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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Loshitskiy Park and Church of All Saints. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Mir Castle and Archcathedral Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Change things up with these side-trips from Minsk: Mir (Chapel and Burial Vault Svyatopolk-Mirskikh & Holy Trinity Church). The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Saints Simon and Helena, brush up on your military savvy at Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War, take in the spiritual surroundings of Holy Spirit Cathedral, and browse the collection at National Library of Belarus.

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Stockholm, Sweden to Minsk is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of ferry and car. The time zone changes from Central European Time to Moscow Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. Traveling from Stockholm in June, expect nights in Minsk to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to 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, explore the historical opulence of Nesvizh Castle, then pause for some photo ops at Monument to the Heroes of the Great Patriotic War, and finally make a trip to Bison on Route Brest - Minsk.

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You can drive from Minsk to Nesvizh in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 13°C. 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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate The Jesuit Catholic Church and Holy Intercession Cathedral. Explore hidden gems such as Kircha / Evangelistic Church and Lida Castle. Go for a jaunt from Grodno to Lida to see The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross about 1h 25 min away. And it doesn't end there: go for a walk through Sovetskaya Street, take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Fraciscan Monastery and Church, stroll around Zhiliber's Park, and see the interesting displays 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. June in Grodno sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Gervyaty.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Holy Trinity, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of St. George, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Franciscan Church, then pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Michael the Archangel, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Narach. Here are some ideas for day two: get to know the fascinating history of Village-Museum Zabrodye, step into the grandiose world of Kreva Castle, and then step into the grandiose world of Halshany Castle.

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You can drive from Grodno to Gervyaty in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. The time zone changes from Moscow Standard Time (MSK) to Eastern European Time (EET), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In June, daytime highs in Gervyaty are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can 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, see the interesting displays at Saint Sophia Cathedral, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Bogoyavlenskiy Cathedral/ Epiphany Cathedral, then see the interesting displays at Belarusian Museum of Typography, and finally get engrossed in the history at Local Lore Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some photo ops at Monument to Heroes of Patriotic War 1812, appreciate the history behind Francysk Skaryna Statue, admire the striking features 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 don't miss a visit to Symeon of Polotsk Monument.

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You can drive from Gervyaty to Polotsk in 3 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Gervyaty to Polotsk. 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) early enough to take a train to Vitebsk.

Vitebsk or Vitsebsk, is a city in Belarus. Start off your visit on the 14th (Sun): make a trip to Memorial Complex Three Bayonets, pause for some serene contemplation at Holy Resurrection Church, then see the interesting displays at City Hall (Ratusha), then take in the architecture and atmosphere 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, appreciate the history behind Monument to the Great Duke Algirdas, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Annunciation Church/ Blagoveschenskaya Church.

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Getting from Polotsk to Vitebsk by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; 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.