Tour Grodno - Augustow Canal
Tour description
Beginning: 07:30
15 h
Gathering the group:
Price: 6'150 ₽ / 5'615 ₽ (adults / child up to 18 years)
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6'150 ₽*
5'615 ₽*
The cost of excursions is approved in Belarusian rubles and when paying in other currencies the final cost may differ from the one indicated on the site depending on the exchange rate of the card issuing bank (MIR, Visa, Mastercard).
Group tour price includes:
- other services
- certified guide services
- transport services
- supply
- excursions according to the program
66'766 ₽ for group*
от 9'538 ₽ c чел.
88'240 ₽ for group*
от 4'644 ₽ c чел.
126'972 ₽ for group*
от 2'442 ₽ c чел.
148'473 ₽ for group*
от 2'183 ₽ c чел.
The cost of excursions is approved in Belarusian rubles and when paying in other currencies the final cost may differ from the one indicated on the site depending on the exchange rate of the card issuing bank (MIR, Visa, Mastercard).
Included in the price of the excursion:
- transport services
- certified guide services
- other services
Group tour schedule
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places
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Description
An excursion from Minsk to Grodno and the Augustów Canal is a journey where every turn of the road reveals a new page of Belarusian history. Grodno greets you with royal grandeur: here linger the shadows of princes, echoes of medieval streets resound, and the domes of churches shine. You will see the Old and New Castles, the Grodno Choral Synagogue, the Bernardine Monastery, the Church of St. Francis Xavier, and the unique Kalozha Church. But the tour doesn’t end in the city — a picturesque continuation awaits you along the Augustów Canal, where time seems to stand still near the old locks.
Upon request, a private or corporate tour to Grodno can be arranged according to your interests and preferences.
Excursion type
Sightseeing
Distance
761 km
Duration
15 hours
Language of training
Russian
Excursion subject
Kind
Bus-Walking tours
Program
Gathering the group
Moving in Grodno (280 km)
Gorodnitsa

In the 18th century Anthony Tizengauz has planned replacement of small-scale handicraft trade with manufactory. For this purpose he has also constructed Gorodnitsu which became the administrative, cultural and industrial center of Grodno. The grandiose complex from 85 buildings has absorbed in itself absolutely new design methods and constructions – for the first time in the history of town planning of Belarus. The baroque ensemble in Grodno will be seen also by you.
Francis Xavier Church in Grodno

According to most of judges of art, he has won a rank of the "richest" and beautiful church in all territory of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. And really, his ubraniye and shape, both in interiors, and in an exterior, impress that is peculiar to Baroque style. A set of distinguished details, sculptures, gilding – the embodiment of the ideas of Stefan Batory the unknown, unfortunately, architect. The Grodno church of Francis Csaverija – one of three temples of Belarus carrying an honourable title a small basilica.
Historical center of Grodno

The historic center of Grodno - a place of international importance, included in the State list of historical and cultural heritage of the Republic of Belarus. Having a long history from the castle on a hill near the Gorodnichanka river, to the residence of great Lithuanian princes, Grodno is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in Belarus and Eastern Europe, and its historic center includes about 400 objects of various eras and styles.
The cultural heritage of Grodno mainly consists of its brilliant architectural complexes of XVIII-XIX centuries mainly - the monuments of ancient architecture, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Classicism and other styles.
Grodno Choral synagogue

To your attention the most beautiful synagogue in Europe, the biggest in Belarus and the oldest in the former Soviet Union. Her long story begins in the 16th century. Constructed on the project of the architect Santi Gucci, more than once suffering from the fires and destructions, it nevertheless has informed of solemn vernal shape and well remained interior up to now.
Old Grodno Castle
New Castle in Grodno

Quite often the fate of locks and palaces are shrouded in legends and mystical stories. And in a case with the royal residence - it is inevitable. One of 2 locks in Grodno – the summer residence of the grand duke Lithuanian and the king Polish Augustus III has received glory of the damned place. And, nevertheless, exactly there passed general diets of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the agreement on her section in 1793 and here, in 1795 has been signed here, Augustus Ponyatovsky has appended the signature under the act of renunciation.
Kolozhskaya (Borisoglebskaya ) Church

In the 12th century, on a high slope of Neman, one of the first churches of Eastern Europe has been built. For unique shape and unique technology, she was entitled the historical and architectural reserve. Why most of people name her Kolozhska? The church in honor of Saints Boris and Gleb is lit. For what numerous jugs are walled in walls? In what a secret of the centuries-old temple and whether his destiny is so simple? After the excursion you with confidence will be able to answer these questions.
Lunch
Moving in Dombrovka (30 km)
The August channel - a lock of Dombrovkа

The Augustow Canal is a unique monument of engineering art of the 19th century, located on the border of Belarus and Poland. The length of the canal is 101.2 km, of which 22 km are in Belarus, where you can see five restored locks. During the excursion along the Augustow Canal, a boat trip on a motor ship with a guide is provided. For private small companies, there is an opportunity to explore excursion bike routes and hiking trails along the canal, which will allow you to enjoy the picturesque nature and learn in detail the history of its construction.
Moving in Minsk (310 km)
The end of the tour
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