In Minsk, as in any other large city, there are many diverse travel agencies. Some specialize exclusively in bus tours, others offer travels in Belarus, but usually the list of services provided is quite universal. But the level of their provision is markedly different. Which travel agencies of Minsk from the extensive list should be chosen first of all?
Travel company "Rosting"
First of all, it is worth mentioning one of the leaders of the Belarusian market. This is the travel agency "Rosting" (Minsk). Its most popular destination is Bulgaria, which was even noted by the embassy of this country. Rosting has official letters and diplomas from the Bulgarian ambassadors. However, it is a multidisciplinary operator. The company appeared on the Belarusian market in 1994, and during its existence it has developed to the level of nine offices in the capital and seven in the regions. Regional branches are located in Bobruisk, Brest, Gomel, Slutsk, Salihorsk, Mogilev and Grodno. As a rule, in summer, those who plan to go to Bulgaria, Montenegro, Turkey, Croatia or Greece come here. Customers are also offered Cyprus, Italy or Spain. In winter, “Rosting” offers therapeutic rest in the Bulgarian mountains or trips to the islands of Southeast Asia: for example, to Sri Lanka. Connoisseurs of Christmas markets in Europe can go with the help of a tour operator on a trip to the Czech Republic, Austria and other countries. The travel agency also offers visa services, bus tickets and tours to the ski resorts. A staff of hundreds of qualified employees is guaranteed to find the right route for any client.
Smolyanka - travel agency (Minsk)
The previous company, Rosting, established particularly warm relations with Bulgaria. Smolyanka started its travels to Montenegro and Serbia and is still most actively associated with these countries. The company appeared more than fifteen years ago and managed to establish itself among Belarusian tourists. Summer or winter vacation spent under the supervision of attentive Smolyanka guides will be guaranteed to be filled with positive impressions. The company has offers for those who are going to get acquainted with culture and history, love the traditions of other nations, and for those who want to relax by the sea in the warm sand. There are two branches in Minsk, one of which works only with the Montenegrin branch. In another, you can solve visa issues, book trips to Bulgaria or sightseeing trips in Europe.
Travel company "Travel"
Listing successful travel agencies in Minsk, one of the first to mention this one. Like the previous ones, it boasts an impressive period of work. Minsk Travel is a travel agency that appeared in 1993. This was one of the first companies to offer Belarusians tourism by bus to the CIS countries and Western Europe. Travel LLC always participates in various fairs, periodically receives awards and certificates of republican scale. The company cooperates with other companies around the world and serves tourists from different countries. With its help, bus excursions are carried out, air tours are carried out. In addition, the company receives foreign tourists in Minsk and organizes trips to Belarus. A staff of twenty travel agents and ten guides guarantees maximum attention to each client of the company.
Travel agency "Epiphora"
Perhaps this is one of the companies with the widest range of services provided. “Epifora” is a travel agency of Minsk, in which each client will be happy. For beach lovers, employees will offer vacations in Turkey or Bulgaria, in Egypt or Cyprus, in Montenegro or in Croatia. Those who want to spend their holidays on a budget will be organized a trip to the nearest CIS countries. Even if you only have a weekend to relax, you will be offered a dozen options from Riga to St. Petersburg. In addition, tour operators collaborate with corporate clients and groups of students on favorable terms. The company can offer foreigners visa support in Belarus, organization of excursions, hotel reservations and transfers. The most important area of work is Poland, which offers tours, trips to boarding houses in the Baltic Sea and much more.
Travel agency "Viapol"
Those who want to get to know Belarus better should pay attention to this organization. One of the oldest travel companies in the country and the organizer of many educational tours is Viapol (Minsk). The travel agency has been operating since 1992 and is highly rated, has a number of diplomas and awards for work in the field of educational tourism. Not only impressions remain for each client - Viapol gives branded souvenirs to its tourists. In addition, during excursions the company guarantees maximum comfort. Viapol employees are not just enthusiastic travelers, but also skilled craftsmen who have publications in thematic publications. The collective includes the best guide of the country Anatoly Varavva, author of a book about Belarus.
Travel agency "Blue Bird"
The top ten are usually the oldest companies in the country. This is exactly what the “Blue Bird” is - the travel agency of Minsk, which has long established itself both in Belarus and abroad. She collaborates with agencies around the world and provides full customer service during the rest until his return home. The romantic name reminds of a magic bird from the Meterlink fairy tale, which helps to realize a dream. A distinctive feature of the company are long bus tours of cities in Western Europe. To see Poland, Germany, France and Spain or Italy in one vacation seems almost impossible. But with the Blue Bird, this easily becomes a reality, and throughout the trip the client is guaranteed comfort both in an expensive tourist bus and in proven hotels of excellent quality.
Travel company "Ecotour-6"
Listing travel agencies in Minsk, it is worth mentioning this one. Ecotour-6 has been operating in the capital for more than twenty years. Since 1991, she has been organizing tours to Europe. The first area of work was Poland, and trips to France and Italy soon appeared. Since 1996, the company has also been organizing trips to the Czech Republic. Traveling to Prague and Karlovy Vary is especially popular all the time during the existence of Ecotura-6. For tourists who have at their disposal only two days off for a trip, there are trips to Vilnius. The company works both with groups and with individual tourists and foreign citizens. For them there is a wide selection of trips to sanatoriums and excursions around the country. The website about Belarus created by the company received an Internet award at one of the capital’s exhibitions, and the company’s page is one of the 15 most visited.
Travel agency "EcologyTour"
Talking about travel agencies in Minsk, one should also name EcologyTour, because it has existed since 1993 and has long been known throughout the country. Her main work is excursions to Europe by bus, skiing and sea vacations, as well as programs for children and youth. The countries with which the company’s operators work include the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Austria, Bulgaria, France, Italy, Montenegro, Switzerland and Croatia. Those who wish to take a vacation on the sea are offered flights to Turkey or Egypt, the Canary Islands or Cuba. Even more exotic offers are associated with the Maldives and the Seychelles. Even if such a trip does not seem seductive, the operator will pick up a trip to any country that only the client calls. The company can also be contacted for organizing weekend tours or business trips abroad.
Travel agency "AlatanTur"
Complete this listing of the best companies in Minsk. AlatanTour has existed since 1993, and at the moment it is one of the largest companies in the country. In the capital, it has five offices, and in the regions there are ten branches. The company treats all its customers with great attention and is constantly working on expanding the geography of destinations available for tourism. Tour operators can organize both group trips and personal trips of any class and cost. The company cooperates with the international association of air carriers, which allows it to book and sell the best tickets. Another area of her work is escorting foreigners in Belarus for business or leisure trips. High professionalism is distinguished by AlatanTur in all aspects of the work of this Belarusian company, therefore there is no need to be afraid for the rest entrusted to it.