Kosava Palace is special in many ways, towers that were symbolizing months in the year, more than 100 rooms, a very interesting annual celebration called "Day of the Room", you will also hear the legend of the lion, who according to local tales, was guarding castle overnight, tales and mysteries, myths and legends, the beauty of Middle Ages.
And that's not all, our road will pass through many villages and small towns where people still live in traditional wooden houses, keep livestock and are in harmony with nature. Abandoned Jewish cemeteries can often be found here as well.
Off we go?
ITINERARY
- The tour starts from Brest. We drive 2 hours to the 1st place.
- We will see Ruzhany castle and a small town of Ruzhany with old Orthodox church and Catholic cathedral. A part of the castle is picturesque conserved ruins and another part is reconstructed as a museum of local history and Sapieha family.
- After 30 min driving we will visit Kosciushko house-museum in Kosava and the only palace in neo-gothic architecture style in Belarus. Tadeush Kosciushko is the National hero of Belarus, Poland and the USA. The museum tells us about his life and shows the home atmosphere of that times. Kosava palace has been finally reconstructed in 2020 and is opened for guests. Some of the rooms are used for museum exposition, others are hotel and restaurant.
- Lunch break (optional) For lunch I highly recommend to taste the national Belarusian dish draniki (potato pancakes) and drink traditional kvas made of bread.
- Small towns and villages on the way back to Brest (3 hours).
This tour can be customized!
MEETING POINT + TOUR DURATION
Meeting Point Options: Rail or Bus Station, Hotel, Address or Intersection, Monument/Building
Duration: 9 hours
TRANSPORTATION
Rental car or van (depends on the number of travelers) with a professional driver, with a/c, modern and comfortable.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Guiding Services
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Private Transportation
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Admission Tickets
Other: Ticket to Ruzhany castle museum
Ticket to Kosciushko museum
Ticket to Kosava palace
Bottle of water per person
ESTIMATED LOCAL CASH NEEDED
25 USD - For souvenirs and lunch.
You can also use a credit card for these items.
WHAT’S EXTRA
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Personal Expenses
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Souvenirs
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Food, Drinks, Snacks
RESTRICTIONS
Regarding payment method:
Due to Belarus' unique restrictions, travelers can book a tour through the MBS87' website, however the payment would need to be done directly to the guide in cash upon meeting on the tour date.