A long weekend is a reason to finally arrange a trip for yourself. Now, for sure, there will be enough time to relax and ride around native Belarus! Where exactly should I go? We have collected 8 ideas for you for every taste: for those who want to discover new town or relax in nature, spend a weekend under the covers or watch something interesting on the way to Vilnius.
For those who do not like pretentious celebrations
July 3, as you undoubtedly remember, is the day of the liberation of Minsk from the Nazi troops. If you are not close to the aesthetics of military parades and folk festivals, we suggest looking at real traces military history... The program includes defensive points, fortresses and memorial complexes. True story, which will impress you much more than monotonous textbooks and solemn phrases that have set the teeth on edge.
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For those who miss nature
If you are tired of city dust, pack your tent, stew, guitar, mosquito and tick repellent - and go on a hike. Turn everything off social networks, listen to the noise of trees and: three days is just a great time to gain strength and reboot emotionally. And we have everything ready for you: and hiking routes in Belarus (there are both light one-day and themed ones for 2-3 days), and a selection of campsites where you can set up a camp. If you can't imagine outdoor recreation without water elements - go to one of the lakes for a steep summer vacation, and if, on the contrary, wild thickets beckon you - make your route to one of national parks, especially since there is excellent opportunities for outdoor activities.
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For lovers of the aesthetics of abandonment
If the word "restoration" makes you shudder in horror, but frayed walls, crumbling plaster and other traces of time, on the contrary, attract with all their might, here is a great option for you. Former palaces, manors and chapels-burial vaults are real places of power: a dose of romance and mysticism is provided.
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For those who want to discover a new city
Minsk is not the only one: a long weekend is an excellent opportunity to explore large and small cities of Belarus. Choose the ones that you haven't visited yet, and start your journey! The program includes Molodechno, Bobruisk, Glubokoe, Polotsk and Pinsk, and in the second edition - Lida, Turov, Novogrudok, Zaslavl and Mozyr. Each has something to see, and we have already prepared all the most interesting information.
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For tireless explorers of their home country
A long weekend is a great reason to re-read the list of 34 sights of Belarus and check if you have already explored all of them. If not, then go! Well, if there are already ticks in front of all the items, then we have a trump card up our sleeve: 6 more unknown Belarusian miracles. Most big Island Belarus, mammoth bones and a 100-year-old distillery - sounds like a great weekend plan. By the way, if you do not want to move too far from Minsk, there is a wonderful route for 30 km: a manor, a museum and a place for a picnic and swimming. You can go on a bike!
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For those who dump in Vilnius
Planning a long weekend break in? The correct decision, but do not forget to set aside half a day for the most interesting route just on the way. You will find a baroque church and a park in Voronyany, an old estate in Dubniki, a magnificent church in Gervyaty (according to many, the most beautiful in Belarus, and certainly the highest) and a half-timbered mill in the same place, a mysterious chapel in the village of Sokoloit and a defensive temple in the style of "Sarmatian baroque" in Mikhalishki.
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For those who stay in Minsk
We have a great list of things to do to love Minsk. It is said that those who complete all ten points will have a great summer in the end. Check it out. Another one great idea to see Minsk from the other side - the route along Minsk constructivism. Laconic forms, simple lines and functionalism - take a leisurely stroll and admire the big dreams and avant-garde ideas of great architects. Do not forget to look into Osmolovka, about which there has been so much talk lately.
Weekend tours to Belarus are becoming more and more popular. Thanks to the developed transport infrastructure, it will not be difficult to change the situation and find yourself in another country. Despite the short duration of the tour, which is 1-2 days, if you wish, you can catch everything that was planned. Weekend tours to Belarus are in great demand. The road to this country does not take much time, so you can take your children with you on the trip. If you want to travel on own car, we will offer you hotels with secure parking. It is also possible to provide a car with a private driver for more convenience. The cost of rest in this country is much lower than similar tours to European countries.
The purpose of a weekend visit to Belarus can be different. Very often our clients order excursion tours, as the country has a huge number of historical and architectural sights. We can offer you a wide choice sightseeing tours... Our experts will competently plan your time, which will allow you to visit the maximum number of places in a couple of days. You will have the opportunity to look at the Brest Fortress, castles, monasteries and palaces, to see the Stalin Line. For you, we will select exactly the tour that will satisfy all your needs and desires at a very reasonable price.
What to choose?
On our website you can familiarize yourself with the main excursions organized by our company. As part of a weekend tour, you can visit the Museum of the Great Patriotic War, visit the BELAZ plant or the Kommunarka sweet factory, make sightseeing tour in Minsk and much more.
Shop tours to Minsk are also popular. Accompanied by an experienced stylist from many brands of Belarusian designers, you will have the opportunity to choose the perfect wardrobe for yourself and receive valuable advice on creating a beautiful, elegant look, and all this can be done over the weekend.
For amateurs winter holiday are popular ski resorts Belarus. They are built according to European technology and meet all foreign standards. Such a vacation will cost much less than a vacation in Europe, and positive impressions there will be mass.
V weekend tour in Belarus accommodation is obligatory included. Our company will select a comfortable hotel for you, where you can relax after an interesting and fruitful day. The hotel "Aqua-Minsk", located on the banks of the Svisloch River, is very popular among our clients. Living in it, you will be able to visit the water park, which is the fifth largest in Europe, completely free of charge. This is especially true for families traveling with children. The SPA area, baths and saunas will help you relax and get even more pleasure from your rest.
The advantages of tourism to Belarus
An important advantage of visiting Belarus is that there is no need to apply for a visa and a passport to visit a neighboring country, you only need a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation. The incredibly rich nature of this country with clean lakes, untouched forests and reserves allows you to be alone with nature, breathe in the healing air, enjoy the beauty of architecture or outdoor recreation.
We carefully think over all the nuances of your holiday. We draw attention to the transport you want to travel with (bus, plane, train), and we will also take into account your requirements regarding food and travel budget. In the modern rhythm of life weekend tour to Belarus from Moscow ideal for a change of scenery and new experiences at a minimum cost. By contacting our company, you will get a comfortable rest and a lot of positive emotions.
The choice of unbroken places was entrusted to a professional guide, Natalya Palchuk. The task was this: no Mir and Nesvizh! These places, of course, are iconic, but we want to go along little-known routes.
So, we present five non-trivial options for traveling in Belarus
For art critics: the estate of the Repins "Zdravnevo" near Vitebsk
Love art? Take tickets to Vitebsk. Not far from this city is the estate of the artist Ilya Repin, where he lived for 8 years. The wooden house was built according to the sketches of Repin himself and the structure looks more like a fairytale tower.
During the Second World War, the estate was completely destroyed, but in the 80s the architects rebuilt it according to old sketches. The main house now houses the Repin Museum, and the area around is a downright charming park.
Get there on your own: There are plenty of options to get to Vitebsk from Minsk. The estate itself is located 16 km from the city. You can get there by public transport: bus number 26 to the village. Ruby, or bus 26A to the bridge of the Dvina River, from where follow the sign for 1 km.
For tourists: the church in Gervyaty
For those who love sightseeing trips, and without hesitation are ready to go to bus tour at least around the whole earth, we recommend going to see the church in Gerviaty.
Have you heard of this? If the answer is no, then get ready to see the tallest and most beautiful church in Belarus. Surprisingly, for some reason this place is not very well known among Belarusians. But it is better to go not purposefully to the church, but to go as part of the excursion "Ostrovets Around the World".
Its essence is that in one trip you can visit all the best Catholic churches of the Grodno region and see churches in Solakh, Mikhalishki, Vorniany and Ostrovets.
Get there on your own: From Minsk by train Minsk-Gudogay (you need a receipt confirming payment for visiting the border zone, you can pay at Belarusbank). From Gudogai by bus to Ostrovets, from Ostrovets by bus to Giri.
For historians: Museum of Old Believers in Vetka
Natalya Palchuk, our guide assistant, put the Museum of Old Believers in Vetka in first place in the personal rating of museums in Belarus. There is no other museum in our country with such a number of rare exhibits and immersion in the topic.
Even the best option will first go to Gomel, see the Rumyantsev-Paskevich palace, and then take the train and get to Vetka, which is very close to the city. Our guide guarantees that there will be no limit to the delight of the museum.
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Get there on your own: From Minsk to Gomel, from the bus station of Gomel by bus to Vetka
For gourmets: the complex "Korobchitsy" near Grodno
How tasty they serve real Belarusian dishes in "Korobchitsy"! Mmmm ... But this agritourism complex is interesting not only for its restaurant. This is a real estate museum under open air.
The complex is located near Grodno (the most beautiful city Belarus, by the way). It is worth starting from the city itself, and then making a trip to nature in Korobchitsy. The territory of the complex is huge and stylized as an old manor house of the 19th century. There is a restaurant with Belarusian cuisine, a knight's playground, workshops of folk craftsmen and a zoo. In general, there will be enough impressions for everyone!
Get there on your own: From Minsk to Grodno by bus, train or minibus. From the bus station Grodno buses go to the Grodno estate "Korobchitsy", as well as a route taxi.
For mystics: Turov and Turov crosses
Stone Turov crosses grow straight from the ground. Moreover, they grow - this is in the literal sense of the word. They are considered a miracle of Belarus, which scientists still cannot explain. Many articles have been written about crosses, thousands of pilgrims come to them every month, scientists study them. But more and more questions arise. So for the search for miracles only here.
In addition, it is worth looking into the oldest Belarusian city of Turov and visiting the ancient castle, where the remains of wooden residential buildings and the foundations of the 11-12th century church, as well as the former Uniate church, where the largest stone crosses are kept.
Get there on your own: From Minsk to Stolin / David-Gorodok / Zhitkovichi, and from these cities you can get commuter buses to Turov. Or by train from Minsk to Kalinkovichi, and then by suburban bus.
Have a useful and meaningful weekend!
Text: Tatiana Tarakanova
Advantages of tours in Belarus
Value for money... Unlike many foreign countries, visiting which has recently become less and less accessible due to the unstable exchange rate and factors of internal instability, Belarus remains one of the most accessible and safe countries for tourists. We try to find the most high-quality in terms of service and affordable tours and vouchers. Fortunately, every year Belarus pleases us with the appearance of new interesting excursion routes and invariably high-quality tours. For example, in that year, you can go to holiday tours to Minsk, Brest and Grodno not only on The May holidays, but also for a small vacation timed to March 8 and February 23. As for the prices, Muscovites will be pleasantly surprised, because for the money that you can spend in the capital of Russia for a cup of coffee and dessert, you can have a hearty dinner in Belarus, or maybe two.
Variety of routes... In Belarus, every traveler will be able to find what exactly makes up his circle of interests. Those who are looking for "similarity", kindred spirit and warm hospitality close to home can enjoy a weekend in Minsk. Fans of tasty and hearty food will not remain offended on any tour in Belarus, because Belarusian cuisine is one of the most delicious in the world, although it is not famous for its intricate delicacies, but rather for centuries-proven good quality, freshness and quality of products. Travelers yearning for the cozy beauty of European towns should go, for example, to Grodno, where cobbled streets, cozy cafes, baroque churches and many other signs of European life await you. Is it worth talking about Belarusian Castles? Mirsky and Nesvizh castle ensembles are recognized masterpieces of architecture that can easily compete with their Czech or German rivals. If you want to refresh your memory on a page of our glorious history shared with Belarusians, visit the Brest Fortress, the Khatyn Memorial or other monuments from the Second World War. Here, as in Russia, the memory of ancestors is remembered and honored.
Closeness to Moscow. It should be noted separately that almost all tours and vouchers to Belarus are tours at a railway crossing. Usually the road to Minsk takes no more than, for example, the way to St. Petersburg. Falling asleep on the train in Moscow, you will wake up already in Belarus, and there you will be met by an experienced team of the receiving party. All transfers between cities on tours take place on comfortable modern buses, and the travel information from the guide will not only not let you get bored, but will also make the path itself a part of an interesting program.
Simplicity in paperwork. You do not need a visa to visit Belarus, so by purchasing a voucher, you will immediately receive a full package of documents. You can even enter the territory of this country with a Russian passport, since border control and other obstacles on the way to Belarus do not threaten you.
Discounts for regular customers. Starting from the second contact with us, you receive the status regular client and a discount depending on the direction of the tour from 5 to 15%! You can also subscribe to our newsletter or join us on social networks and receive regular Special offers at reduced prices. Tours to Belarus are also covered by a special offer - a discount of 300 rubles for full payment!
