New Year in Nesvizh. New Year's trip to Nesvizh castle The cost of the tour includes

NOVOGODNEE PUTESHESTVIE V NESVIZHSKIY ZAMOK (4 days / 3 nights)

We invite you to go on a New Year's adventure to Belarus, with a visit to the palace in Nesvizh!

A rich cultural and entertainment program awaits you - excursions around the festive city of Minsk, exciting adventures in the Dudutki Museum, a romantic concert of chamber music in the ancient town hall, a tour of the majestic castle in the city of Mir and a visit to the exquisite 16th century palace in Nesvizh, as well as a master -a class in ancient dances, a theatrical excursion and a night on the palace grounds!

Make your trip bright!

Welcome to Belarus!

Tour route: Minsk - Dudutki - Nesvizh - Mir - Minsk
Dates: December 31, 2017 - January 3, 2018

Tour program:

1 day. Minsk - Dudutki - Minsk
Arrival/Arrival in Minsk.
Breakfast at the hotel.
You will get acquainted with traditional Belarusian culture, way of life, national cuisine and the richest traditions in the Dudutki Museum of Belarusian Ancient Crafts. This is an exciting journey with interesting excursion content and attractions, including tastings of food and drinks. You can taste fresh homemade bread with village butter and herbal tea from the baker and miller, taste honey from the beekeeper, noble vodka and traditional snacks await you at the brewery, and, of course, the famous Belarusian lard with cabbage! Woodworking masters, a potter and a blacksmith will share the secrets of their craft and conduct real master classes. You will take a ride on a sleigh, you will visit a picturesque picnic meadow, and you will be able to plunge into the atmosphere of a noble estate. Here you can buy good souvenirs and take wonderful photographs.
Lunch in Belarusian folk style.
Return to Minsk.
Free time in preparation for the New Year holiday.
22:00 - 5:00 - New Year's banquet at the hotel restaurant (additional charge). A rich entertainment program awaits you - presenters, Father Frost and Snow Maiden, live music, performances by artists, competitions, and sweepstakes.
Overnight at a hotel in Minsk. Day 2. Minsk
Late New Year's breakfast (buffet).
Start of the sightseeing bus and walking tour around the city of Minsk: Trinity Suburb, Old city, Town Hall Square, Orthodox and catholic cathedrals, hockey arena, avenues, squares and obelisks of the Belarusian capital. During the excursion, you can not only see the main attractions, but also learn about the most important historical events in the life of the city: the battle on the Nemiga River, granting the city the right to self-government, wars of the 17th and 18th centuries, the heroic underground during the Great Patriotic War and much more. Wide avenues, spacious squares, the Stalinist Empire style - Minsk is surprisingly harmonious and bright, and local residents friendly and always ready to help tourists. And during the excursion to the city hall, you will be treated to a half-hour musical and theatrical performance “Moniuszko welcomes guests”: you will learn about the pages of the life of pre-revolutionary Minsk, the work of the city magistrate, the traditions of Magdeburg law; You will hear popular compositions of Belarusian and world classics performed by artists and a string duet.
Dinner.
Free time, with the opportunity to walk around the festive capital of the Republic of Belarus.
Overnight at a hotel in Minsk. Day 3. Minsk - Nesvizh
Breakfast.
Check out from the hotel.
Departure from Minsk to Nesvizh. During this excursion you will visit the most valuable monuments of Belarus, included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List - palace and park ensemble in Nesvizh and the Mir castle complex.
Arrival in Nesvizh. For centuries, Nesvizh was the capital of the ordination of the Radziwill princes. On its Market Square there are preserved houses of artisans, ancient shopping arcades; The oldest town hall in Belarus was built after the city received Magdeburg law in 1586. Excursion to the town hall, inspection of the museum exhibition dedicated to the city magistrate. Nearby is the Slutsk gate of the 17th century. Acquaintance with the Farny Church (1593, architect D.M. Bernardoni) - one of the first buildings in the Baroque style in Europe: the magnificent frescoes of the temple, the crypt located in the dungeon (the family tomb of the Radziwills) place this shrine among the most valuable in Belarus. Then we head to the palace park complex XVI-XVIII centuries, built by Nikolai Radziwill “The Orphan” according to the design of the Italian architect Giovanni Maria Bernardoni. The majestic castle-palace, surrounded by high earthen ramparts and vast ponds, is a system of buildings connected into a single ensemble, forming an elegant front courtyard.
Lunch at the castle.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Tour of the palace, viewing its impressive exhibitions. The state rooms of the palace (Hunting, Ballroom, Portrait, Fireplace, Golden, Hetman, etc.) differ in the style of decoration and contain valuable collections of works of art, weapons, and numismatics. Inspection of the residential premises of the palace, chapel. Excursion to the picturesque parks adjacent to the castle, founded in the 19th century. Maria de Castellano Radziwill. Free time - in the evening you can stroll around the castle grounds, dine in the ancient interiors of the Hetman restaurant, walk through the ancient parks - feel the spirit of the era...
Overnight at the castle or new hotel Nesvizh*** in the city center. Day 4 Nesvizh - Mir - Minsk
Breakfast.
Check-out from the hotel, breakfast, check-out from the hotel and move to the World. The majestic Mir Castle, built in the first quarter of the 16th century, is a quadrangle in plan, formed by castle walls and powerful towers at the corners. The bright architectural appearance of the castle, powerful walls and towers, and a stone-paved courtyard leave unforgettable experience.
Excursion to Mir Castle. Immersion in the atmosphere of life of its owners begins with the basements, where food supplies were stored and wine cellars were located. Next - a tour of the main rooms of the castle. The Portrait Hall, immersed in Rococo luxury, performed representative functions and testified to the antiquity of the Radziwill family, its knightly and military glory. The main front room of the Renaissance palace is the dining room with a coffered ceiling, furniture and utensils from the late 16th - mid-17th centuries. The castle presents the material culture of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, hunting collections, knightly armor, and household items. You will also see the living rooms, offices and living quarters of the last titled owners of the castle - the princes Svyatopolk-Mirsky. Next to the castle is their tomb church, built in Art Nouveau style.
Dinner.
The historical part of the village of Mir has miraculously preserved the flavor of its former cozy place, where for centuries Belarusians, Poles, Jews, Gypsies, Tatars lived together - the whole world ... Orthodox Church, a Catholic church, synagogues, yeshiva, houses of artisans and merchants form the ensemble of its Market Square. The excursion tells the story of the Radziwill dynasty - one of the most influential families of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which left a deep mark on cultural heritage the Belarusian people and the entire European civilization.
Return to Minsk around 19:00.
Free time.
Departure.

Basic tour price includes:

• hotel accommodation, 2 nights in Minsk, 1 night in Nesvizh;
• 4 breakfasts (buffet);
• 4 lunches according to the program;
• on excursions - a tourist class bus;
• sightseeing tour of Minsk with a visit to the Upper Town and Trinity Suburb;
• classical music concert;
• excursion "Architectural monuments of Mir and Nesvizh";
• excursion with entrance tickets to the palace complex in Nesvizh;
• visit to the Farny Church in Nesvizh;
• excursion and entrance tickets to the Dudutki Museum;
• 3 tastings in Dudutki: at the distillery at the moonshine still, in the bakery, at the mill;
• sleigh rides in Dudutki.

Additional charges:

• New Year's banquet with a rich menu, drinks, entertainment program.

Distances: Minsk - Dudutki 60 km, Minsk - Nesvizh 120 km, Nesvizh - Mir 30 km, Mir - Minsk 100 km

The tour organizers reserve the right to make some changes to the tour program without reducing the overall volume and quality of services: replacing hotels with equivalent ones, providing lunch in restaurants and cafes along the route depending on their load.

Hotels according to the program

Hotel Planet ***, Minsk, Pobediteley Ave. 31, 12 floors, 450 seats.

One of the best 3-star hotels in Minsk. The hotel is located in a convenient and very beautiful place in the center of Minsk, it offers a picturesque view of architectural ensembles and the city's park area. The hotel has convenient transport and pedestrian connections (20 min. on foot or 5 min. on foot + 5 min. by bus) with the main street of the city - Independence Avenue, the largest department stores in the city - “Trading House on Nemiga” and “GUM” with sections of famous Belarusian brands. Business standard TWIN and DOUBLE rooms are decorated in a modern style and equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay; have 2 beds (TWIN) or 1 large bed (DOUBLE), desk, air conditioning, refrigerator, TV, telephone, shower, hairdryer, free Wi-Fi. The suites have 2 rooms (a bedroom with a double bed and an office), equipped with a refrigerator, air conditioning, safe, minibar, hairdryer, telephone, TV, free Wi-Fi. Breakfast buffet.

Hotel infrastructure

• restaurant 4 halls: white, green, ceramic, VIP hall
• night bar
• express bar
• Lobby bar
• beauty salon - hairdresser
• shop 9.00 - 21.00
• currency exchange office 24 hours a day with three hour breaks
• Turkish and Finnish saunas
• Russian bath
• 12 m swimming pool with hydromassage and waterfall
• Gym
• billiards
• business center
• conference rooms for 10, 50 and 200 seats
• Luggage storage 24/7
• parking

Hotel Palace***, Nesvizh, Castle complex.

The two-story hotel is located in one of the buildings of the Radziwill Castle complex of the 16th century. The majestic castle-palace, surrounded by high earthen ramparts and vast ponds, is a system of buildings connected into a single ensemble, forming an elegant front courtyard. Staying at this hotel, you can stroll in the evening along the front square of the castle, dine in the ancient interiors of the Hetman restaurant, walk through the ancient parks - feel the spirit of the era... Rooms in the hotel are 1-2-3-4-bed; rooms on the 2nd floor are attic. Each of the 22 hotel rooms is equipped with everything necessary for good rest- refrigerator, equipped bathroom, LCD TV, telephone, WiFi. The castle also has luxury VIP apartments. These rooms have: climate control, refrigerator, bathrobes and slippers in the bathroom; The windows offer magnificent views of the castle complex, ponds and ramparts. Continental breakfasts in the cafe “Strana” on the territory of the castle.

New hotel Nesvizh*** in Nesvizh, st. Belorusskaya 7.

This elegant and stylish hotel opened in August 2017 and provides a European culture of service. The hotel has 5 floors, equipped with an elevator; is located on the central square of the city. The hotel windows offer a beautiful view of the historical center of the city - central square, Town Hall, shopping arcades. Nearby are shops, cafes. The hotel is located 3 minutes from the Farny Church and 10 minutes. from Nesvizh Palace. Standard TWIN and DOUBLE rooms are spacious (room area 25 m2), contain all the necessary amenities - two beds, toilet-bathroom with cosmetic products, TV, hairdryer, telephone. Continental breakfasts in the hotel restaurant.

Hotel infrastructure

• restaurant, banquet hall
• express bar
• Lobby bar
• business center
• conference hall
• parking

Excursions according to the program

Museum complex "Dudutki"

The Dudutki museum complex is one of the most popular and famous museums in Belarus. In “Dudutki” you can not only spend useful time and relax, but also plunge headlong into the history of the Belarusian people. It is here that you will see an ancient noble estate, the way of life of the master's court, and get acquainted with the work of craftsmen who recreate ancient technologies in action. In the Dudutki museum complex you will see a forge, a pottery workshop, woodworking, straw weaving, wicker weaving, and weaving workshops, and you will also try real Belarusian “prysmaki”. Souvenir lovers will be able to purchase products from folk craftsmen.

Duration: ~5 hours

Excursion around Minsk

Minsk is a cozy city with hospitable people and a center in the neoclassical style, included in the textbooks of European architecture. The Belarusian capital harmoniously connects past eras and the present day, ancient churches, mansions and the latest sports facilities. During the excursion, you can not only see the main attractions, but also learn about the most important historical events in the life of the city: the battle on the Nemiga River, the city’s granting of the right to self-government, the wars of the 17th and 18th centuries, the heroic underground during the Great Patriotic War and much more. .

Wide avenues, spacious squares, Stalinist Empire style - Minsk is surprisingly harmonious and bright, and the locals are friendly and always ready to help tourists.

And during the excursion to the city hall, you will be treated to a half-hour musical and theatrical performance “Moniuszko Greets Guests”: You will learn about the pages of the life of pre-revolutionary Minsk, the work of the city magistrate, the traditions of Magdeburg Law; You will hear popular compositions of Belarusian and world classics performed by artists and a string duet.

Bus part: Pobediteley Avenue - Stela “Minsk - Hero City” - Victory Park - Square State flag- Football arena - hockey stadium "Minsk Arena" - Trinity Suburb - Oktyabrskaya Square - Independence Avenue - State Circus - Gorky Park - Victory Square - Yakub Kolas Square - National Library building.

Pedestrian part: Upper Town - Freedom Square - Orthodox Holy Spirit Cathedral- Archcathedral of the Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Town Hall - Gostiny Dvor- Independence Square - Church of Saints Simeon and Helen.

Duration: ~3.5 hours

Excursion trip "Mir - Nesvizh"

This day will amaze you with the greatness and power of the most legendary aristocratic family of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and will lift the veil of secrecy over ancient secrets and mystical incidents. You will get acquainted with the majestic medieval Mir Castle, and in Nesvizh with the brilliant palace complex of the 16th-19th centuries - the residence of the Radziwill princes.

Transfer (~90 km) to Mir. You will be able to appreciate the power of Mir Castle, see its massive towers and walls, Gothic masonry. The stone-paved courtyard and siege well will help you feel the breath of the past.
But Mir is not only a castle. You will see a panorama of an ancient Belarusian town. The stern defensive tower-belfry of the Church of St. Nicholas and the gilded domes of the Holy Trinity Church form the appearance of the shopping area. The well-ordered civic development is complemented by synagogues, of which there were once seven in the town!

In Nesvizh, in addition to the delightful palace and park ensemble, you will also see monuments of the 16th - 19th centuries: the Church of Corpus Christi - the first in Eastern Europe a baroque temple, the oldest city hall in Belarus, the “Slutsk Gate”, and ordinary buildings of the town. Both castles are a treasure not only of Belarusian culture, but of all humanity. They are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Unprecedented tragedy, passion, courage, self-sacrifice and, of course, a breathtaking story of eternal love will come to life before you in the form of beautiful architectural creations and fascinating legends!

Duration: 48 hours

The inspection route and the list of objects may be changed due to the traffic situation, weather conditions and other circumstances beyond the control of the company.

In a programme:

December 30th - Arrival in Minsk, meeting at the station at car No. 5 of your train with a yellow sign “Tour WHITE Rus' - New Year”, transfer to the hotel, check-in at the hotel (check-in immediately upon arrival, from 01.00). Issuance of an information package (memo with a detailed program, map of Minsk). Breakfast Buffet.

Excursion to the Museum of Material Culture DUDUTS(about 5.5 hours). An amazing journey awaits you: a serious excursion with frivolous adventures - tasting moonshine, horseback riding, treating a miller. Dudutki is one of the most visited museums in Belarus, a museum-skansen. Created in 1995 through the efforts of enthusiasts led by E. Budinas, this ethnographic museum is now one of the most visited in Belarus! Monuments of folk life, working workshops of the Belarusian estate of the 19th century await you during this excursion. You will see the only working windmill in Belarus and try a treat from the miller; You will visit a pottery workshop and see a master behind a pottery wheel, demonstrating his art before your eyes; visit the ancient forge of the 19th century. and you can forge yourself a horseshoe for good luck... And also a traditional carpentry workshop with amazing tools of old masters; a picturesque bakery with the history of baking; exhibition vintage cars... And everywhere - ethnographic surroundings and interactive action. In addition, there is a stable with Oryol trotters, ostriches, wild boars, and other animals. You will also be taken for a ride on vintage carriages and SPACES, You will visit a picturesque picnic meadow and be able to plunge into the atmosphere of a noble estate. During the excursion you will find 3 TASTINGS:

• at the moonshine still (moonshine, bread, pickled cucumber, honey)
• in the bakery (freshly baked bread, 3 types of cheese, butter, tea)
• at the mill (peasant bread with lard)

Here you can buy good souvenirs and take wonderful photographs. Dinner in Belarusian folk style. Return to Minsk. Free time, walks around Minsk, walking in the city - everything is nearby! Overnight in Minsk

SIGHTSEEING TOUR in Minsk (4 hours). During a tour of elegant Minsk, you will learn about the past of the city within a broad historical framework. Principality of Polotsk, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Russian empire, Soviet Belarus and the Republic of Belarus - this is the path traveled by Minsk over the centuries... You will see the Peter and Paul Church of the early 17th century and the “Red” Church of the early 20th century; the ancient street Nemiga and the picturesque ancient Upper Town. IN UPPER TOWN architectural monuments of the 17th-18th centuries have been preserved. On its main square - Freedom Square - you will see the town hall, the guest courtyard, shopping arcades, several monastic complexes (Bernardines, Basilians, Jesuits); learn about the work of the city magistrate and the traditions of Magdeburg law. Here you will see the most valuable architectural monuments of the city - the Orthodox and Catholic Cathedrals of the 17th century; see fun street sculptures and take great photos.

Continuation of the excursion: monumental buildings of the constructivist era, the tragedy of the city residents during the Great Patriotic War; the majestic ensembles of the main squares and avenues of Minsk, the dynamically developing Minsk of the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries - all this will also be reflected in the excursion. Modern public and sports facilities will appear before your eyes - the original National Library, the grandiose Minsk Arena, Oktyabrskaya Square with the main Christmas tree of the country... The history of the city, its great people will miraculously come to life in the guide’s story and continue their story during a walking tour around TROITSKY SUBMARGE, where the life of the city of the century before last was in full swing and where museums, souvenir shops, cozy cafes, taverns and much more. DINNER in a restaurant. Free time, walks around Minsk, walking in the city - everything is nearby! Preparing for the New Year's banquet

Hotel Planet ***, Minsk, Pobediteley Ave. 31, 12 floors, 450 seats. One of the best 3-star hotels in Minsk. The hotel is located in a convenient and most beautiful location in the center of Minsk, offering a picturesque view of the architectural ensembles and park area of ​​the city. The hotel has convenient transport and pedestrian connections (20 minutes on foot or 5 minutes on foot + 5 minutes by bus) with the main street of the city - Independence Avenue, the largest department stores in the city - “Trading House on Nemiga” and “GUM” with sections of famous Belarusian brands. Business standard TWIN and DOUBLE rooms are decorated in a modern style and equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay; have 2 beds (TWIN) or 1 large bed (DOUBLE), desk, air conditioning, refrigerator, TV, telephone, shower, hairdryer, free Wi-Fi. The suites have 2 rooms (a bedroom with a double bed and an office), equipped with a refrigerator, air conditioning, safe, minibar, hairdryer, telephone, TV, free Wi-Fi. Breakfast buffet.

The hotel infrastructure is very developed:

• restaurant 4 halls: white, green, ceramic, VIP hall
• night bar
• express bar
• Lobby bar
• beauty salon - hairdresser
• shop 9.00 - 21.00
• currency exchange office 24 hours a day with three hour breaks
• Turkish and Finnish saunas
• Russian bath
• 12 m swimming pool with hydromassage and waterfall
• Gym
• billiards
• business center
• conference rooms for 10, 50 and 200 seats
• Luggage storage 24/7
• parking

Hotel Palace***, Nesvizh, Castle complex. The two-story hotel is located in one of the buildings of the Radziwill Castle complex of the 16th century. The majestic castle-palace, surrounded by high earthen ramparts and vast ponds, is a system of buildings connected into a single ensemble, forming an elegant front courtyard. Staying at this hotel, you can stroll in the evening along the front square of the castle, dine in the ancient interiors of the Hetman restaurant, walk through the ancient parks - feel the spirit of the era... Rooms in the hotel are 1-2-3-4-bed; rooms on the 2nd floor are attic. Each of the 22 hotel rooms is equipped with everything necessary for a good rest - refrigerator, equipped bathroom, LCD TV, telephone, WiFi. The castle also has luxury VIP apartments. These rooms have: climate control, refrigerator, bathrobes and slippers in the bathroom; The windows offer magnificent views of the castle complex, ponds and ramparts. Continental breakfasts in the cafe “Strana” on the territory of the castle.

New hotel Nesvizh*** in Nesvizh, st. Belorusskaya 7. This elegant and stylish G The hotel opened in August 2017 and provides a European culture of service. The hotel has 5 floors, equipped with an elevator; is located on the central square of the city. From the hotel windows there is a beautiful view of the historical center of the city - the central square, the Town Hall, and shopping arcades. Nearby are shops, cafes. The hotel is located 3 minutes from the Farny Church and 10 minutes. from Nesvizh Palace. Standard TWIN and DOUBLE rooms are spacious (room area 25 m2), contain all the necessary amenities - two beds, toilet-bathroom with cosmetic products, TV, hairdryer, telephone. Continental breakfasts in the hotel restaurant.

The hotel infrastructure is developed:

• Restaurant, banquet hall
• express bar
• Lobby bar
• business center
• conference hall
• parking

Distances: Minsk-Dudutki 60 km, Minsk-Nesvizh 120 km, Mir-Nesvizh 30 km

To feel comfortable on our tour and not miss anything, we recommend:

• to purchase Belarusian rubles - you can purchase them at any exchange office in our country, but remember that Mir is a small village, and Nesvizh is a small town; unlike the metropolitan metropolis, affairs with exchange offices here things are much more complicated;
• Don’t forget your camera - the Radziwill residence in Nesvizh is shrouded in secrets and riddles. There are many legends about the ghosts of the castle, which are most often captured in photographs of visitors...
• wear comfortable shoes without heels - the courtyard of both Mir and Nesvizh castles is paved with paving stones;
• “set up” a good mood, because Horace also said: “Control your mood, for if it does not obey, it commands”...

Tour dates (without road) in 2019: 30.12.2018-02.01.2019, 31.12.2018-03.01.2019

TOUR PROGRAM for arrival from 12/30/18 - 01/02/19

• Independent arrival to Minsk, meeting at the station near carriage No. 5 of your train with a yellow sign “Tour WHITE Rus' - New Year” (please be sure to provide information upon arrival of tourists), transfer to the hotel, check-in at the hotel (immediately upon arrival, starting at 01:00). Issuance of an information package (memo with a detailed program, map of Minsk).
• 3 tastings: at the moonshine still (moonshine, bread, pickled cucumber, honey); in the bakery (freshly baked bread, 3 types of cheese, butter, tea); at the mill (peasant bread with lard). Here you can buy good souvenirs and take wonderful photographs.
• Lunch in Belarusian folk style.

• Breakfast buffet.
• SIGHTSEEING TOUR of Minsk(duration 4 hours). During a tour of elegant Minsk, you will learn about the past of the city within a broad historical framework. The Principality of Polotsk, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the Russian Empire, Soviet Belarus and the Republic of Belarus - this is the path traveled by Minsk over the centuries... You will see the Peter and Paul Church of the early 17th century and the “Red” Church of the early 20th century; the ancient street Nemiga and the picturesque ancient Upper Town. IN Upper town architectural monuments of the 17th-18th centuries have been preserved. On its main square - Freedom Square - you will see the town hall, the guest courtyard, shopping arcades, several monastic complexes (Bernardines, Basilians, Jesuits). Here you will see the most valuable architectural monuments of the city - the Orthodox and Catholic Cathedrals of the 17th century; here you will see funny street sculptures and take wonderful photos.
• Continuation of the tour:
• LUNCH at a restaurant.
• Free time, walks around Minsk, walking in the city - everything is nearby! Preparation for the New Year's banquet.
• 22.00 – 5.00 – Entertainment program - presenters, Father Frost and Snow Maiden, live music, performances by artists, competitions, sweepstakes... New Year's Eve according to Russian and Belarusian time!
• Magnificent New Year's fireworks(city fireworks display near the hotel - 500 m!).
• Overnight in Minsk.

• Breakfast buffet. Releasing hotel rooms.
• awaits you half-hour holiday concert: the most popular compositions of world classics, the best melodies of the 20th century, Christmas songs performed by a string quartet. This concert takes place in concert hall"Upper City" on Freedom Square (restored building monastery Bernardines) and will support the festive mood! On Freedom Square you can take beautiful photographs against the backdrop of numerous street sculptures - a carriage, city scales, a voyt... This concert will complete the journey through the Belarusian capital in time and space.
• Late LUNCH with a glass of wine in a colorful restaurant in the city.
• Departure from Minsk to Nesvizh. In 2 hours - arrival in Nesvizh.
• Accommodation in a hotel or a new one in the city center.
• Free time - in the evening you can walk around the castle grounds, dine in the ancient interiors of the Hetman restaurant, walk through the ancient parks - feel the spirit of the era...
• Overnight in the castle or in a new hotel in the center of Nesvizh.

• BREAKFAST. Releasing hotel rooms.
• Excursion around NESVIZH. During this excursion you will visit the most valuable monument of Belarus, included by UNESCO in the List of World Cultural Heritage - the palace and park ensemble in Nesvizh. For centuries, Nesvizh was the capital of the ordination of the Radziwill princes. On its Market Square there are preserved houses of artisans, ancient shopping arcades, the Slutsk Gate of the 17th century, the oldest Town Hall in Belarus, which was built after the city received Magdeburg Law in 1586.
• Getting to know the FARNY CHURCH Then we head to the PALACE AND PARK COMPLEX of the 16th-18th centuries, built by Nikolai Radziwill “The Orphan” according to the design of the Italian architect Giovanni Maria Bernardoni. The majestic castle-palace, surrounded by high earthen ramparts and vast ponds, is a system of buildings connected into a single ensemble, forming an elegant front courtyard.
• After - tour of the palace, viewing its impressive exhibitions. The state rooms of the palace (Hunting, Ballroom, Portrait, Fireplace, Golden, Hetman, etc.) differ in the style of decoration and contain valuable collections of works of art, weapons, and numismatics. Inspection of the residential premises of the palace, chapel.
• LUNCH at the castle.
• Moving to the village. Peace (20 minutes). Majestic MIR CASTLE, built in the first quarter of the 16th century, stands on the shore of a picturesque lake. Its bright architectural appearance, powerful walls and towers in the corners, and a stone-paved courtyard leave an unforgettable impression - and are extremely photogenic!
• The tour will start from the historical part– The Radziwills, Wittgensteins, Svyatopolk-Mirskys – left a bright mark not only in the history of the castle, but also in the history of the country. The castle presents the material culture of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, hunting collections, and knightly armor. Here, through the most significant exhibits, you will learn about the life and customs of the princely house of the Radziwills. The main front room of the Renaissance palace is the dining room with a coffered ceiling, furniture and utensils from the 16th-17th centuries. The exquisite Portrait Hall, immersed in Rococo luxury, performed representative functions and testifies to the antiquity of the Radziwill family, its knightly and military glory. You will also see the offices and living quarters of the last titled owners of the castle - the princes Svyatopolk-Mirsky.
• Return to Minsk around 19.00

TOUR PROGRAM for arrival from 12/31/18 - 01/03/19

• Arrival in Minsk, meeting at the station at carriage No. 5 of your train with a yellow sign “WHITE Rus' - New Year tour” (please be sure to provide information upon arrival of tourists), transfer to the hotel, check-in at the hotel (immediately upon arrival, starting at 01: 00). Issuance of an information package (memo with a detailed program, map of Minsk).
• Buffet breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
• Excursion to the DUDUTKI Museum of Material Culture (duration about 5.5 hours). An amazing journey awaits you: a serious excursion with frivolous adventures - tasting moonshine, horseback riding, treating a miller. Dudutki is one of the most visited museums in Belarus, a Skansen museum. Created in 1995 through the efforts of enthusiasts led by E. Budinas, this ethnographic museum is now one of the most visited in Belarus! Monuments of folk life, traditional working workshops of the Belarusian estate of the 19th century await you during this excursion. You will see the only working windmill in Belarus and try a treat from the miller. You will visit a pottery workshop, where you will see a master behind a pottery wheel, demonstrating his art before your eyes; You will visit an ancient forge of the 19th century. and you can forge yourself a horseshoe for good luck... And also a traditional carpentry workshop with amazing tools of old masters; a picturesque bakery with the history of baking; an exhibition of vintage cars... And everywhere - ethnographic surroundings and interactive action. In addition, there is a stable with Oryol trotters, ostriches, wild boars, and other animals. You will also be taken for a ride on ancient carriages and carriages, you will visit a picturesque picnic meadow, and you will be able to plunge into the atmosphere of a noble estate.
• During the excursion you will find 3 tastings: at the moonshine still (moonshine, bread, pickled cucumber, honey); in the bakery (freshly baked bread, 3 types of cheese, butter, tea); at the mill (peasant bread with lard).
• Here you can buy good souvenirs and take wonderful photographs.
• Return to Minsk.
• Dinner.
• Free time, walks around Minsk - everything is nearby!
• 22.00 – 5.00 – Merry New Year's banquet (optional, for an additional fee) in the hotel restaurant. Entertainment program - presenters, Father Frost and Snow Maiden, live music, performances by artists, competitions, sweepstakes... New Year's Eve in Russian and Belarusian time!
• Magnificent New Year's fireworks (city fireworks near the hotel - 500 m!).
• Overnight in Minsk.

• Late New Year's buffet breakfast.
• SIGHTSEEING TOUR of Minsk(duration 4 hours). During a tour of elegant Minsk, you will learn about the past of the city within a broad historical framework. The Principality of Polotsk, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the Russian Empire, Soviet Belarus and the Republic of Belarus - this is the path traveled by Minsk over the centuries... You will see the Peter and Paul Church of the early 17th century and the “Red” Church of the early 20th century; the ancient street Nemiga and the picturesque ancient Upper Town.
• Architectural monuments of the 17th-18th centuries have been preserved in the UPPER TOWN. On its main square - Freedom Square - you will see the town hall, the guest courtyard, shopping arcades, several monastery complexes (Bernardines, Basilians, Jesuits); learn about the work of the city magistrate and the traditions of Magdeburg law. Here you will see the most valuable architectural monuments of the city - the Orthodox and Catholic Cathedrals of the 17th century; see fun street sculptures and take great photos.
• Then a half-hour festive concert awaits you: the most popular compositions of world classics, the best melodies of the 20th century, Christmas songs performed by a string quartet. This concert takes place in the Upper Town concert hall on Freedom Square (the restored building of the Bernardine monastery) and will keep you in the festive mood!
• Continuation of the tour: monumental buildings of the constructivist era, the tragedy of city residents during the Great Patriotic War; the majestic ensembles of the main squares and avenues of Minsk, the dynamically developing Minsk at the turn of the 20th-21st centuries - all this will also be reflected in the excursion. Modern public and sports facilities will appear before your eyes - the original National Library, the grandiose Minsk Arena, Oktyabrskaya Square with main tree countries... The history of the city, its great people will miraculously come to life in the guide’s story and continue their story during walking tour around the Trinity Suburb, where the life of the city of the century before last was in full swing and where today museums, souvenir shops, cozy cafes, taverns and much more attract guests.
• LUNCH with a glass of wine in the hotel restaurant.
• Free time, walks around Minsk, walking in the city - everything is nearby! Overnight in Minsk.

• Breakfast buffet. Releasing hotel rooms BEFORE departure for the excursion.
• Departure from Minsk to Nesvizh. During this excursion you will visit the most valuable monuments of Belarus, included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List - the palace and park ensemble in Nesvizh and the Mir castle complex.
• Arrival in Nesvizh. For centuries, Nesvizh was the capital of the ordination of the Radziwill princes. On its Market Square, houses of artisans and ancient shopping arcades have been preserved; The oldest Town Hall in Belarus was built after the city received Magdeburg Law in 1586. Excursion to the Town Hall, inspection of the museum exhibition dedicated to the city magistrate. Nearby is the Slutsk gate of the 17th century. Getting to know the FARNY CHURCH(1593, architect D. M. Bernardoni) - one of the first buildings in the Baroque style in Europe: the magnificent frescoes of the temple, located in the underground CRYPTA (family tomb of the Radziwills) put this shrine among the most valuable in Belarus.
• Then we head to the PALACE AND PARK COMPLEX XVI-XVIII centuries, built by Nikolai Radziwill “The Orphan” according to the design of the Italian architect Giovanni Maria Bernardoni. The majestic castle-palace, surrounded by high earthen ramparts and vast ponds, is a system of buildings connected into a single ensemble, forming an elegant front courtyard.
• LUNCH at the castle.
• Accommodation in a hotel or a new one in the city center. Afterwards - a tour of the palace, inspection of its impressive exhibitions. The state rooms of the palace (Hunting, Ballroom, Portrait, Fireplace, Golden, Hetman, etc.) differ in the style of decoration and contain valuable collections of works of art, weapons, and numismatics. Inspection of the residential premises of the palace, chapel.
• Excursion to the picturesque parks adjacent to the castle, founded in the 19th century. Maria de Castellano Radziwill.
• Free time- in the evening you can stroll around the castle grounds, dine in the ancient interiors of the Hetman restaurant, walk through ancient parks - feel the spirit of the era...
• Overnight in a castle or a new one in the city center.

• After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Mir.
• Majestic MIR CASTLE, built in the first quarter of the 16th century, the plan is a quadrangle formed by castle walls and powerful towers at the corners. The bright architectural appearance of the castle, powerful walls and towers, and a stone-paved courtyard leave an unforgettable impression.
• Tour of Mir Castle. Immersion in the atmosphere of life of its owners begins with the basements, where food supplies were stored and wine cellars were located. Next is a tour of the main rooms of the castle. The Portrait Hall, immersed in Rococo luxury, performed representative functions and testified to the antiquity of the Radziwill family, its knightly and military glory. The main front room of the Renaissance palace is the dining room with a coffered ceiling, furniture and utensils from the late 16th - mid-17th centuries. The castle presents the material culture of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, hunting collections, knightly armor, and household items. You will also see the living rooms, offices and living quarters of the last titled owners of the castle - the princes Svyatopolk-Mirsky. Next to the castle is their tomb church, built in Art Nouveau style.
• LUNCH at the castle.
• Historical part of the village of Mir miraculously preserved the flavor of the former cozy town, where for centuries Belarusians, Poles, Jews, Gypsies, Tatars lived together - the whole world... The Orthodox Church, the Catholic Church, synagogues, yeshivas, houses of artisans and merchants form the ensemble of its Market Square. The excursion tells the story of the Radziwill dynasty - one of the most influential families of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which left a deep mark on the cultural heritage of the Belarusian people and the entire European civilization.
• Return to Minsk around 18.00.

Included in the price:

• Meeting: at the station, transfer to the hotel, check-in (immediately upon arrival, from 01.00);
• Accommodation: double rooms with all amenities, TV, telephone;
  - Minsk - at the Planeta Hotel 3***, city center;
  - Nesvizh - in a hotel or in a new one in the center of Nesvizh;
  The period of hotel stay for this tour is 3 days. The duration of this tour is 4 days / 3 nights;
• Meals: 3 buffet breakfasts, 1 continental breakfast + 4 lunches + 3 tastings in Dudutki;
• Transport: transfer to the hotel; on excursions a Euroclass bus;
• Excursions with entrance tickets to museums;
• Information package: memo, map of Minsk.
• Branded souvenirs.

Additional charges apply:

• New Year's banquet (payment along with the tour). Cost of the New Year's banquet: adult - 5,000 rubles per person; child 6-16 years old - 3,000 rub./person. ;
• Railway tickets Moscow - Minsk - Moscow. Tickets are purchased by tourists on their own or ordered from the travel agency "Home Holidays".

Required documents to participate in the tour: passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation (for children under 14 years old - birth certificate), travel voucher.

Distances: Minsk - Dudutki 60 km, Minsk - Nesvizh 120 km, Mir - Nesvizh 30 km

- the capital of the Republic of Belarus, a hero city. The city of Menesk was first mentioned in the Tale of Bygone Years in 1067. At the beginning of the 12th century, Menesk became the center of an appanage principality. The Tatar-Mongol invasion and the collapse of the Old Russian state weakened Menesk, and it eventually fell under the rule of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. During the period of the Polish-Lithuanian union (Rzeczpospolita), significant Catholic and Jewish communities were formed in Minsk. In 1793, depopulated due to the Russian-Polish and Russian-Swedish wars, Minsk became part of the Russian Empire, and from that moment the revival of the city began. The wars of the 19th and 20th centuries caused significant damage to the city's architecture. The best historical buildings are those of the late 18th-early 20th centuries. preserved in the Trinity Suburb (northeast historical center towns on the banks of the Svisloch River).

- museum of material culture under open air in the village of Ptich, Minsk region of Belarus. The museum was created in 1994 on the site of the ancient noble estate Dudichi, which existed at least since 1600 (only a park with the remains of a water mill and a canal system has survived from the estate). The museum recreates the 19th-century manor setting, has numerous craft workshops, offers master classes and tastings, has a stable, and is home to ostriches, wild boars and other animals. Here you can ride in an old carriage and admire vintage cars.

- a city in the Minsk region of Belarus. First mentioned in the middle of the 15th century, from 1533 it belonged to the Radziwills, the richest princely family in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. At the end of the 16th century, the construction of Nesvizh Castle began, which became the residence of the Radziwills and an important fortress for several centuries. In the 2000s. The restoration of the castle was carried out, now it is a large museum-like palace and park complex, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

- a museum, castle and park complex in the village of the same name, Korelichi district, Grodno region of Belarus, an architectural monument included in the list world heritage UNESCO. Mir Castle was erected by the statesman of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania Yuri Ilyinich at the beginning of the 16th century and is considered the first private castle on the territory of Belarus and the easternmost example gothic architecture. The castle was a powerful fortress; it was destroyed more than once during military operations and was restored, but its main architectural composition has survived to this day.

Please note that the content excursion program may differ from the above reference description of attractions!

The city of Nesvizh and its castle?

- a small Belarusian town with a very rich history. Former possession of the princely family of the Radziwills - Nesvizh Castle, or more precisely, the palace and park ensemble, serves business card cities. Its walls are separated from the vast park by a defensive moat filled with water. There is a rich museum exhibition inside the castle. A medieval fortification that has become iconic landmark of Belarus and included in the UNESCO international heritage list, today attracts guests from nearby and distant countries. Many excursions around Belarus include in the program visit to Nesvizh. And the image of the castle adorned one of the large Belarusian banknotes after the denomination.

Living history

The past is connected with the history of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the Russian Empire, Poland and the USSR and modern independent Belarus. Repeatedly changing hands and being conquered, the city absorbed the features of different cultures and faiths.
Today it is difficult to imagine the appearance without a park with arched bridges and sculptures, a castle tower, churches, Orthodox churches, the Slutsk Gate and other numerous monuments of the past. The park alone, or rather the park complex, can captivate tourists for several hours. Here for centuries they coexisted different types gardening art. Several generations of gardeners created the English, Japanese, Old Park, Antonia Park and Marysin Park.

Mystical mysteries of the past

As befits any noble princely family, the Radziwills bore the mark of a family curse. An aura of mysticism surrounds many events that took place in. One of the most tragic stories connected with the unhappy love of Barbara Radziwill and Prince Sigismund. The marriage did not suit the Polish nobility, and on the instructions of Sigismund's mother, Barbara was poisoned. The young king was in despair and turned to spiritualism to meet his beloved. One day the girl appeared before him, but as soon as he rushed to her, the ghost disappeared with a terrible roar. Since then, the black lady of Nesvizh appears every now and then in the castle and dark corners of the park. Another story is connected with a mermaid, whose statue can be found near a well in the park. Prince Karol from the Radziwill family, known as an eccentric and adventurer, once almost died at sea during a shipwreck. According to contemporaries, a representative of a noble family said that he was saved by a mermaid with whom he had an affair. The fruit of love was a school of herring. And therefore, at dinner parties, Karol carefully examined the fish so as not to eat his child.

New Year in Nesvizh?

Travel to Belarus on winter holidays- great idea. In addition to the capital, drowning in New Year's lights, you should definitely visit Dudutki - a museum of ancient crafts and technologies.
Excursion to Nesvizh will be a fascinating continuation of the route. Acquaintance with the secrets of the Radziwill residence will take guests to the fabulous era of the Middle Ages, full of beautiful and at the same time tragic legends. And an overnight stay in the castle hotel will definitely bring back dreams of brave knights and beautiful ladies of the past.

Tour route: Minsk – Dudutki – Nesvizh - Mir

We invite you on new year holidays to Belarus! A rich cultural and entertainment program awaits you - excursions around elegant Minsk, a tour of the majestic castle in Mir, a visit to the exquisite 16th-century palace in Nesvizh, adventures in the “living” museum “Dudutki”, a chamber music concert in the ancient Town Hall. You don’t have to pay extra for anything - our tour already includes everything: meeting each tourist at the carriage and transfer to the hotel with early check-in, entrance tickets to Dudutki and all museums and castles, buffet breakfasts and lunches in restaurants , chamber concert and moonshine tasting. And most importantly - a night on the territory of an ancient castle of the 16th century! A New Year's banquet the hotel will be dynamic, fun and tasty - excellent chefs, Santa Claus and presenters will take care of this. Welcome to Belarus!

Transport: Bus

Accommodation

Hotel "Planet", Minsk, Pobediteley Ave., 31, 12 floors, 450 seats.
One of the best 3-star hotels in Minsk. The hotel is located in a convenient and most beautiful location in the center of Minsk, offering a picturesque view of the architectural ensembles and park area of ​​the city. The hotel has convenient transport and pedestrian connections (20 minutes on foot or 5 minutes on foot + 5 minutes by bus) with the main street of the city - Independence Avenue, the largest department stores in the city - “Trading House on Nemiga” and “GUM” with sections of famous Belarusian brands.
Business standard twin and double rooms are decorated in a modern style and equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay; have 2 beds (twin) or 1 large bed (double), desk, air conditioning, refrigerator, TV, telephone, shower, hairdryer, free Wi-Fi.
The suites have 2 rooms (a bedroom with a double bed and an office), equipped with a refrigerator, air conditioning, safe, minibar, hairdryer, telephone, TV, free Wi-Fi.
Breakfast buffet.
The hotel infrastructure is very developed:
restaurant 4 halls: white, green, ceramic, VIP hall
night bar
express bar
Lobby bar
beauty salon - hairdresser
shop 9.00 – 21.00
currency exchange office 24 hours a day with three hour breaks
Turkish and Finnish saunas
Russian bath
12 m swimming pool with hydromassage and waterfall
Gym
billiards
business center
conference rooms for 10, 50 and 200 seats
Luggage storage 24/7
parking

Hotel "Palace", Nesvizh, Castle complex.
The two-story hotel is located in one of the buildings of the Radziwill Castle complex of the 16th century. The majestic castle-palace, surrounded by high earthen ramparts and vast ponds, is a system of buildings connected into a single ensemble, forming an elegant front courtyard. Staying at this hotel, you can stroll through the castle’s front square in the evening, dine in the ancient interiors of the Hetman restaurant, walk through ancient parks - feel the spirit of the era...
Hotel rooms are 1-2-3-4 bed; rooms on the 2nd floor are attic. Each of the 22 hotel rooms is equipped with everything necessary for a good rest - refrigerator, equipped bathroom, LCD TV, telephone, Wi-Fi. The castle also has luxury VIP apartments. These rooms have: climate control, refrigerator, bathrobes and slippers in the bathroom; The windows offer magnificent views of the castle complex, ponds and ramparts.
Continental breakfasts in the cafe “Strana” on the territory of the castle.

Tour program

1st day

Arrival in Minsk, meeting at the station at car No. 5 of your train with a yellow sign "WHITE Rus' - New Year tour", transfer to the hotel, check-in at the hotel (immediately upon arrival, from 00.10). Issuance of an information package (memo with a detailed program, map of Minsk).
Breakfast buffet.
Excursion to the Museum of Material Culture "Dudutki" (about 5.5 hours). An amazing journey awaits you: a serious excursion with frivolous adventures - tasting moonshine, horseback riding, treating a miller. Dudutki is one of the most visited museums in Belarus, a museum-skansen. Created in 1995 through the efforts of enthusiasts led by E. Budinas, this ethnographic museum is now one of the most visited in Belarus! Monuments of folk life, working workshops of the Belarusian estate of the 19th century await you during this excursion. You will see the only working windmill in Belarus and try a treat from the miller; You will visit a pottery workshop and see a master behind a pottery wheel, demonstrating his art before your eyes; visit the ancient forge of the 19th century. and you can forge yourself a horseshoe for good luck... And also a traditional carpentry workshop with amazing tools of old masters; a picturesque bakery with the history of baking; an exhibition of vintage cars... And everywhere - ethnographic surroundings and interactive action. In addition, there is a stable with Oryol trotters, ostriches, wild boars, and other animals. You will also be taken for a ride on ancient carriages and carriages, you will visit a picturesque picnic meadow, and you will be able to plunge into the atmosphere of a noble estate. During the excursion you will enjoy 4 tastings:
at the moonshine still (moonshine, bread, pickled cucumber, honey)
in the bakery (freshly baked bread, 3 types of cheese, butter, tea)
at the mill (peasant bread with lard)
from the beekeeper (honey)
Here you can buy good souvenirs and take wonderful photographs. Return to Minsk. Dinner. Free time, walks around Minsk - everything is nearby!
22.00 – 05.00 Merry New Year’s banquet (additional fee) in the hotel restaurant. Rich menu: a large number of appetizers, meat, fish, assorted vegetables, spicy appetizers, mixed salads with meat, chicken, hot dish with side dishes, fruits, 1/4 bottle of wine, 1/2 bottle of vodka and 1/4 bottle of champagne per person , juice, mineral water. Entertainment program - presenters, Father Frost and Snow Maiden, live music, performances by artists, competitions, sweepstakes... New Year's Eve in Russian and Belarusian time!
Magnificent New Year's fireworks (city fireworks near the hotel - 500 m!).
Overnight in Minsk.

Cities: Minsk Region

Attractions: Museum "Dudutki"

2nd day

Late New Year's BREAKFAST buffet.
SIGHTSEEING tour of Minsk (4 hours). During the tour you will learn about the past of the city in a broad historical framework. The Principality of Polotsk, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the Russian Empire, Soviet Belarus and the Republic of Belarus - this is the path traveled by Minsk over the centuries... You will see the Peter and Paul Church of the early 17th century and the “Red” Church of the early 20th century; the oldest street Nemiga, which began from the wood-earth fortress - Minsk Castle, and the picturesque Upper Town, with which the life of Minsk has been connected for five centuries. In the Upper Town, architectural monuments of the 17th - early 20th centuries and the former layout of the city have been preserved. On Freedom Square you will see the town hall, a guest courtyard, shopping arcades, several monastery complexes (Bernardines, Basilians, Jesuits). Here you will see the most valuable architectural monuments of the city - the Orthodox and Catholic Cathedrals of the 17th century. The majestic ensembles of the main squares and avenues of Minsk, monumental public buildings of the constructivist era, squares and parks will appear before your eyes. The tragedy of the city residents during the Great Patriotic War; modern, dynamically developing Minsk at the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries - all this will also be reflected in the excursion. Walking tour along the TROITSKY SUBJOB, where the life of the city of the century before last was in full swing and where today museums, souvenir shops, cozy cafes, taverns and much more attract guests. You will also see the grandiose Minsk Arena, October Square with the main Christmas tree of the country, the National Library...
And during the excursion to CITY TOWN HALL You will learn about the work of the city magistrate, the traditions of Magdeburg law, and the pages of the life of pre-revolutionary Minsk. Here you will find a half-hour HOLIDAY CONCERT: the most popular compositions of world classics, the best melodies of the 20th century, Christmas songs performed by a string quartet. This concert will complete the journey through the Belarusian capital in time and space. Late LUNCH with a glass of wine in the hotel restaurant.
Check-out from the hotel, departure from Minsk to Nesvizh. Travel excursion information - during this excursion you will visit the most valuable monuments of Belarus, included by UNESCO in the List of World Cultural Heritage: the palace and park ensemble in Nesvizh and the Mir castle complex. Arrival in Nesvizh www.niasvizh.by. Accommodation at the PALACE Hotel*** of Nesvizh Castle. Free time, walks! Overnight in the castle in Nesvizh

Cities: Minsk

Attractions: Freedom Square, Trinity Suburb, Church of St. Simeon and St. Helena ("Red" Church), Minsk City Hall, Peter and Paul (Catherine) Church

3rd day

BREAKFAST, excursion around Nesvizh. For centuries, Nesvizh was the capital of the ordination of the Radziwill princes. Excursion to the PALACE AND PARK COMPLEX of the 16th-18th centuries, built by Nikolai Radziwill “Orphan” according to the design of the Italian architect Giovanni Maria Bernardoni. The majestic castle-palace, surrounded by high earthen ramparts and vast ponds, is a system of buildings connected into a single ensemble, forming an elegant front courtyard. Afterwards - a tour of the PALACE, inspection of its impressive exhibitions. The state rooms of the palace (Hunting, Ballroom, Portrait, Fireplace, Golden, Hetman, etc.) differ in the style of decoration and contain valuable collections of works of art, weapons, and numismatics. Inspection of the residential premises of the palace, chapel. Excursion to the picturesque PARKS adjacent to the castle, founded in the 19th century. Maria de Castellano Radziwill. DINNER. Continuation of the tour of Nesvizh - on its Market Square the houses of artisans and ancient shopping arcades have been preserved; The oldest Town Hall in Belarus was built after the city received Magdeburg Law in 1586. Nearby is the Slutsk gate of the 17th century. Acquaintance with the FARNE CHURCH (1593, architect D.M. Bernardoni) - one of the first buildings in the Baroque style in Europe: the magnificent frescoes of the temple, located in the underground CRYPTA (family tomb of the Radziwills), place this shrine among the most valuable in Belarus.
Then we head to the World. Majestic MIR CASTLE www.mirzamak.by, built in the first quarter of the 16th century, the plan is a quadrangle formed by castle walls and powerful towers at the corners. The bright architectural appearance of the castle, powerful walls and towers, and a stone-paved courtyard leave an unforgettable impression. Excursion to MIR CASTLE. Immersion in the atmosphere of life of its owners begins with the basements, where food supplies were stored and wine cellars were located. Next is a tour of the main rooms of the castle. The Portrait Hall, immersed in Rococo luxury, performed representative functions and testified to the antiquity of the Radziwill family, its knightly and military glory. The main front room of the Renaissance palace is the dining room with a coffered ceiling, furniture and utensils from the late 16th - mid-17th centuries. The castle presents the material culture of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, hunting collections, knightly armor, and household items. You will also see the living rooms, offices and living quarters of the last titled owners of the castle - the princes Svyatopolk-Mirsky. Next to the castle is their tomb church, built in Art Nouveau style. LUNCH at the castle. The historical part of the VILLAGE OF MIR has miraculously preserved the flavor of the former cozy town, where for centuries Belarusians, Poles, Jews, Gypsies, Tatars lived together - the whole world... The Orthodox Church, the Catholic Church, synagogues, yeshivas, houses of artisans and merchants form the ensemble of its Market area. The excursion tells the story of the Radziwill dynasty - one of the most influential families of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which left a deep mark on the cultural heritage of the Belarusian people and the entire European civilization. Return to Minsk around 19.00. Leaving your things in a storage room at the station (if your train is late), free time can be spent in the underground shopping and entertainment center “Stolitsa”, a 5-minute walk from the station... Departure home - have a safe trip!

Cities: Minsk Region

Attractions: Mir Castle, palace and park ensemble "Nesvizh", Nesvizh Farny Church, Nesvizh Town Hall

Tour conditions

Meeting point Meeting at the station near carriage No. 5 of your train with a yellow sign “WHITE Rus' - New Year tour”, transfer to the hotel, check-in at the hotel (immediately upon arrival, from 00.10). Transport Bus The price includes Meeting: at the station, transfer to the hotel, check-in (immediately upon arrival, from 00.10)
Accommodation: double rooms with all amenities, TV, telephone
Minsk - at the Planet Hotel, city center
Nesvizh - at the Palace Hotel in Nesvizh Castle
Meals: 2 buffet breakfasts, 1 continental breakfast + 3 lunches + 3 tastings in Dudutki
Transport: transfer to the hotel; Euroclass bus for excursions
Excursions with entrance tickets to museums:
Sightseeing tour in Minsk, Trinity Suburb
Chamber concert at the Town Hall
Excursion to the Dudutki Museum of Material Culture
3 tastings in Dudutki: at the moonshine still, in the bakery, at the mill
Sleigh ride in Dudutki
Excursion “Architectural monuments of Mir and Nesvizh”
Excursion to the Nesvizh Castle Museum
Excursion to the Mir Castle Museum
Information package: memo, map of Minsk
Branded souvenirs Possible additional payments New Year's banquet with a rich menu, drinks, entertainment program - 5300 Russian. rub. adults, 3500 Russian. rub. children 6-16 years old. NET price. Attendance at the banquet is optional, booking only through TO Dolphin; it will not be possible to pay for the banquet on the spot. Discounts According to the price table. Meals According to the program Important Please inform in advance if tourists arrive later than this date and do not make it to the specified meeting time.
The tour organizers reserve the right to make some changes to the tour program without reducing the overall volume and quality of services: replacing hotels with equivalent ones, providing lunch in restaurants and cafes along the route depending on their load. Children No restrictions Attention If tourists do not show up at the appointed time, no refunds will be made for unused excursions.