30 days in Belarus Itinerary

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

Change things up with a short trip to Mound of Glory in Slabada (about 30 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: get advice or help at National Library of Belarus, take an in-depth tour of Money Museum Groshi, pause for some serene contemplation at Holy Spirit Cathedral, and brush up on your military savvy at Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War.

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Kolkata (Calcutta), India to Minsk is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Kolkata (Calcutta) to Minsk is minus 2.5 hours. Traveling from Kolkata (Calcutta) in December, things will get cooler in Minsk: highs are around 0°C and lows about -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can 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. Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): pause for some serene contemplation at Corpus Christi Church in Nesvizh, pause for some serene contemplation at Holy Trinity Church, and then explore the historical opulence of Mir Castle. Here are some ideas for day two: don't miss a visit to City Hall in Nesvizh, step into the grandiose world of National Historical and Cultural Museum and Reserve Niasvizh, and then pause for some photo ops at Monument to the Heroes of the Great Patriotic War.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Mir sightseeing app.

Getting from Minsk to Mir by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. December in Mir sees daily highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can go by car to Brest.

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

Go for a jaunt from Brest to Kamianiuki to see Bielaviežskaja pušča National Park about 54 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: get engrossed in the history at Memorial Complex Brest Hero-Fortress, don't miss a visit to Brest Railway Station Building, examine the collection at Brest Railway Museum, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Nicholas Cathedral.

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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. In December in Brest, expect temperatures between 1°C during the day and -2°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can drive to Grodno.

The capital city of the region of the same name, Grodno (also called Hrodna) was built around the river flowing through it, and is known as a hub for the arts celebrating both modern and classical culture with three major theaters, a philharmonic society, and a multitude of museums.

Grodno is known for historic sites, museums, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Kalozha Church Boris-Gleb Church, explore the ancient world of The Old Castle, see the interesting displays at Grodno Gates, and shop like a local with Cudounia.

To find maps, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Grodno trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Brest to Grodno takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 0°C, and evening lows to -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to drive to Polotsk.

Polotsk or Polatsk is a historical city in Belarus, situated on the Dvina River. Start off your visit on the 17th (Fri): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Sophia Cathedral, enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at Jesuit Academy of Polotsk, and then admire the striking features of Saint Euphrosyne Monastery. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Geographical Midpoint of Europe, then take an in-depth tour of Polotsk Museum of Medieval Knighthood, and then appreciate the history behind Symeon of Polotsk Monument.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Polotsk planner.

Getting from Grodno to Polotsk by car takes about 6 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Grodno in December, expect slightly colder with lows of -5°C in Polotsk. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to drive to Mogilev.

Mogilev is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Star Square, explore the world behind art at Mogilev Fine Arts Museum of Maslenikov, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stanislaus Church, and examine the collection at Museum of Ethnography.

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Traveling by car from Polotsk to Mogilev takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to drive to Vitebsk.

Vitebsk or Vitsebsk, is a city in Belarus. Vitebsk is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Uspensky Cathedral, pause for some photo ops at Monument to Alexander Nevsky, make a trip to Pushkinskiy Bridge, and explore the world behind art at Museum of the History of Vitebsk Folk Art School.

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Traveling by car from Mogilev to Vitebsk takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. December in Vitebsk sees daily highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to drive to Gomel.

Gomel is the administrative centre of Homiel Voblast and with 526,872 inhabitants (2015 census) the second-most populous city of Belarus. Step out of Gomel to go to Vetka and see Vetka Museum of Old Believers and Belarusian Traditions F.G. Shklyarov, which is approximately 50 minutes away. There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Palace of the Rumyantsevs and the Paskeviches, take in panoramic vistas at Observation Tower, see the interesting displays at Vetka Museum of Old Believer Faith and Belarusian Traditions F.G. Shklyarova, and make a trip to The Chapel and the Burial Vault of the Paskevich.

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Getting from Vitebsk to Gomel by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In December, plan for daily highs up to 0°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Bobrujsk.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Wed): admire the striking features of Central Library of Bobrujsk, then appreciate the history behind Monument to a Beaver, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of St. Nicholas.

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You can drive from Gomel to Bobrujsk in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can travel back home.