Day 1
Arrival in Minsk. Welcome meeting with a representative of ALATAN TOUR partner. Accommodation at a hotel. Dinner.
Day 2
Breakfast. City tour of Minsk (founded in 1067) includes Independence Square with the House of Government and "Red" Roman-Catholic Church, Victory Square with its 38 metre Obelisk and the Eternal flame, honoring the heroes of World War II, Troitskoye Predmestye (Trinity Suburb) - restored downtown of Minsk in the 19th century, Holy Trinity Cathedral and St. Catherin Church (17th century), City Hall, Y.Kupala park. Lunch. Visit to the open-air museum of folk architecture and housing in Ozertso (18 km from Minsk). Village constructions having been kept up from previous centuries till nowadays introduce the rural style of life in different parts of old Belarus. The architecture, the interior of the houses show us the way of life of our ancestors. Dinner at one of the best restaurants of Minsk.
Day 3
Breakfast. Departure for Mir Castle (15th-16th century). The architecture of the castle is an outstanding example of Belarusian Gothic, Renaissance style. Lunch. After return to Minsk free time. Visit to the Ballet theatre (optionally circus)
Day 4
Breakfast. Half-day tour to Glory Mound and Khatyn War Memorial, built on the site of the village burnt to ashes together with all its dwellers (75 children were among them) during World War II. The Memorial was constructed to commemorate all the villages of Belarus (there were 186 villages) shared the same fate. The eternal fire, burning among three silver birches, symbolizes this loss, the bells, the mournful voice of which is heard every minute, say to the mankind: "Remember!" Glory Mound is a monument located on the top of the artificial hill. It was built in honor of the Soviet Army which liberated Belarus from the Nazi invaders in 1944. On the way optional excursions: to the Olympic complex Raubichi with visit to the museum of folk art to the historical cultural complex "Stalin's Line". After return to Minsk late lunch. Time at leisure. Dinner.
Day 5
Breakfast. Free time. Departure to the airport.