15 days in Belarus Itinerary

As the capital and largest city of Belarus, Minsk represents a cultural center full of churches, libraries, museums, and theatres.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Mir Castle and Archcathedral Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Discover out-of-the-way places like Loshitskiy Park and Church of All Saints. Explore Minsk's surroundings by going to Mir (Chapel and Burial Vault Svyatopolk-Mirskikh & Holy Trinity Church). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Khatyn Memorial, get engrossed in the history at Museum Strana Mini, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Holy Spirit Cathedral, and don't miss a visit to Victory Square.

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Stockholm, Sweden to Minsk is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train, ferry, and bus; or do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from Stockholm to Minsk, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Stockholm in June, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Minsk: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can drive to Nesvizh.

The birthplace of many renowned poets and authors like Yakub Kolas and Kumza Chorny, Nesvizh (referred to as a memorial city), celebrates a long and rich history in the arts.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): don't miss a visit to City Hall in Nesvizh, get engrossed in the history at Nesvizh Castle, then appreciate the history behind Monument to the Heroes of the Great Patriotic War, and finally admire the striking features of Bison on Route Brest - Minsk.

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Traveling by car from Minsk to Nesvizh takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June in Nesvizh, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Grodno.

The capital city of the region of the same name, Grodno (also called Hrodna) was built around the river flowing through it, and is known as a hub for the arts celebrating both modern and classical culture with three major theaters, a philharmonic society, and a multitude of museums.

Visit The Jesuit Catholic Church and Lida Castle for their historical value. Step off the beaten path and head to Kircha / Evangelistic Church and Holy Intercession Cathedral. Step out of Grodno to go to Lida and see The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, which is approximately 1h 50 min away. There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Nicholas' Church, pause for some serene contemplation at The Fraciscan Monastery and Church, admire the landmark architecture of Kalozha Church Boris-Gleb Church, and examine the collection at Pharmacy Museum.

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Traveling by car from Nesvizh to Grodno takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In June in Grodno, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can go by car to Gervyaty.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Holy Trinity, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Michael the Archangel, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Narach. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the galleries of Village-Museum Zabrodye, explore the historical opulence of Kreva Castle, and then step into the grandiose world of Halshany Castle.

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Traveling by car from Grodno to Gervyaty takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. The time zone changes from Moscow Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In June, daily temperatures in Gervyaty can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to travel to Polotsk.

Polotsk or Polatsk is a historical city in Belarus, situated on the Dvina River. Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): see the interesting displays at Polotsk National Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve, examine the collection at Saint Sophia Cathedral, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Bogoyavlenskiy Cathedral/ Epiphany Cathedral, then examine the collection at Belarusian Museum of Typography, and finally take an in-depth tour of Local Lore Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: appreciate the history behind Monument to Heroes of Patriotic War 1812, pause for some photo ops at Francysk Skaryna Statue, take in the spiritual surroundings of Saint Euphrosyne Monastery, take in the architecture and design of Jesuit Academy of Polotsk, then learn about all things military at Polotsk Museum of Medieval Knighthood, and finally appreciate the history behind Symeon of Polotsk Monument.

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Drive from Gervyaty to Polotsk in 3 hours. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time to Moscow Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. In June, daily temperatures in Polotsk can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Vitebsk.

Vitebsk or Vitsebsk, is a city in Belarus. Start off your visit on the 14th (Sun): don't miss a visit to Memorial Complex Three Bayonets, pause for some serene contemplation at Holy Resurrection Church, see the interesting displays at City Hall (Ratusha), then pause for some serene contemplation at Uspensky Cathedral, and finally snap pictures at Pushkinskiy Bridge. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at Repin's country house in Zdrawneva, pause for some photo ops at Monument to the Great Duke Algirdas, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Annunciation Church/ Blagoveschenskaya Church.

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Traveling by car from Polotsk to Vitebsk takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Vitebsk are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.