BELARUS

DAY 1: ITALY – GDANSK

Morning / Afternoon: departure from Italy with an international flight to Gdansk, a port city overlooking the Baltic Sea and historically linked to the trade and conflicts of Northern Europe. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Free time depending on flight schedules for a first stroll through the historic center, among Hanseatic buildings, canals, and squares rebuilt after the Second World War

Evening: dinner and overnight stay in Gdansk

DAY 2: GDANSK – KALININGRAD

Morning and afternoon: departure from Gdansk towards Kaliningrad. Entry into Kaliningrad and arrival in the city. Beginning of the city tour: Soviet buildings, remains of ancient Königsberg, and new constructions coexist in the same urban space. We will cross the main areas of the center, understanding the historical and political evolution of the city

Evening: dinner and overnight stay in Kaliningrad

DAY 3 – NERINGA PENINSULA (CURONIAN SPIT)

Morning and afternoon: departure for the Neringa Peninsula, a thin strip of sand nearly 100 km long, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which separates the Baltic Sea from the lagoon. During the transfer, we progressively enter a completely different natural environment: dunes, forests, and isolated villages. Exploration of the peninsula among its most iconic points: the great shifting dunes, among the highest in Europe, the “dancing forest” with trees deformed by the wind, and fishing villages with traditional architecture

Evening: return to Kaliningrad, dinner and overnight stay

DAY 4: KALININGRAD – VILNIUS

Morning: last hours in Kaliningrad and departure towards Lithuania. New border crossing, exiting Russia and re-entering the European Union. Continuation towards Vilnius through rural landscapes and less touristy regions of the Baltics. Arrival in Vilnius and hotel check-in. Depending on the arrival time, free time to explore the Lithuanian capital.

Evening: dinner and overnight stay in Vilnius

Morning / Afternoon: departure from Italy with an international flight to Vilnius. Arrival in the Lithuanian capital and transfer to the hotel. Depending on the flight schedule, free time to explore the city

Evening: dinner and overnight stay in Vilnius

Morning and afternoon: departure towards the Belarusian border. We progressively leave the Western European context to approach a more closed and less accessible reality. Arrival at the border and crossing through security checks: a key moment of the trip, where the transition between two different worlds is clearly felt, not only geographically but also politically and culturally. Entry into Belarus and continuation towards Minsk. Arrival in Minsk and first approach to the city. Among grand avenues, monumental buildings, Soviet architecture, and very wide urban spaces. The city appears orderly, almost scenographic, with an identity very different from the more well-known European capitals

Evening: dinner and overnight stay in Minsk

Morning and afternoon: early departure from Minsk to reach the Belarusian exclusion zone, an area subject to restrictions and accessible only with special permits and an authorized guide. Entry into the controlled area and briefing on the rules of conduct. Exploration of a territory completely frozen in time. Evacuated villages, abandoned buildings, and nature slowly reclaiming human spaces. We will observe houses left intact, schools, public structures, and infrastructure that tell the story of a life suddenly interrupted. The silence and the absence of human presence make the experience very intense. In-depth look at the historical context, the nuclear accident, and the long-term consequences for the population and the territory.

Evening: return to Minsk in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay.

Morning: departure towards the Stalin Line, an open-air military museum. The site allows you to physically enter Soviet defensive structures, including bunkers, trenches, and military vehicles. The experience is interactive: it is possible to board vehicles, explore the outposts and, for those interested, participate in extra activities (bookable on-site) such as the shooting range or driving military vehicles.

Afternoon: a total change of scenery with a transfer to the Mir and Nesvizh castles, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. Here we enter a completely different dimension: aristocratic architecture, decorated palaces, gardens, and history linked to European nobility. The visit provides an understanding of the region’s more “Western” past, in contrast to the Soviet narrative seen previously.

Evening: dinner and overnight stay in Baranovici or the surrounding area.

Morning and afternoon: departure towards the Białowieża Forest, one of the oldest and best-preserved ecosystems in Europe. During the transfer, the landscape progressively changes: fewer cities, more nature, isolated villages, and vast green expanses. Entry into the National Park and start of a light trek along one of the trails.

Evening: dinner and overnight stay in the surroundings of the park.

Morning: wake up at dawn for a morning outing in the forest, the best time to observe the local wildlife. With a little luck, it is possible to spot the European bison, the symbol of the park.

Afternoon: departure towards Brest with a stop in Kamyenyets, a small town with historical architecture and an authentic local atmosphere. Arrival in Brest and start of the visit. A border city with a unique identity, marked by its strategic position. Visit to the Brest Fortress, one of the most important sites of Soviet memory, linked to the resistance during the Nazi invasion.

Evening: dinner and overnight stay in Brest

Morning and afternoon: departure towards the Polish border. Exit from Belarus and another border crossing, this time in the opposite direction. Transfer towards Warsaw. Arrival and, depending on border processing times, free time to explore the city or simply relax after the intense days just experienced.

Evening: dinner and overnight stay in Warsaw

Morning and afternoon: transfer to the airport for your flight back to Italy and… until the next adventure!