Highlights of Belarus

Highlights of Belarus

Castles, cathedrals, rich forests and soviet structures – Belarus is a diamond, shining with post-war intrigue. While much of the country has been shaped in some way by conflict, the result is a modern country where Soviet, Polish, Orthodox and Jewish influences meet in each city to create architectural wonderlands. In contrast, the sprawling medieval forests of Belovezhskaya Pushcha remain unravaged by man and just as full of curious history, riddled in the growth rings of the towering ancient oak trees. From marsh to metropolis, Belarus’ appeal lies in a tranquillity that needs to be experienced firsthand before it can be fully understood.

Activities

• Khatyn Memorial Site with Local Guide
• Nesvizh Castle
• Mir Castle Gardens & Courtyard
• Brest Fortress with Local Guide
• Bike Ride in Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park with Picnic Lunch

Highlights

• Step back in time in the Soviet time capsule that is Minsk. Marvel at Stalinist brutalist architecture from an era gone by and indulge in the culinary offerings of Belarus’ capital city
• Embark on a bike ride in Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park in search of Europe’s largest land mammal, the European bison
• Stay in a traditional village with a local family and enjoy home cooked meals in a cozy environment
• Spend the night inside Nesvizh Castle, a 16th-century masterpiece built by the mighty Radziwill family