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Weekend tours abroad on the “Subtleties of Tourism”

Unwinding abroad for a weekend with virtually no interruption from work is a favorite way for more and more tourists to travel. The advantages of such a vacation are the opportunity to take a “smoke break” without depending on the work schedule or the location of your superiors: you just pack your things on Friday evening - and now the liner is rushing you to the gentle sea or the masterpieces of European museums. Weekend tours abroad are offered in abundance by tour operators: here are beach holidays, train and bus excursion trips, and spa trips to mineral springs and balneological resorts. The weekend getaway market is quite large and it's easy to get lost in the abundance of offers, so we've prepared for you a brief overview of the most popular holiday destinations.

Almost like home

Although our closest neighbors in the former Soviet Union can be called foreign with a stretch, nevertheless, formally things are exactly like this: in order to spend a weekend in Kyiv or Minsk, you will have to cross the state border. Fortunately, border formalities are kept to a minimum, so a trip here will be no more difficult than visiting, say, Kostroma. Among the most popular destinations for foreign weekend tours are, of course, Belarus and Ukraine, and in particular their capitals. In Minsk, you can temporarily forget about the frantic pace of life in Moscow and enjoy the pleasant emptiness of the streets, generous portions of delicious Belarusian cuisine in affordable restaurants and feel nostalgic for the Soviet past. And Kyiv will delight you with a European “excursion” that is not inferior to it, the incredible atmosphere of Khreshchatyk and the most beautiful cathedrals - and all this is just an hour’s flight from Moscow.

Flight time to most cities in Eastern and Central Europe does not exceed 2.5-3 hours.

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Big Europe for a small weekend

The nearest foreign countries, of course, are good, but what about those who passionately want to look at the Eiffel Tower or admire Rome from the dome of St. Peter's Cathedral, but work just won't let them go on any kind of long vacation? There is a way out - thanks to developed air services and a short flight to European capitals, over the weekend it is quite possible to do not only this, but also complement the experience with a visit to, say, the Moulin Rouge or the Sistine Chapel. The flight time to most cities in Eastern and Central Europe does not exceed 2.5-3 hours, so if you leave work early on Friday, you can really start Saturday with a “cult dose” in Paris. In this case, of course, you need to take care of a Schengen visa in advance. But even if there is no Schengen in your passport, this is not a reason to refuse a European mini-voyage: without a visa, our brother is allowed to visit Macedonia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro... finally, to half-European, half-Asian Turkey, and the sights of Istanbul there is enough reserve for sightseeing throughout the weekends of the whole year!

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For those who have not yet had time to go on vacation, and for those who simply want to have an interesting weekend, the online publication site has selected several places where you can get new experiences and take a little break from the bustle of the capital. Both in sunny and rainy weather.

Village of Deauville

The cottage community of Deauville is located on the shore of a forest lake. What makes this place special is not only its proximity to the capital (only 10 kilometers from Moscow), but also the magnificent landscape and architecture of the buildings. The prototype of the village was the French city of Deauville, so all residential buildings were designed according to the sketches of Western architects and made in the style of buildings of the late 19th - early 20th centuries.

On the territory there is a restaurant and cafe, a fitness center and a SPA center, shops, children's and sports grounds, as well as a beach. Entry into the village is free and, if you do not stay overnight, it will be a very budget trip. And renting a cottage costs about 400 thousand rubles per month.

Lytkarinsky quarry

The lake was formed on the site of a sand quarry for a glass factory in the city of Lytkarino. Work was stopped in the 70s, after which the quarry began to be filled with groundwater. However, sand mining has now resumed: a special floating dredger lifts sand from the bottom and washes it out in a specially designated place.

In summer, white sand, pine trees and clear water attract many vacationers from Moscow, since the lake is only 35 kilometers from the capital and region. Near the quarry is the Tomilinsky forest park. This is a specially protected site, since the forest is home to more than 25 species of birds, and about 300 species of plants can be found here. Some are listed in the Red Book.

On the beach there are two volleyball courts, several tents with barbecue, and at night there are discos.

Film city Pilgrim Porto

The film city, 36 kilometers from Moscow, owes its appearance to the historical serial detective story “Notes of the Forwarder of the Secret Chancery.” Filming took place in the summer of 2010. It was for them that Pilgrim Porto was built.

According to the idea of ​​the film's director Oleg Ryaskov, the scenery should have been as similar as possible to a European city of the mid-18th century. After filming ended, the city became a popular destination for those who want to immerse themselves in the exciting stories of past centuries.

Film City is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 19:30. Tickets for adults and children over 14 years old will cost 150 rubles.

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Caves of Syana

Syany are artificial caves 12 kilometers from the Moscow Ring Road. They appeared as a result of the extraction of white stone. In the 18th century, it was used to build churches and chapels in Moscow. At the beginning of the last century - for the construction of a runway at Domodedovo Airport.

Now the mines are closed and attract extreme sports enthusiasts and the curious. Hundreds of people visit the caves on weekends, and up to 600 people on New Year’s Day. Some enthusiasts spend here not only weekends, but even entire weeks.

The temperature inside the caves is 8-10 degrees, and the humidity is about 80 percent. Interestingly, these indicators do not change depending on the weather or time of year.

Since Syany became the most popular caves in the Moscow region, it developed its own internal life. Lovers of cave life have created detailed maps of the passages and “attractions” of Syan. Enthusiasts gave many tunnels, rooms and passages original names. They also installed tables and chairs in spacious grottoes for resting and eating, and also leveled sleeping areas.

Cosmonaut Training Center named after. Yuri Gagarin

Those who want to know where the path of an astronaut begins should go to the village of Star City, which is located 50 kilometers from the capital, to the Cosmonaut Training Center. Here you will learn how future conquerors of the Universe are trained, see unique historical exhibits and training equipment. Moreover, the Center is an active facility where real astronauts are trained.

Within the walls of the space alma mater, you can take excursions to the technical base of the Center and the Cosmonaut Training Museum. You must register in advance - on weekdays from 9 to 18. One ticket will cost 150 rubles, although excursions are conducted for groups of 15 people.

And for those who want to learn even more, the Center offers a practical lesson on the simulator of the Mir orbital station or feel like a member of the crew of the Soyuz spacecraft.

Ethnoworld

The largest ethnographic park "Ethnomir" offers you to immerse yourself in the culture of different peoples of the world. 114 kilometers from Moscow there are 12 thematic pavilions. In the house of Japan you can learn how to make origami, in the house of China you can weave decorative knots, in the houses of Greece and Italy you can get acquainted with carnival costumes.

The cost of visiting the park on weekends will be 600 rubles for adults, 450 for pensioners, schoolchildren and students, and 300 rubles for special categories of citizens.
The park also has 12 hotels for those who want to stay the whole weekend, as well as several restaurants, cafes and banquet halls.

Borovsk

The city in the Kaluga region, located 115 kilometers from Moscow, is built in the shape of a star, radiating rays from the main square. However, Borovsk is not as simple as it might seem at first glance: literally every house here is a whole work of art. The buildings are decorated with platbands, pilasters and real paintings!

Borovsk also has a house-museum of Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, a local history museum and several chapels and temples. There are several cafes and restaurants in the area with very affordable prices, judging by the reviews of tourists.

Abandoned tunnel of "secret" physicists

If you drive along the Simferopol highway towards Protvino, then after 12 kilometers you can drive to one of the most mysterious Soviet buildings: the particle accelerator or the so-called hadron collider.

Work on the construction of the tunnel began in 1983. Its length is 21 kilometers, diameter is 5.5 meters, like a metro. Depth - from 20 to 60 meters. The similarity with the metro is complemented by the fact that every one and a half kilometers underground stations adjoin the main accelerator tunnel to accommodate large-sized equipment.

In 1994, the first section, an underground canal 2.7 kilometers long, was put into operation. The old accelerator served as the first accelerating stage for the collider. Electromagnetic and vacuum systems, as well as beam monitoring equipment, were installed in the channel.

After the completion of the main tunnel, work on the creation of the accelerator complex was completely stopped due to lack of funds.

Polenovo Museum-Reserve

The estate of the artist Vasily Polenov is found on the right bank of the Oka, 135 kilometers from Moscow. It includes 14 buildings, including the main house, Polenov’s Abbey workshop, various outbuildings and servants’ houses.

The estate is located in a large park, where there is also a descent to Oka beach. There, after walking through the forest and getting acquainted with the work of the Russian artist, you can relax a little.
The cost of tickets to Polenov's big house is 200 rubles, and to the Abbey - 70 rubles.

After you have seen the sights of the Polenovo estate, you can take a ferry to the other side of the river, where the equally beautiful city of Tarusa with a rich history is located. Tsvetaeva, Polenov, Paustovsky, Richter, Zabolotsky, Borisov-Musatov and Tarkovsky lived and rested here.

Ivankovskoye Reservoir (Moscow Sea)

The Moscow Sea is located 158 kilometers from the capital. You can get there either by car or by train from Leningradsky Station.

There are many houses and recreation centers located on the picturesque banks of the reservoir. There are also beaches where you can easily camp with a tent.

The Moscow Sea is suitable for fishing lovers. Bream, perch, roach, bleak and ruff are found here. More valuable fish species include pike and pike perch, as well as tench, carp, white and red crucian carp. The reservoir is also home to crayfish.

Weekend tours are a type of tourist holiday with departure to a destination on Friday or Saturday and arrival home on Sunday evening. Their advantage lies in the fact that there is a radical change in the environment. A weekend in another city or country allows you to relax not only physically, but also psychologically, find inspiration, recharge your batteries, feel the dynamics of life, and go beyond the routine. Upon returning, the tourist begins the work week with renewed vigor. But every traveler faces the question, where is the best place to go on a weekend getaway that would be interesting and not require a long commute? What will be the cost of the trip and how to choose the right tour? You will find answers to these questions and much more additional information by reading this article.

Benefits of weekend tours

Weekend tours are a common type of vacation nowadays. They allow you to escape from the “concrete jungle” even for a couple of days in order to get a charge of vivacity and positivity without interrupting your work. This type of holiday has the following advantages:

  • It is universal, because the optimal weekend tour can be found at any time of the year, and also (this word is not needed) taking into account the interests of a particular tourist.
  • Weekend trips abroad are an excellent option for a “mini-vacation” at the height of the business season.
  • Favorable prices. Weekend tours are inexpensive due to the short duration of the holiday. The main costs are the cost of flights or moving.
  • A weekend holiday in Russia is possible. If you can’t afford long trips abroad, then traveling around your own country will be an excellent alternative. Thus, you enrich your knowledge about your homeland, have a good and inexpensive vacation.
  • Transport. The tour operator is responsible for all travel during the tour, from transfer to the hotel, airport and ending with trips to attractions. It is very comfortable. You can see all the most interesting things in a city or resort in an organized manner, and not waste time.


Description of the type of tour and the principle of tour selection

When planning a weekend getaway, you can daydream and imagine almost a full-fledged vacation. However, time is limited to just a few days, which means you need to choose a tour wisely, taking this nuance into account. You should not choose a distant country for your holiday - this risks the fact that you will spend half of your weekend on a plane. A sharp change in time zones and climate zones will also be uncomfortable. To avoid stress on your body, focus on nearby cities with a similar climate.

By tracking current offers on the RUSPO website, you may have a pleasant opportunity to unexpectedly spend a “beach” weekend in a neighboring country, for example, in Bulgaria or Abkhazia. If you are easy-going, visit the RUSPO tour search system more often.

Those who love cultural relaxation will enjoy weekend excursion tours. They include sightseeing, visiting famous places in popular cities.

There are also weekend tours for families with children. They include entertainment that can interest not only adults, but also young travelers. And they take into account the fact that the child needs enough rest and sleep, otherwise he will not have the strength to learn new things.

You can also go on a weekend tour spontaneously. To do this, you need to find last-minute vacation packages for the weekend. Such offers appear literally a few days before the trip. Their cost is cheaper than usual, and therefore a “last minute” weekend tour can be afforded by those who are used to saving. You can find last-minute deals on weekend tours in Russia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic or Lithuania, Germany, and other countries on our RUSPO website. Keep track of last-minute offers, and you will definitely be able to profitably relax in a country you have long dreamed of going to.

What is included in the holiday?

When you order a tour on the RUSPO website, you receive a set of services, which includes:

  • Round trip flight;
  • Accommodation at the hotel you have chosen;
  • Transfer;
  • The food you specified;
  • Medical insurance.

Depending on the hotel, an additional set of services is possible, which are provided free of charge or for a specified fee.

How to buy at RUSPO?

To select a tour, you need to fill out all the fields of the proposed form on the RUSPO website:

  1. First, indicate where and when you will be flying out.
  2. Next - the country of arrival, the number of days of rest. (Days of rest should be chosen taking into account the fact that the last day at the resort will be the day of departure.)
  3. Indicate the number of travelers: adults, children and the age of the latter.
  4. Determine the hotel category and type of food (RO - no meals, BB - price includes only breakfast, HB - breakfast and dinner, etc.).
  5. Selecting a tour rating in the appropriate column will give you additional guarantees that you will enjoy the trip. If you are going to warmer climes and planning to visit the sea, you can indicate how far from the sea your hotel can be; to do this, select the 1st, 2nd, 3rd coastline.
  6. You can search for any tours, including weekend ones, by the cost of the trip or indicate the price range that suits you in a specific currency.
  7. The next step is to choose a resort. The corresponding column will show all available resorts in the country you first selected.
  8. An additional service will allow you to check the availability of plane tickets.
  9. Then you can decide on a specific hotel at the resort that you have chosen and find out the availability of rooms in the hotel.
  10. The final stage is choosing the tour operator that you consider the most reliable. Fill out this filter if you prefer to fly with a specific operator.

After filling out the form, the system, taking into account the data you entered, will show the most suitable and cost-effective tours. All you have to do is choose the one you like and place your order.

Weekend holidays in Russia: the best prices for trips to Russia from leading tour operators and the best travel agencies.

  • Last minute tours in Russia

In order to spend an unforgettable weekend, it is not at all necessary to travel outside the country. Russia is such a huge and diverse region that you can always find corners of it that you have never been to. Since interest in the history and culture of one’s own country never fades, tours around Russia are invariably in demand.

You will probably be interested in tours to Moscow or tours to St. Petersburg, unless, of course, you live in one of these cities. As a rule, these are bus or train tours, including interesting excursion programs to the sights of both capitals.

Weekends can also be devoted to traveling around Vladimir, Suzdal, Kostroma, Sergiev Posad and other ancient cities of Russia, which make up the tourist route called the Golden Ring. Russian operators offer tours of the Golden Ring both by train (including retro trains) and by bus. A two- or even three-day tour may not include overnight stays in hotels or, on the contrary, exclude overnight travel.

If you really want to relax on the beach this weekend, it’s time to go to the coast of the Black or Azov Sea.

One of the most beautiful cities in Russia is Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan. A tour to Kazan can be unforgettable - you will not only get acquainted with the sights of this region (for example, the famous Kazan Kremlin), but you will also be able to taste delicious Tatar dishes.

If you really want to relax on the beach this weekend, it’s time to go to the Black or Azov Sea coast - for example, on a tour to Sochi. Among other resort cities in Russia, Adler, Gelendzhik, and Anapa are popular. You can enjoy the picturesque landscapes, see the ruins of destroyed ancient cities and taste delicious wine if you purchase a tour to Abkhazia. Numerous lakes and magnificent waterfalls, secluded cottages and peaceful relaxation - it all offers

It is very useful and original to relax in the midst of the working year, to take a little break from everyday work without taking a vacation. The tourism business is expanding the range of current service offerings. Recently, the most mobile method of recreation has become very popular - a short trip of 2-3 days. Especially among romantic people hungry for new experiences.

In order to have a quality rest during a short weekend, trip organizers have many offers in their arsenal.

The most popular of them:

  • classic vacation on the territory of a recreation center or sanatorium near Moscow, in general (characterized by a relatively inexpensive price and the presence of all amenities);
  • a trip to the sea coast to swim and scuba dive off the coast of Turkey, Egypt, the North Caucasus, the Baltic, and Crimea;
  • get close to nature, relaxing on the shore of a lake or river, perhaps in a tent (summer houses of a modern recreation center far from noisy places);
  • a trip on a comfortable bus, which will help you get acquainted with nearby attractions within one day (you can organize a family trip or a group of schoolchildren - it will cost less);
  • unforgettable white nights of St. Petersburg, as well as enjoying the palace, museum, and park attractions of this city.

Traveling around your home country

A trip along the Golden Ring of Russia provides an exciting journey that gives you the opportunity to touch the historical origins of our Motherland. The grandeur of ancient cities such as Ivanovo, Sergiev Posad, Rostov, Yaroslavl, Vladimir, Suzdal, Pereslavl Zalessky, Kostroma can be felt at any time of the year, regardless of weather conditions.

A flexible pricing policy allows representatives of various walks of life to travel around the cities of the Golden Ring. Trips are especially valuable and educational for the younger generation. Schoolchildren touch with interest the architectural monuments they read about in textbooks. The ancient princely centers have preserved the grandeur of bygone times, the ancient buildings of temples and monasteries amaze the imagination with their splendor.

Very exciting trip to Karelia on Lake Onega, with a visit to the island historical and architectural ensemble of the Kizhi Pogost.

River routes by boat are in great demand, during which you can explore the surroundings of large and small Russian cities, as well as visit Tver, Khvoyny Bor, Myshkin, Uglich and other historical places. During the cruise, a well-thought-out entertainment program will not allow you to get bored. The picturesque nature gives an unforgettable experience; the deep flow of the river fascinates with its beauty.

The state reserve in Tsarskoe Selo attracts with its grandeur and beauty. Thousands of domestic and foreign tourists every day visit the halls of the Catherine and Alexander Palaces, the famous Amber Room, and parks with architectural structures.

In each regional center you can purchase a one-day trip to see the sights located near the city.

Spending the weekend outside of our homeland

In addition to traveling around your native land, there is the opportunity to travel abroad. There are many routes on offer, covering several European countries such as the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and others, as well as the Baltic states. It is very profitable to purchase last-minute travel packages, which allow you to significantly save your family budget through significant discounts.

A variety of offers allow people with little material income to travel around Europe. The cheapest offers are for bus tours with accommodation in budget hotels. Wealthy citizens can afford air travel, luxury hotels and a wide travel geography.

To decide where to go for 3 days, you can note the most popular weekend routes in European countries:

  • the capital of Estonia, the ancient city of Tallinn (Old Town, Dominican Monastery, Kadriorg, Pirita);
  • the capital of Latvia is beautiful Riga, the price of a plane ticket is very reasonable from 10,053 to 13,887 rubles (Old Town, Powder Tower, St. Peter's Church, Convention Courtyard, Dome Cathedral);
  • the capital of Lithuania is the magical Vilnius (three capitals: Vilnius, ancient Kaunas - the second capital, amazing Trakai - the capital of the Principality of Lithuania). The charm of winding narrow streets and small cozy courtyards will remain forever in the heart of the traveler;
  • the capital of the Czech Republic is charming Prague (Old and New Town, Charles Bridge, Petrin Tower, a kind of Venice - Kampa Island);
  • the capital of Hungary, the extraordinary Budapest (Old Town, four bridges, St. Stephen's Basilica, Royal Palace, thermal water springs, Fisherman's Bastion);
  • the capital of Poland, historical Warsaw (Barbican, Castle Square, Lazienki Park, Palace on the Water, salt mines);
  • the capital of Sweden, harmonious Stockholm (Royal Palace; Junibacken Museum; Vasa Museum-ship; Town Hall; Nobel Museum; Museum of Modern Art; amusement parks);
  • the capital of England is the mysterious London (Big Ben, Tower, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, British Museum, St. Paul's Cathedral).

We're going to the sea this weekend!

At the end of summer and autumn, you want to prolong the feeling of warmth. Therefore, our tourists prefer a comfortable holiday on the shores of the warm sea in Turkey. It is best to relax at famous resorts, famous for their high level of service. The Mediterranean resort cities of Izmir, Bodrum, Antalya, Marmaris, and Side attract vacationers not only with their luxurious beach service, but also with the rich history of past centuries. And most importantly, the cost of such a quick but memorable vacation by the sea can be only $606 for two in a comfortable hotel
GLAROS HOTEL 3 *at the Incekum resort - Alanya in Antalya.

Taking advantage of the offers of experienced tour operators, lovers of architectural monuments are sure to visit the majestic Istanbul. To explore all its attractions, one weekend tour is not enough. Therefore, I want to return to the heart of Turkey to fully enjoy the beauty of Christian shrines, the grandeur of the Sultan’s palace, the Byzantine hippodrome, museums, and towers.

In addition, no less interesting tours to other resorts are offered. The attention of tourists is attracted by exotic countries: Sri Lanka, the Emirates, Morocco, Cyprus, Egypt, as well as Greece, Italy, Israel, Bulgaria.

Very good and inexpensive you can relax in Bulgaria. For 816 euros for two you can spend 3 days at the wonderful ST Hotel. GEORGE HOTEL POMORIE 4 * Modern Bulgarian beaches Sunny Beach, Golden Sands, Albena, Nessebar are connected into a single beach space and give vacationers an unforgettable summer holiday.

The mild climate of Mediterranean Tunisia, combined with the relatively low price of last-minute tours and a high level of service, provide an impeccable holiday in Korba, Djerba, Sousse, and Hammamet.

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