Excursion tour to Western Belarus. "Western tract
ROUTE: Moscow - Smolensk - Minsk - Khatyn - Mound of Glory - "Mir-Nesvizh" - Orsha - Moscow
TOUR PROGRAM
1 day. MOSCOW - MINSK
- Departure by bus from Moscow: meeting at 08:00, departure at 08:30 from the Borodino Panorama Museum(Park Pobedy metro station).
- Tourists are greeted by an accompanying guide holding a sign « MS2 Western Tract".
- Introduction to the group, introductory information from the accompanying guide.
- Travel by bus across the territory of Russia (~500 km), with stops.
- Arrival atSmolensk.
- Dinner(optional, for an additional fee)
- Inspection historical center Smolensk. Visit to the Heroes' Memory Alley. The Eternal Flame burns here, there is a memorial cemetery for Soviet soldiers, as well as the grave of Hero of the Soviet Union Mikhail Alekseevich Egorov, who, together with junior sergeant Meliton Kantaria, hoisted the Victory Banner over the Reichstag.
- Visit to the Alley of Hero Cities.
- Symbolic crossing of the Russian-Belarusian border - without visas, border and passport control!
- Moving to Minsk(~200 km). Hotel accommodation.
Day 2. MINSK - KHATYN - MOULD OF GLORY - MINSK
- Breakfast.
- Sightseeing bus and walking tour by main monuments and attractions: Independence Square, old town, Town Hall Square, Orthodox and catholic cathedrals, hockey arena, avenues, squares and obelisks of the Belarusian capital. During the excursion, you will become direct participants in the most important historical events in the life of the city: near the Town Hall, the burgomaster will read to you, as he once did to the residents of Minsk in 1499, a decree granting the city the right to self-government, city merchants of the 16th century. will remind you of the times of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and a helpful housekeeper from the house of the artist Vankovich will introduce you to Minsk at the turn of the 18th and XIX centuries.
- Dinner
- Excursion trip to the famous memorial complex Khatyn(55 km from Minsk). The example of this village served as the reason for the creation of a memorial complex that collected all the human sorrow that lost more than a quarter of its children during the Great Patriotic War. The memorial makes an incredibly strong impression on everyone who steps on its ash-strewn ground. Khatyn has become a household name - a symbol of human cruelty and madness that should never happen again.
- On way back – stop at the famous Mound of Glory– symbol Great Victory!
- Free time. Overnight at a hotel in Minsk.
Day 3. MINSK - MIR - NESVIZH - MINSK
- Breakfast.
- Excursion trip "Mir - Nesvizh". Transfer (~90 km.) to World(entrance tickets to castles there is an additional charge: 2 castles + guide + reservation. Cost 1200 rub. per adult / 850 rub. for a child under 16 years old). This day will amaze you with the greatness and power of the most legendary aristocratic family of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and will lift the veil of secrecy over ancient secrets and mystical incidents. The majestic medieval Mir Castle awaits you, and in Nesvizh – a brilliant palace complex of the 16th-19th centuries - the residence of the Radziwill princes.
- Transfer (~ 90 km) to World.
- You can appreciate the power Mir Castle, see him massive towers and walls, Gothic masonry. Paved with stone courtyard and siege well will help you feel the breath of the past. The world is not just a castle. You will see panorama of an ancient Belarusian town, where representatives of different faiths and peoples lived side by side for centuries. Severe defensive belfry tower of the Church of St. Nicholas and gilded domes of the Holy Trinity Church shape the appearance retail space . The well-ordered civic development is complemented by synagogues, of which there were once seven in the town!
- Dinner(optional, for an additional fee).
- Moving to Nesvizh(~30 km.) where, in addition to the amazing palace and park ensemble you will also see monuments from the 16th – 19th centuries: Church of the Body of God– the first baroque temple in Eastern Europe, the oldest city hall in Belarus, "Slutsk Gate" ordinary development of the town. Both castles are a treasure not only of Belarusian culture, but of all humanity. They are included in the world list cultural heritage UNESCO. Unprecedented tragedy, passion, courage, self-sacrifice and, of course, a breathtaking story of eternal love will come to life before you in the form of beautiful architectural creations and fascinating legends!
- Return to Minsk (~120 km.). Free time.
- Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 MINSK - ORSHA - MOSCOW
- Breakfast.
- Moving to Orsha- a small ancient town in the East of Belarus (~220 km).
- Inspection of the historical city center with an accompanying person, visit to the Katyusha memorial complex.
- Dinner(optional, for an additional fee).
- Moving to Moscow(~580 km), arrival in the evening (about 22.00), disembarkation at the Park Pobedy metro station.
The price includes:
- Travel by tourist class bus;
- Accommodation at the Orbita Hotel 3* - 3 nights;
- 3 breakfasts (“ buffet»);
- Excursion service according to the program and accompanying person along the route;
- Inspection of the historical center of Smolensk;
- Sightseeing animated-theatrical bus- walking tour in Minsk, including Upper town;
- Animation program in the Old Town (Minsk);
- Excursion and entrance tickets to the Khatyn and Mound of Glory memorial complexes;
- Excursion “Mir-Nesvizh” (entrance tickets to the castles are paid separately, if desired);
- Inspection of the historical center of Orsha;
- Map of Minsk.
Additional charges (optional, net prices):
- Entrance tickets to Mir and Nesvizh - adults 1,200 rubles, children under 16 years old 850 rubles.
- Lunches. Supplement for 4 lunches is 1600 rubles per person. (optional).
The tour organizers reserve the right to make some changes to the tour program without reducing the overall volume and quality of services: replacing hotels with equivalent ones, providing lunch in restaurants and cafes along the route depending on their load.
ATTENTION: when booking a tour, it is MANDATORY to indicate the details of your tourists in the application:
- - Full name;
- - date of birth;
- - passport number;
The period of hotel stay for this tour is 3 days.
Duration of this tour 4 days / 3 nights.
The tour operator is not responsible for weather conditions, traffic jams, road repairs, changes in travel rules to attractions.
The time of arrival in Moscow is approximate and cannot be considered a mandatory point of the program.
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF HOTELS AROUND THE TOUR
MINSK
Hotel "ORBITA" 3*
The Orbita Hotel is conveniently located within walking distance from the Pushkinskaya metro station; and in the immediate vicinity there are supermarkets, restaurants, shops, a sports palace, a cinema and other developed infrastructure.
- Year of construction: 1991
- Year of reconstruction: 2009
- Number of cases: 1
- Number of floors: 13
- Availability of elevator: There is
- Number of rooms: 276
- Rooms: 400 beds
- Nutrition: buffet breakfast
Moscow - Smolensk - Minsk - Khatyn - Mound of Glory - "Mir-Nesvizh" - Orsha - Moscow
Departure dates from Moscow: 10.06, 05.08, 04.11
4 days/3 nights
DAY 1: MOSCOW - MINSK
- Departure by bus from Moscow: meeting at 08:00, departure at 08:30 from the Borodino Panorama Museum (Park Pobedy metro station). Tourists are greeted by an accompanying guide holding a sign “MS 2 Western Highway”.
- Accommodation on the bus according to reserved seats, departure. Introduction to the group, introductory information from the accompanying guide.
- Travel by bus across the territory of Russia (~500 km), with stops.
- Arrival in Smolensk.
- Dinner*.
- Inspection of the historical center of Smolensk. Visit to the Heroes' Memory Alley. The Eternal Flame burns here, there is a memorial cemetery for Soviet soldiers, as well as the grave of Hero of the Soviet Union Mikhail Alekseevich Egorov, who, together with junior sergeant Meliton Kantaria, hoisted the Victory Banner over the Reichstag. Visit to the Alley of Cities of Heroes.
- Symbolic crossing of the Russian-Belarusian border - without visas, border and passport control!
- Transfer to Minsk (~200 km). Hotel accommodation.
DAY 2: MINSK
- Breakfast.
- Sightseeing bus and walking tour of the main monuments and attractions: Pl. Independence, old town, town hall square, Orthodox and Catholic cathedrals, hockey arena, avenues, squares and obelisks of the Belarusian capital. During the excursion, you will become direct participants in the most important historical events in the life of the city: near the Town Hall, the burgomaster will read to you, as he once did to the residents of Minsk in 1499, a decree granting the city the right to self-government, city merchants of the 16th century. will remind you of the times of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and a helpful housekeeper from the house of the artist Vankovich will introduce you to Minsk at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Dinner*.
- Excursion trip to the famous Khatyn memorial complex (~55 km from Minsk). The example of this village served as the reason for the creation of a memorial complex that collected all the human sorrow that lost more than a quarter of its children during the Great Patriotic War. The memorial makes an incredibly strong impression on everyone who sets foot on its ash-strewn ground. Khatyn has become a household name - a symbol of human cruelty and madness that should never happen again. On the way back, stop at the famous Mound of Glory - a symbol of the Great Victory!
- Overnight at a hotel in Minsk.
DAY 3: MIR-NESVIZH
- Breakfast.
- Excursion trip "Mir - Nesvizh". Entrance fees to castles are paid separately*. This day will amaze you with the greatness and power of the most legendary aristocratic family of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and will lift the veil of secrecy over ancient secrets and mystical incidents. The majestic medieval Mir Castle awaits you, and in Nesvizh there is a brilliant palace complex of the 16th-19th centuries - the residence of the Radziwill princes. Transfer (~90 km.) to Mir. You will be able to appreciate the power of Mir Castle, touch its ancient walls and feel the spirit of bygone eras.
- Dinner*.
- Transfer to Nesvizh (~30 km) where, in addition to the delightful palace and park ensemble, you will also see the Corpus Christi Church - the first Baroque temple in Eastern Europe, where the tomb of the castle owners is located, the second largest in Europe after the Habsburg tomb! Both castles are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Unprecedented tragedy, passion, courage, self-sacrifice and, of course, a breathtaking story of eternal love will come to life before you in the form of beautiful architectural creations and fascinating legends!
- Return to Minsk (~120 km.). Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 4: ORSHA - MOSCOW
- Breakfast.
- Transfer to Orsha (~220 km). Inspection of the historical city center with an accompanying person, visit to the Katyusha memorial complex.
- Dinner*.
- Transfer to Moscow (~580 km), arrival in the evening (approx. 22:00), disembarkation at the Park Pobedy metro station. For organized groups, upon prior request, it is possible to disembark at the station.
Cost per person per stay in rubles, 2017
1 day- Departure by bus from Moscow: meeting at 08:00, departure at 08:30 from the Borodino Panorama Museum (Park Pobedy metro station). Tourists are greeted by an accompanying guide holding a sign “Western Highway”. Accommodation on the bus according to reserved seats, departure. Introduction to the group, introductory information from the accompanying guide. Travel by bus across the territory of Russia (~500 km), with stops. Arrival in Smolensk. Dinner*. Inspection of the historical center of Smolensk. Visit to the Heroes' Memory Alley. The Eternal Flame burns here, there is a memorial cemetery for Soviet soldiers, as well as the grave of Hero of the Soviet Union Mikhail Alekseevich Egorov, who, together with junior sergeant Meliton Kantaria, hoisted the Victory Banner over the Reichstag. Visit to the Alley of Cities of Heroes. Symbolic crossing of the Russian-Belarusian border - without visas, border and passport control! Transfer to Minsk (~200 km). Hotel accommodationDay 2- Breakfast. Sightseeing bus and walking tour of the main monuments and attractions: Trinity Suburb, old town, town hall square, Orthodox and Catholic cathedrals, hockey arena, avenues, squares and obelisks of the Belarusian capital. During the excursion, you will become direct participants in the most important historical events in the life of the city: near the Town Hall, the burgomaster will read to you, as he once did to the residents of Minsk in 1499, a decree granting the city the right to self-government, city merchants of the 16th century. is reminiscent of the times of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and a helpful housekeeper from the house of the artist Vankovich will introduce you to Minsk at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. Dinner*. Excursion trip to the famous memorial complex Khatyn-Mound of Glory (55 km from Minsk). The example of this village served as the reason for the creation of a memorial complex that collected all the human sorrow that lost more than a quarter of its children during the Great Patriotic War. The memorial makes an incredibly strong impression on everyone who sets foot on its ash-strewn ground. Khatyn has become a household name - a symbol of human cruelty and madness that should never happen again. On the way back, stop at the famous Mound of Glory - a symbol of the Great Victory! Overnight at a hotel in Minsk.
Day 3- Breakfast. Excursion trip "Mir - Nesvizh". Entrance fees to castles are paid separately. This day will amaze you with the greatness and power of the most legendary aristocratic family of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and will lift the veil of secrecy over ancient secrets and mystical incidents. The majestic medieval Mir Castle awaits you, and in Nesvizh - the brilliant palace complex of the 16th-19th centuries - the residence of the Radziwill princes. Transfer (~90 km.) to Mir. You will be able to appreciate the power of Mir Castle, touch its ancient walls and feel the spirit of bygone eras. Dinner*. Transfer to Nesvizh (~30 km) where, in addition to the delightful palace and park ensemble, you will also see the Corpus Christi Church - the first Baroque temple in Eastern Europe, where the tomb of the castle owners is located, the second largest in Europe after the Habsburg tomb! Both castles are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Unprecedented tragedy, passion, courage, self-sacrifice and, of course, a breathtaking story of eternal love will come to life before you in the form of beautiful architectural creations and fascinating legends! Return to Minsk (~120 km.). Overnight at the hotel.
4 day- Breakfast. Transfer to Orsha (~220 km). Inspection of the historical city center with an accompanying person, visit to the Katyusha memorial complex. Transfer to Moscow (~580 km), arrival in the evening (approx. 22.00), disembarkation at the Park Pobedy metro station.
Tour dates: Check the dates of this tour with our managers!
1st day.
- Departure by bus from Moscow: meeting at 08:00, departure at 08:30 from the Borodino Panorama Museum (Victory Park metro station). Tourists are met by an accompanying guide. Accommodation on the bus according to reserved seats, departure. Introduction to the group, introductory information from the accompanying guide.
- Travel by bus across the territory of Russia (~500 km), with stops.
- Arrival at Smolensk Lunch for an additional fee.
- Inspection of the historical center of Smolensk. Visit to the Heroes' Memory Alley. The Eternal Flame burns here, there is a memorial cemetery for Soviet soldiers, as well as the grave of Hero of the Soviet Union Mikhail Alekseevich Egorov, who, together with junior sergeant Meliton Kantaria, hoisted the Victory Banner over the Reichstag. Visit to the Alley of Cities of Heroes. Symbolic crossing of the Russian-Belarusian border - without visas, border and passport control!
- Moving to Minsk(~200 km). Hotel accommodation. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
2nd day
- Breakfast.
- Sightseeing bus and walking tour of the main monuments and attractions: Pl. Independence, old town, town hall square, Orthodox and Catholic cathedrals, hockey arena, avenues, squares and obelisks of the Belarusian capital. During the excursion, you will become direct participants in the most important historical events in the life of the city: near the Town Hall, the burgomaster will read to you, as he once did to the residents of Minsk in 1499, a decree granting the city the right to self-government, city merchants of the 16th century. will remind you of the times of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and a helpful housekeeper from the house of the artist Vankovich will introduce you to Minsk at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Lunch for an additional fee.
- Excursion trip to the famous Khatyn memorial complex(~55 km from Minsk). The example of this village served as the reason for the creation of a memorial complex that collected all the human sorrow that lost more than a quarter of its children during the Great Patriotic War. The memorial makes an incredibly strong impression on everyone who steps on its ash-strewn ground. Khatyn has become a household name - a symbol of human cruelty and madness that should never happen again.
- On the way back - stop at the famous Mound of Glory- a symbol of the Great Victory!
- Overnight at a hotel in Minsk.
3rd day
- Breakfast.
- Excursion trip "Mir - Nesvizh". Entrance fees to castles are paid separately. This day will amaze you with the greatness and power of the most legendary aristocratic family of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and will lift the veil of secrecy over ancient secrets and mystical incidents. The majestic medieval Mir Castle awaits you, and in Nesvizh there is a brilliant palace complex of the 16th-19th centuries - the residence of the Radziwill princes.
- Transfer (~90 km.) to World. You will be able to appreciate the power of Mir Castle, touch its ancient walls and feel the spirit of bygone eras.
- Lunch for an additional fee.
- Moving to Nesvizh(~30 km.) where, in addition to the delightful palace and park ensemble, you will also see the Corpus Christi Church - the first baroque temple in Eastern Europe, where the tomb of the castle owners is located, the second largest in Europe after the Habsburg tomb! Both castles are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Unprecedented tragedy, passion, courage, self-sacrifice and, of course, a breathtaking story of eternal love will come to life before you in the form of beautiful architectural creations and fascinating legends!
- Return to Minsk (~120 km.). Overnight at the hotel.
4th day
- Breakfast.
- Moving to Orsha (~220 km). Inspection of the historical city center with an accompanying person, visit to the Katyusha memorial complex.
- Lunch for an additional fee.
- Transfer to Moscow (~580 km), arrival in the evening (approx. 22.00), disembarkation at the Victory Park metro station.
The price includes:
- Travel by tourist class bus;
- Accommodation in a 2** hotel (Time Hotel Chain) - 3 nights;
- 3 breakfasts (buffet);
- Excursion service according to the program and accompanying person along the route;
- Inspection with an accompanying person of the historical center of Smolensk;
- Sightseeing animated and theatrical bus and walking tour of Minsk, including the Upper Town and the Trinity Suburb;
- Animation program in the Old Town (Minsk);
- Excursion and entrance tickets to the Khatyn and Mound of Glory Memorial Complexes;
- Inspection of Mir and external inspection of Mir Castle;
- Inspection of Nesvizh and external inspection of Nesvizh Castle;
- Inspection of the historical center of Orsha;
- Map of Minsk and reference material.
- Medical insurance
Possible additional payments (together with the tour):
- Health insurance for persons over 65 years old - plus 0.7 euros per day per person, over 80 years old - plus 2.1 euros per day per person.
Additional payment on the route from the guide:
- Half board (4 lunches) 1,600 rub.
- Entrance tickets to Mir and Nesvizh 1,200 rubles. (adults) / 850 rubles (children up to 16 years old)
Required documents to participate in the tour: passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation (for children under 14 years of age - birth certificate), travel voucher.
- a regional center in the upper reaches of the Dnieper, one of the first cities in Rus' (mentioned in the “Tale of Bygone Years” under the year 862). From the middle of the 11th century it was the center of the Smolensk Principality. Smolensk survived the Mongol invasion, but survived several seizures by Lithuania and Poland, and finally became part of the Russian state only in the second half of the 17th century. In 1812, Smolensk was destroyed by Napoleon's army, and in 1941 it was badly damaged during the battles with the Nazi invaders. Despite the complex history of the city, some churches of the pre-Mongol period have been preserved in Smolensk, part of the Smolensk fortress (Kremlin), built at the turn of the 16th-17th centuries, and many other attractions have survived.
- the capital of the Republic of Belarus, a hero city. The city of Menesk was first mentioned in the Tale of Bygone Years in 1067. At the beginning of the 12th century, Menesk became the center of an appanage principality. The Tatar-Mongol invasion and the collapse of the Old Russian state weakened Menesk, and it eventually fell under the rule of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. During the period of the Polish-Lithuanian union (Rzeczpospolita), significant Catholic and Jewish communities were formed in Minsk. In 1793, depopulated due to the Russian-Polish and Russian-Swedish wars, Minsk became part of the Russian Empire, and from that moment the revival of the city began. The wars of the 19th and 20th centuries caused significant damage to the city's architecture. The best historical buildings are those of the late 18th and early 20th centuries. preserved in the Trinity Suburb (northeast of the historical center of the city on the banks of the Svisloch River).
- a memorial complex in the Logoisk district of the Minsk region of Belarus on the site of a village destroyed on March 22, 1943 by a punitive detachment consisting of SS soldiers and collaborators. On suspicion of helping the partisans, the punitive forces burned and shot 149 residents of Khatyn.
- a museum, castle and park complex in the village of the same name, Korelichi district, Grodno region of Belarus, an architectural monument included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Mir Castle was built by the statesman of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania Yuri Ilyinich at the beginning of the 16th century and is considered the first private castle on the territory of Belarus and the easternmost example of Gothic architecture. The castle was a powerful fortress; it was destroyed more than once during military operations and was restored, but its main architectural composition has survived to this day.
- a city in the Minsk region of Belarus. First mentioned in the middle of the 15th century, from 1533 it belonged to the Radziwills, the richest princely family in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. At the end of the 16th century, the construction of Nesvizh Castle began, which became the residence of the Radziwills and an important fortress for several centuries. In the 2000s. The restoration of the castle was carried out, now it is a large museum-like palace and park complex, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
— district center in the Vitebsk region of Belarus at the confluence of the Orshitsa River with the Dnieper. The city is mentioned in the "Tale of Bygone Years" in 1067, was part of the Minsk and Polotsk principalities, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, in 1772 it became part of Russian Empire. Being part of different states, the coexistence of the Orthodox and Catholic faiths left its mark on the architectural appearance of the city, which is rich in monuments of the 17th-early 20th centuries. On July 14, 1941, near Orsha, the legendary Katyusha rocket mortar was used for the first time in combat conditions; in memory of this event, a memorial was erected in the city.
Please note that the content of the excursion program may differ from the reference description of attractions presented above!
