November holidays in Belarus

MINSK – Vitebsk - Polotsk

Excursion Tour "Three Capitals of Belarus"

… According to the most common legend it is believed to be the foundation Vitebsk It was carried out by the princes of Olga in 974. However, the first mention in the ancient Russian chronicles about Vitebsk dates back to 1021 ....

You have to inspect numerous attractions Vitebsk, Polotsk and Minsk. You will see majestic castles, visit the ancient monasteries, get acquainted with the heritage of great artists .... Polotsk In 2010 was declared cultural capital Belarus. This city is actually endowed with striking, difficult to transmitted by the words of energy ... and finally - Minsk - The modern and ancient settlement, temples, churches and much more ...

TOUR PROGRAM:

1 day 19:00 - Departure from Moscow. Landing on the parking lot (Double) at the Borodino Panorama Museum m. Victory Park.

2 day Arrival in Minsk Breakfast. Overview bus and walking tour in Minsk.

During an excursion to Minsk, you will learn about the past of the city. Polotsk Principality, Grand Duchy Lithuanian, Commonwealth, Russian Empire, Soviet Belarus and the Republic of Belarus - this is the path passed by Minsk for the century ... You will see the Petro-Pavlovsk Church of the beginning of the 20th century and the "red" church of the beginning of the twentieth century; Ancient street Nemigi and picturesque vintage Upper city., where monuments of architecture of the XVII-XVIII centuries are preserved. On it main Square - Freedom Square - you will see the Town Hall, a seating courtyard, trading rows, several monastery complexes (Bernardians, Basilian, Jesuits). Here the tragedy of the inhabitants of the city during the Great Patriotic War; Modern, dynamically developing Minsk of the turn of the XX-XXI centuries. Original National Library and a grand minsk-Arena ... The history of the city, his great people will be miraculously revive in the story of the guide and will continue their narration during pedestrian walk through the Trinity Museumwhere the life of the city of the beginning of the century was boiling and where the museums, souvenir shops enter, cozy cafes, Corchs and more ....

Lunch at the city cafe. Departure in Vitebsk.

Arrival in Vitebsk. Check into a hotel. Dinner. . Relaxation. Free time. You are offered also a walk through the picturesque pedestrian street of the city (Vitebsk Arbat "with souvenir shops, art gallery, famous pastry with delicious cakes and coffee houses ...

3 day.Breakfast in the hotel.

Vitebsk sightseeing tour . The congestive in Western Dvina arose in the 10th century and played a big role in the history of Belarus. The city was a witnessnumerous wars and destruction ......You will be in its historical part with the preserved and restored development of the 18th-XIX centuries., You will see a symbol of Magdeburg law - Graceful Town Hall (1775); The Governor's Palace (XVIII century), where Napoleon Bonaparte stayed during the war of 1812, many other famous personalities. Restored on the steep bank of the Vitba River Assumption Cathedral of the former monastery Basilian became an elegant visual dominant city. You will also see the Resurrection Church - a monument of the architecture of Vilen Baroque; Restored in the Byzantine style Church of the Annunciation, stylized medieval tower of the "Okrug Kruglik", funny outdoor sculptures ....

You will have to visit the Museum Marka Stegal in the house on Pokrovskaya Street, where the artist conducted the youthful years. And in the art center, Mark Shagal is constantly being held exhibitions of his graphic works. Nowadays Vitebsk is known and how music capital festivals. Here are jazz, bard, piano festivals; and since 1992 and International Festival The arts "Slavic Bazaar", whose musical arena - the summer amphitheater - can be seen from anywhere in the city.

Lunch at the city cafe. Excursion to the Museum - Manor I.Repina in healthy. (20 km)

You have to visit The estate of the Great Russian artist Ilya Repin with its interesting museum exposition, picturesque buildings and wonderful surrounding landscapes.

Departure to Polotsk. Arrival in Polotsk. Hotel accommodation. Dinner. Relaxation.

4 day

Breakfast in the hotel. Tour of Polotsk. (Sofia Cathedral, Museum of Knizhtnaya, Savior-Evfrasinyevsky Monastery, A visit to the complex of the former Jesuit collegium). (Organ concert in the cathedral - if there is in the schedule)

Polotsk is the most ancient city of Belarus. It is first mentioned in the chronicles in the 9th century. In the 12th century, the city was one of the largest in Europe. On its territory there is a geographical center of Europe and a monument to the letter of the Belorussian alphabet "N Nepjamovaya" is established. You will learn about the rich historical past of the city, having visited the site of the Upper and Lower Castles. See defensive earth strengthening Ivan the Terrible Times of the Middle Ages Livonian War.

Saint Sophia Cathedral The XVIII century, built on the preserved fragments of the Cathedral of the XI century. Inspection of the Museum of the Cathedral, descent to the dungeon and organ concert in the reconstructed hall of the temple. (If there is a concert on the day of visiting the cathedral)

Tour printing museum In the buildings of the ancient Epiphany monastery: a story about the history of writing, book illustration and printing. A visit to the ancient Savior-Euphrosynievsky female monastery, who keeps the relics of Rev. Euphrosynia by Polotsk.

A visit to the complex of the former Jesuit collegium) (Polotsky State University is located in the walls of the collegium)

The history of the Polotsky Jesuit Collegium began in a distant of 1580. Then the King of Commonwealth of Stefan Batori called on this land of Jesuits on this land, and an educational institution has opened. Soon, the activities of Jesuits were prohibited throughout Europe. However, by the punishment of Catherine, the Great Collegium remains in Polotsk. And even is the center of the educated society. The best minds of the whole world come here. Including - the famous inventor scientist Gabrielle Gruber. With his light hand, the Polotsky Jesuit Collegium seeks the highest dawn and already in 1812 receives the status of the Academy. It was he who designed the "mechanical head". The wing mechanism brought guests a collegium to beware. The secret of his work was never revealed. Some rumored, as if headed the monks.Today, the creation of Gabriel Gruder is recreated on the preserved literary sources. A modern speaking head was made like an ancient Greek philosopher Socrates and speaks different European languages.Now in the walls erected in the 18th century, modern students are engaged. But the spirit of that era literally twists in the air. During the excursion, we will go through the inner courtyard, look into the theater hall and, of course, let's talk to the head of the mysterious elder.

Lunch at the city cafe. Free time. Purchase souvenirs. Check out to Moscow.

5 dayApproximate arrival time in Moscow 05.00.

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Basic cost: 19 100.00 rubles / person.

Included in the price: Transfer: Moscow - Minsk -Vithebsk - Polotsk - Moscow / accommodation in hotels 2 nights / Food: 3 breakfast, 3 lunch, 2 dinner / guide - guide (track information on the cities of Belarus), / excursions in place / entry tickets In museums and museum complexes / EXURE MEASURES in museums and museum complexes / insurance.

We wish you a pleasant trip !!!

Benefits of tours of Belarus

Value for money. In contrast to many foreign countriesThe visit to which has recently become becoming less affordable due to an unstable currency currency and internal instability factors, Belarus remains one of the most affordable and safe countries. We try to choose for you the most quality in terms of service and affordable by price Tours and vouchers. Fortunately, every year Belarus pleases us by the emergence of new opportunities from the point of view of excursion routes and invariably high-quality tours. For example, in that year you can go to the festive tours to Minsk, Brest and Grodno not only for the May holidays, but also for small holidays, dedicated to March 8 and February 23. As for prices, Muscovites will be pleasantly surprised, because for the money that you can spend in the capital of Russia to a cup of coffee and dessert, you can dine tightly in Belarus, and maybe together.

Variety of routes. In Belarus, each traveler will be able to find what is his range of interests. Those who are looking for "similarity", related spirit and warm hospitality not far from the house can be happy to spend a weekend in Minsk. Lovers are tasty and tightly eat will not be offended in any round of Belarus, because Belarusian cuisine is one of the most delicious in the world, although not famous for intricate the sores, but rather proven in the goodness of the goodness, freshness and quality of products. Travelers for cozy beauty european towns, It is worth going, for example, in Grodno, where you are waiting for both cobbled streets, and cozy cafes, and baroque temples, and many other chains of European life. Is it worth talking about Belarusian castles? Mirsky and Nesvizhsky castle ensembles are recognized masterpieces of architecture that can safely be with their Czech or German "competitors." If you want to refresh in memory page of our common with the Belarusians of a glorious history, visit the Brest Fortress, Hutyn Memorial or other monuments of the Second World War. Here, as in Russia, remember the memory of the ancestors.

Proximity to Moscow.It is worth noting separately that almost all tours and vouchers to Belarus are tours in a railway crossing. Usually the road to Minsk takes no more than, for example, the path to Petersburg. Waving in a train in Moscow you will be wary already in Belarus, and there you will be experienced by the team of the host. All moving between cities in the tours pass on the comfortable modern buses, and the guide information from the guide will not only not give to bother, but will make the path itself part of an interesting program.

Easy in paperwork. To visit Belarus, you do not need a visa, so, purchasing a ticket, you immediately receive a full package of documents. You can even come to the territory of this country in a Russian passport, as the border control and other obstacles on the way to Belarus are not threatened with you.

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