Tour program

TRIP TO BELARUS
5 days/4 nights

DAY 1: ARRIVAL – MINSK CITY-TOUR

Arrival to Minsk National airport. Meeting with guide. Transfer from airport to hotel. Hotel check-in. Free
time. Evening Minsk city-tour. You will see the capital’s main monuments and places of interest: The
National Library building, Victory Square with its 38-meter obelisk and the eternal flame commemorating
the heroes of World War II, the Trinity suburb and the Afghanistan War Monument on the Island of Tears,
the Upper town, the Catholic and Orthodox Cathedrals, Independence Square with the House of Government,
the KGB historical office, the Residence of the President, the Ice Hockey Arena and a football stadium, etc.
Overnight stay at hotel 4*.

DAY 2: MIR AND NESVIZH CASTLES

Breakfast. A day tour «Belarusian Castles» (~120 km from Minsk). The legendary Mir Castle, a UNESCO
site included in the World Heritage List, is situated in the very typical small town of Western Belarus. Once
famous for its national diversity, Mir town led a special way of life. Feel that atmosphere while visiting Mir,
which by the way means “Peace”. Then we move to Nesvizh (~32 km) and visit the 16-th century palace and
the park of the noble Radzivill family. You will also see the Farny Church, the oldest baroque style building
in the Eastern Europe, city hall of Nesvizh and some remains of town fortifications. Return to Minsk (~120
km). Overnight stay at hotel 4*.
DAY 3: DUDUTKI – BOTANICAL GARDEN
Breakfast. Thematic trip to the Museum of antique Belarusian crafts “Dudutki” (~40 km from Minsk). This
fascinating journey includes excursions, attractions and fine food await you. You will be able to taste fresh
home-baked bread with a village butter and herbal tea at baker’s and miller’s. There will also be home-
distilled vodka at the brewery, traditional cheese and, of course, famous Belarusian bacon with cabbage. A
wood crafting master, a potter and a blacksmith will share the secrets of their craftsmanship and show their
best during the master class. At the end, everyone will be offered to go for a ride in a horse cart. Comeback to
Minsk. Visit to the Botanical garden. Free time. Overnight stay at hotel 4*.

DAY 4: JEWERLY FACTORY – BEREZINSKI BIOSPHERE RESERVE

Breakfast. Visit to the jewelry factory “Zorka”. Jewelry factory ZORKA began its work in July 2007 in
Minsk. Today, the plant is located in a new building that was designed and built by the general architect
Italian Giuseppe Dal Doso, who had already designed a plant for the jewelry company Tiffany and many
jewelry factories in southeast Asia and Japan. Currently, the plant is one of the largest jewelry manufacturers
in Europe. The plant uses the best world technologies and modern equipment. After this – excursion to
Berezinski biosphere reserve. “Bisons in Berezinski” is an amazing journey (~100 km from Minsk) to the
pristine Belarusian nature. The Berezina biosphere reserve is a unique place, its territory is inhabited by the
Big Fifth of Large European Mammals: the elk, the bison, the bear, the wolf and the lynx. The tour includes
visiting the Museum of nature and animal open-air cages. Return to Minsk. Overnight stay at hotel 4*.

DAY 5: DEPARTURE
Breakfast. Hotel checkout (before 12:00). Transfer from hotel to airport. End of the tour program.
 PRICE PER PERSON:
2-3 pax 4-6 pax 7-16 pax 17-25 pax
½ TWIN 322 OMR 245 OMR 218 OMR 188 OMR
SINGLE 380 OMR 303 OMR 276 OMR 245 OMR

PRICE INCLUDES:
 Accommodation: 4 nights at 4* hotel (BB);
 English-speaking guide services (4 days);
 Transportation services (5 days, according to the program);
 Evening Minsk city-tour;
 Excursion to Mir and Nesvizh castles;
 Visit to Dudutki museum;
 Excursion to the Botanical garden;
 Visit to Berezinski biosphere reserve (museum of nature and open-air cages);
 Excursion to the jewelry factory “Zorka”.

ADDITIONALLY:
 1 lunch (European cuisine) – 15$/person
 1 lunch (Asian cuisine) – 20$/person
 Additional night: ½ twin – 60$, single – 85$.