Belarus - Ukraine Small-Group Bus Tour

Belarus - Ukraine Small-Group Bus Tour

Combine a visit of two Eastern European countries, Belarus and Ukraine, in one cheerful 5-day small-group bus tour and discover lots of amazing attractions.

Departing from Minsk, you will visit UNESCO-listed Mir and Nesvizh Castles and uncover the history of Brest Fortress. You will explore the best sights of such cities of the Western Ukraine as Lutsk and Lviv and admire a fairytale-like Tunnel of Love.

This journey is a wonderful choice for people, interested in history, nature and architecture. You will learn many intriguing facts from the local guides and get plenty of memorable impressions. Travelling by a comfortable minibus, you will visit the main sights of Belarus and Western Ukraine, as well as some amazing hidden gems of two countries.

Itinerary: Minsk (overnight) – Mir – Nesvizh – Brest (overnight) – Lutsk – Lviv (2 nights) – Tarakaniv Fort – Tunnel of Love – Kiev

Itinerary

Day 1: Minsk

Stop At: Victory Square, Minsk Belarus
Central located square with nice architecture
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Church of Saints Simon and Helena, Sovetskaya 15, Minsk 220030 Belarus
The most famous Catholic Church in Minsk which is known as the Red Church
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Holy Spirit Cathedral, Kirilla I Mefodiya 3, Minsk 220030 Belarus
The central cathedral of Belarus Orthodox Church
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Minsk City Hall, Svobody 2A, Minsk 220030 Belarus
A nice reconstruction of 16th century Town Hall
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: St. Peter and St. Paul's Cathedral, Rakovskaya 4, Minsk 220004 Belarus
The oldest orthodox church in Minsk
Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Green Tour Ukraine LLC, Chornohirska St, 17/14, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000
Local Tour Operator

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel

Day 2: Minsk – Mir Castle – Nesvizh Castle – Brest

Stop At: Mir Castle, Krasnoarmeyskaya 2, Mir 231444 Belarus
Visit UNESCO-listed Mir Castle, located 97 km from Minsk, built in 16th century. Explore its territory and hear facts and legends about the castle.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Nesvizh Castle, Leninskaya 19, Nesvizh 222603 Belarus
Next, discover UNESCO-listed Nesvizh Castle, located 31 km from Mir. You will appreciate a beautiful architectural ensemble of Nesvizh Castle and Park Complex. You will see the City Hall of Nesvizh and Corpus Christy (Farny) Church.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel

Day 3: Brest – Lutsk – Lviv

Stop At: Memorial Complex Brest Hero-Fortress, Geroyev Oborony Brestskoi Kreposti St., 60, Brest 224018 Belarus
Visit the most famous landmark of Brest – Memorial complex Brest hero fortress, dedicated to the tragic events of the World War II – the defense of the Brest Fortress in 1941.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Lubart's Castle, Kafedralna Street, Lutsk Ukraine
Departing from Brest, our trip goes through the Belorus-Ukrainian border to the cozy town of Lutsk (203 km from Brest). Enjoy a walking tour of Lutsk city center and see St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Lutheran Church and Lubart’s Castle, built in 13-14th centuries.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel

Day 4: Lviv: Sightseeing

Stop At: Old Town, Lviv Ukraine
UNESCO-listed Lviv Old Town is an architectural pearl, where every building has its story. Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere of ancient city, walking through the cozy cobblestone streets.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Rynok Square, Lviv 79039 Ukraine
The highlight of Lviv Old Town is a famous Rynok Square. Four corners of the square are decorated with fountains with mythological figures of gods. It’s a must-visit place in Lviv.
Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Lviv City Hall, Rynok pl. 1, Lviv 79008 Ukraine
An operating Lviv City Council and City Administration are located in this building, in the very heart of Market Square. A beautiful view of the city is opened from the top of the tower.

Pass By: Lviv National Opera, 28 Svobody Avenue, Lviv 79008 Ukraine
Admire a splendid building of Lviv Opera and Ballet Theater, built in late 19th century.You guide will tell you interesting facts about famous artist, who performed on the stage of the theater.

Stop At: Lychakiv Cemetery, Pekarska Street, 95, Lviv 79000 Ukraine
One of the oldest cemeteries in Ukraine is nowadays a historical reserve, where you can learn the history and discover some richly decorated tombstones.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Lviv High Castle, Castle Hill, Lviv Ukraine
High Castle Hill is a famous park that rises above the city. Once you climb to the top of the hill, you can contemplate bird’s-eye view panorama of Lviv.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Svyatogo Yura Cathedral, Svyatogo Yura Sq., 5, Lviv 79000 Ukraine
It is the main Greek Catholic Cathedral of Lviv and a wonderful example of Baroque architecture of 18th century.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Armenian Virgin Mary's Dormition Church, Virmenska vul. 7, Lviv 79008 Ukraine
Discover one of the most ancient churches of Lviv, built in 14th century and included on UNESCO list.
Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Chapel of the Boim Family, Katedralna pl. 1, Lviv 79008 Ukraine
Take a look at so-called “black pearl” of Lviv Old Town – Chapel of Boim Family, built as a family vault in early 17th century. The walls of the chapel are decorated with scenes from the Bible.

Stop At: Armenian street, Virmenska Street, Lviv Ukraine
Stroll down one of the most ancient street of Lviv and discover its rich history. Discover such interesting sights as the building, known as “the house of the seasons” and the monument to kerosene lamp inventor
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Church of St. Andrew, Soborna pl. 3 A, Lviv 79008 Ukraine
Explore an important religious site of Lviv, Church of St. Andrew – a former Bernardine Church. Today it is an active Greek Catholic Church, whose architectural ensemble includes a bell tower and rotunda over the well.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Monument to Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, Serbska vul. 7, Lviv 79008 Ukraine
Take a picture next to the monument to a legendary figure – Leopold Sacher Masoch, located next to a popular restaurant under the same name. Be sure to put your hand into sculpture’s pocket for an unexpected detail.
Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Prospekt Svobody, Lviv Ukraine
Walk through an elegant central street of Lviv and discover interesting stories about the life of the city from your local guide.

Stop At: Adam Mickiewicz Monument, Mitskevycha Square, Lviv Ukraine
One of the highlights of central part of Lviv is a monument to a prominent Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Katedralna pl. 1, Lviv 79008 Ukraine
Discover an outstanding Latin Cathedral – a monument of architecture of 14th-15th century. It is a Roman Catholic Cathedral, visited by Pope John Paul II in 2001.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Staroyevryeiska Street, Staroyevryeiskaya Street, Lviv 79039 Ukraine
Walk through one of the longest cobblestone streets of Lviv and discover its history. It used to be a part of Jewish quarter and you will see the ruins of “the Golden Rose” synagogue there.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Bandinelli Palace, Rynok pl. 2, Lviv 79008 Ukraine
Take a look at the elegant building of Bandinelli Palace, located on the Rynok Square. The first postal office was opened here in the beginning of 17th century.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Monument To King Danylo, Halytska Square, Lviv 79000 Ukraine
See a modern monument to Grand Duke of Galicia-Volyn Danylo, opened in 2001 and learn important facts from the history of Ukraine from your expert guide.
Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Lubomirski Palace, Rynok pl. 10, Lviv 79008 Ukraine
Discover the history of Lubomirski Palace – baroque-style building, located on the Rynok Square.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel

Day 5: Lviv – Tarakaniv Fort – Tunnel of Love – Kiev

Stop At: Tarakaniv Fort, Dubno Ukraine
The most mysterious place in Ukraine
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tunnel of Love, Rivne region, Klevan 33028 Ukraine
The most romantic Ukrainian place
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.