10-Hour Tour Of Mir And Nesviz Castles In Belarus
Description
Explore one of the most famous sights of Belarus, the Mir and Nesvizh castles. These cultural sites are also included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. Learn about the secrets and mysteries surrounding the Mir Castle and marvel at the magnificent architecture of the Nesviz Castle.
Highlights
- Pay a visit to the baroque Temple of the Commonwealth in Nesviz
- Take a stroll around the manicured gardens of the Nesvizh castle
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- Begin at your hotel or any other location in Minsk.
- Visit the Mir Castle, built at the beginning of the 16th century and in the first half of the 16th century. It served as the family estate of Counts Ilyinich. By the second half of the century, it became the property of Belarus's largest and most potent magnate family - the Radziwills. Hunting, balls and receptions took place on the territory of the Mir Castle. Like all ancient castles, Mir Castle keeps secrets and mysteries and has ghosts. In addition, a Jewish high school was located on the territory of Mir, and the gipsy king Jan Martinkevich lived in the 18th century.
- Visit the palace in Nesvizh, which is impressive in its scale and architecture. The recently restored palace features 11 museum collections! And what a delightful walk through the parks around the palace itself! Here, you will meet a monument to the mermaid-favourite of Prince Radziwill, nicknamed "Pane Kokhanka", Black Panna - the ghost of the queen of the Commonwealth, the beautiful Barbara Radziwill.
- It is worth devoting time and attention to the city of Nesvizh itself, visiting the ancient baroque temple of the Commonwealth with unique murals of the Gesky family, which is also the ancestral tomb of the Radziwill family. There is also a monument to the educator Symon Budny, a beautiful town hall, a baroque "house on the square", etc.
- End the tour at your hotel or any other location in Minsk.
What's Included
- Private, professional guide
- Excursion service inside the castles
- Transport services
What's Excluded
- Entrance tickets to castles
- Dinner
Know before you go
- Duration: About 9 hours (the length of the route is 250 km)
Meeting Point
At your hotel or any other location in Minsk
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
The group size and price | |
1 To 2 | USD 300 Per Group |
3 To 7 | USD 350 Per Group |
8 To 19 | USD 420 Per Group |
20 To 51 | USD 550 Per Group |
This is a private tour |