explore the world while you can .......
Minsk / Dudutki / Stalin Line Excursion Mir / Nesvizh
5D 4N
explore the world while you can .......
Minsk / Dudutki / Stalin Line Excursion Mir / Nesvizh
5D 4N
Day 01 Arrival in Minsk (-/-/-)
Upon arrival at Minsk International airport, meet and greet the tour guide, transfer to hotel. Check in , relax and refresh. Later proceed for sightseeing.
Minsk, capital of the Republic of Belarus, a dynamic city with expansive boulevards, modern and historical buildings, endless parks and well-developed infrastructure and a number of outstanding historical sights, proving city’s rich history.
Visit the Vierchni Horad, also known as the Upper Town, is the vibrant historical center of Minsk. It offers a beautifully preserved 18th-century atmosphere, cobblestone streets, and iconic architecture. Centered around Freedom Square, it’s the top destination for dining, sightseeing, and cultural exploration.
Visit the Holy Spirit Cathedral located in the Upper Town, this iconic 17th-century baroque building serves as the central church of the Belarusian Orthodox Church.
Visit the Minsk City Hall (Ratusha), located at the Freedom Square in the historic Upper Town, a symbol of the city's Magdeburg Rights, the fully restored landmark functions as a cultural hub, hosting exhibitions, concerts, and an internal museum dedicated to Minsk's history.
Have Lunch and proceed to visit the main avenues, the Independence avenue, the primary thoroughfare of Minsk, the capital of Belarus, stretching approximately 15 kilometres, it cuts diagonally through the city from the centre toward the northeast, globally renowned as one of the world's most complete, unified examples of Stalinist Empire style architecture (Socialist Classicism).
Next, visit the Old Streets of the Trinity Suburb, picturesque, historical heart of Minsk, Belarus, sitting on the banks of the Svislach River, which features narrow cobblestone lanes and pastel-colored of the 19th-century buildings with red-tiled roofs, functioning as a vibrant open-air museum filled with museums, cafes, and artisan shops.
Have Dinner, and transfer back to hotel. Overnight in Minsk.
Day 02 Gomel (-/-/-)
After breakfast, check out and proceed to Gomel, the second-largest city, known for its green avenues and rich history along the Sozh River.
Visit the Rumyantsev-Paskevich Palace and Park Ensemble, one of the most impressively preserved aristocratic estates and museum complexes in the country and the crown jewel sprawling historic estate housing.
Explore the Independence Avenue, stroll through the main artery to see massive Stalinist Neoclassical architecture, and the Winter garden, and the stunning 19th-century St. Peter and Paul Cathedral.
Visit the Gomel Palace Park, one of the largest and most beautiful parks in Belarus, offering manicured gardens and riverfront promenades.
Next, visit the Observation Tower, located near the palace complex, this viewing point offers panoramic vistas of the Sozh River and the city.
Have Lunch and visit the Zero Kilometer to snap a picture at the starting point of all major routes from Gomel, located in the city center.
Later, visit the Statue of the First Settler and His Lynx, located near the Bauman Bridge, a local legend about the city’s ancient origins.
Also, visit the sculpture of the Woman Caretaker the beloved bronze monument on Lenina Street dedicated to the city's street sweepers.
Next, stroll along the scenic Sozh River embankment in Gomel, Belarus, offers a peaceful escape through historic parkland. The paved walkway winds alongside the river and connects directly to the beautiful, expansive Gomel Palace and Park Ensemble.
Have Dinner and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Gomel.
Day 03 Turov (-/-/-)
After breakfast, check out, proceed to Polesie Floating Hotel, a unique, one-of-a-kind vessel located in the ancient town of Turau (Turov) in the Homel Region of Belarus, a slow-paced adventure, navigate the wild, remote waters of the Pripyat River on a specialized floating hotel designed for anglers and eco-tourists, operates as a River Cruise Boat that travels along the Pripyat River.
Polesie" takes the guests on board to travel together along the Pripyat River, stopping for hunting, fishing, picnics, to admire the picturesque places of the Belarusian Polesie.
It has eight double cabins equipped with everything necessary, two observation decks, and a mess room for groups and they will show you all the beauty of the majestic Pripyat which it operates from April to October, while the river is full.
Overnight in the floating hotel along Pripyat River.
Day 04 Minsk city tour / Dudutki (B/-/-)
After breakfast, proceed for a drive through buildings National Library of Republic of Belarus, a highly unusual, futuristic building shaped like a rhombicuboctahedron (a "diamond") that features an external Observation Deck overlooking the capital and the Mini Museum, a perfect starting point for travelers, displaying accurate, interactive small-scale replicas of major landmarks across Belarus,
Then, drive through the Holy Spirit Cathedral and the Cathedral of Holy Virgin Mary, are the two most prominent religious landmarks in the historic Upper Town of Minsk, Belarus, just a short walk away from the Archcathedral, this is the mother church of the Belarusian Orthodox Church, built originally as a Catholic Bernardine monastery in the 17th century, it was eventually returned to the Eastern Orthodox faith in 1860, a gorgeous example of Sarmatian (or Vilna) Baroque architecture.
Finally, through the Church of Saints Simon and Helena, widely known as the Red Church, this distinctive 1910 neo-Romanesque brick church stands out on Independence Square, Independence Avenue An epic, wide boulevard showcasing some of the world's best-preserved Stalinist Empire style architecture.
Have Lunch and proceed to Dudutki (60 km from Minsk), visit the Dudutki museum, a former country landowner’s estate, where life as it was in the XVIIIth – XIXth centuries, impressively recreated, a popular open-air museum, displaying all the traditional Belarusian crafts.
Visit the working farm with different animals, it includes an original working windmill and lots of functioning workshops, presenting to visitors carpentry, pottery, braiding, blacksmithing, bakery and even cheese-making.
The craftsmen will be happy to show off their skills and guests will be invited to try! And don't miss a chance to have some training in horse-riding or try some splendid traditionally cooked meal accompanied by homemade moonshine (samogon).
Evening, transfer to hotel, free and easy at own leisure. Have Dinner near the hotel vicinity.
Day 05 Minsk International Airport (B/-/-)
After breakfast, check out and transfer to the Minsk International airport for your onward destination.
Package includes:-
Return airport transfers.
(Insurance and Medical claim from country of origin from departure till arrival date at country of origin, implies only for Malaysians)*.
AC Transport throughout the tours and sightseeing.
All entrance fee as highlighted in the itinerary.
English speaking and friendly driver cum guide throughout the tour.
4 nights - 3* hotel with Twin, Double and Triple sharing with breakfast.
All meals as mentioned.
Toll, Parking, Tourist Tax, Driver allowance and Fuel charges.
Package Excludes:
International/Domestic Airfare and Visa application.
Insurance and Medical claim.
Personnel Expenditures.
Early check-in and late check-out.
Camera/Video fees.
All Calls, Laundry, alcoholic or Non Alcoholic beverages or bottled water used in hotel, items ordered on room service, mini bar etc.
Tipping for tour guides/drivers/bell boys.
Any departure tax etc.
All others specifically not mentioned in the includes.
Remarks:
Package rate will be calculated according to your group size upon request.
Reservation and bookings of hotel/flight has not been made till confirmation and payment received.
Rates will be revised if any less or more guest upon confirmation.
Itinerary mentioned above is subject to changes according to your flight timings.
All hotels check in / checkout time is 1400 Hrs / 1200 Noon.
Surcharge is applicable for weekend hotel bookings.
Full payment shall be made at least 14 days in advance efore the travelling date to secure transportation.
Late check-out will be charged extra at your own cost.
Early check in is subject to room availability.
Passports must be valid 6 months ahead of the departing date of the visiting country.
Any sudden political changes and protests, natural disaster and unforeseen circumstances in the arrival country is beyond our control,
therefore refund of payment is subject to the law of the country of landing.
Last minute cancelation and refund of payment made for the tour package is subject to the hotel refunds the cancellation of rooms at
last minute.