Belarusian Renaissance includes a visit to the UNESCO sights in the towns of Mir and Nesvizh.

Mir Castle - monument of the purely Belarusian stone defensive architecture of the XYIth century

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen!

We would be glad if you decide to travel round Belarus to see cities, towns and the most famous sights of our country. The best way is to go by car or by bus to see beautiful landscapes of forests, rivers and lakes, enormous fields and renovated villages. On your way you will certainly come across some unique monuments not only in towns but even in small villages. Some small road cafes will offer you unique Belarusian snacks and drinks as well as a cup of European coffee. We can make a stop in a forest to take a breath of fresh air which is especially healthy in a pine forest. So, you are not going to get bored during your trip..

We would be glad if you decide to travel with our company “Gracetour”. We provide high quality services: an experienced national escort through the whole tour, smart guides in every city, delicious food (half board) and comfortable transportation.

You will never regret if you choose us

Tour description: It will be the right thing to describe today’s Belarus as a country “returning home". During the recent years the country has been going through a stage of the incredible Renaissance of its national traditions and culture. Reconstruction of valuable architectural monuments is being carried out on a large scale. Feeling of national identity is getting stronger. We are proud of our country and we are really happy to offer you an opportunity to see our sights, including 2 UNESCO sights: XVIth century Mir castle and the Residence of the Radziwills princes in the town of Nesvizh.

Tour duration: 3 nights/half board

Program:

Day 1, Friday: Arrival at «Minsk - check in at the “Belarus” 3***hotel - overnight in the hotel (B&B);

Day 2, Saturday: Included breakfast – city tour of Minsk “Minsk – New European capital” : Old Town presenting complex of both Russian Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches and monasteries, Merchants’ house, Town Hall and other survived buildings of the past. Visit to the 17th century Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Spirit where one can admire a wonder-working Icon of Our Lady of Minsk, Trinity suburb including a fragment of Minsk of the 19^th century with buildings in a classical style, the then most famous trend in the architecture, Soviet Minsk presenting Independence Square with its unique buildings of pre-war & post – war years, including the Government house – the creation of the brilliant Soviet architect Josef Langbard; drive through the main, Independence Avenue presenting a grandiose post-war reconstruction in the “Stalin Empire” style to have a glimpse at its squares, parks and monuments, Contemporary Minsk with new landmarks in the architecture including diamond-shaped building of the National Library with the observation platform at the height of 72 meters), new prestigious residential neighborhood “Mayak of Minsk”, Ortodox Cathedral of all the Saints and all those who died innocently for our Mortherland - included lunch at the “Svoi” restaurant – visit to the National Art museum of Belarus rated in the CIS as the third best museum after the Hermitage and the “Russian museum in St. Petersburg - overnight in the hotel (B&B);

Day 3, Sunday: Included breakfast – visit to the towns of Nesvizh (130 km.) and Mir(30 km. from Nesvizh. The tour includes an excursion to the Residence of the Radziwils princes in Nesvizh and Nesvish parks, (a UNESCO sight); to the Mir Castle – an example of the XYIth century Belarusian stone defensive architecture, (a UNESCO sight) - Included lunch in Mir: - return to Minsk - overnight in the hotel (B&B);

Day 4 , Monday: Included breakfast

Price of the tour 10 pax): 240 Euros

Supplement for single accomodation: 30 Euros

Dates of the tour:

April 26 - April 29

September 6 - September 9

November 22 - November 25