• Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section

• Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers

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