Tour Land of lakes, churches, parks: Kamai - Postavy - Luchay

The cost of the tour Land of lakes, churches, parks: Kamai - Postavy - Luchay for individual and corporate groups

The cost of the tour	2-7	8-19	20-52	53-68
The cost for the group	41'793	55'246	90'234	117'084	Book
Price for 1 person in the group	from 5'971	from 2'908	from 1'735	from 1'722	Book

Included in the price

certified guide services
transport services

Additional charge

entrance tickets
- 80 / 80
lunch

Route: Minsk → Postavy → Minsk

Distance: 380 km

Duration: 11:00 hour

Excursion subject: Holy places excursions, For schoolchildren, Ecological, Excursions to the castles

Kind: Bus-Walking tours

Language of training: Russian

Excursion from Minsk to Kamai, Pastavy, and Luchai is a route filled with rare discoveries. In the small village of Kamai stands the fortified Church of St. John the Baptist, which has never closed since the 17th century. It houses the oldest pipe organ in Belarus and the unique painting “Christ and the Orphan.” The massive walls and towers of the church seem to guard the spiritual heritage of the past.

The next stop is Pastavy, a town made famous by the Tyszkiewicz family. Here, visitors are greeted by a majestic palace in classical style, where stories unfold about distinguished patrons, scientists, and 18th-century architecture. The route ends in Luchai — a settlement where baroque and classicism are reflected in the grand Church of St. Thaddeus. Enlightened Princess Oginska once conducted astronomical observations here, and today it is home to the world’s first monument to Pope Benedict XVI. This journey offers a rare chance to explore the Belarusian countryside, uncover hidden gems, and feel the power of spiritual traditions and the passage of time.

On request, we can organize individual or corporate tours along this route tailored to your preferences.

The excursion program

The excursion program - Land of lakes, churches, parks: Kamai - Postavy - Luchay

Gathering the group
Moving in Kamai (170 km)
Church of St. John the Baptist in Kamay (visual inspection)
There is a three of especially remarkable temples in Belarus - defensive type. One of them towers on the hill in the center of the settlement of Kamai. The Saint John the Baptist's church constructed at the beginning of the 17th century was never closed and didn't stop the work - powerful defensive towers and strong walls protect from troubles and destructions. And there is something to protect: not only the architecture of the temple, but also the organ, oldest in Belarus, which is stored here, and a canvas «Christ and the orphan» is unique.
Moving in Postavy (18 km)
Tiesenhausen Palace in Postavy (visual inspection)
The Tyzengauz Palace in Pastavy is a magnificent 18th-century architectural monument built in the Classicist style. The construction was initiated by Antoni Tyzengauz, the then-owner of Pastavy, and completed by Konstanty Tyzengauz — a renowned ornithologist. During the excursion, visitors will learn about the palace’s construction, its architectural features, the unique ornithological museum, and the Tyzengauz family’s contribution to the culture and science of Belarus.
Lunch
At the request of the group may be organized lunch in the cafeteria or the ostrich farm.
Moving in Luchaj (20 km)
Church of St. Thaddaeus in Luchay (visual inspection)
In the 18th century very educated woman - Elzhbeta-Magdalena Puzynya (princess Oginskaya) lived in the town Luchay there in the palace. She was engaged in astronomical observations and has made the significant contribution to foundation of observatory at Vilensky Jesuit academy. And in Luchaye, together with her brother Tadeusz Oginsky, they have based a magnificent Jesuit church. It has personified Baroque style and lines of classicism. And interiors decorate its fine paintings in the grizayl equipment. Here also the first-ever monument to Benedict XVI is located.
Moving in Minsk (175 km)
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The end of the tour