8 days in Belarus Itinerary

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

Kids will appreciate attractions like National Library of Belarus and Church of Saints Simon and Helena. Change things up with a short trip to Dudutki Museum Complex in Ptich (about 48 minutes away). There's much more to do: pause for some photo ops at Island of Tears, get outside with Trinity Hill, get engrossed in the history at Museum Strana Mini, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Holy Spirit Cathedral.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Minsk. November in Minsk sees daily highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to drive to Mir.

Mir is a town in Kareličy raion, Hrodna Voblast, Belarus on the banks of Miranka River, about 85 kilometers southwest of the national capital, Minsk.Prior to 1939 the town was in Poland.HistoryMir village was founded sometime prior to 1345. On the 28th (Thu), take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Joseph's Church, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. John The Baptist, then step into the grandiose world of Nesvizh Castle, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Corpus Christi Church in Nesvizh. On the 29th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the historical opulence of Mir Castle, take in the spiritual surroundings of Holy Trinity Church, and then examine the collection at House Museum of Adam Mitskevich.

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You can drive from Minsk to Mir in 1.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. In November in Mir, expect temperatures between 4°C during the day and 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to drive to Brest.

A sharp contrast to the capital of Minsk, Brest is a city filled with fortress ruins, old culture, and medieval history.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sat): make a trip to Brest Railway Station Building, make a trip to Lights Alley, learn about all things military at Memorial Complex Brest Hero-Fortress, then see the interesting displays at Brest Railway Museum, and finally go for a walk through Sovetskaya Street. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Sun): meet the residents at Forest Zoo and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bielaviežskaja pušča National Park.

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Getting from Mir to Brest by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in November, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) to allow enough time to drive back home.