17 days in Belarus, Moscow & St. Petersburg Itinerary

As the capital and largest city of Belarus, Minsk represents a cultural center full of churches, libraries, museums, and theatres.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Khatyn Memorial and Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War. Visit Upper City and Holy Spirit Cathedral for their historical value. When in Minsk, make a side trip to see Dudutki Museum Complex in Ptich, approximately 48 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, browse the collection at National Library of Belarus, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Saints Simon and Helena, and examine the collection at Iron Museum.

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Angeles City, Philippines to Minsk is an approximately 22-hour combination of car and flight. The time zone changes from Philippines Time to Moscow Standard Time, which is usually a -5 hour difference. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Angeles City in April; daily highs in Minsk reach 13°C and lows reach 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can go by car to Kamianiuki.

On the 14th (Tue), see the interesting displays at Manor of Santa Claus and then explore the striking landscape of Bielaviežskaja pušča National Park.

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You can drive from Minsk to Kamianiuki in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Kamianiuki are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Wed): make a trip to Bison on Route Brest - Minsk, then pause for some serene contemplation at Corpus Christi Church in Nesvizh, then explore the historical opulence of Nesvizh Castle, and finally appreciate the history behind Monument to the Heroes of the Great Patriotic War.

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You can drive from Kamianiuki to Nesvizh in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. April in Nesvizh sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Moscow.

Russia's political, economic, and cultural center, Moscow remains the most populous inland city in the world, famed for its colorful history and rich architectural heritage.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Red Square and Tserkov' Uspeniya Presvyatoy Bogoroditsy V Novodevich'yem Monastyre. Escape the urban bustle at Bird Park Vorobyi and Skating Rink na Ostrovityanova. Next up on the itinerary: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Basil's Cathedral, examine the collection at Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve, brush up on your military savvy at Armoury Chamber, and steep yourself in history at Kremlin Walls and Towers.

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Explore your travel options from Nesvizh to Moscow with the Route module. In April, daily temperatures in Moscow can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) to allow time to travel to St. Petersburg.

Built on a desolate swamp as a showcase capital of Imperial Russia, this grand city has certainly lived up to the expectations of its founder, Tsar Peter the Great.

Visiting Eco Path and National Park Shhuchye Lake will get you outdoors. The State Hermitage Museum and Saint Isaac's Cathedral will appeal to museum buffs. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Russian Museum, take a stroll through Nevsky Prospekt, take an in-depth tour of Peterhof Grand Palace, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Savior on the Spilled Blood.

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Getting from Moscow to St. Petersburg by train takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. In April, daily temperatures in St. Petersburg can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.