Although ordinary Russians did not make it to the famous US sanctions list, access to many countries was closed for most of them. And not because they are not allowed in, but because there is not enough money.
But don't be discouraged. Skyscanner experts have calculated the cost of flight and spending on site for popular travel destinations rating of countries suitable for budget vacations in 2018... All prices in the list are based on a two-week vacation for two tourists.
10. Hungary - 98,000 rubles.
This is the most expensive of the top budget travel destinations of 2018. Two weeks in Hungary will cost a couple of tourists about 98 thousand rubles. However, for this money, it will be possible to rest so well that it would be pleasant to remember the whole year.
Here's what you can do in Hungary:
- Swim in the Gellert Palace Baths - the most beautiful of the 13 hydropathic spas in Budapest.
- Visit the bear park in the town of Vereshegyhaz.
- Take a yacht ride on Lake Balaton - the largest lake in Central Europe.
- Visit the oldest Hungarian monastery - the Benedictine monastery of Pannonhalma.
- Improve your health by plunging into the waters of the thermal lake Hevis.
9. Albania - 92,770 rubles.
For those who want to know how the real Albanian language differs from the jargon, which was at one time popular in the Russian Internet, the trip will cost 92,770 rubles. Despite the small size of the country, it has many attractive features:
- clean sea and cozy beaches;
- the largest ancient Roman amphitheater in the Balkans in Durres;
- unique Ottoman architecture, which can be admired in the city of Berat;
- many medieval castles, including Rozafa Castle, Petrela Castle and Skanderbeg Castle.
Russian citizens can enter Albania without a visa for up to ninety days.
8. Nepal - 92,000 rubles.
A two-week visit to the homeland of Buddha will cost 92 thousand rubles. Nepal is known as the spiritual center of Asia, many people come here, yearning for enlightenment.
Experienced tourists are advised to visit the following attractions in Nepal:
- Bodnath is one of the most famous Nepalese temple complexes, in the center of which is a huge Buddhist stupa.
- Kumari-Ghar is the residence of the living embodiment of the goddess Kumari. The honor of "representing" a deity on Earth falls to a girl from 3 to 5 years old, who comes from the Shakya caste and has 32 signs of perfection - from voice and appearance to a horoscope for compatibility with the horoscopes of kings and the absence of the slightest scratches on the body.
- Sagarmatha National Park, home to several species of rare animals, including the red panda and the snow leopard.
- Kopan Monastery is an abode of tranquility and an ideal place for meditation.
7. Turkey - 91,000 rubles.
Despite the fact that many Russians are wary of traveling to Turkey, due to frequent terrorist attacks and riots in the country, this budget tourist destination remains one of the most popular. It will cost 91 thousand rubles.
On the territory of Turkey is one of strangest places on earth - "Cotton Palace", thermal pools with a snow-white surface.
And for those who are interested in ancient Roman and ancient Greek history, but do not have the money to visit Greece and Rome, we recommend visiting the Turkish archaeological complex of Ephesus. There are many famous landmarks: the Temple of Hadrian, the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, the gladiator's cemetery and one of the most extensive Celsius libraries in antiquity.
6. Azerbaijan - 90,000 rubles.
Majestic mountain landscapes, delicious national dishes, mud volcanoes and clean beaches of the Caspian Sea - this is not a complete list of reasons to visit Azerbaijan. The trip will cost about 90 thousand rubles.
The most famous Azerbaijani landmarks include:
- The Carpet Museum, which contains beautiful carpets from different weaving schools, national costumes, ceramics and medieval metal products.
- Gobustan Reserve with rock paintings and mud volcanoes.
- Palace of the Shirvanshahs, which served as the residence of the rulers of Shirvan.
- Flame Towers in Baku are the tallest buildings in the country.
5. Armenia - 85,500 rubles.
A visit to this country will cost 85.5 thousand rubles. Most of the sights are concentrated in Yerevan, however, in other cities there is something to see and taste (for example, famous Armenian wines).
On the territory of Armenia there is Mount Ararat, the top of which served as a berth for Noah's ship after the Flood.
And in Armenia, it is worth visiting the Blue Mosque - this is the only Muslim cathedral operating in the country.
Since Armenia was the first country to adopt Christianity as a state religion, there are a great many churches and monasteries on its territory. Perhaps the most prominent of them are the Noravank Monastery Complex, Sanahin Monastery and Etchmiadzin Cathedral.
4. India - 85,000 rubles.
A mysterious country full of descendants of rajas and beggars will be available to tourists for only 85 thousand rubles.
So if you have long dreamed of walking along the Red Fort, visiting the Taj Mahal - one of the most beautiful architectural monuments on Earth, admiring the golden temple of Harmandir Sahib, or meditating in some ashram, then it's time to start saving money for a trip.
3. Abkhazia - 84,000 rubles.
A small but proud republic opens up the top 3 best countries for budget travel. Traveling across the expanses of Abkhazia will cost 84 thousand rubles.
Almost all tourists who have visited this country noted that the nature there is magnificent, the sea is clean, and the chacha is delicious. But with the attitude towards Russian tourists - what is called "as lucky". Therefore, it is better to travel in groups of several people and carefully read reviews about a particular hotel.
Popular attractions:
- The Gagra Colonnade is the oldest and most famous Abkhaz landmark. This is a beautiful multi-arch design in the Moorish style.
- The New Athos Cave is a unique natural gift, a huge underground leading to the bowels of the Iverskaya Mountain.
- Lake Ritsa is alpine, very clean and unforgettably beautiful.
- The water park in Gagra is a funny, noisy and huge attraction with 7 pools, 9 slides of different heights, including a 101-meter slide for thrill-seekers.
2. Moldova - 76 800 rubles.
A trip to a country with well-developed wine-making will cost 76.8 thousand rubles. At the same time, Russian citizens are not required to apply for a visa, but an international passport is required.
During a budget trip to Moldova in 2018, we recommend looking in Chisinau:
- Arch of Victory. This architectural and historical monument was built in honor of the victory in the Russian-Turkish wars.
- Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ. In the 19th century it was the main Orthodox church in the city.
- Amphitheater Old Orhei.Once upon a time in its place was a settlement of the Golden Horde, and now the Amphitheater serves as an open-air museum.
- Botanical Garden of the Academy of Sciences. An amazingly beautiful place, divided into two equal parts by the Valya Kruchiy stream. Most of the plants in the garden are arranged in a landscape design style.
1. Belarus - 76,500 rubles.
The best country for a budget vacation in 2018. The two-week tour will cost Russians 76.5 thousand rubles for two. Those who have visited Belarus praise its clean cities, good roads and picturesque corners. Popular travel destinations include:
- Minsk Zoo, where over 500 species of exotic animals and rare representatives of the Belarusian fauna are represented.
- The Brest region, whose garrison in 1941 held the defense against the Nazis for more than a month, is completely surrounded.
- The oldest forest in Europe is Belovezhskaya Pushcha, where nine hundred species of plants grow.
- Mir Castle Complex is one of the most beautiful in Europe.
- National Park "Braslav Lakes", which is also called the "blue necklace" of Belarus for the stunningly beautiful lakes.
We hope you enjoy one of these popular budget destinations and enjoy your stay!