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.

Visit Mir Castle and Khatyn Memorial for their historical value. Museum-lovers will appreciate Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War and Money Museum Groshi. Take a break from Minsk with a short trip to Holy Trinity Church in Mir, about 1h 15 min away. There's much more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Archcathedral Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary, browse the fresh offerings at Minskiy Komarovskiy Market, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Peter and St. Paul's Cathedral, and buy something for everyone on your list at Zamok Mall.

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Stockholm, Sweden to Minsk is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, ferry, and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Stockholm to Minsk is 2 hours. 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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow 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, step into the grandiose world of Nesvizh Castle, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Corpus Christi Church in Nesvizh.

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You can drive from Minsk to Nesvizh in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In June in Nesvizh, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can drive to Brest.

A sharp contrast to the capital of Minsk, Brest is a city filled with fortress ruins, old culture, and medieval history.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sun): take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Nicholas Cathedral, thenbrush up on your military savvy at Memorial Complex Brest Hero-Fortress, thensee the interesting displays at War Museum - Territory of the World, and finally examine the collection at The 5th Fort Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take an in-depth tour of Historical and Memorial Museum Nemtsevichi Estate and then explore the striking landscape of Bielaviežskaja pušča National Park.

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You can drive from Nesvizh to Brest in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June in Brest, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can 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. Appreciate the collections at Pharmacy Museum and Gallery Tizengauz. The adventure continues: pause for some serene contemplation at St. Nicholas' Church, walk around Zhiliber's Park, see the interesting displays at The Watchtower of the fire department and a Fire Museum, and explore the ancient world of The Old Castle.

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Drive from Brest to Grodno in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June in Grodno, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Polotsk.

Polotsk or Polatsk is a historical city in Belarus, situated on the Dvina River. On the 12th (Fri), appreciate the history behind Monument to Heroes of Patriotic War 1812, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Saint Euphrosyne Monastery, thenexplore the galleries of Saint Sophia Cathedral, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Bogoyavlenskiy Cathedral/ Epiphany Cathedral. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Jesuit Academy of Polotsk, see the interesting displays at Polotsk National Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve, examine the collection at Belarusian Museum of Typography, take an in-depth tour of Local Lore Museum, thenlearn about all things military at Polotsk Museum of Medieval Knighthood, and finally appreciate the history behind Symeon of Polotsk Monument.

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Traveling by car from Grodno to Polotsk takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. June in Polotsk sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Vitebsk.

Vitebsk or Vitsebsk, is a city in Belarus. On the 14th (Sun), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Annunciation Church/ Blagoveschenskaya Church, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Holy Resurrection Church, thenexamine the collection at City Hall (Ratusha), thentake in the architecture and atmosphere at Uspensky Cathedral, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Vitebsk Center of the Modern Art. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Monument to the Great Duke Algirdas, thenexamine the collection at Repin's country house in Zdrawneva, and then don't miss a visit to Memorial Complex Three Bayonets.

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You can drive from Polotsk to Vitebsk in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Vitebsk are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.