NOVEMBER HOLIDAYS IN BELARUS

MINSK – VITEBSK - POLOTSK

excursion tour "Three capitals of Belarus"

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

You have to visit numerous sights Vitebsk, Polotsk and Minsk. You will see majestic castles, visit ancient monasteries, get acquainted with the heritage of great artists…. Polotsk was announced in 2010 cultural capital Belarus. This city is indeed endowed with an amazing energy that is difficult to convey in words ... And finally - Minsk–modern and ancient settlement, temples, churches and much more…

TOUR PROGRAM:

1 day 19:00 - Departure from Moscow. Boarding the bus in the parking lot (understudy) at the Borodino Panorama Museum, metro Park Pobedy.

Day 2 Arrival in Minsk Breakfast. Sightseeing bus and walking tour of Minsk.

During a tour of Minsk you will learn about the past of the city. The Principality of Polotsk, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the Commonwealth, the Russian Empire, Soviet Belarus and the Republic of Belarus - this is the path that Minsk has traveled over the centuries ... You will see the Peter and Paul Church of the early 17th century and the "Red" Church of the early 20th century; ancient Nemiga street and the picturesque old upper town., where architectural monuments of the 17th-18th centuries have been preserved. On his main square- Freedom Square - You will see the town hall, the Gostiny Dvor, shopping malls, several monastic complexes (Bernardines, Basilians, Jesuits). Here is the tragedy of the inhabitants of the city during the Great Patriotic War; modern, dynamically developing Minsk at the turn of the XX-XXI centuries. original National Library and the grandiose Minsk Arena… The history of the city, its great people miraculously come to life in the guide’s story and continue their story during walking tour along the TROITSKY SUBURB, where the life of the city of the century before last was in full swing and where museums, souvenir shops attract guests today, cozy cafes, taverns and much more….

Lunch at a city cafe. Departure to Vitebsk.

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

Day 3Breakfast at the hotel.

SIGHTSEEING TOUR IN VITEBSK . Royally placed on the Western Dvina, it arose in the 10th century and played a big role in the history of Belarus. The city has witnessednumerous wars and destruction ......You will visit its historical part with preserved and restored buildings of the 18th-19th centuries, see the symbol of the Magdeburg Law - the graceful town hall (1775); Governor's Palace (XVIII century), where Napoleon Bonaparte stayed during the war of 1812, many others famous people. Restored on the steep bank of the Vitba River, the Assumption Cathedral of the former Basilian monastery has become an elegant visual dominant of the city. You will also see the Church of the Resurrection - an architectural monument of the Vilna baroque; Church of the Annunciation restored in the Byzantine style, stylized medieval tower"Dukhovskoy kruglik", funny street sculptures….

You will visit the Marc Chagall MUSEUM in the house on Pokrovskaya Street, where the artist spent his youth. And the Marc Chagall Art Center constantly hosts exhibitions of his graphic works. Today Vitebsk is also known as musical capital festivals. Jazz, bard, piano festivals are held here; and since 1992 and International Festival arts "Slavianski Bazaar", whose musical arena - the Summer Amphitheater - can be seen from anywhere in the city.

Lunch at a city cafe. Excursion to the Museum-estate of I. Repin in Zdravnevo. (20 km)

You are 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. Rest.

Day 4

Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion around Polotsk. (Sophia Cathedral, book printing museum, Spaso-Evfrasinevsky monastery, Visiting the complex of the former Jesuit Collegium). (organ concert in the cathedral - subject to availability in the schedule)

Polotsk is the most ancient city in Belarus. It is first mentioned in chronicles in the 9th century. In the 12th century the city was one of the largest in Europe. On its territory is located geographic center Europe and a monument was erected to the letter of the Belarusian alphabet "U nekladovae". You will learn about the rich historical past of the city by visiting the site of the Upper and Lower Castles. See the defensive earthen fortifications of Ivan the Terrible during the medieval Livonian War.

Saint Sophia CathedralXVIII century, built on the surviving fragments of the cathedral of the XI century. Inspection of the museum of the cathedral, descent into the dungeon and an organ concert in the reconstructed hall of the temple. (If there is a concert on the day of visiting the cathedral)

Excursion to the Printing Museum in the buildings of the ancient Epiphany Monastery: a story about the history of the creation of writing, book illustrations and printing. Visit to the ancient Spaso-Evfrosinevsky convent, which keeps the relics of St. Euphrosyne of Polotsk.

A visit to the complex of the former Jesuit Collegium) (Polotsk State University is now located within the walls of the Collegium)

The history of the Polotsk Jesuit Collegium began in the distant 1580. Then the king of the Commonwealth Stefan Batory called the Jesuits to this land, and opened an educational institution. Soon the activities of the Jesuits were banned throughout Europe. However, at the behest of Catherine the Great, the collegium in Polotsk remains. And even is the center of an educated society. The best minds from all over the world come here. Including - the famous scientist and inventor Gabriel Gruber. With his light hand, the Polotsk Jesuit Collegium achieves the highest dawn and already in 1812 receives the status of an academy. It was he who designed the "mechanical head". The outlandish mechanism led the guests of the collegium into bewilderment. The secret of his work was never revealed. Some said that monks controlled the head.Today, the work of Gabriel Gruber has been recreated according to surviving literary sources. The modern talking head is made like the 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 is literally in the air. During the tour, we will walk through the courtyard, look into the theater hall and, of course, talk with the head of the mysterious old man.

Lunch at a city cafe. Free time. Buying souvenirs. Departure to Moscow.

Day 5Estimated time of arrival in Moscow 05.00 h.

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Base price: RUB 19,100.00/person

Included in the price: Transfer: Moscow - Minsk -Vitebsk - Polotsk - Moscow / Accommodation in hotels 2 nights / Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners / Guide - guide (travel information on the cities of Belarus), / guides in the place / entry tickets to museums and museum complexes / excursion service in museums and museum complexes / insurance.

We wish you a pleasant journey!!!

Benefits of tours in Belarus

Value for money. Unlike many foreign countries, visits to which have recently become less accessible due to the unstable exchange rate and internal instability factors, Belarus remains one of the most accessible and safest countries for tourists. We try to find the best for you quality in terms of service And affordable tours and vouchers. Fortunately, every year Belarus pleases us with the appearance of new interesting excursion routes and consistently high quality tours. For example, this year you can go on holiday tours to Minsk, Brest and Grodno not only 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 Russian capital for a cup of coffee and dessert, you can have a hearty dinner in Belarus, or maybe together.

Variety of routes. In Belarus, every traveler will be able to find what is exactly his range of interests. Those who are looking for “similarity”, a kindred spirit and warm hospitality close to home can spend a weekend in Minsk with pleasure. Lovers of tasty and hearty food will not remain offended on any tour of Belarus, because Belarusian cuisine is one of the most delicious in the world, although it is not famous for its intricate delights, but rather for its quality, freshness and quality of products that have been tested for centuries. Travelers longing for cozy beauty European towns, you should go, for example, to Grodno, where you will find cobbled streets, cozy cafes, baroque churches, and many other signs of European life. Is it worth talking about Belarusian Castles? The Mir and Nesvizh castle ensembles are recognized masterpieces of architecture that can easily compete with their Czech or German "competitors". If you want to refresh the memory of a page of our common glorious history with the Belarusians, visit the Brest Fortress, the Khatyn Memorial or other monuments of the Second World War. Here, as in Russia, they remember and honor the memory of their ancestors.

Proximity to Moscow. It should be noted 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 way to St. Petersburg. Having fallen asleep on the train in Moscow, you will wake up already in Belarus, and there you will be met by an experienced host team. All transfers between cities on tours take place on comfortable modern buses, and travel information from the guide will not only keep you bored, but also make the journey itself part of an interesting program.

Ease of paperwork. You do not need a visa to visit Belarus, so when you purchase a ticket, you immediately receive a full package of documents. You can even enter the territory of this country with a Russian passport, since border control and other obstacles on the way to Belarus do not threaten you.

Discounts for regular customers. Starting from the second contact with us, you get the status of a regular customer and a discount depending on the direction of the tour from 5 to 15%! You can also subscribe to our newsletter or join us on social networks and receive regular special offers at discounted prices. Tours to Belarus are also covered by a promotion - a discount of 300 rubles with full payment!