Tours to Belarus for the November holidays. Tour for November holidays to Belarus
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 will see 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 truly endowed with an amazing energy that is difficult to convey in words... And finally - Minsk– modern and ancient settlements, temples, churches and much more...
TOUR PROGRAM:
1 day 19:00 – departure from Moscow. Boarding the bus in the parking lot (backup) at the Borodino Panorama museum, Victory Park metro station.
Day 2 Arrival in Minsk Breakfast. Sightseeing bus and walking tour of Minsk.
During a tour of Minsk you will learn about the city's past. Principality of Polotsk, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Russian empire, Soviet Belarus and the Republic of Belarus - this is the path traveled by Minsk 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; the oldest street Nemiga and the picturesque ancient Upper Town, where architectural monuments of the 17th-18th centuries have been preserved. On its main square - Freedom Square - you will see the town hall, the guest courtyard, shopping arcades, several monastic complexes (Bernardines, Basilians, Jesuits). Here is the tragedy of the city residents during the Great Patriotic War; modern, dynamically developing Minsk at the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries. The original National Library and the grandiose Minsk Arena... The history of the city, its great people will miraculously come to life in the guide’s story and continue their story during walking tour around the Trinity Suburb, where the life of the city of the century before last was in full swing and where today museums, souvenir shops, cozy cafes, taverns and much more attract guests...
Lunch at a city cafe. Departure to Vitebsk.
Arrival in Vitebsk. Check into a hotel. Dinner.
. Rest. Free time. You are invited also a scenic walk pedestrian street city (Vitebsk Arbat" with souvenir shops, art galleries, famous pastry shops with delicious cakes and coffee shops...
Day 3.Breakfast at the hotel.
SIGHTSEEING TOUR OF VITEBSK . Regally placed on the Western Dvina, it arose in the 10th century and played a big role in the history of Belarus. The city witnessednumerous wars and destructions......You will visit its historical part with preserved and restored buildings of the 18th-19th centuries, see the symbol of Magdeburg Law - the graceful town hall (1775); Governor's Palace (18th century), where Napoleon Bonaparte stayed during the War of 1812, many others famous personalities. 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 - a monument of Vilna Baroque architecture; the Church of the Annunciation restored in the Byzantine style, the 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. Nowadays, Vitebsk is also known as the musical capital of festivals. Jazz, bard, and piano festivals are held here; and since 1992, the International Festival of Arts "Slavic Bazaar", the musical arena of which - 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 about to visit the estate of the great Russian artist Ilya Repin with its interesting museum exhibition, picturesque buildings and wonderful surrounding landscapes.
Departure to Polotsk. Arrival in Polotsk. Hotel accommodation. Dinner. Rest.
4 day
Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion around Polotsk. (Saint Sophia Cathedral, Museum of Book Printing, Spaso-Euphrasinevsky Monastery, Visit to the complex of the former Jesuit college). (organ concert in the cathedral - subject to availability in the schedule)
Polotsk is the most ancient city Belarus. It was 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 the geographical center of Europe and a monument to the letter of the Belarusian alphabet “u neskladovae” was erected. You will learn about the rich historical past of the city by visiting the site of the Upper and Lower Castles. You will see the defensive earthen fortifications of Ivan the Terrible during the medieval Livonian War. 
Saint Sophia Cathedral18th century, built on the surviving fragments of the 11th century cathedral. Inspection of the cathedral museum, descent into the dungeon and 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 illustration and printing. Visit to the ancient Spaso-Euphrosinievsky convent, which holds the relics of the Venerable Euphrosyne of Polotsk.
Visit to the complex of the former Jesuit college (the walls of the college now house Polotsk State University)
The history of the Polotsk Jesuit College began back in 1580. Then the king of the Polish-Lithuanian 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, by order of Catherine the Great, the collegium remains in Polotsk. And it is even the center of an educated society. The best minds from all over the world come here. Including the famous scientist-inventor Gabriel Gruber. With his light hand, the Polotsk Jesuit College achieved its highest dawn and already in 1812 received the status of an academy. It was he who designed the “mechanical head”. The strange mechanism perplexed the guests of the collegium. The secret of his work was never revealed. Some said that the head was controlled by monks.Today, the work of Gabriel Gruber has been recreated based on surviving literary sources. The modern talking head is modeled after the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates and speaks various European languages.Today, modern students are studying within the walls built in the 18th century. But the spirit of that era is literally in the air. During the tour, we will walk along the courtyard, look into the theater hall and, of course, talk to the head of the mysterious old man.
Lunch at a city cafe. Free time. Buying souvenirs. Departure for Moscow.
5 dayEstimated time of arrival in Moscow is 05.00.
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Basic cost: RUB 19,100.00/person.
Included in the price: Transfer: Moscow - Minsk - Vitebsk - Polotsk - Moscow / Hotel accommodation 2 nights / Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners / Guide - guide (travel information for the cities of Belarus), / local guides / entrance tickets to museums and museum complexes / excursion services in museums and museum complexes / insurance.
We wish you a pleasant trip!!!
At the beginning of November it is still quite warm in Belarus, so it’s time for sightseeing. November is filled with holidays with colorful programs and spectacular performances. Excursion tours to Belarus will help you plunge into the Soviet era, attend the most grandiose aviation performances, meet directors and actors at the premieres of their films.
Holidays and festivals in Belarus in November
International Film Festival "Listopad"(November 4-November 11) is the most significant film forum in Belarus. International status assigned to the festival in 2003. The films will debut in various cinemas in Minsk. In parallel with the film festival, many exhibitions, seminars for artists and directors, premieres of new novels and opening days are held.
Workers Day civil aviation (November 6) - a spectacular celebration with the participation of aircraft. Air shows are held on a large scale, new aircraft models, aerobatics, throwing airborne troops and their subsequent performance. This day is best suited for arriving in the country - the feeling of a holiday is created already at the airport.
October Revolution Day 1918(November 7-8) – in Belarus this is a national Public Holiday. All of Belarus these days is filled with Soviet symbols and concerts of the past era. Tourist excursions to the sites of the revolution are opening.
Time difference with Moscow
There is no time difference between Moscow and Belarus. Moscow time.
Weather in Belarus in November
Daytime temperature +3 °C, night temperature -1 °C.
Belarus often receives a huge number of tourists from all over the world, regardless of the weather.
4 day tours for organized groups
Four-day excursions around Belarus are designed specifically for groups from Russia arriving by train from Moscow, St. Petersburg and other regions of Russia.
We offer the most popular tours around Belarus at reasonable prices with excursions starting from Minsk or Brest.
1 day: Breakfast. Sightseeing tour in Minsk. Dinner. Excursion to Khatyn.
Day 2: Dinner. Museum-skansen “Dudutki” with tastings.
Day 3: Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Mir. Mir Castle for extra charge fee. ~ 370 rub. Dinner. Excursion around Brest.
Day 4: Breakfast. Belovezhskaya Pushcha with a visit to the museum of nature and open-air cages with animals. Dinner. Brest Fortress and Defense Museum. Transfer to the Brest train station.
Accommodation:
Excursions: Minsk, Khatyn, Nesvizh, Nesvizh Castle, Mir, Brest, Belovezhskaya Pushcha, Brest Fortress, Defense Museum.
Nutrition: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches.
Transport: comfortable bus.
Additional charges: dinner ~ 500-700 rub.
1 day Dinner.
Day 2. Breakfast. Excursion around the city of Nesvizh, Nesvizh castle and park. Dinner. Excursion around the village of Mir. Mir Castle for extra charge fee. ~ 370 rub.
Day 3:Breakfast. Excursion around Polotsk. Dinner. Museum of Book Printing, St. Sophia Cathedral.
Day 4: Breakfast. Excursion around Vitebsk. Dinner. Marc Chagall Museum. Repin's estate Zdravnevo for an additional fee. fee. Transfer to the Vitebsk train station.
Accommodation:
Excursions: Minsk, Khatyn, Mound of Glory, Nesvizh, Nesvizh Castle, Mir, Polotsk, Vitebsk.
Nutrition: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches.
Transport: comfortable bus.
Additional charges: dinner ~ 500-700 rub.
1 day: Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Minsk. Dinner.
Day 2:Breakfast. Excursion around the city of Nesvizh, Nesvizh castle and park. Dinner. Excursion around the village of Mir. Mir Castle for extra charge fee. ~ 370 rub.
Day 3:Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Lida, Lida Castle (without entry). Dinner. Animation "Jagailo's Wedding" for an additional fee. fee. ~ 750 rub.
Day 4: Dinner. Manor complex "Korobchitsy". Transfer to the Grodno station.
Accommodation: 3 nights, 2 places. rooms with amenities.
Excursions: Minsk, Mir, Nesvizh, Nesvizh Castle, Lida, Lida Castle, Grodno, Management Company "Korobchitsy".
Nutrition: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches.
Transport: comfortable bus.
Additional charges: dinner ~ 500-700 rub.
1 day: Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Minsk. Dinner. Museum-skansen “Dudutki” with tastings.
Day 2: Breakfast. Excursion around the village of Mir and Mir Castle. Dinner. Belovezhskaya Pushcha with a visit to the museum of nature and open-air cages. Overnight in Belovezhskaya Pushcha!
Day 3: Breakfast. Brest Fortress, Defense Museum. Dinner. Sightseeing tour of Brest.
Day 4: Breakfast. Excursion around Grodno. Dinner. Manor complex "Korobchitsy" for an additional fee. fee. ~ 1150 rub. Transfer to the Grodno station.
Accommodation: 3 nights, 2 places. rooms with amenities.
Excursions: Minsk, Dududki, Mir, Mir Castle, Brest, Brest Fortress, Belovezhskaya Puzha, Grodno.
Nutrition: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches.
Transport: comfortable bus.
Additional charges: dinner ~ 500-700 rub.
1 day. Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Minsk. Dinner. MK "Khatyn".
Day 2. Breakfast. Excursion around the city of Nesvizh, Nesvizh castle and park. Dinner. Excursion around the village of Mir. Mir Castle for extra charge fee. ~ 350 rub.
Day 3: Breakfast. Excursion around Gomel. Dinner. Palace of the Rumyantsev-Paskevichs.
Day 4: Breakfast. Excursion around the Belarusian village. Dinner. Excursion around Mogilev. Transfer to the train station in Mogilev.
Accommodation: 3 nights, double rooms with private facilities.
Excursions: Minsk, Khatyn, Mir, Nesvizh, Nesvizh Castle, Gomel, Rumyantsev-Paskevich Palace, Belarusian Village, Mogilev.
Nutrition: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches.
Transport: comfortable bus.
Additional charges: dinner ~ 500-700 rub.
1 day. Arrival in Polotsk. Sightseeing tour of Polotsk. Dinner. Moving to Vitebsk.
Day 2. Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Vitebsk. Dinner. Moving to Zdravnevo. Country excursion with entertainment program. Moving to Minsk.
Day 3: Breakfast. Excursion around Minsk. Dinner. Free time.
Day 4: Breakfast. Moving to the city World. External inspection of Mir Castle. Dinner. Transfer to Nesvizh. Sightseeing tour of Nesvizh with a visit to Nesvizh Castle. Return to Minsk.
Accommodation: 3 nights, double rooms with private facilities.
Excursions: Polotsk, Vitebsk, Mir, Nesvizh, Minsk.
Nutrition: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches.
Transport: comfortable bus.
Additional charges: dinner ~ 500-700 rub.
Optionally, excursions can be organized for an additional fee:
(for a group of at least 20 people)
* Museum complex of ancient crafts and technologies ~ 2,200 rubles (with 3 tastings and lunch);
* Park Museum of Interactive History ~ 2,500 rubles (with animation, treats and lunch);
* Manor and park complex ~ 2,650 rubles (with art program and lunch);
* Historical and cultural complex under open air ~ 2,000 rubles (with lunch).
Tours begin with a meeting at the station of each tourist, transfer to the hotel, check-in, breakfast. And at 10.00 the bus tour starts from the hotel. Our tours include Knight Shows with music, battle and dancing; organ and chamber concerts; tasting moonshine with pickled cucumber; visiting the swimming pool; Sledging. For these programs we have selected the best three-star hotels in Minsk, Brest, Grodno and Vitebsk, as well as hotels in medieval castles in Mir and Nesvizh. You don’t have to pay extra for anything - the price of our tours already includes everything:
Meeting each tourist at the carriage at the station, transfer to the hotel
Early check-in at hotels (from 01.00); Double rooms with all amenities
Meals: buffet breakfasts at the hotel + lunches in restaurants along the route
Excursions with entrance tickets to all museums; festive concerts at the Town Hall
Animations in Dudutki, Lida, Korobchitsy and Belovezhskaya Pushcha; 4 tastings in Dudutki
Visiting the swimming pool in hotels in Minsk and Grodno
Information package: branded map of Minsk, Brest, Grodno; memo, souvenirs
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