«Journey to the Land of Blue Lakes»
MINSK - BUDSLAV - GLUBOKOYE - MOSAR - KRUPENINO - POLOTSK - VITEBSK Excursion tour with recreation on the bank of one of the most beautiful lakes of Belarus |
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1st day
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Arrival in Minsk at 8:00 a.m. Gathering of tourists at 8:00 a.m. (local time) inside the railway station near the escalator under the light information board with train schedule. The tour manager will be holding the following sign – “To the edge of the lake”. Breakfast.
Sightseeing bus and walking tour around Minsk – the capital of Belarus. You will see Trinity suburb, the Upper Town with the Town Hall and the Holy Spirit Cathedral; picturesque twisting streets, cozy cafes, craftsman houses, artist galleries. The Catholic Cathedral of Saint Virgin Mary, street shopping rows, an ancient Nemiga. The Island of Sorrow and Tears on the Svisloch river and the war memorial complex to “Sons of the Fatherland”. Accommodation at the hotel. Free time. Visiting the boutiques of famous Belarusian brands: Marko, Milavitsa, Elema, BelKosmex, Kommunarka, Svitanok (shoes, knitwear, clothing, cosmetics, Belarusian linen, confectionery and alcoholic beverages by the top Belarusian producers). Overnight stay.
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2nd day
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Breakfast. Excursion "Blue necklace of Belarus: Budslav - Glubokoye - Mozyr" (200 km).
Budslav is well-known for its Bernardine Catholic church - the architecture monument, named as one of the Seven Wonders of Belarus. The most revered Catholic shrines - the miraculous icon of the Mother of God, donated by Pope Clement XVIII – is kept here.
The town of Glubokoye is the place of churches and cathedrals. Sightseeing excursion to the Baroque-style Trinity Catholic Church (1782).
Nativity of the Mother of God Orthodox Cathedral is an example of the first Belarusian temple in the style of “Vilnius Baroque”.
Mozyr is a unique village, so called “Belarusian Versailles”. Walking the tidy streets of Mozyr shall be real relaxation for your soul!
Transfer to Krupenino (200 km). Accommodation at the Krupenino Recreation Center. Leisure time*. Evening walk through the coast alleys of one of the most beautiful lakes in Belarus. Overnight stay.
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3rd day
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Breakfast. Leisure time at the Recreation Center (rental of sport equipment, boats and catamarans; a sauna complex with a swimming pool and hydromassage; Russian bath-house on fire wood, and a sauna with a swimming pool; gazebos, barbecue place, etc.). Overnight stay.
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4th day
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Breakfast. Transfer to Polotsk (110 km) on request (in case of a group more than 15 people; additional payment 30.00 €).
Sightseeing excursion “Polotsk - the oldest city of the eastern Slavs.” Polotsk is the unique city-monument which territory has been listed as a historic and cultural reserve. Excursion to the Saint Sophia Cathedral - the pearl of Kievan Rus’ architecture (XI-XVIII centuries) with a magnificent interior decoration and unique acoustics. One of the best pipe organ in Belarus is installed in the cathedral. Concert of organ music under the arches of the Saint Sophia Cathedral (Optional, extra charge). Excursion to Polotsk Jesuit College of the XVIII century. the Saint Euphrosyne Women monastery in whose territory the Transfiguration Church is situated. It was built in the XII century through the request of Euphrosyne of Polotsk. The interior of the church is decorated with unique frescoes of XII century. The reserved relics of St. Euphrosyne of Polotsk are kept here. She was the first of the eastern Slav, who had been recognized as a saint. Walking along the main avenue of the city – Frantsisk Skoryna Avenue and the Square Freedom. Returning to the recreation center. Overnight stay.
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5th day
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Breakfast. Departure from the hotel at 12.00 a.m.
Transfer to Vitebsk. Sightseeing excursion “Vitebsk is the Cultural Capital of Belarus”.
Perfectly preserved and restored buildings of historic area of the city of the XVIII-XIX centuries. Town Hall – the symbol of a free city. Church of the Resurrection is one of the most beautiful monuments of Vilnius Baroque, majestic Cathedral of the Assumption, the pedestrian street of Suvorov with souvenir shops, art galleries, cafes, restaurants, coffee shops located along it. The Annunciation Church is a monument of ancient architecture of the XII century. The pearl of modern architecture is the Summer Amphitheatre - the best performance venues in Europe, which runs the world famous arts festival “Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk”.
Transfer to the memorial house of Mark Chagall. Marc Chagall spent his early days in the house in Pokrovskaya street which was built by the artist’s father in early 1900th. Marc Chagall is one of the most popular artists of the XX century.
Leisure time. Departure.
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TOUR PRICE**: 182.00 €
Extra charge for suite room – 50.00 € per person
Extra charge for single room – 45.00 €
Children up to 12 years of age accommodated on the additional bed use 17.00 € discount
Prices include:
- Transport services;
- A night in Minsk at the tourist class hotel (double standard rooms);
- 3 nights at the Krupenino Recreation Center (double standard rooms);
- Breakfasts;
- Excursions and cultural services according program;
- Tickets to museums;
- Certified guide services.
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Attention! The rehabilitation center (at the Recreation Center) provides extra charge medical services: various massages, medicinal baths, mud baths, etc. Extension of stay is possible (subject to availability) (extra day with breakfast – 23.00 €)
Lunch or dinner on request – 5.00 € per person
** For non-cash payments, from 2 to 3 per cent will be charged for conversion