Tour “8 Wonders of Belarus” (by train/bus variant)
Itinerary 2: Brest – “Belovezhskaya Pushcha” National Park – the
village of Syncovichi – Novogrudok – Mir – Nesvizh – Minsk – Polotsk –
Minsk – Slutsk – Brest
Duration: 6 days/ 5 nights
Day 1
Arrival in Brest. Our guide meets you on the border
Sightseeing tour of Brest including the Old Fortress made a Memorial after
World War II events; Berestye” – archaeological open-air museum with the
11th – 13th cent. Structures and relics
Departure for “Belovezhskaya Pushcha” National
Park (77 km)
Check-in at the hotel. “Belarusian cuisine” dinner
Day 2
One-day stay in “Belovezhskaya Pushcha”
National Park. Tour of the territory of “Belovezhskaya Pushcha” including
all historical and cultural sites of BP, such as the ancient Tsar road, the
ancient man site, “Viskuli” complex where in December 1991 the agreement
of the disintegration of the USSR was signed. Relaxation
Day 3
Early departure for the village of Syncovichi (130 km). Paying tribute to
the magnificent church of Syncovichi – the unique monument with defensive
elements (the end of the 15th – the beginning of the 16th cent.)
Leaving for Novogrudok (96 km). Sightseeing tour of Novogrudok – once
the first capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (GDL). “The Statute of
GDL” – history and legends. Tour of Novogrudok includes ruins of the
Fortress – an ancient monument of Belarusian defensive architecture (the end
of the 13th – the beginning of the 14th cent.)
Transfer to Mir (54 km). Sightseeing tour of Mir and of Mir Castle (16th
– 18th cent.). The castle is a unique example of architecture of the 16th cent.
The architecture of the castle has features of the late Belarusian Gothic. In the
17th cent. castle was rebuilt in the style of Renaissance.
Today it has features of Gothic, Renaissance, defensive and palace
architecture
Then about 28 km forward there is another wonder – Nesvizh Castle, a
former residence of the Radzivills family, of medieval Belarusian magnates,
with its beautiful park ensemble and a neighbouring 16th cent. Church
designed by Bernardoni, the outstanding Italian architect. Sightseeing tour of
Nesvizh
Departure for Minsk (130 km)
Check-in at 3-stars hotel. Time at leisure
Day 4
Early departure for Polotsk Historical Cultural
Reserve (230 km)
Sightseeing tour of Polotsk – the oldest Belarusian city (founded 862) and
the centre of Old Slavic history and culture. Polotsk is famous for its 11th
cent. St. Sophia Cathedral, Convent of St. Ephrosinia of Polotsk (12th cent.)
a benefactress and matron Saint of Belarus, Saint-Ephrosinia Church (12th
cent.) with beautiful frescoes and where the Sacred Cross of Ephrosinia –the
national heritage is kept
Acquaintance with Sacred Cross and Francisk Skorina Bible (History
and Facts). Among other objects worth seeing are the Museum of Bookprinting – one of the best in Europe. “The Stone of Boris” – the example of
old Slavic culture, its weight is 25 tons; organ show in St. Sophia Cathedral
Return to Minsk. Time at leisure
Day 5
Morning sightseeing express tour of Minsk
Leaving for Slutsk (100 km). Visit to the Local Lore Museum. The beautiful
history and acquaintance with Slutsk Belts
Departure for Brest (275 km).
Check-in at the hotel
Day 6
Leaving Brest for “sweet” home