MOSCOW, March 2 - RIA Novosti, Svetlana Baeva. The holidays are less than a week away, and long weekends are a good opportunity to discover something new, get to know other cities and countries. For example, while most of Russia is still covered in snow, the streets of Istanbul are covered with flowers, and vendors are walking around with carts full of bagels. The beginning of spring is an occasion to discover the Bulgarian Sofia, visit Armenia, visit the museums of Azerbaijan, take a walk along the Danube. About where to spend the weekend on March 8 - in the material RIA Novosti.
Another Türkiye
The country is well known Russian tourists By warm sea and plentiful "all inclusive", but it is worth visiting one of the most unique cities in the world, the largest commercial, cultural and industrial center of Turkey - Istanbul.
Now there is a real spring, warm and comfortable weather. This is the only city in the world located in both Europe and Asia, the two continents are separated by the Bosphorus Strait. Istanbul also stands on two seas - Black and Marble.
By the way, according to the reviews of travelers, the best way to appreciate the scale of Istanbul is when you are on the Princes' Islands - there is an excellent view from there. The city on the Bosphorus at one time was the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, Latin and Ottoman empires. Historical churches, mosques, palaces have been preserved there, one of the symbols of Istanbul is the Maiden (Leandra) Tower, the origin of which is legendary.
There are many authentic restaurants, cafes and eateries in the city, so do not be afraid of street food. Although it may surprise you. For example, kokorech - the insides of lambs, constricted with mutton intestines - are served both on the streets and in restaurants. In coastal areas, balyk ekmek is popular - a large sandwich with grilled fish. Istanbul's signature feature is simits (bagels), which are sold everywhere directly from carts.
"Istanbul offers travelers an oriental exotic, beautiful views and fragrant treats. All this at low prices and only three and a half hours from Moscow, - says Irina Ryabovol, a representative of the international tourist metasearch. “According to our calculations, a round-trip air ticket during the holidays and a three-day hotel stay will cost an average of 24,000 rubles.”
Church in the Rock and Carpet Museum
The expert also advises visiting Yerevan. “Three days is a great time for the first acquaintance with the capital of Armenia,” says Irina. “During this time, you will have time to see the main sights of the city, get acquainted with the collection of the National Gallery and even go out of town to see the church carved into the rock and the ancient pagan temple ".
On average, the trip will cost 23 thousand rubles - flight and accommodation.
You can save money by going to Gyumri, where low-cost airlines fly. From there it takes about two hours to get to Yerevan. But in Gyumri itself - the second largest city in Armenia - there is something to see: quarters of the 19th century, churches, the Black Fortress.
A trip to Baku on March 8 will cost a little more. The capital of Azerbaijan is both the largest port in the Caspian and the largest city in the Caucasus.
Trading stalls in the Old City - an ancient residential quarter and historical and architectural reserve in the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku
By the way, in Baku, as well as in Istanbul, there is a Maiden Tower, and, of course, palaces, mosques, theaters, parks, embankments and museums. Including unique ones: for example, the Museum of the Azerbaijani Carpet.
Both Yerevan and Baku promise pleasant spring weather for the holidays - plus 12-14.
Gastro tour - free of charge
Spring is in full swing in Bulgaria. Russians need a visa to travel to this country. But an open "Schengen" will be enough. If skiing and sunny shores Bulgaria is well known to tourists, the capital often stays away from the routes. Three holidays you can see the famous Orthodox churches, a mosque, a synagogue, the ruins of the ancient fortress of Cedric with an ancient amphitheater.
WITH national cuisine in Sofia, you can get acquainted completely free of charge by joining a gastro tour. These promotions are held daily at two o'clock in the afternoon. Meeting point: Russian Church of St. Nicholas of Myra.
"This is the first free daily gastronomic tour in Europe and, possibly, in the world, - the organizers of gastro tours explain. - The idea is to take a tour of some interesting and trendy family restaurants and enjoy traditional Bulgarian cuisine by hearing about its history and customs."
The cost of air tickets from Moscow - from four thousand rubles one way. For the holidays, of course, it is more expensive, but it is quite possible to meet 15 thousand.
city number one
This year's No. 1 European city, Budapest (named Europe's Best Destinations 2019 by European Best Destinations) is also great for short spring trips. Moreover, the cost of air tickets - from three thousand rubles. It's incredible beautiful city with palaces, castles, fortresses, mountain views.
It is difficult to say what is the main tourist attraction in Budapest. The third largest and one of the most beautiful parliament buildings in the world, or, say, Royal Palace. Perhaps the most beautiful in the city are the Gellert Baths (there are 13 thermal baths in Budapest, so the wellness water procedures worth paying attention to) fairytale castle Vajdahunyad in Varosliget Park, inspired by the original castle located in Transylvania. Or, for example, chain bridge, connecting two parts of the capital of Hungary: Buda and Pest. And also the mountain of the Castle with the Fisherman's Bastion.
The whole world knows a piercing and tragic memorial in memory of the victims of the Holocaust: shoes on the banks of the Danube (Jews were taken to the Danube embankment on trucks, ordered to take off their shoes, loaded onto barges and then shot).
Believe it or not, March 8th is International Women's Day. When, if not now, to arrange a romantic trip?
The wishes for the trip are clear: to be beautiful, with love and taste. And it is also desirable that it is inexpensive and without a visa. We tried to take into account all these requests and now we will tell you where to go on March 8, 2020.
Kaliningrad
Why you should go: Kaliningrad allows you to be in Europe without applying for a visa and without exchanging currency. It is also a beautiful city that the Germans built with the aim of making the Russians exclaim "Das ist fantastisch".
Things to do: first of all, to examine the Kaliningrad architecture, kindly provided to us by East Prussia. For example, thoroughbred villas german region Amalienau, Cathedral, Brandenburg and other ancient gates of Kaliningrad.
Of course, it is worth stopping by the Fish Village, enjoying the sounds of the organ (stress on the second syllable) in the neo-Gothic church and visiting the Amber Museum. If you like the exhibits, you can buy something similar for yourself at the nearest souvenir shop or look for pebbles on your own - on the shore Baltic Sea. Just don't take too much - you still have to cross the border on the way back.
To Kazan on March 8
Why you need to go: one of the few places where you can go on March 8 in Russia and feel the oriental exotic.
Things to do: take a walk around the Kazan Kremlin and be surprised that the Kul-Sharif mosque here quite peacefully coexists with an Orthodox cathedral, and the Syuyumbike tower stands and does not fall, even though its slope is no worse than that of Pisa.
Outside the Kremlin walls, miracles will continue: a little further away you can see the magnificent Palace of Farmers, from which even the sun king Louis XIV would have dropped his jaw. And on the Bauman pedestrian street, you can gently rub the belly not only for your young man, but also to the Kazan cat, as well as to buy a chak-chak, the authenticity of which would not have raised doubts even among Lena the Flying.
It is still chilly in Kazan in March, but there is a place where you can take off your clothes and get high. And this is not a bedroom, as you might think from the first time, but the local Riviera water park, one of the best in Russia.
Nizhny Novgorod
Why you should go: many believe that it is the Lower - best city on the Volga (this opinion is especially often expressed by Nizhny Novgorod residents).
Things to do: take a walk through the old merchant places that will allow any woman to feel like a lady from Ostrovsky's plays. This will be facilitated by the mighty walls of the local Kremlin, the elegant Nizhny Novgorod fair and colorful cathedrals, in which the whiteness of the stone is effectively combined with the gilding of the domes.
Of course, you will not pass by the Volga itself. And if the legendary Katerina from the play of the above-named playwright drowned herself in the great Russian river, you can fly over it (over the Volga, and not over Katerina, of course). The fact is that over the river stretched cable car, which leads right up to another city - Bora. There is not much to see in Bor itself, but the way back will be just as exciting.
Caucasian Mineral Waters
Why go: for fresh mountain climate and real healing water, which you can’t buy in Dixy and Pyaterochka.
Things to do: experience the unique healing properties of local sources. To do this, it is not necessary to live in a sanatorium - you can simply come to life-giving procedures, after which you will feel as cheerful and happy as Nastya Ivleeva when she gets an eagle.
It is naive to believe that the Minvody are good only as sanatoriums. It's like thinking that there are only kangaroos in Australia. Everything is in order with the excursion program in the Caucasus: you can walk among the estates of the century before last, follow in the footsteps of the great schemer Ostap Bender and the great poet Mikhail Lermontov.
Altai
Why you should go: This good way take a break from life big city and merge with nature, turning from a tired businesswoman into a self-confident heroine of the Game of Thrones.
Things to do: walk against the backdrop of bewitching landscapes and breathe in the fresh mountain air. To this, you can add spa treatments based on the healing herbs of Altai.
To St. Petersburg on March 8
Why you need to go: because St. Petersburg is one of the most romantic cities in the country, and by International Women's Day it becomes even friendlier: even the Bronze Horseman begins to smile, forgetting about his battle with Pushkin's Evgeny.
Things to do: if you are going to St. Petersburg for the holidays, 3 days will pass unnoticed. First of all, go to Nevsky Prospekt, which is finally cleared of snow by March 8, as if realizing that at this time it is as indecent to be covered with snow as meeting your beloved girl in shabby Adidas sportswear.
Then - all the usual branches from the main St. Petersburg street: St. Isaac's Cathedral with its colonnade, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood with its patterned vaults, Palace Square with its unique Hermitage, Rubinstein Street with its countless bars.
Ski resorts
Why you should go: soon the snow in the mountains will melt - and not so much from your ardent love for your other half, but from the weather.
Where to go: it is not necessary to go abroad, because in preparation for the Sochi Olympics, we learned not only to build stadiums for billions of rubles, but also to create good ski resorts, where you can relax with your loved one, and with children.
First of all, it is Krasnaya Polyana. It was here that the Olympics were held, it was here that we defeated our rivals thanks to our strong-willed character and high-quality doping. Great resorts there are also in other regions of Russia: these are Sheregesh (Kemerovo region), Dombay (Karachay-Cherkessia), Kirovsk ( Murmansk region) and Belokurikha ( Altai region). The tracks are varied and well prepared everywhere - otherwise the tourists would not go to these resorts, but would go out to their yard, sit on a cardboard box and go down the hill, which the janitor Stepan Arkadievich filled after the shift with his eyes.
To Crimea on March 8
Why go: see the peninsula blooming after winter sleep and see for yourself the reliability of the new Crimean bridge, driving on it in the mode of a satisfied emperor from a cartoon about a golden ring.
Things to do: at this time there are few tourists in the Crimea, so expanse will open before you: you can visit the Swallow's Nest without too much hustle, admire the mountains of Ai-Petri, Ayu-Dag and other peaks with mysterious names, walk among palaces, gardens and caves, without fear of colliding with with crowds of vacationers, or with the Yeti.
It is better to go to the Crimea in March also because at this time you can relax here quite on a budget: the high season has not yet begun. The money that you save on rent will allow you to make a more decent bouquet for the women's holiday.
Tbilisi
Why you need to go: to make the trip not only interesting, but also tasty (March 8 is a great excuse to forget about counting calories).
Things to do: to make sure that the gastronomic paradise is not in the "Azbuka Vkusa", but in Tbilisi. However, you will need to whet your appetite: picturesque streets, mountainous terrain and viewing platforms will help in this. After the soul receives emotions, the stomach can have a feast: khachapuri, khinkali, chicken with satsivi sauce, Georgian wine. However, let's finish this enumeration, because we still need to finish the article, and too active thoughts about food will not allow us to do this.
Riga
Why go: this is a light version of Europe (although the locals insist that this is a full release with all the necessary options).
Things to do: films were often shot in Riga in which the Latvian capital "played" London, Berlin and Paris. The local European atmosphere can surprise any lady on March 8. In addition, the streets in Riga are as winding as a woman's soul - and this is another reason to come here for the upcoming holiday.
In the capital of Latvia, you must definitely climb observation deck at St. Peter's Church. If it's chilly, go downstairs and warm up in local cafes. By the way, they make delicious chocolate in Riga: feel free to treat your beloved to it - it's better than giving the Soviet Alenka, although we also have nothing against this brand with a cute cheeky girl.
Beach holidays on March 8
In March, it is also possible, but not here. But from Moscow and others major cities you can easily fly to distant countries:
1. Egypt. In March, there is off-season, so you can save money, including in Sharm el-Sheikh. True, in early spring, the ancient Egyptian gods send quite a strong wind to the local resorts, so there may be problems with swimming. An alternative is to visit the pyramids and other sights.
2. Emirates. Oil sheiks are able to buy anything, even good weather. By the end of March, summer heat comes to Abu Dhabi and other cities, which creates ideal conditions for a beach holiday.
3. Israel. You can go to this country for different purposes - and with excursion, and with pilgrimage, and with the beach. On the coast of the Red Sea in March it is already around +26 °С, on the Mediterranean it is cooler - about +18 °С. You can go to Eilat, which is located on the Red Sea. Here, the conditions for recreation are excellent, and the water is warm.
18+"Chaika" is a large-scale complex, which includes a swimming pool under open sky, baths and saunas, gym, group training. In honor of the holiday in the pool "Chaika" there is a pleasant discount for beautiful ladies.
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When there is no way to go far, go to the suburbs. Picturesque rural landscapes, fresh air and a wood-fired sauna will help you to have a good rest and relax. And for those who want more activity, there are horse rides, educational excursions and extreme snowmobile rides.
Gastronomic tourism is gaining more and more popularity. So make your weekend not only interesting, but also delicious! To do this, go to Georgia or Armenia. In Georgia, crispy khachapuri and spicy khinkali are waiting for you, and in Armenia, fragrant coffee and juicy dolma. Choose according to your taste! And you can work up an appetite on the picturesque streets of old Tbilisi or Yerevan.
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What Russian doesn't like to drive fast? Since winter does not want to retreat, you need to use its charms to the maximum. For example, ride a snowmobile. After all, a snowmobile is not only a walk through snowdrifts, but also adrenaline, excitement, a roaring engine and a speed of 60 km / h.
Exquisite Paris, sophisticated Vienna, vibrant Rome... See all three cities at once or stop at just one - it's up to you. In any case, unforgettable emotions are provided to you. Even if the European weather decides to be frosty, the sun and picturesque streets will make you take leisurely walks and relax in cozy old cafes.
Yes, yes, we were not mistaken - in early March, you can also go to the mountains. And for this it is not necessary to fly to the other end of the world. In the Caucasus and Crimea, at this time, the season of warm and sunny weather is already beginning, and the air warms up to + 15 ° C. In addition, it is in March that you can see snowdrops, cyclamens, hellebore and other primroses in the mountains. The mountain slopes are simply dotted with them. Of course, 4 days is not enough for complete unity with nature. But if you get the taste - in the summer you can rush into a full-fledged trekking for a couple of weeks!
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Outside the boundaries of the metropolis there are unique landscape gardening estates. Their former owners are famous people of pre-revolutionary Russia - poets and writers, the most illustrious princes and millionaire industrialists. Noble estates are like pearls scattered on the map - each of them is notable for outstanding architectural and landscape gardening solutions.
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We talk about what shrines you can see when you leave the city, and find out from which temple the impending hordes of Crimean Tatars were monitored, where the old Gothic church is located, and which cathedral remained untouched even in the anti-religious Soviet years.
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Do you know how old Russian kalachi was prepared? Have you tried space food? Have you ever sat in a real tank? There are a lot of interesting things in the Moscow region. Having made a four-day trip to the places from our selection, you can gain impressions for at least a month in advance!
If you already miss the gentle sand and the sound of the surf, a trip to the sea is a must for you. Yes, now it will be possible to swim only in exotic countries. But you can pamper yourself with the southern sun and breathe in the fresh sea air at the resorts of Turkey or Israel. There are practically no tourists at this time, so you will be surrounded by first-class service, and low season prices will be a nice bonus. Admire nature and see wild animals 6+
If you are tired of the stone jungle of the capital, you can always arrange a vacation in the reserved places of the suburbs, or even within the boundaries of Moscow. All that remains is to choose a day to dedicate it to yourself, getting to know places untouched by man and uniting with nature, and KudaGo will help you find your destination.
In February-March 2021, the only chance to go on vacation for a long weekend or add an extra day to the rest will be only on March 8th. Let's not miss this opportunity and celebrate International Women's Day as part of holiday tours from RussiaDiscovery! For March 8, 2021, we have prepared active programs and excursion tours to the most beautiful and unexpected places in Russia, as well as cruises to Antarctica!
Long weekend tours
If a full-fledged vacation is still far away, but for 3 days off you want to have a great rest and change of scenery, then treat yourself to one of our tours for the spring holidays:
Snowmobile expeditions in Karelia, the Kola Peninsula and Arkhangelsk region;
Excursion trips to Kizhi and a jeep tour in the mountainous Ingushetia;
Observation of seals in the White Sea and acquaintance with reindeer in the YNAO.
You can meet the main spring holiday with the whole team by joining our corporate program with a holiday in the Elbrus region. Such a trip will allow not only to unite the team and diversify working days, but also give a great mood and an extra day off! After all, our corporate trip to the Caucasus is designed for 4 days.
Travel programs for the beginning of March
If you have a full-fledged vacation planned for March 8, it's time to go on a truly unforgettable trip:
Ride on skiing from the volcanoes of Kamchatka;
Walk with a hike on the ice of Lake Baikal;
Learn to drive a dog sled or ride a snowmobile;
Go on a trip to Altai, the Northern Urals and the Caucasus;
Join a horseback riding tour Black Sea coast;
Go on a cruise to Antarctica.
For the upcoming spring holidays, we have prepared so many inspiring and interesting trips what to choose from them will be quite difficult. However, don't delay making a decision, as places on holiday tours always sell out very quickly. And ticket prices on such days are growing every day, and their number is rapidly declining!
