Tour Minsk - Mir Castle - Slonim - Zhirovichi (2 days)

A sightseeing tour of Minsk is a great choice for getting to know the city. During the tour, which lasts about 3 hours, you will see the main sights of Minsk and learn a lot about its past and present.

During a group or individual tour, you will visit Freedom Square, where the historical center of Minsk was once located. Then you will go to Minsk Castle Site - the oldest place in the city, where the remains of fortress walls and towers have been preserved. Trinity Suburb will open the atmosphere of old Minsk with its cozy streets and houses, the next point on the minibus will be Island of Tears - a memorial complex dedicated to the internationalist soldiers who died in Afghanistan. The tour will also introduce you to the modern appearance of the city: you will see the Minsk Arena sports complex, learn interesting facts about life on Independence Avenue, and the tour will end at the National Library building.

After the tour, you will easily navigate the city, the guide will answer any questions and tell you about the best cafes and shops in Minsk.

The excursion to Mir Castle is a journey to one of the most famous architectural landmarks in the country and a must-see for anyone interested in history and cultural heritage.

Mir Castle is an outstanding example of 16th-century defensive architecture and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Majestic towers, a closed inner courtyard, defensive walls, and atmospheric interiors create the unique image of one of Belarus’s most iconic castles.

During the excursion to Mir, you will learn about the history of the Radziwiłł family, the architectural features of the castle, its defensive role, and the restoration that took place in the 20th century. You’ll visit museum halls, walk around the grounds, and experience the spirit of the medieval era.

The trip to Mir Castle is suitable for tourists, school groups, and families. It’s a great opportunity to see one of Belarus’s most striking landmarks and connect with its centuries-old history.

The excursion to Mir is conducted with departure from Minsk. Upon request, an individual tour to Mir can be arranged based on the participants’ interests.

In the middle of the 15th century of the shepherdess among dense branches of a wild pear noticed a bright luminescence – found a small image of the Mother of God here and brought to the owner... Many miracles happened to image before the boyar Soltan built the monastery here. Now the life-giving image of a small icon enters one hundred most esteemed shrines of the orthodox world. For 500 years the Zhirovichsky Sacred and Uspensky monastery is Orthodoxy stronghold on the Belarusian lands. An excursion on the main center of the Belarusian Orthodoxy and the architectural complex of 17-18 centuries, largest in the country, and an okunaniye in a font traditionally accompany a trip to Zhirovichi.