Minsk City Tour from Netherlands 2020

Introduction

Did you know that Minsk is the least visited capital of Europe among western tourist, which makes it very exotic and fun to visit? Imagine your friends surprised faces when you tell them that you are going to Minsk! What?! Where?! Why?! In this tour you will get to know all the highlights of the city from a local perspective. We will show you places where locals usually spend their time, tell a little bit about Belarusian history and how the past influenced modernity. You will also have enough free time to explore Minsk on your own or you can add some additional tours to your program.

Day 1. Arrival Arrival at the Minsk airport by ?2-868 flight, meeting the guide. Visiting the Mound of Glory, a distinctive landmark 21 km from Minsk, on the way to the hotel. People brought handfuls of soil from nine Hero Cities of the former Soviet Union and from the battlegrounds of World War II to make the Mound. Minsk evening 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. Check in at the hotel. Overnight in Minsk. Start point Amsterdam International Airport, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), Aankomstpassage, Schiphol, Noord-Holland 1118, Netherlands 09:30

Day 2. Belaz - Dudutki In and around Dudutki Breakfast. Optional tour “BELAZ: the giants’ world”.* Would you like to immerse yourself in the world of giant technologies? Then we suggest you a fascinating tour to the world’s famous truck plant in Zhodino. The very place where you can see the giant machines, hear the sound of the engines that shake the earth in the quarries worldwide, try to reach out to the middle of the wheel of the largest truck in the history, and finally come up to the cabin of the legendary BelAZ. Optional 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. Free time. Overnight in Minsk.

Day 3. Belarusian Castles Breakfast. Optional day tour «Belarusian Castles»* (~100 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). Free time. Overnight in Minsk.

Day 4. Departure Breakfast. Check out. Transfer to the airport. Departure by ?2-867 End point Hotel Belarus, ???????????, Minsk, City of Minsk, Belarus 20:00