Where to go with your family by car. Where to go in Russia. Beautiful and interesting places. Yaroslavl and Yaroslavl region
If the Cote d'AzurIf you only dream of France, the warm sea or the fjords of Norway this summer, this is not a reason to give up traveling. There are many interesting routes around Moscow for one or two days. A green smoothie, sunglasses, a beloved friend - and the day promises to be no worse than on a long journey.
KOLOMNA
See the Kolomna Kremlin and walk along the old streets
How to get there: from Kazansky railway station to Golutvin station
TARUSA
Tarusa is a unique city with the status of a natural architectural reserve; most of the buildings in it are one-story, built in the 19th century. This is all due to the fact that once the railway was not built into the city, so it retained its unique appearance. You can get here by car or train; minibuses run from the station.
It’s worth going here to collect a collection of houses with the most beautiful carved frames, admire the beautiful Oka River and cross to the other side by boat to the Polenovo estate. In the city itself you can go to the Tsvetaev family museum or the Paustovsky house-museum.
Where to go:
Go to the estate Polenovo
Walk around the center and look at ancient churches and houses 19th century
How to get there: from Kursky stationto Serpukhov station, from there by minibus
TULA
Just two hours from Moscow - and you are in the homeland of gingerbread and samovars. It’s great to walk here, looking at old houses, you can see the Tula Kremlin, go to the samovar museum or the gingerbread museum. You can also get to Yasnaya Polyana, an old 17th-century estate where Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy was born and where he wrote “War and Peace” and “Anna Karenina.” The estate itself is now a museum, where you can sign up for a tour in advance or just look at the exhibition.
See the Tula Kremlin and walk around the center
How to get there:by train from Kursky station in two hours or by car
A website for tourists has compiled a rating of Russian cities that are the most profitable for traveling on the weekend of Valentine's Day, February 14, which in 2015 falls on a Saturday. When calculating the budget for the cost of a vacation for two, the following parameters were taken into account: a night’s stay in an inexpensive hotel, dinner for two in a restaurant (two courses and a glass of wine), a visit to a museum, exhibition or a romantic excursion around the city.
Kazan, budget - 2430 rubles
Why go: walk along the small streets of the Kazan center, sit in a cafe on the pedestrian Bauman street, eat delicious Tatar delicacies and ride on the Kazan trolleybus for lovers. It is easy to recognize: it is pink, and on the side there is the inscription: “The trip that became destiny.”
Places for lovers: The leaning tower of Syuyumbike is one of the main attractions of Kazan. According to one legend, it was built by Queen Syuyumbuk in memory of her deceased husband. There is a local legend that if you touch its wall with your forehead and make a wish, it will come true.
Budget:
Hotel: 1400 rubles
Dinner for two: 730 rubles
Total: 2430 rubles per day
Arzamas (Nizhny Novgorod region), budget - 2480 rubles
Why go: take a walk around one of the most comfortable cities in Russia, go to the museums of Maxim Gorky and Arkady Gaidar, rub the paw of the Arzamas goose, for which the city has always been famous, and make a wish. Arzamas is located 112 km from Nizhny Novgorod.
Places for lovers: the colorful World of Antiquities museum, the Ferris wheel in the local park named after A.P. Gaidar with a view of the Tesha River and the impressive size of the Resurrection Cathedral.
Budget:
Hotel: 1670 rubles
Dinner for two: 610 rubles
Total: 2480 rubles per day
Kungur (Perm region), budget - 2500 rubles
Why go: get into a real museum city, where entire merchant streets with beautiful buildings of the 18th-19th centuries have been preserved.
Places for lovers: The Kungur Ice Cave is one of the most famous Ural attractions, with grottoes decorated with ice crystals. It is the seventh longest in the world; at the bottom of the cave there are 70 underground lakes. Tours of the cave are available all year round, and laser shows are held throughout the day.
Budget:
Hotel: 1700 rubles
Dinner for two: 600 rubles
Excursion for two: 200 rubles
Total: 2500 rubles per day
Novokuznetsk (Kemerovo region), budget - 2510 rubles
Why go: get to the house-museum of F.M. Dostoevsky, who often visited this city founded in the 17th century by the Cossacks, went skiing - in the small villages of Kurtukovo, Listvyagi on the outskirts of the city or in the Sheregesh resort a few hours away.
Places for lovers: Kuznetsk Fortress Museum. Lovers believe that if they touch the stone of happiness, which is located on the territory of the fortress, they will live happily ever after. And if you leave a coin, then the family will have great wealth.
Budget:
Hotel: 1390 rubles
Dinner for two: 820 rubles
Excursion for two: 300 rubles
Total: 2510 rubles per day
Yalta (Crimea), budget - 2520 rubles
Why go: take a walk along the seashore, go to the house-museum of A.P. Chekhov, to spend a weekend in the silence of a provincial town, quiet in anticipation of tourists.
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Places for lovers: Swallow's Nest Castle and Nikitsky Botanical Garden, where roses bloom even in winter. In addition, in Yalta there are several monuments for lovers - the bronze “Lady with a Dog” with the writer Chekhov, the Love Bench on the embankment under the plane tree, where, according to legend, Yesenin and Isadora Duncan met.
Budget:
Hotel: 1060 rubles
Dinner for two: 900 rubles
Excursion for two: 560 rubles
Total: 2520 rubles per day
Murom (Vladimir region), budget - 2550 rubles
Why go: find yourself in a town with a thousand-year history, in the homeland of Ilya Muromets, walk along the Oka embankment and walk to the beautiful cable-stayed bridge across the river, which was built in 2009.
Places for lovers: The most romantic legend of this city was the love story of Peter and Fevronia, the princes of Murom, who lived in the 13th century. They were canonized in the 16th century and are revered as patrons of family and marriage. Their relics are in the Trinity Monastery of Murom.
Budget:
Hotel: 1650 rubles
Dinner for two: 700 rubles
Excursion for two: 200 rubles
Total: 2550 rubles per day
Rostov the Great (Yaroslavl region), budget - 2570 rubles
Why go: get to one of the oldest cities in Russia on the shores of Lake Nero. In summer, the small Rostov Kremlin is filled with numerous groups of tourists, and in winter, here you can calmly wander around the territory of a beautiful, albeit fading architectural monument.
Places for lovers: the shores of Lake Nero, from where beautiful views of the surrounding monasteries and the Rostov Kremlin open.
Budget:
Hotel: 1800 rubles
Dinner for two: 570 rubles
Excursion for two: 200 rubles
Total: 2570 rubles per day
Svetlogorsk (Kaliningrad region), budget - 2580 rubles
Why go: freeze on the shores of the Baltic Sea, for example, on the main embankment of the city - the Promenade. And then bask in one of the local cafes overlooking the sea and walk through the beautifully preserved ancient quarters of the former Prussian city of Rauschen.
Places for lovers: The cable car was launched in 1983, however, it operates with varying degrees of success. The Hermann Brachert House-Museum, where the writer Thomas Mann once rested, and even earlier the great storyteller Hoffmann lived.
Budget:
Hotel: 1300 rubles
Dinner for two: 1080 rubles
Excursion for two: 200 rubles
Total: 2580 rubles per day
Rostov-on-Don (Rostov region), budget - 2580 rubles
Why go: catch the sun in the southern capital of Russia, take a walk along the main street - Bolshaya Sadovaya, buy generous sweets at the local bazaar.
Places for lovers: the Rostov-on-Don embankment named after Fyodor Ushakov and the left bank of the Don, where there are many restaurants, a botanical garden, a park with a children's railway.
Budget:
Hotel: 1600 rubles
Dinner for two: 780 rubles
Excursion for two: 200 rubles
Total: 2580 rubles per day
Pyatigorsk (Stavropol Territory), budget - 2600 rubles
Why go: try the famous mineral water at one of the oldest Russian resorts and visit the memorable places of the poet M.Yu. Lermontov - Lermontov's grotto, his house-museum and the site of the poet's duel.
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Places for lovers: You should definitely visit Lake Proval and the Aeolian Harp gazebo on Mount Mashuk.
Budget:
Hotel: 1500 rubles
Dinner for two: 900 rubles
Excursion for two: 200 rubles
Total: 2600 rubles per day
Vyborg (Leningrad region), budget - 2830 rubles
Why go: get to Vyborg Castle - the main attraction of the city and look at the beautiful view from St. Olaf's Tower.
Places for lovers: Mon Repos Park (a rocky landscape park on the shore of the Vyborg Bay, a national historical, architectural and natural museum-reserve). It is also worth visiting the sculpture alley next to the Hermitage-Vyborg Museum (a branch of the St. Petersburg Hermitage) and look at the sculpture of Cupid and Psyche.
Budget:
Hotel: 1790 rubles
Dinner for two: 840 rubles
Excursion for two: 200 rubles
Total: 2830 rubles per day
St. Petersburg, budget - 2950 rubles
Why go: St. Petersburg museums and theaters, restaurants and bars, modern hotels, embankments and parks are the most successful scenery for a romantic weekend.
Places for lovers: Kisses Bridge on the Moika. According to legend, the longer the kiss on the bridge lasts, the stronger the feelings of the lovers will be.
Budget:
Hotel: 1000 rubles
Dinner for two: 1250 rubles
Excursion for two: 700 rubles (to the Hermitage Museum)
Total: 2950 rubles per day
Sergiev Posad (Moscow region), budget - 2960 rubles
Why go: for the sake of beautiful views and walks through the picturesque town near Moscow around the Trinity-Sergius Lavra.
Places for lovers: In addition to Orthodox shrines, Sergiev Posad houses the famous Toy Museum. And 20 km from the city is the Abramtsevo estate of the philanthropist Savva Mamontov, where many artists stayed and where the paintings “Alyonushka” by Vasnetsov, “Vision to the Youth Bartholomew” by Nesterov, “Girl with Peaches” by Serov were painted.
Budget:
Hotel: 1700 rubles
Dinner for two: 960 rubles
Excursion for two: 300 rubles
Total: 2960 rubles per day
Staraya Russa (Novgorod region), budget - 3000 rubles
Why go: for the sake of one of the oldest cities in Russia with healing mineral springs. To get to another house-museum of F.M. Dostoevsky, where the writer’s family vacationed in the summer and where a significant part of The Brothers Karamazov was written.
Places for lovers: In the Spaso-Perobrazhensky Monastery, the Spassky Cathedral houses an interesting local history museum. And on the bell tower of the monastery there is an observation deck, from where a pleasant view of the old city opens.
Budget:
Hotel: 2050 rubles
Dinner for two: 650 rubles
Excursion for two: 300 rubles
Total: 3000 rubles per day
Pechory (Pskov region), budget - 3010 rubles
Why go: get to the majestic Holy Dormition Pskov-Pechersky Monastery on the outskirts of the city and walk around the city center, which, thanks to its proximity to Estonia, has preserved the European spirit.
Places for lovers: It's worth finding a nice street lamp memorial. The lantern itself, the candle with a flame, the twisted lamppost, and the touching pair of sparrows were made by local blacksmiths.
Budget:
Hotel: 2080 rubles
Dinner for two: 730 rubles
Excursion for two: 200 rubles
Total: 3010 rubles per day
Sochi (Krasnodar region), budget - 3120 rubles
Why go: spend the most varied weekend - skiing in the morning, and have dinner overlooking the sea to the sound of seagulls.
76 km from Moscow
How to get there
By car - from 1.5 hours; by bus - from 1 hour 15 minutes, 200 ₽; by train - from 1 hour 8 minutes, 176 ₽; by train “Moscow-Yaroslavl” - 57 minutes, from 587 ₽.
Why is it interesting?
Sergiev Posad was founded in 1337. Included in the Golden Ring of Russia. The main attraction is the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, a monastery with buildings from the 15th-18th centuries, where the most important Orthodox shrines are kept. One of the main symbols of the city is the Zagorsk matryoshka doll and the Bogorodsk toy; they can also be seen in the Sergiev Posad toy museum.
2. Kolomna
110 km from Moscow
How to get there
By car - from 1 hour 55 minutes; by bus - 1 hour 40 minutes, from 250 ₽; by train - from 1 hour 33 minutes, from 286 ₽.
Why is it interesting?
Kolomna was founded in 1177. The main attractions are the Kolomna Kremlin (16th century) with the Assumption Cathedral of the 17th century, the Church of John the Baptist on the Settlement (early 16th century) and other churches of the 16th-19th centuries. On the outskirts of Kolomna there is the Staro-Golutvin Monastery (XIV century). The city has many small cozy museums - marshmallows, kalach, samovar, favorite toys, soap.
If you are by car, take a ride to Zaraysk (50 km from Kolomna). There is the Zaraisky Kremlin (XVI century) with the 17th century St. Nicholas Cathedral and ancient churches, and the city center consists of wooden houses of the late 19th - early 20th centuries.
3. Pereslavl-Zalessky
140 km from Moscow
How to get there
By car - from 2 hours 20 minutes; by bus - from 1 hour 59 minutes, from 250 ₽.
Why is it interesting?
Pereslavl-Zalessky was founded in 1152 by Yuri Dolgoruky, it is part of the Golden Ring of Russia. It is located on the shore of Lake Pleshcheevo, where Peter I built an amusing flotilla, which laid the foundation for the Russian navy. The main attractions are the Pereslavl Kremlin with the Transfiguration Cathedral of the 12th century, the Church of Metropolitan Peter (16th century), six ancient monasteries. The main museum of the city is the museum-estate “Botik of Peter I”, where the only ship of Peter’s amusing flotilla has been preserved to date. Also in Pereslavl-Zalessky there are museums of iron, teapot, steam locomotives and peasant design.
If you are by car, look at the Blue Stone (6 km from the center of Pereslavl-Zalessky). This stone was a ritual object of the ancient pagan Slavs. Nearby are Alexander Mountain and the ramparts of the disappeared ancient city of Kleshchin.
4. Tver
170 km from Moscow
How to get there
By car - from 2 hours 40 minutes; by train - from 2 hours 30 minutes, 387 ₽; by train “Lastochka” - from 1 hour 37 minutes, 510 ₽; by train "Sapsan" - from 1 hour 1 minute, from 1,239 ₽.
Why is it interesting?
Tver was founded in 1135. The city was heavily damaged by fire in the 18th century and during the Second World War, so the architecture of ancient Tver was almost completely lost. The oldest surviving building is the White Trinity Church of the 16th century. Also in Tver you can look at the Imperial Travel Palace and the Volga embankment with the Starovolzhsky Bridge.
5. Tula
190 km from Moscow
How to get there
By car - from 2 hours 40 minutes; by bus - 3 hours, from 500 ₽; by train - from 2 hours 20 minutes, from 488 ₽; by train “Lastochka” or “Day Express” Moscow-Belgorod - from 1 hour 55 minutes, from 426 ₽.
Why is it interesting?
Tula was founded in 1146. The main attraction of the city is the Tula Kremlin (XVI century) with the Assumption Cathedral. In Tula there is the Museum of Weapons (the oldest and one of the largest in Russia), the Museum of the Samovar and the Museum of Tula Gingerbread.
If you are by car, visit the estate of Leo Tolstoy in Yasnaya Polyana (15 km from Tula). There is a house in which the writer lived for more than half a century and wrote, among other things, “War and Peace” and “Anna Karenina.”
6. Vladimir
190 km from Moscow
How to get there
By car - from 3 hours 10 minutes; by bus - from 3 hours 15 minutes, from 370 ₽; by train - 3 hours 34 minutes, 485 ₽; by train - 2 hours 42 minutes, from 622 ₽; by train “Lastochka” or “Strizh” - 1 hour 44 minutes, from 704 ₽.
Why is it interesting?
Vladimir was founded in 990. Included in the Golden Ring of Russia. The main attractions are the Golden Gate (1164), the Assumption Cathedral with frescoes by Andrei Rublev (late 12th century), Dmitrievsky Cathedral (late 12th century), churches of the 17th-18th centuries.
7. Ryazan
200 km from Moscow
How to get there
By car - from 3 hours 10 minutes; by bus - from 2 hours 50 minutes, from 380 ₽; by train - from 2 hours 40 minutes, 530 ₽; by train “Moscow-Voronezh” - 2 hours 13 minutes, from 531 ₽.
Why is it interesting?
Modern Ryazan was founded in 1095 and until 1778 was called Pereyaslavl-Ryazan. The main attraction is the Ryazan Kremlin with the Assumption Cathedral of the 17th century. The complex of the Ryazan Historical and Architectural Museum-Reserve also includes a settlement in Old Ryazan, the remains of a fortress in Novy Olgov and the historical territory of Glebova-Gorodishche - all of them are located in the Ryazan region.
If you are by car, visit the Sergei Yesenin Museum-Reserve in the village of Konstantinovo (40 km from Ryazan). There is a house where the poet was born and raised.
8. Rostov
220 km from Moscow
How to get there
By car - from 3.5 hours; by bus - from 3 hours 20 minutes, from 400 ₽; by train “Moscow-Yaroslavl” - from 2 hours 34 minutes, from 815 ₽.
Why is it interesting?
Rostov the Great is one of the oldest cities in Russia, it was founded in 862. Included in the Golden Ring of Russia. The main attractions are the Rostov Kremlin of the 17th century, in which, by the way, the film “Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession” was filmed, the Assumption Cathedral (16th century), the ancient Avraamiev Epiphany Monastery (13th century), Spaso-Yakovlevsky Monastery (14th century).
9. Suzdal
220 km from Moscow
How to get there
By car - from 3 hours 40 minutes; by bus - from 3 hours 50 minutes, from 550 ₽; by bus from Vladimir - from 45 minutes, from 90 ₽.
Why is it interesting?
Suzdal was first mentioned in chronicles in 1024. Also included in the Golden Ring. The main attractions are the Suzdal Kremlin with the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary (XIII century), five monastery complexes of the 16th-17th centuries, the ensemble of Trade Square and many churches of the 17th-18th centuries. The Museum of Wooden Architecture in Suzdal contains preserved wooden buildings with household items from the 17th-19th centuries.
10. Uglich
230 km from Moscow
How to get there
By car - from 3 hours 50 minutes; by bus - 4 hours, from 800 ₽.
Why is it interesting?
Uglich was supposedly founded in the 10th century. The main attractions are the Uglich Kremlin (where Tsarevich Dmitry, the youngest son of Ivan the Terrible, was killed under mysterious circumstances) with the Princely Chamber and the Church of Dmitry on Blood, Alekseevsky Monastery (XIV century), Resurrection Monastery (XV century), shopping arcades and merchant houses.
11. Yaroslavl
270 km from Moscow
How to get there
By car - from 4.5 hours; by bus - from 4 hours 15 minutes, from 480 ₽; by train "Moscow-Yaroslavl" - 3 hours 18 minutes, from 887 ₽.
Why is it interesting?
Yaroslavl was founded in 1010 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise. Included in the Golden Ring. In Yaroslavl, must-sees include the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery with buildings of the 16th-19th centuries, the Church of Elijah the Prophet (17th century) with rich interior paintings, the 17th-century temple ensemble in Korovniki, the historical buildings of the 16th-19th centuries in the center of Yaroslavl, the Church of John the Baptist and the monument Yaroslav the Wise (depicted on the 1000-ruble banknote).
What we thought
We chose cities with historical buildings that can be reached from Moscow in less than 5 hours. Travel time by car was calculated using the Yandex.Maps service (route without traffic jams, time rounded to tens of minutes), the time and cost of trips by public transport were looked at on Yandex.Schedules and the Russian Railways website (tickets for Saturday, July 7, calculations were made on Tuesday , June 26).
Tickets to local museums cost from €2. Prices for bus excursions around the city and its suburbs start from €20. Georgia is an amazing country and, if possible, try to get to know it better.
Food
The average bill in Tbilisi restaurants is around €12 (for two). Coffee costs €1.25, khachapuri - €0.66, khinkali €0.16, a bottle of wine in the store - from €2
You can fully enjoy Georgian food at. You will learn everything about the production of these products, the differences between one type of wine grown in different regions of Georgia, the hard work of winegrowers, the types of cheese and the process of preparing churchkhchela.
ATHENS
Leisure
Tickets to local museums cost from €3, bus tours around the city - from €30. You can feel the spirit of the metropolis and the flavor of the ancient streets by ordering.
Food
The average bill in Istanbul restaurants is around €15 (for two). You can take coffee with you for €2. Turkish delight (well, we think a kilo is enough for you) costs from €5, and baklava - from €12 (for 1 kg).
WARSAW
Leisure
Tickets to local museums cost between €4-9, bus tours around the city - from €19.
Food
The average bill in Budapest restaurants is around €20 (for two). You can drink coffee for €1-3. Signature goulash costs €5-7, crispy sweet kalachik or hearty salty langosh costs €1.5. Famous Hungarian liqueurs can be purchased from €3-5 per bottle.
Vilnius
A fairy tale city, a museum city, what else is the capital of Lithuania called?! truly special, it energizes and inspires. Ancient quarters and streets, impressive castles and Gothic churches, cozy cafes and picturesque parks. There are plenty of interesting locations in the city. Take your family on a weekend trip. Vilnius – ideal for a family holiday
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How to get from the airport to the center of Vilnius
- by train- €0.72 euros. Travel time is 8 minutes. The first flight is at 5:45, the last at 21:52. Tickets are sold at the ticket office at the station, and there is also a conductor in the carriage. A covered walkway leads to the train station from the airport terminal. Walk for a couple of minutes.
- by bus- €1. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the center. How to find a stop? Exit the terminal, turn left, move along the highway ring. Pedestrian paths lead to the stop. Buses run from 05:25 to 22:00.
- by minibus- €1.5 euros. They run every 10-15 minutes from 05:00 to 23:00. The stop is a few tens of meters from the exit from the airport building. Along the pedestrian path you need to go left. Some minibuses stop right in front of the airport entrance.
- by taxi- from €18 euros.
If you plan to travel around the city a lot, it makes sense to buy a day pass for €5.
- by bus. At the exit of terminal 3 you need to take a shuttle and get to the bus station (5 km from the airport). Routes No. 475 (to the bus station) and No. 222 (to the railway station) go to Tel Aviv. Cost - from €3.
- by taxi- from €39.
You can’t get from the airport by public transport on Shabbat. The only option to get into the city is by taxi. It is possible to agree with the driver on payment in dollars or euros, but keep in mind that the taxi driver can calculate at his own rate.
Travel on public transport in Tel Aviv costs an average of €2. Taxi around the city - around €10. During Shabbat, taxi fares increase by 25%. There are also day and night rates. Night is valid from 21:00 to 05:30, at this time the price is 25% higher. When traveling with more than two people, the taxi driver may ask for an additional €1.3 for each additional passenger.
Housing
Hotel accommodation (3-4 stars) in a double room will cost approximately €100. Find the discount option in the section on our website.
Leisure
Tickets to local museums cost from €3. Please note that most museums in the city are closed on Mondays, while some are open only on Mondays. In addition, most institutions' schedules change during Jewish holidays, so check the museum's website for information when planning a visit.
Food
The average bill in Tel Aviv restaurants is around €50 (for two). You can drink coffee for €3-4, a bottle of mineral water costs €2. For €5 you can buy a plate of hummus and pita, and for €3 you can buy a jar of delicious date honey.
Traveling to Europe was already an expensive pleasure, and given the new economic conditions, vacations in the main European capitals have become an almost unaffordable luxury.
Fortunately, in addition to expensive London, Paris and Rome, there are cheaper European cities, so there is still an opportunity to see Europe without going broke, you just need to carefully plan your trip and choose a direction. To make things easier for you, we've put together a list of 10 interesting and inexpensive cities in Europe where a weekend won't leave a hole in your budget.
1. Krakow
It is surprising that Krakow, one of the most beautiful and at the same time the cheapest cities in Europe, has not yet been appreciated by tourists. Krakow was the capital of Poland until the end of the 16th century, but even after losing this status it always remained the main cultural and scientific center of the country. Fortunately, unlike Warsaw, the city was practically not damaged during World War II, so many ancient buildings have been preserved here (there are thirty-nine churches alone), the medieval Jagiellonian University and a huge royal castle from the 13th century.
2. Budapest
Despite the fact that the popularity of the Hungarian capital has grown greatly in recent years, prices here still remain relatively low. If you choose a hotel not in the very center and use public transport, you can enjoy views of the Danube and classical architecture while staying within a modest budget. Be sure to visit one of Budapest's famous thermal baths, cross the river on the Chain Bridge and stroll through the Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion.
3. Lisbon
Even by European standards, there are a lot of attractions in Lisbon and its surroundings - castles, palaces and basilicas, and the decent cost of air travel to the Portuguese capital is more than offset by cheap hotels, restaurants and shops. If you plan to travel around the city a lot by public transport or use the funiculars (including the famous city elevator of Santa Justa), be sure to buy a Viva Viagem travel system, this will allow you to save even more.
4. Prague
Prague has won the love of tourists from all over the world thanks to two factors: cheap Czech pubs and a beautiful historical center. In terms of attractiveness and richness of cultural monuments, Prague is hardly inferior to the main Western European capitals, and a trip here will cost you much less than to Paris or Amsterdam. The only negative is that there are a lot of tourists in Prague during the high season, so choose the less popular months, since this city is beautiful at any time of the year.
5. Istanbul
One of the oldest cities in the world, Istanbul is considered a must-visit destination for every history buff. Mosques, bazaars and amazing views of the Bosphorus Strait will not leave even the most experienced travelers indifferent. Today, Istanbul captivates not only with its rich cultural heritage, but also with its low prices, which, alas, fall in inverse proportion to the level of safety in the city.
6. Athens
Athens is an ideal city for a weekend - there are enough attractions here for just two days of leisurely exploration. You should set aside one full day to explore the Parthenon and the Acropolis, you will need at least half a day to visit the luxurious archaeological museum of Athens, and if you still have time, check out the Monastiraki area - see the mosque and wander around the market. Despite the fact that Athens is one of the most expensive cities on our list, by European standards it is still a very cheap place, especially if you go there out of season, but in late autumn or even winter.
7. Split
Split is a less touristy copy of Dubrovnik: the same red roofs, white walls and views of the bay. The city is much cheaper and is located in Dalmatia, which is famous for its excellent beaches, so you can combine a visit to Split with a beach holiday nearby. Split, of course, does not have a grand city wall like Dubrovnik, but it does have the ancient Roman palace of Emperor Diocletian, which is considered the best-preserved Roman-era palace in the world.
8. Berlin
Despite the fact that Berlin is the capital of one of the richest countries in the eurozone, prices here remain relatively low. Of course, compared to the cities of Eastern Europe, the cost of a night in hotels and hostels in Berlin is not so attractive, but due to the popularity of the destination and the large number of flights, tickets to Berlin can be bought quite inexpensively (especially if you take care of the purchase a few months before the trip).
9. Riga
If you have not yet been to Riga, try to correct this annoying mistake as soon as possible - after the transition to the euro, prices in this city are constantly rising. The historical center of Riga fully corresponds to the concept of a classic European city - open cafes, pretty squares, surrounded by ancient buildings with tiled roofs, paved sidewalks. Well, the advantages of a holiday in Riga for Russians are obvious: geographical proximity and the absence of a language barrier.
10. Ljubljana
Gradually, from a place that no one can find on the map, Ljubljana is turning into one of the most popular cities in Europe. It has everything you need for a classic European weekend: a beautiful historical center, good restaurants, architectural monuments, including a large, well-preserved medieval castle. We strongly recommend going to the capital of Slovenia before it begins to attract crowds of tourists and hotel prices do not jump to the average European level.