Tourists are rather strange people, some of them are in a hurry to go away from the benefits of civilization, closer to pristine nature, while others, on the contrary, seek to spend their holidays with maximum comfort. Some travelers dream of discovering the East, the other half is also actively engaged in the question of what excursions in Europe can be visited. By the way, it is extremely difficult to answer such a question, since in this part of the world there are more than 40 states with more or less tourism potential. Naturally, travels in history and acquaintance with cultural monuments will be entertaining here, pilgrimage or gastronomic tours are popular.
Such different excursions in Europe
What are the advantages of traveling to Europe for a Russian tourist? One of the most important points for the inhabitants of Russia is the territorial proximity to European states. This means good transport links, the ability to quickly get to your favorite country or resort.
Climatic conditions in many European countries are not too different from those in Russia, especially in its European part. This moment is very important for travelers with small children who do not tolerate the acclimatization period. Older tourists also prefer resorts with similar climates.
A common history, familiar culture and close philosophy, the ubiquity of the English language, and in many countries the Russian language - all this also contributes to a good travel experience.
Traveling to different countries
The cheapest tours are, of course, to close countries - Belarus and Ukraine. The first, in general, is a strategic partner of Russia, it does not require visas, standing in queues at the borders, but it offers a variety of options for excursions related to the history of cities, dedicated to the events of the last world war, tourist routes through national parks and Belovezhskaya Pushcha. The situation with Ukraine is still more tense, but the western part of the country, rich in ancient castles, warmly welcomes guests.
The next group of European countries that are interesting for tourists from Russia are former neighbors in the USSR or the Warsaw Pact. Today they are moving by leaps and bounds towards capitalism, but guests from the East are always welcome. The seaside resorts of Bulgaria, Romania, Montenegro are popular in the summer, the ski resorts of Poland, Slovakia - in the winter. The most popular among tourists is the Czech Republic and its capital, golden Prague. There are rich excursion programs in every country, regardless of the season.
The Baltic countries can also boast of their rich historical heritage, the capitals are especially popular. In order to save travelers' finances, many companies organize tours that include visits to Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn, sometimes the routes continue further, including the countries of the Scandinavian Peninsula.
The states of Western Europe have long been known in the tourism market as offering rich excursion programs, elite rest, treatment and recovery. France and Spain are the leaders of the tourist business not only in Europe, but also in the world, they compete with each other in the number of guests from different countries of the world.
Grand Tour
It is interesting that they have always traveled in Europe in pursuit of different goals - political, economic, trade. In the 17th century, the “Grand Tour” (the so-called “Grand Tour”) came into fashion among the aristocratic part of the European population. According to tradition, young noblemen who graduated from the university went on a trip to neighboring countries, studied the language, culture, and gained experience in various matters.
It is clear that the situation today is not the same, but such trips are still popular. Their advantages are obvious - the opportunity to get acquainted with the main sights and monuments of several European countries at once in a short period. Saving financial resources is also an important factor.
Most often, tourists choose bus travel, the most economical option, since thanks to night transfers, they do not need to pay for hotels and hotels. The most popular routes connect Poland, Germany, France, Hungary, Austria (in some variations). Most of these excursions end in Paris, from where guests go straight to their native land.
