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В Турцию — от $300, в Албанию — от 400 евро: куда поехать без визы этим летом
23.05.2018
The absence of a visa in your passport is not a hindrance to having a great vacation and seeing the world.
The absence of a visa in your passport is not a hindrance to having a great vacation and seeing the world. Popular visa-free destinations for Belarusians this season include Turkey, Egypt, Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, Montenegro, Albania, and Tunisia.
— People who enjoy beach vacations or want to take their children to the sea usually start their search with Turkey. Those who opt for budget travel go to Ukraine or Crimea. And those who love new experiences choose Georgia, Abkhazia, Montenegro, and Albania, says Tatyana Monich, director of the travel agency Scarlet Sails.
The earlier you buy a tour with a flight from Minsk, the cheaper it will be. If you are planning a vacation in July-August, there's no point in waiting for last-minute deals — the vouchers will only get more expensive.
But pay attention to tours with flights from Kyiv — the voucher for some destinations can be much cheaper, sometimes even twice as cheap.
An important tip for the future: to save money, next year start looking for vouchers in February-March. When you look at the prices for tours to the same hotels on the same dates in the summer, the price difference will impress you:
— For example, a vacation in Turkey for a family of 4 who bought a voucher in March has now gone up by $1000, says Tatyana. — By the way, this year many destinations have increased in price from 10% to 30%.
If your vacation budget is limited, you can save money now by buying tours for the fall. In many countries, this is a very comfortable time to travel — the velvet season without crowds of tourists.
Turkey: beach vacation and all-inclusive
One of the most popular destinations for beach and family vacations: warm sea, sun, palm trees, all-inclusive... However, you can break the stereotype that people go to Turkey only for a lazy vacation, as there are many interesting places to visit. For example, see the snow-white terraces of Pamukkale, which are called a geological miracle. Or visit Cappadocia with its underground cities and stone pillars formed after volcanic eruptions.
A voucher from Minsk to the Kemer and Alanya region in June costs from $940 for two people for 10 nights (we're talking about the simplest three-star hotel, in better ones the price will start from $1400). In July — from $950, in August — from $1040. In September, the price tag will go down and start from $880.
A trip with a flight from Kyiv in June-July will cost from $700, in August — from $750, in September — from $590 (plus transfer).
Egypt: from Kyiv is twice as advantageous as from Minsk
Another popular place for beach holidays. A visa is not required for Sharm el-Sheikh, but in Hurghada you need to pay $25 for a stamp at the airport. However, traveling to Egypt in the summer is for enthusiasts, as it is very hot at that time. But it all depends on how you tolerate the heat.
— Since the humidity is low there, 40 degrees in Egypt are easier to bear than 30 degrees in Belarus, — they say in the travel agency.
Egypt is exactly the destination where buying vouchers from Kyiv is much more profitable than from Minsk. For example, a flight from the Belarusian capital to Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh costs from $1400 for two for 10 nights on an all-inclusive basis, and this is a weak four. In September, such a tour will cost from $1200.
But if you fly from Kyiv, you can save almost twice as much: a voucher in June costs from $650 for two for 10 nights, in September — from $750.
Montenegro: a visa is not required only when traveling by plane
This country is visa-free for Belarusians, provided that you are flying by plane and not traveling by land. If you go by bus, you will have to get a visa. People go to Montenegro not only to lie on the beach, but also to go on interesting excursions — for example, to the canyons of the Tara and Moracha rivers. You will wind your way by bus among the mountains overgrown with forests, see how the Moracha River has carved its way between the rocks. Rafting enthusiasts can raft down the Tara.
A voucher to Montenegro from Minsk costs from 820 euros for two in June for 10 nights (villa without meals in the resorts of Budva, Becici). In July-August — about 900 euros, in September — from 920. Flights from Kyiv are not very popular, as the difference, taking into account the transfer, is negligible — from 670 euros for two without meals.
Albania: discovering Europe's most closed country
This year, a visa to Albania is not required from April 1 to October 31. Montenegro's neighbor can give you many wonderful experiences, but you have to be prepared for the fact that it is a country of contrasts. Here is a beach with snow—white sand, palm trees, brand-new hotels, and here are slums, dirt and garbage. Therefore, the main thing is to collect as much information about the trip as possible in advance. You will have to drive 4 hours from the airport to the best beach resort of Ksamil, which is called the Albanian Maldives. Prices for travel packages are about the same as to Montenegro: from 820 euros in June for 10 nights, from 920 euros in September (hotel in Durres without meals).
Tunisia is an alternative to Turkey and Egypt
The country's service is similar to Turkey and Egypt, with excellent sandy beaches with a gentle entrance to the sea and an all-inclusive system. You do not need to pay for a visa, only if you travel through a travel agency. Upon arrival, you will be stamped in your passport — this is a permit for a one-time visit to the country.
Those who tolerate the heat well can travel in the summer, but September-October is considered the ideal time to relax in Tunisia. Travel packages for June are no longer available everywhere. A tour from Minsk at the end of July costs from $1,430 for 11 nights for two, all inclusive. In September — from $1,090. From Kiev, the ticket will cost from $970 for two in June, from $670 in September. Popular resorts are Hammamet, Sousse.
Ukraine: budget vacation at sea
— The resorts of Zatoka and Koblevo are popular, — says Tatiana. — This is the most budget destination where we offer bus tours. The journey will take approximately 16 hours. You leave after lunch and go to the sea in the morning. The cheapest options are without amenities, where the toilet is located on the territory. For example, such a trip in June for 11 days with travel, accommodation and three meals a day costs $165 per person. The option with all the amenities in the room is $200, in August — $270.
But be careful — there has been an outbreak of measles in Ukraine, so before traveling, study the situation about the resort where you are going to go.
Crimea: 40 hours on the road
The way to the peninsula is still very long: tourists from Belarus travel to Crimea by bus for about 40 hours. The travel agency says that with the opening of the Crimean Bridge, there will be no inconvenience in the form of transferring from a bus to a ferry, from a ferry to another bus, and travel time will be slightly reduced. An important point: entry to Crimea from the territory of Russia violates the legislation of Ukraine and may close the possibility of visiting this country for 3 years. But when visiting Crimea, no marks are provided.
A voucher for 11 days at a boarding house in Sudak in June with three meals a day costs $320 per person. The same price applies in September. In July-August, it's $30 more expensive. A voucher to a sanatorium in Alushta starts from $380.
Georgia: for impressions and culinary delights
People come to this country not so much for beach holidays as for new experiences. Get to know the country by exploring the sights and discovering the famous Georgian cuisine. If you haven't tried real khachapuri and khinkali yet, hurry to correct this mistake.
A 10-day trip with a flight from Minsk to a 3* hotel with breakfasts in Batumi starts from $920 in June. For a good hotel, it's from $1200 — 1300. You can also choose a bus tour with transit overnight stays and rest at the sea. It lasts 15-17 days, with 11 days spent at the sea, and costs from $350 per person (three meals a day included during the rest).
Krasnodar Krai: vacation with a taste of nostalgia
— A vacation in the regions of Anapa and Tuapse in June for 10 nights for two without meals in a hotel with all amenities will cost from 550 rubles, — said Sergey Zagadsky, director of the travel agency "Vershina". — Add to this the cost of travel. A bus ride will cost 190 rubles per person for both ways and will take 30-33 hours, by train in a sleeping car — about 430 rubles for both ways and will take two days. If you fly by plane to Krasnodar, add from 520 rubles for both ways plus the cost of transfer — about 200 rubles (car).
In the Gelendzhik region, the vacation will be more expensive — from 700 rubles for two for 10 nights. In the Sochi region, you can find options from 460. At the peak of the season, prices will increase by 30-40%, and in September, they will return to the level of June.
STAY INFORMED!
You can travel independently as well: it's convenient to choose tickets on the aviasales.ru website, and book accommodation on booking.com or airbnb.ru. But be careful with transfers in the Schengen area: even if you are flying to a visa-free country and have a transit transfer, some airports may require a Schengen visa.
Source: www.mail.ru
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