Tour Grodno - Lida - Korobchitsy (2 days)
Tour description
Price
per person
96'259 ₽ for group*
от 13'751 ₽ c чел.
138'782 ₽ for group*
от 7'304 ₽ c чел.
206'914 ₽ for group*
от 3'979 ₽ c чел.
249'465 ₽ for group*
от 3'669 ₽ 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:
- excursions according to the program
- meeting/seeing off at the train station
- certified guide services
- transport services
Description
In just two days, you will embark on a fascinating journey to the west of Belarus, where you will visit Grodno — a city with a unique atmosphere that has preserved the charm of medieval Europe. During the excursion you'll stroll through the historic center, see the Old and New Castles, the Church of St. Francis Xavier, Orthodox and Uniate shrines, as well as numerous noble estates. The trip to Lida will introduce you to the austere beauty of Lida Castle — one of the most authentic fortresses in Belarus. The second day concludes at the picturesque agrotourism complex Korobchitsy, where ethnography, nature, and gastronomy come together. Here, you'll enjoy a walk through a landscaped park, a mini-zoo, craft workshops, and authentic local cuisine.
This tour is a perfect choice for those who want to discover the most vivid attractions of Western Belarus in a short time. The excursion to Korobchitsy will delight both children and adults, while the vibrant trip to Grodno and Lida will leave history, architecture, and cultural heritage enthusiasts deeply impressed. The journey can be organized for both corporate clients and individual tourists, including families with children and groups of friends. It's an excellent option for anyone looking for an exciting excursion from Minsk for the weekend!
Excursion type
Historical-architectural
Distance
680 km
Duration
2 day
Language of training
Russian
Excursion subject
Excursions to the castles, Weekend tours, Tours to Belarus, For schoolchildren
Kind
Bus-Walking tours
Program
day 1
Gathering the group
Moving in Lida (170 km)
Cathedral of St. Michael The Archangel in Lida

Having seen it, you hardly learn in the cathedral is mute. Before you the beautiful palace will be. However, having thumbed through pages of the past of Sacred and Mikhaylovsky church, you learn in what a secret of its shape and history. How fate of the temple existing since the time of Public relations of the 17th century up to now was?
Exaltation of the Cross church in Lida

Long time in Lida attempts construction of Catholic temples anyway became. However all of them came to the end extremely tragically – pagan aggression, disapproval of the prince, the fires of crusaders. So was to the middle of the 18th century. In 1770 in the city the Roman Catholic Parish Church of Erection of the Sacred Cross appeared. The outstanding architect, the founder of refined architectural style, after called "vilensky baroque" - Johann Christoph Glaubits became the architect of the project.
Lidа castle

In 1323 the prince Gedimin gave the order to put the stone lock to cover to knights the road to the center of lands of the principality Lithuanian. In 5 years the kostel was built. Time the lock was besieged by the English, German, French knights. The Lidsky lock is "time machine" and a fascinating travel to the Middle Ages where continually there is a place to romanticism and knightly valor. Here everyone will be able to feel as the ancient soldier, having tried on an armor and to like the mystical atmosphere, having learned what ghost protects a citadel.
Lunch
Moving in Grodno (110 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.
Church of the Finding of the Holy Cross and Monastery of Bernardine in Grodno

On the high hill, in the downtown, the church of Finding of the Sacred Cross and a complex of the monastery of bernardines have taken the place of honor. It is unique cult ensemble and the most ancient Catholic shrine of Grodno. The baroque silhouette of a church and a high tower with a spike solemnly towers on the bank of Neman and is visible from all points of the historic center. As well as today, in days of old he drew attention to himself with noble and graceful shape – here, for example, Elisa Ozheshko got married, and in 1990 the Highest Roman Catholic seminary was placed.
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.
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.
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.
Check in
day 2
Breakfast
Check out
Moving in Korobchicy (8 km)
GaradzenskI mayontak Karobchyitsyi

The agrotouristic complex «Karobchitsy» is a corner of a picturesque natural oasis just 5 kilometers from Grodno. Here, guests can enjoy the silence and clean air, stroll among rare and amazing trees, get to know the local fauna and show children the real world of nature. Horse riding or stagecoach rides will give you unforgettable impressions, which will allow you to plunge into the atmosphere of antiquity and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Lunch
Transfer to the railway station
The end of the tour
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