At this time one can only enter Belarus by bus from Vilnius, Lithuania or by flight from Baku, Azerbaijan. Our Belarus tours are crafted as an extension to each of these tours. The price is discounted for travelers coming from these tours. To join this tour by itself, please inquire.

Post Tour from The Baltics: May 13-19 & September 16-22, 2027

Post Tour from The Caucasus: May 1-7 and October 7-14, 2027

Journey through Belarus’s most captivating destinations—Minsk, Khatyn, Vitebsk, Polotsk, Mir, and Nesvizh—on this richly layered exploration of history, landscapes, and living traditions. From the grand Soviet-era architecture of the capital to the ancient Slavic roots of the countryside, the journey blends artistic gems with deep cultural discovery.

Travel by private vehicle as you explore UNESCO-listed castles, medieval cathedrals, and the artistic haunts of the avant-garde. Along the way, our expert local guide and a dedicated tour leader brings each destination to life, while a balanced pace allows time for independent exploration, local flavors, and memorable Belarusian moments.

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Trip pricing is contingent upon a minimum of two (2) participants and is subject to adjustment should this minimum not be met.

• Explore the grand monuments of Minsk and the high-tech National Library with its panoramic city views

• Discover the artistic legacy of Marc Chagall in Vitebsk, visiting his childhood home and the Chagall Art-Centre

• Visit Polotsk, the spiritual heart of Belarus, and reflect at the moving Khatyn Memorial

• Tour the fairytale Mir Castle and the magnificent Nesvizh Palace, both UNESCO World Heritage sites

• Accommodations with breakfast. Five star in Minsk. Best available regional hotel in Vitebsk.

• Arrival and departure transfers on tour dates

• AC Transport van or minibus depending on group size.

• Accompanying licensed guide

• Separate professional driver

• Entrance fees

• Bottled water during drives and sightseeing

• Mandatory Belarusian medical insurance

• Taxes

• International airfare

• Visa Fee

• Flight or Bus tickets to & from Minsk

• Tourist tax (if any)

• Tips to drivers, guides, and hotel porters

• Meals other than those listed

From Baku, morning flight to Minsk. Immediate check-in. Breakfast.

From Vilnius, 3 hour ride on a comfortable ac bus.

This afternoon, a city tour of Minsk (complex of Orthodox and Catholic churches and cathedrals, the most notable buildings of the past and present, monuments, parks and squares). 

A short drive to the Khatyn Memorial, symbolic sculptural composition and monuments to commemorate Belarusian citizens who died during World War II. The memorial is built on the place of the burnt down village of Khatyn. The memorial is very beautifully created and a moving experience to hear the stories of these people while standing at the site.

We continue to Vitebsk, stopping en-route for lunch at a local restaurant.

Our arrival in Vitebsk will be at approx 4 pm.  Check into the hotel and some free time. You may enjoy strolling around the picturesque area surrounding the hotel. 

In the morning, we drive along Castle Street, the shortest street in Vitebsk, to cross the Kirov Bridge over the Western Dvina River. From the bridge we enjoy a wonderful view of the recently reconstructed Assumption Cathedral with its Golden Domes, the highest church and architectural dominant of the city. 

We will then tour the city’s main attractions including: the 12th century Annunciation church (rebuilt is the 14th and 17th centuries; destroyed by the communist administration in 1961 and restored in 1992), high and slender monument to the 100th anniversary of 1812 war with Napoleon built of red granite and crowned with a two-headed eagle, Governor’s House in classical style and a number of other fascinating buildings and monuments. 

You will find delight in spotting a monument to Mark Chagall depicting him captivated by his dreams and a tiny figure of a flying woman symbolizing his wife Bella, as well as a building of the famous Vitebsk People’s Art School encouraged by Mark Chagall and his opponent, world famous artist Kazimir Malefic. Some other monuments are to be discovered along the embankments of the Western Dvina.

This afternoon a visit to the Art-Centre of Marc Chagall to see the artist’s original works (colored lithographs, xylographs, etchings with famous images: flying lovers, fiddler on the roof, acrobats, animals and birds).  We also visit Museum-House of Marc Chagall, where the artist spent his childhood and youth. The interior of the house was recreated thanks to the artist’s sketches, family photographs, pictures made in Germany, Paris and US. You probably never guessed he was from Belarus! 

Polotsk, one of the most ancient cities of the Eastern Slavs, is considered the spiritual center of Belarus. An archaeological expedition of the Institute of History of National Academy of Sciences of Belarus suggests that Polotsk already existed in the first half of the 9th century. The Norse sagas describe the city as the most heavily fortified in all of Rus.

On arrival, we shall embark on a city tour of Polotsk including a visit to the Savior Ephrosiniya Convent where one can see miracle-working relics of the Saint that had been kept for more than 900 years, St. Sophia Cathedral and other considerable buildings of the past. 

On the return to Minsk, drive through the city brings us to the National Library of Belarus, which is the main information and cultural centre of the country. Its depository collections include 8 million items of various media. More than 90 thousand citizens of Belarus are library users who annually request 3.5 million documents. Every day, the library is visited by more than 2,200 people. We will go up in the panoramic elevator to the observation platform at the height of 72 meters. The marvelous panorama of Minsk and the suburb is very impressive in any season. Photographing and filming are allowed.

Our first stop will be at Mir where we visit the Mir Castle, an example of a purely Belarusian stone defensive architecture of the 16th century.  We then go across the way to the old town of Mir which is quaint and picturesque. No historic sites to see, just enjoy the charm of this slice-of-life moment. A few minutes free time to stroll about on your own and photograph. 

Afterwards, we continue the drive to Nesvizh (pronounced Yesvishk). We visit the magnificent Catholic Cathedral of the Divine Body of the Christ built in 1593 to a design of Italian architect Yan Mariya Bernardoni. The Cathedral is famous for a family burial-vault of the many generations of the Radziwills and its frescoes. 

Then it is about a five-minute pleasant walk along the river to Nesvizh Palace (the residence of the Radzivills). We tour the palace museum and visit the park. The Palace and Park Ensemble are included in the Heritage List of UNESCO monuments.

Lunch at the restaurant in Nesvizh Palace and return to Minsk.

Transfer to the airport or bus station.