Cheap holiday destinations. The most inexpensive visa-free countries for holidays

Adler and Sochi are the most obvious solution where you can have a cheap seaside vacation. Air tickets Moscow - Adler are inexpensive - from 5,800 rubles. In addition, the Pobeda low-cost airline flies in this direction, from which you can buy even cheaper tickets to these Black Sea resorts from many Russian cities (from 999 rubles one way), but they are quickly sold out.

Housing in Sochi can be rented from 1200 rubles ($16), in Adler - from 600 rubles ($8)

Well, you can eat inexpensively in Sochi and Adler in a variety of canteens.

CRIMEA

Where can you inexpensively relax on the sea, if not in the Crimea? In the summer season - 2016, you can fly from Moscow to Simferopol and back for 8,500 rubles ($110), and even cheaper in spring and autumn. From Simferopol airport you can quickly and easily get to any resort in the Crimea.

Budget breakfast / lunch / dinner, for example, in Sudak can be 150-200 rubles (first, second, compote, dessert) in the dining room. If you eat in restaurants, the amount will increase to 300 or more rubles per person.

EUROPE: WHERE TO CHEAP FOR A RELAX AT THE SEA ABROAD

MONTENEGRO, BUDVA

It is possible to have a cheap vacation in the summer of 2016 at the sea abroad, of course, in Montenegro. Flights from Moscow to Podgorica and back cost from 15,600 rubles ($200). If you are going to have a cheap vacation in the resorts of Montenegro, it is better to fly to Podgorica or Tivat, and from there get to the desired cities - Budva, Petrovac, Sutomore and so on.

For example, consider Budva - one of famous resorts Montenegro. Hotels in Budva can be found from $20 per night.

Lunch at an inexpensive restaurant in Budva will cost about $ 8.6 (650 rubles) per person.

Visa-free entry for Russians for 30 days.

CYPRUS, PAPHOS

Consider Paphos as one of the most frequently visited resorts in Cyprus. A direct flight from Moscow to Larnaca costs from 16,200 rubles ($210), to Paphos from 23 thousand rubles, that is, you can apply for a free electronic pro-visa. For reference: the cheapest flight to Larnaca from Moscow costs from 14,000 rubles with a transfer in Belgrade, so you will have to apply for a tourist visa (an electronic pro-visa is issued only if the flight is made directly from the territory of the Russian Federation).

A flight to Cyprus can be very cheap, especially if you catch a share of some airline, but living on the island is quite expensive. Housing in Larnaca also costs from $31.

Eating out in Paphos is not cheap. It is better to look for food away from the embankment, where tourist establishments are concentrated. On average, a dish in an inexpensive restaurant costs $8 - $10 (780 rubles), meat meze - about $16, fish - $21.5.

You can eat not very expensive by buying food at the Papantoniou supermarket - there are various discounts. Very tasty pastries - from $ 1.6 (120 rubles). If you have a kitchen (like, for example, in the studio we wrote about above), then you can save a lot on food by cooking at home. Read more about food prices in Paphos.

An electronic visa to Cyprus for Russians is free and is issued via the Internet for 90 days (for direct flights from Russia).

CROATIA, SPLIT

You can fly from Moscow to Split and Dubrovnik quite inexpensively - a round-trip ticket costs from 16.8 thousand rubles ($220). A hotel room in Split can be rented for $30 and more, if you look for a hotel on the spot, you can find it cheaper. A bed in a hostel will cost from $11.

A budget breakfast in Split will cost $2-4, lunch - from $3 to $6.5, dinner - from $6 to $12. A dish in an inexpensive restaurant will cost about $ 6.5.

Visa is needed. Consular fee - 35 euros (38$), service fee - 19 euros (21$). Read more about visa to Croatia for Russians.

BULGARIA, BURGAS

The cheapest way is to fly from Moscow to Burgas and Varna - the prices for a round-trip flight in the summer of 2016 start from 15-16 thousand rubles ($200). You can cheaply relax at the sea in these cities, or you can go to other resorts in Bulgaria - in general, this country allows you to have a pretty budget vacation and is considered one of the cheapest countries in Europe.

You can find hotels in Burgas for $20 per night and more

You can eat in an inexpensive restaurant from $6. Budget breakfast costs from $1.5, lunch - from $2.5, dinner - from $4.5.

You need a visa for Bulgaria consular fee- 35 euros ($ 38), service fee - 1,425 rubles ($ 18).

ASIA AND AFRICA: WHERE TO CHEAPLY RELAX AT THE SEA ABROAD

THAILAND, PATTAYA

Traditionally, you can have an inexpensive vacation at sea abroad in Thailand. Despite the rather expensive flight to Bangkok and Phuket - from 31 thousand rubles ($ 400), you can live and eat here on a budget

Housing offers in Pattaya, Phuket and other resorts of this country start from $10 per day.

Meals in macaroons cost from 40 baht ($1.2), so you can spend about $5-6 (including drinks) per person per day on food.

For Russians it works visa-free entry for up to 30 days.

VIETNAM, DA NANG

Tickets from Moscow to Vietnam cost from 32 thousand rubles ($415) in both directions (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City). From these cities, it is already possible to get inexpensively by low-cost airlines or buses to resorts - Nha Trang, Da Nang, Mui Ne, and so on. Despite the rather expensive air tickets, in Vietnam you can inexpensively relax on the sea: cheap accommodation and food compensate for the cost of the flight.

You can eat very, very cheaply in Vietnam if you don’t visit tourist restaurants, and is in street establishments. Budget breakfast - from $ 0.5, lunch and dinner - from $ 1.5.

A visa for Russians to Vietnam is not needed if the trip lasts no more than 15 days.

MALAYSIA, LANGKAWI

From about 31.5 thousand rubles ($407) you can fly from Moscow to Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), and then go to Langkawi or Borneo (one-way tickets from Kuala Lumpur from $10). Sometimes you can fly to the islands of Malaysia for only 8,100 rubles. (one way)!

You can also eat on a fairly budget - on average, a dish costs from $ 1, sometimes even less. Well, the food in Malaysia is just amazing!

A visa to Malaysia for Russians is not needed if you do not plan to stay more than 30 days.

MALDIVES, MAAFUSHI

Strange as it may sound, but you can also have a cheap vacation abroad at sea in the Maldives - this is the subject of a separate article on the site with an overview of prices and tips on how to relax in the Maldives cheaply. As with other Asian countries, the main thing is to find cheap flights. For the summer of 2016, tickets from Moscow to Male cost from 30 thousand rubles ($ 390) in both directions.

With housing and food in the Maldives it is more difficult - you have to spend money. Travelers are advised to settle in Maafushi or Hulhumale, as there are more offers (and cheaper). This is not about luxury hotels and secluded islands - if you want just such a vacation, you will have to fork out.

You can eat in the Maldives in establishments for locals - the prices are not too high. A budget breakfast will cost about $2 - $3, lunch - from $3 to $5, dinner - up to $10. Of course, provided that you are unpretentious in food.

A visa to the Maldives for Russians is not needed if the duration of the trip does not exceed 30 days.

You can also consider holidays in Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, China.

In a crisis, many people think about where they can fly on vacation so that it doesn’t turn out too hard for the wallet. Of course, you can go to the Crimea, but not everyone will agree to such a vacation. And the prices for air tickets there, to put it mildly, are not encouraging. Well, how can a flight to our "Russian" Crimea cost more than to Prague? Although, in fairness, it is worth noting that in June there are, but for other summer months the prices are already - from 10 thousand rubles one way.

We thought about where you can spend a couple of weeks on a budget and interestingly this summer. Of course, in Asia everything is just as good, tasty and even at the current dollar exchange rate. Summer is the peak season in and on some islands. But the cost of air travel there can only be justified if long stay, not less than a month. If the vacation allows you to relax for only a week or two, then we advise you to take a closer look at the following cheap flights from Moscow and visa-free countries.

Turkey

The fact that Turkey is now closed to Russian tourists is not true. A huge number of regular flights flies to Turkey every day, including our native Aeroflot. And which city to fly to is already a personal choice for everyone. Possible in Antalya, on the coast mediterranean sea by choosing a hotel all inclusive(about our trips to the coast of Turkey with a child). By the way, hotels in Turkey are now experiencing better times Therefore, you can often find discounts up to 50%. And the price of a round-trip ticket from Moscow to Antalya is only from 13.5 thousand rubles from a person. Prices are given for June 2016, but for the rest of the summer months their prices do not differ much.

There are unique attractions in Cyprus: the baths of Aphrodite, Kolossi Castle, ancient city Amathus and much more: you won't be bored.

Aphrodite bay

Montenegro

Montenegro is another wonderful country on the shore Adriatic Sea. Here, as in Cyprus, beach and cultural recreation. Montenegro will be appreciated by lovers of a quiet and cozy family vacation. By the way, some tourists compare Montenegro with our Crimea, and not only nature, but far from the best conditions hotel stays. While we have not been to Montenegro, but such a comparison does not scare us very much. And to see the beauty of Montenegro, for example, Old city Budva, it would be interesting.

Airfare from Moscow to Montenegro in June - from 15 thousand rubles per person in both directions (to Podgorica and Tivat airports).

Serbia

Beach lovers will be upset - there is no sea here. However, visa-free Serbia is famous for its mineral resorts, and has recently become popular among tourists for “healing” tours. And lovers of cultural enlightenment should appreciate ancient castles and fortresses. Serbia is also famous for its low prices and delicious food.

Air tickets to Serbia from Moscow and back will cost only from 13.5 thousand rubles per person (flights to Belgrade).

Israel

In Israel, a very diverse holiday. Every year, millions of tourists come here to improve their health at the resorts. Dead Sea. And of course, anyone will not miss the opportunity to visit the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.

In addition to its historical significance, Israel today is a modern and technological country. Here you can admire modern skyscrapers all year round, such as the Azrieli Center in Tel Aviv, and even swim in the Mediterranean Sea in summer. And many of our compatriots are attracted by the almost complete absence of a language barrier - after all, in Israel a quarter of the population speaks Russian!

Perhaps the only significant disadvantage of visiting Israel can be its high cost: you cannot call this country cheap, even without a visa. For example, the average check for two in a regular local cafe will come out from 2000 rubles (without drinks). In the same Thailand or Vietnam, the same can cost just 300−400 rubles. A ride on the city tram will cost you 110 rubles per person.

Azrieli Towers in Tel Aviv

However, Israel is a country with rich history and magnificent climatic conditions so a trip there is definitely worth it. Moreover, the cost of air tickets is quite low. In June, a ticket from Moscow to Tel Aviv and back will cost only from 13 thousand rubles.

Belarus

It is not yet a very popular holiday destination for Russians. Perhaps this is due to the absence of the sea. Nevertheless, there is something to see in Belarus: what is the famous, sung in the song Belovezhskaya Pushcha or Bestskaya fortress.

Flights to Minsk and back from Moscow in June will cost us only from 10.5 thousand rubles from a person.

Georgia

A country of dizzying nature and breathtakingly delicious food. To get to know Georgia, one trip is not enough. So many tourists, having arrived once, fall in love with her so much that they decide to stay. Georgia combines multiple healing mineral and mud springs, healing mountain-sea air and beautiful architectural and natural attractions. What is the world famous mineral spa Borjomi!

Walk along the stroma of Tbilisi, see ancient monasteries and fortresses in the mountains, taste fresh khachapuri and relax on the cleanest beaches Pitsunda and Batumi - do not hesitate, it will be a unique vacation!

Old Tbilisi, Georgia

Many Russian tourists come to Georgia in their own car. This trip takes approximately 2 days. If you are going to fly from Moscow to Tbilisi (and back) by plane, then such a trip will work out for you from 12 thousand rubles from a person.

You can also use a little trick: buy air tickets from Moscow to Vladikavkaz (their cost will be about 7 thousand rubles in both directions per person), and then get to Tbilisi by regular bus(travel time is about 5 hours).

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We tell where to go in summer 2019 for an inexpensive and safe vacation at sea. We consider both holidays on tours and vouchers, as well as an independent trip - prices, conditions, the best resorts.

1. Where to go to the sea inexpensively
   1. Popular countries
   2. Other options
2. Other destinations
   1. Europe and the Mediterranean
   2. Southeast Asia
   3. South of Russia and Crimea

What prices are listed in the article? Airfare is for round-trip flights. The cost of tours is the minimum price for this direction for 5-7 nights unless otherwise stated.

Where to go to relax by the sea inexpensively

Most Russians prefer to relax in the summer relatively close - for example, in Europe or neighboring countries. Firstly, in June-August in these countries the high season, and secondly, air tickets are cheap - from 7000-8000 rubles.

Where can you go to relax at sea in the summer of 2019 inexpensively and safely (including with children):

• Turkey
• Tunisia
• Bulgaria
• Georgia
• Montenegro

Information about the cost of tours and independent travel for these and other summer destinations you will find below.

How to inexpensively relax on the sea tour? Easily! Use special services like and to compare prices for tours from all tour operators. This way you can find the best deals.

Popular countries

Turkey

Inexpensive beach vacation at sea in the summer - 2019 is possible in Turkey. Russians do not need a visa; You can go on a tour or on your own.

Vouchers. At early booking really find tours for 20,000-25,000 rubles and two. In summer, prices are higher, but hot tours may come across.

Photo: view of one of the Turkish resorts © Mahir Uysal

Tunisia

One of the most popular summer destinations in 2019 - Tunisia. June, July and August in this country is the most favorable time for a beach holiday.

Prices for tours to Tunisia are low, which leads to a large flow of tourists from Russia.

Tickets. Flying to Tunisia on your own is expensive. Tickets from Moscow to the capital of the country (Tunisia) cost from 19,800 rubles; to the popular beach resort of Monastir - from 36,500 rubles. Find flights to Tunisia →

Vouchers. Summer is the high season, and prices for tours to Tunisia are rising significantly. From June to August, the minimum price is kept at the level of 40,000-42,000 rubles, but tours to most hotels cost no less than 45,000-50,000 rubles.

Montenegro

Montenegro is another place where you can cheaply go on vacation abroad in the summer of 2019. What’s more, you don’t need a visa.

Price summer tours to Montenegro - from 36278 rubles.

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Bulgaria

For an inexpensive beach holiday this summer you can go to Bulgaria. The country is safe, the resorts have the necessary infrastructure, you can fly with children. A visa is required for entry.

By direct flight of Yamal Airlines you can fly to Burgas for 12387 rubles. Prices for a direct flight to Varna in June start at 14,437 rubles, and in July and August, getting to Bulgaria can be a little more expensive. Tickets to Bulgaria →

You can leave on a package tour in the summer of 2019 from 25,173 rubles for 7 nights. Prices for all-inclusive tours to Bulgaria start from 32,000 rubles.

Georgia

Budget vacation at sea - 2019 is possible in Georgia. Prices for food, transport and excursions are noticeably cheaper than in European destinations (Cyprus, Greece, Spain, etc.). In addition, Russians do not need a visa to rest in Georgia.

Main beach resort countries - Batumi, but you can also go to one of the villages nearby (Gonio, Kobuleti, Kvariati, Sarpi).

Air tickets. Prices for a flight to Batumi in summer start from 14,500 rubles. Alternative option– fly to Tbilisi (from 11,300 rubles), then get to the sea public transport(train, bus) or rent a car and drive yourself. Find tickets to Georgia →

Tours. The minimum cost of a vacation in Georgia for 5-7 nights in the summer is 50,000 rubles. Prices for hotels by the sea are usually higher - from 70,000-80,000 rubles.

Other destinations for sea holidays

Where to go on vacation in the summer of 2019 if you are ready to spend a little more money on vacation? You can fly to more dear countries on the Mediterranean coast, to Southeast Asia or to the south of Russia.

Europe and the Mediterranean

European countries are good for self summer holiday because they can be accessed cheaply. But the prices for accommodation, meals and excursions in Europe are quite high.

Greece

A good option to relax at sea in the summer of 2019 is to go to Greece. Here the sea is warm, there is infrastructure, it is safe - you can come with children. A Schengen visa is required.

You will find the following articles helpful:

Croatia

You can fly inexpensively in the summer to relax on the sea in Croatia, just remember that in this country the beaches are mostly pebbly. You need a Schengen visa.

Cheap tickets to Croatia are available in the first half of the summer of 2019. You can fly to the city of Pula by a direct flight of the S7 airline for 16,372 rubles. good prices there are flights to Dubrovnik, Zagreb, Split.

You can go to Croatia on a tour from 36,278 rubles for 5 nights.

Spain

Another way to cheaply get to the sea in 2019 is to go to Spain. Tourism is developed there, you can have a good rest as a couple or a family with a child. A Schengen visa is required to visit.

The most inexpensive Spanish destination is Barcelona - you can fly there for 15381 rubles (June, flight with a transfer).

Getting to other Spanish cities on the sea coast will cost 2.5-3 thousand rubles more. The cost of direct flights is from 17,500 rubles.

You can fly to Spain in the summer on a tour from 21,954 rubles for a three-star hotel.

Country information:

Italy

A beach holiday in Spain is possible (for example, in Rimini and Amalfi). But many go to the country for the sights and shopping, despite the fact that the prices for holidays in Italy are high.

If you are going on vacation to Italy in the summer of 2019, keep in mind that the cheapest time to get to the country is in June. This month, a direct flight to the seaside resort of Rimini will cost 16,241 rubles (by Red Wings).

As a cheap option, you can fly to Milan (11,000-12,000 rubles), and get to the resort by bus or train.

Vouchers to Italy for the summer of 2019 cost from 42,467 rubles (for 7 nights).

Cyprus

One of best islands, where in the summer you can inexpensively relax on the sea- Cyprus. Tickets are cheap, and the cost of holidays in Cyprus is not as high as in Europe. The island is often chosen for holidays with children.

You can enter on a Schengen visa, and in its absence, apply online for a special Cypriot pro-visa for Russians.

Useful Information:Israel

For those who choose where to go abroad by sea in the summer of 2019, Israel offers several options at once: this country is home to the Mediterranean, Red and Dead Seas. Russians do not need a visa to visit Israel.

You can fly from Moscow to Tel Aviv in the summer for 14,610 rubles on a direct flight by Israel Airlines. If you are ready to fly with a transfer, there are cheaper tickets - up to 12,500 rubles. The cost of tickets for August and July is more expensive by 2-4 thousand rubles.

You can go to the sea to Israel on a tour at a price of 60,626 rubles for two.

Southeast Asia

rest in South-East Asia is the opposite of a vacation in Europe: tickets here are expensive (from 20,000 rubles), but entertainment and housing are inexpensive.

Summer in Asia is considered low season, but this has its advantages: the beaches are not overcrowded with tourists, and the prices for holidays are much lower. It rains often, but it usually falls in the evenings, and everything dries up by morning.

Where is it cheap to relax at sea in the summer of 2019 in Asia? The least expensive will be rest on popular resorts Thailand and Vietnam. In other countries (for example, in the Maldives or Sri Lanka), prices are higher.

Thailand

Thailand has two main seaside resort– Pattaya and Phuket. In Pattaya, it is good to relax at any time of the year, and in Phuket in the summer it is usually cloudy and strong waves.

To get to Pattaya, you need to fly to Bangkok. A non-stop flight from Moscow to Bangkok in the summer costs from 29,467 rubles - this is for those who are used to flying with all the amenities. If you are ready to fly with one change, you can find tickets cheaper - for 24,000-25,000 rubles.

You can get to Phuket this summer by direct flight for 33,000-34,000 rubles; with a transplant - a few thousand cheaper.

Another resort in Thailand where you can go to relax at sea in the summer of 2019 - Koh Samui. First you need to fly to Bangkok, and then - domestic flight to Samui. Tickets to the island cost from 2500 rubles.

Airlines such as Emirates Qatar Airways they regularly publish special offers, according to which you can get to Thailand for 26,000-28,000 rubles. Flights to Thailand →

Traveling to Thailand in the summer of 2019 with a package starts from 62,567 rubles (for 10 nights). For promotions, you can buy tours from 26,000 for two.

Useful information about Thailand.

Russia is a rich country, from the point of view of a tourist. In our country, you can relax under palm trees or high in the mountains, see ancient rock paintings or fields dotted with menhirs. Tourists are waiting for cities that are unlike any other in the world or, on the contrary, similar to the greatest European capitals(St. Petersburg is very reminiscent of Paris, and London, and Amsterdam at the same time). But many tourists believe that only a foreign holiday helps to completely relax and give a truly vivid experience.

There are 74 countries on our planet that Russians can visit without a visa, of which 6 countries are available for visiting on internal passport. Explore exotic destinations like Brazil or Vanuatu (despite tourist attraction, travel expenses will be so high that o budget travel out of the question) will not be considered. But how often do tourists ignore well-known and completely low-cost countries due to ignorance of all the opportunities and attractions that are offered there to travelers. Consider the most interesting of these countries.

Read in this article

Near Abroad

Belarus

The advantages are that Russians can travel here with an internal passport, prices here are lower than ours, there is no language barrier, and sights, sanatoriums, nature reserves so much that is enough for several European countries.

There are some drawbacks: the service here resembles the times of the USSR, it is not easy to find a restaurant with good food, hotels are not always comfortable enough, and there can be problems with wireless Internet. But everything is compensated by the good nature of Belarusians, hospitality and an abundance of interesting opportunities for travelers.

In every region of Belarus you can find something interesting, but it is better to focus on two: Vitebsk and Grodno.

Vitebsk region

Road: Moscow-Vitebsk - from 45 euros (round trip), 9 hours on the way, bus - 22 euros.

Hotels: hostel - from 5 euros, apartments - from 16 euros, 3 * hotel - from 34 euros. The most convenient and comfortable accommodation is apartments, there are the most offers of this kind.

Restaurants: there are enough cafes and restaurants in the historical part of the city, you can eat inexpensively in any establishment, but the dishes are not distinguished by sophistication. A pleasant exception is the restaurant "Lyamus" with Belarusian national cuisine. Lunch here will cost no more than 10 euros per person, and traditional potato pancakes and sausages have an amazing taste. A regular lunch in the dining room is less than 1 euro.

The most interesting:

• In Vitebsk - the historical part of the city, churches, the embankment, the town hall, the house-museum and the Chagall art center. The cost of visiting attractions is symbolic;
• In Polotsk - St. Sophia Cathedral, the Museum of Medieval Knighthood, the House of Peter I, the Euphrosyne Monastery (founded in the 12th century);
• Braslav Lakes Nature Park - several recreation centers, excellent, clean air and excellent service (which is rare for Belarus). Double room in a wooden cottage - from 9 euros / day.

The Grodno region

Road: train from Moscow - from 42 euros one way, 19 hours on the way, bus - from 30 euros one way, on the way - from 9 hours.

Hotels: hostel hotel - from 14 euros for a double room, apartments - from 20 euros, hotel - from 45 euros.

Restaurants: a regular lunch in a cafe - from 1.5 euros, dinner in good restaurant- from 5 euros (in the best establishments - from 9 euros). Best establishments cities: "Dom", "Basta pasta!", "Tavern at the pier".

The most interesting:

• In Grodno - medieval castle, Kalozha Church (X century), Cathedral St. Francis, Sovetskaya Street (a medieval thoroughfare of the city that has not changed much over the past 300 years), a pharmacy-museum, a modern water park, the house of Stefan Batory (several museums at once);
• Castles in Novogrudok, Lida, Mira, Krevy, Golshany;
• The estate of the Oginskys in Zalesye, the Drutsky-Lyubetskys in Shchuchin;
• Museum of Bagration in Volkovysk.

The Grodno region is famous for the fact that on its territory there are almost two dozen objects included in the list world heritage UNESCO. There is also architectural masterpieces, and historical buildings, and unusual museums, and unique festivals, entertainment complexes and much more.

Grodno travel agencies offer tours around the region (1-2 days). Two-day trip around the region with three meals a day and overnight in good hotel, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide - from 40 euros per person.

Armenia

Of all the countries of the Caucasus, it is Armenia - ancient state on the ground. It is worth adding that it was this country that became the first in the world where Christianity became the state religion. Ancient temples, medieval monasteries and fortresses, singing fountains and unusually delicious cuisine are only the basis of Armenia's popularity among those who have already managed to appreciate all the unusualness and warmth of the country.

Road: political complexities in Transcaucasia have made bus and rail links between Russia and Armenia inaccessible, but air links are available. Most cheap tickets offers Aeroflot - from 171 euros (round trip), flight - about 3 hours. Planes fly daily.

Hotels: a bed in a hostel - from 7 euros, apartments - from 17 euros, a hotel - from 23 euros for a double room.

Restaurants: dinner with wine in a good restaurant - no more than 10 euros per person, breakfast in a cafe - 2-3 euros, lunch in a modest pub - 4-6 euros. The portions are large and the dishes are hearty.

The most interesting:

• Karahunj - a prehistoric sacred center, megaliths, an ancient observatory;
• Garni - a fortress and an ancient temple of the god Mitra (I century);
• Geghard - a rock monastery of the 4th century, ancient bas-reliefs, altars, paintings;
• In Yerevan - Erebuni Fortress and Museum (structures of the 8th century BC, archaeological exposition), Republic Square ( architectural ensemble from government buildings), the Cascade complex (fountains, stairs, viewing platforms, flower fields), ethnographical museum, Genocide Museum, Cathedral of St. Gregory (repository of the relics of Gregory the Illuminator), Blue Mosque(XVIII century, center of Iranian culture in Armenia);
• Lake Sevan is the largest Mountain Lake in Transcaucasia, the ancient "Black Monastery", recreation centers.

Uzbekistan

From all states Central Asia, it is Uzbekistan that is distinguished by an abundance of unique cultural monuments and historical sights. Low prices for accommodation and meals, oriental flavor and exoticism - all together is an excellent set for inexpensive travel to the culture of the East.

Road: due to the remoteness from Moscow and the entire European part of Russia, the only acceptable transport is an airplane. Ticket to Tashkent and back - from 200 euros. Tickets are cheaper in March and April, best deals from Uzbekistan Airways and Aeroflot, about four hours on the way.

Hotels: a bed in a hostel - from 6 euros, an apartment - from 9 euros, a room in a modest hotel - from 23 euros.

Restaurants: breakfast - from 2 euros, lunch in a mid-range restaurant - 6-10 euros.

The most interesting:

• In Tashkent - Khast Imam Square, Tilla Sheikh Mosque (the main treasure is the Koran of the 7th century), Kafal Shashi Mausoleum (10th century);
• In Samarkand - the mausoleum of Timur, Registan Square (madrasas, mosques of the 16th-17th centuries), the Bibi Khanym mosque (a giant building that collapsed under its own weight, business card cities, evidence of its power and significance), Shahi Zinda (necropolis of rulers), Ulugbek observatory, Afrasiab (city destroyed by Genghis Khan, frescoes of the 7th century);
• In Bukhara - the Kalyan minaret (it has never been restored since the 12th century), Magok-I-Attori (in different time was a temple of fire worshipers, Buddhist temple and a mosque), Chashma Ayub (the source of Job, according to legend, the biblical prophet himself created this spring), the Ark fortress (the residence of the once reigning families of the city).

In every city, it is worth visiting food and craft bazaars; it is here that you can fully feel the oriental flavor.

"Far" abroad

Among the countries of the "far" abroad, find a country with visa-free regime For budget holiday not easy, but possible. True, a budget vacation will be here only outside the high season. But if your vacation falls in November or March, then feel free to go there on vacation, positive emotions and pleasant memories are guaranteed.

Serbia

Road: the cheapest flight offer " Austrian Airlines» with a change in Vienna - from 197 euros round trip.

Hotels: a bed in a hostel - from 5 euros, apartments - from 11 euros, a 3 * hotel - from 15 euros.

Restaurants: breakfast - 2-3 euros, lunch in a traditional Serbian institution - 6-10 euros, dinner with wine or "rakia" - 10-12 euros.

The most interesting:

• Devil's city natural object in the south of the country in the form of rocky pillars;
• The Cathedral of St. Sava in the capital is the largest Orthodox Church in Southern Europe;
• Golubac Fortress - fortification of the XIV century, the most important fortress in the history of Serbia;
• Gradacha Monastery - a place where the Middle Ages live, a unique example Byzantine architecture, holy relics, frescoes, icons;
• Golia is a reserve where you can go skiing in winter and improve your health in summer, walking through virgin forests, picking the most delicious mushrooms in the world;
• The city of Nis is one of the most picturesque in the country (the tower of skulls, a museum on the site of the Red Cross concentration camp, ancient Roman ruins, a preserved villa where Emperor Constantine the Great was born, an 18th-century fortress built by the Turks);
• Palaces and museums of Belgrade.

Israel

Road: The cheapest tickets to Tel Aviv are offered by AirBaltic - from 208 euros in both directions. Change in Riga, on the way about 8 hours.

Hotels: a place in a hostel - from 13 euros, apartments - from 49 euros, a double room in a 3 * hotel - from 65 euros.

Restaurants: breakfast in a street cafe - from 5 euros, lunch in a modest restaurant 7-10 euros, dinner with wine - from 20 euros.

The most interesting:

• Biblical places - In Jerusalem - Golgotha, the Wailing Wall, the Way of the Cross, the Garden of Gethsemane, monasteries, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher;
• Masada - a fortress city, a place of mass suicide of Jews who did not want to live under Roman oppression;
• The Dead Sea is a place where you can improve your health, swim in the saltiest body of water in the world;
• Yad Vashem - museum complex dedicated to the Holocaust;
• Tel Aviv is the capital entertainment venues, excellent restaurants, convenient beaches;
• Kinneret is the Sea of ​​Galilee, a place where you can simultaneously see the Roman ruins, the places where Jesus Christ lived, as well as stay on the territory of the recreation center and enjoy your vacation by the warm lake.

If you have the opportunity to use the accumulated points of discount cards major airlines, then the budget will be a trip to, Laos, Argentina or Cuba.

Find out where you can cheaply relax at sea in the summer of 2019 abroad and in Russia! We have selected the most popular destinations for a holiday by the sea and for everyone counted cost index. It will help you understand where to rest is cheap and where is expensive. Compare indexes, choose a resort and fly on a vacation on a budget.

How do we calculate the index?

We calculate two indexes of the cost of rest: for vacationers on a tour and for independent tourists.

Tour rest index. For each destination we find the cheapest tours for two for 10 days. To the cost of the tour per person, we add the cost of a visa (if necessary). The result is divided by 10. We get the cost of rest per day per person.

We sum up the main expenses of the tourist and divide by 10:

• Air tickets. We are looking for the cheapest round-trip flight from Moscow. Tickets can be without luggage and with transfers.
• Housing. We find double rooms at the lowest price, we do not consider hostels. Calculation per person for 10 days.
• Visa (if needed).

What do we not consider? Meals, transportation, excursions, etc. - these expenses are individual, they are difficult to calculate. Our index does not reflect all the costs of a trip, but allows you to compare the cost of a holiday by base points.

Why are tickets and tours only from Moscow considered? Firstly, most tourists fly from the capital on vacation. Secondly, the cheapest tickets and tours are usually from Moscow. If we count the indexes for departures from all cities of Russia, the review will surpass "War and Peace" in terms of volume.

And even cheaper? Can! In some cases, your vacation will cost even less than according to our calculations. You will save if:

• find a cheap one or ;
• you already have an open Schengen and you are going to Europe;
• fly for a holiday in the low season.

Prices updated for summer season 2019 and listed in Russian rubles. Indices for European countries are duplicated in euros, for Asia - in US dollars.

Exchange rate: 1 US dollar ≈ 65 RUB.

Choose a destination that suits your taste and budget:

Swimming pools are not only in expensive hotels, but also in budget hotels and guest houses. True, they are smaller there and the water can be changed much less frequently. (Photo © booking.com / Swissotel Resort)

Big Sochi

Where can you cheaply relax on the sea, if not? Tickets and tours are inexpensive, there is cheap accommodation, a visa is not needed, you can eat inexpensively in canteens.

Tours. The cheapest ones are without food.

Flights. Usually in the summer tickets cost from 7000 rubles. The cheapest way to fly is by Pobeda - tickets from many cities in Russia cost from 2,000 rubles in both directions (without luggage), but they are quickly sold out - you need to keep up. Luggage is paid separately, to save money, you can take one suitcase for two.

Flying alone is cheaper only if you have time to buy the cheapest tickets for the promotion and without luggage. In other cases, rest on a tour and an independent one cost about the same.

Crimea

In Crimea, you can relax on the sea as inexpensively as in Krasnodar Territory: accommodation and meals are cheaper, flights are more expensive. Learn: and

Montenegro

You can cheaply relax on the sea abroad at. In the summer of 2019, tours to Budva, Petrovac, Becici cost from 56 thousand rubles for two, air tickets to Tivat - from 13,000 rubles. Russians do not need a visa! Hotels in Budva can be found from 18€ per night. Lunch in an inexpensive restaurant in Budva will cost about 7 € per person. Learn more about and.

Turkey

A classic of the genre is Turkey, beloved by Russians. Even bans on the sale of tours did not stop tourists, they flew on vacation. Fortunately, the ban has now been lifted.

Is vacation cheap? Cheaper than you can imagine! That is why holidays on the Turkish Sea are so popular. A visa is not needed, and tickets, hotels and meals are inexpensive. Pobeda flies to Alanya - from 12,600 rubles. Tours for the summer of 2019 now cost from 48,000 rubles for two, all-inclusive - from 52,000 rubles. But this is not the limit! You can often find cheap tours to Turkey (for 10-15 thousand rubles) - look for them in our section.

Tour or on your own? Almost always the tour is cheaper, especially last minute and all inclusive.

Cyprus

e-visa to Cyprus for Russians is free and is issued via the Internet, but is only suitable for direct flights from Russia. If you fly with a transfer, then you need a regular tourist visa. Learn about all the nuances of design.

Get a discount of 2000 rubles by coupon UAF2000make-trip for tours to Cyprus. Hurry up until April 20, 2019!

Greece

Greece is one of the most cheap places in Europe for a holiday by the sea. Flying from Russia is not far, the prices for housing, food and entertainment are acceptable. also not expensive.

Tours for the summer of 2019 you can buy from 54 thousand rubles for two. Sometimes we find last-minute tours and - follow our news.

Chip flights from Moscow can be found in Thessaloniki - from 9700 rubles. To Athens, Crete, Kos, Corfu, Zakynthos, Rhodes - 11-16 thousand rubles.

Visa: 35€ (consular fee) + 1380 rubles (service fee).

Bulgaria

You can cheaply relax abroad by the sea in Bulgaria - this is one of them.

Flights. The most budgetary way to fly to Burgas or Varna from Moscow is charters. Tickets cost from 13,000 rubles.

UAE

Thailand

It is inexpensive to relax at sea abroad. We rested three times in Phuket and twice in Pattaya. Hotels and food are inexpensive, there are more than enough sights, the beaches are excellent, a visa is not needed.

How much does a vacation cost? Given the distance, tours and air tickets are acceptable: tickets - from 23 thousand, tours - from 67 thousand for two. Housing can be found from $ 10 per day.

Our notes will help you save:

Egypt

Tours to Egypt are still expensive - from 100 thousand for two. Tourists continue to rest in Egypt, but already. It's cheaper than the tour. And in the old days, you could relax on a ticket for 5,000 rubles for two! Air tickets from Moscow to Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada for the summer of 2019 cost from 20 thousand rubles, to Cairo - from 11 thousand. Hotels - from $12. Eat in a cafe - $ 4.

A visa to Egypt for Russians is obtained upon arrival - $ 25, a Sinai stamp in Sharm el-Sheikh - free of charge.

India (Goa)

Italy

How to fly cheaper? Flights to Rimini in the summer of 2019 cost from 19,000 rubles. It is cheaper to fly with Pobeda or another airline to Milan, Venice, Pisa - tickets from 10 thousand rubles. From there, you can take a cheap bus to Rimini or another resort.

Visa: 35€ (consular fee) + 2000 rubles (service fee).

Vietnam

Vietnam is one of our favorite countries! We came here three times, visited almost everywhere, lived in the country for six months in total. The cheapest way to relax in and. A little more expensive on, but the beaches are better there. Read ours - they have a lot useful information from personal experience.

What is the price? Relax on the sea in Vietnam can be inexpensive. A visa for up to 15 days is not required. Tours - from 80 thousand rubles for two. Tickets - from 23 thousand rubles. A room in a good hotel in Nha Trang can be found from $10. The food is very cheap! You can eat hearty and tasty food for $1-2. About how much it costs independent trip to Vietnam, read.

Visa: 35€ (consular fee) + 1700 rubles (service fee).

Housing and food inexpensive in the Canary Islands. Hotels cost from 25€, there are excellent options for 30-40€. Budget breakfast - from 3 €, lunch - from 4 €, dinner - from 7 €.

Tour for 10 nights (per person)	50 000 rub.
Flights	22 000 rub.
Double room for 10 nights (per person)	9 300 rub. / 125€
Visa	4 200 rub.
Maldives It's hard to believe, but even in the Maldives you can have an inexpensive vacation by the sea. Secrets of a budget holiday paradise islands we disclosed in a special review: . Read! How much should you spend? Russians do not need a visa. Tickets cost about the same as in Goa, Vietnam or Thailand. Housing is more expensive than cheap Asian countries but cheaper than in Europe. Decent hotels with high ratings cost from $30. Big choice cheap hotels on the island . Naturally, we are not talking about luxury resorts on secluded islands - if you need a luxury vacation, you will have to fork out. You can eat in the Maldives in establishments for locals - for $ 5-10. Vacationing in the Maldives on your own is cheaper. Tours offer accommodation only in fairly expensive hotels, so the cost of tours is high. Find out where it is better to relax in the Maldives >> Maldives (Photo © Ben & Gab / flickr.com / CC BY 2.0) Intro image source: © james_clear / flickr.com.