Shrines of Belarus

Monasteries and temples of Minsk, Zhirovichi, Brest, Polotsk are visited. Holy places, nature reserves, cultural and educational excursions.
27.04 19:00 – departure from the Crystal shopping center 28.04 19:00 – arrival in Bryansk, accommodation for the night 29.04 5:00 – departure to Polotsk 12:00 – arrival in Polotsk, Spaso-Efrosinievsky monastery, meal. Sightseeing tour of the monastery, worship of the relics of Euphrosyne of Polotsk, a cell, a unique cross and frescoes of the 12th century. Visit to the Sophia Cathedral. Excursion along the avenue of Francisk Skaryna, to the geographical center of Europe, monuments - to the monk Simeon of Polotsk, the letter "U", Skaryn-first printer. 18:00 – departure to Minsk. 21:30 – Arrival in Minsk, accommodation for the night in the pilgrimage hotel of St. Elizabeth Monastery. 30.04 8:00 – participation in worship. Those who wish can confess and take communion. After the end of the service, there is a meal. 12:30-14:00 – sightseeing tour of the monastery, visiting shops with goods of the monastery production (natural cosmetics, herbs, ointments, textiles). 14:00 – sightseeing tour of Minsk. Holy Spirit Cathedral (worship of the icon of the Mother of God “Minskaya”, the relics of holy righteous Sophia Slutskaya). City Square, Town Hall, Peter and Paul Cathedral, Island of Tears. 17:00 - Free time. For an additional fee, you can book a tour of the evening Minsk. 1.05 8:00 – participation in worship, meal. 11:00-16:00 – excursion to the ethnographic complex of Dudutka: acquaintance with life, life, customs and crafts of Belarus. You'll try yeastless bread, homemade cheese. With your own hands, make a horseshoe for happiness in the forge. You will be able to purchase unique products of Belarusian masters. Meal "Belarusian rascals". 17:00 - Departure to Zhirovichi. 20:00 – arrival in the Zhirovo Monastery, accommodation for the night in a pilgrimage hotel. 2.05 8:30 – participation in the morning service, worship of the miraculous icon of the Mother of God “Zhirovskaya” (17th century, authentic), those who wish can confess and commune. 10:00 – sightseeing tour of the monastery, meal 12:00 – departure to the Viknya tract to the source of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God. Skete, where you can buy medicines from natural ingredients produced by the inhabitants of the hermitage. 13:00 - departure for Brest. 16:00 – arrival in Brest, a visit to the Brest fortress, a sightseeing tour “Orthodox churches of Brest”, the ceremony of lighting evening lanterns. 19:00 – meal (for additional fee), free time. 22:00 – departure to Astrakhan. 3.05 a day on the road. 4.05 19:00 – Arrival in Astrakhan.