Slonim town
Introduction
Slonim town (210 km from Minsk) is the centre of the Slonim district, Grodno region, situated at the confluence of the Shchara and Isa rivers. According to archaeological data, a fortified settlement on the territory of the modern day city may have been founded in 1036. The Catholic Church dating from the 16-17 century. The Bernardinian Convent dating from the 17 century. The synagogue 17-19 century.
Village Zhirovichi (10 km from Slonim) is a famous village. The only seminary in Belarus, the Minsk Priesthood Seminary, is operating there. The Zhirovichi Convent and Monastery (1613-1650) is a set of buildings with architectural and historical importance. This convent and monastery holds one of the most revered icons of Maria called the “Icon of Zhirovitsy’s God’s Mother”. Yavlenskaya Church (1672) and Cross-Erecting Church (1768) play an important role in the architectural composition of the monastery.
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All rates shown below are PER GROUP PER EXCURSION, not per person per excursion
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Excursion Name
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Duration
hours/km
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1-3
pax
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4-6
pax
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7-10
pax
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11-16
pax
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17-45
pax
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Guide
(optional)
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Excursion 8:
Slonim’s architectural monuments and Zhirovichi Monastery
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12 hours/
450 km
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300
USD
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335
USD
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350
USD
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380
USD
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485
USD
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160
USD
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The cost includes:
- Transportation
- Guide services (optional)
The cost does not include:
- Food and drink
- The entrance tickets in museums are not included in the cost and are paid extra: + 5-7$ for one ticket per person. The entrance in the museum "Dudutki" costs +15$, the National park “Belovezhskaya Pushcha” +12$ per person.
Notes:
- The cost of excursions is specified in view of their beginning and ending in Minsk.
- The prices of the excursions beginning / ending in other places (not in Minsk) - by inquiry.
- Tour, Tour Information and the Prices are subject to change.
- The final price depends on the group size, events and activities included into the excursion.
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