Belarus Explorer
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- Cultural gems - Explore the rich history of Hrodna (Grodno), Polotsk and Vitebsk
- Castles - Visit the fortresses of Nesvizh, Mir and Brest
- Berezinsky National Park - Hiking through some of the most pristine landscapes in Belarus
- Minsk - The Belarus capital: a superb example of Soviet urban planning
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- Included Activities: This trip is designed to acquaint you with Belarus's highlights and to give you the opportunity to get to know this fascinating lesser known country better. There's so much to see and do during your time in Belarus and there's a lot of ground to cover, so please be prepared for the busy nature of this enthralling holiday.
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Join trip in Warsaw, Poland's capital city, and check-in to our hotel for the night.
Today we leave Poland and enter the lesser visited but fascinating country of Belarus. Our first stop is the 19th century fortress at Brest, once the largest in the old Russian Empire. It was an infamous prison during the Soviet trials of the 1930s; this immense fortr...
This morning after time to finish exploring Nesvizh Castle we drive to the beautiful Mir Castle, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Construction began here at the end of the 15th century and it has sections in Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. We dr...
This morning is free for you to relax and further explore Minsk. You may choose to visit the Azgur Museum which houses numerous sculptures from the Soviet era or if you're looking to relax then Sendai Japanese Garden is very serene or there's the Minsk Botanical Garde...
You have the morning free to discover more of Vitebsk before we depart for Polotsk, a cultural gem that is one of the oldest Slavic towns in the region. Tracing its origins back to the 9th century, the town is home to no fewer than 130 historical and cultural monument...
Encompassing one of the largest areas of marshland left in Europe, the Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve provides a haven for an incredible diversity of flora and fauna, including more than 780 herbaceous species, 34 species of fish, over 50 species of mammal and an impres...
We drive toward Lida today, but will take a break on the banks of Lake Naroch, the largest lake in Belarus. Covering nearly 80 square kilometres, the lake is home to pike, perch, eel and tench and its picturesque landscapes provide us with an ideal lunch stop before c...
Our first stop today is to view the restored eastern section of the 19th century Augustow Canal on our way to Hrodna. Home to one of the largest Catholic populations in the country, Hrodna is filled with a wonderful collection of Medieval and Baroque architecture, inc...
Today we depart Belarus and head back over the border to Bialystok in Poland. Immigration formalities at the border may take around an hour to complete, after which we continue our journey travelling through the charming villages of the Knyszynska Forest and stop in t...
We leave Bialystok today and drive three hour to Warsaw airport where our trip ends.
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Poland: Visas not required by citizens of the UK, Australian, New Zealand, US and Canadian. Other nationalities should consult the relevant consulate. Belarus: Entry visas are required for UK citizens and need to be applied for in advance. A tourist voucher is required as part of your application and Explore will request this on your behalf. This is received and sent to you from 4- 6 weeks before departure. You should ensure that your passport has at least six months' validity and two unused pages. All other nationalities should consult their relevant Embassy prior to departure for visa requirements. Please note that Belarus Immigration Authority requires you to have medical insurance which is recognised by the government. You have the option to purchase such medical insurance at the border for 20 Zloty (approximately 5 Pounds) for a week.
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Minsk - Minsk Centrel Library €5.00 Vitebsk - Chagal Art Gallery €1.00 for 1 hour Berezinsky National Park - Museum of Nature €12.00 Lida Castle - €4.00
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