Hot holiday season became a thing of the past till next spring, now it is time for Christmas tours. Tourists want to admire the historical and cultural centers of old Europe, take a walk in parks of London, Paris or Prague. So many of them choose “anti-crisis” bus tours.
The decline of interest in departure abroad by 25—30 % this year, could be explained by the world crisis. Bus trips is only one segment of the tourist market which has not practically been affected by a difficult economic situation, it is popular and has even involved new clients. Its secret is in its low price. Auto traveling is always cheaper, than flights and there are many interesting offers in this segment.
Tour operators increased a quantity of programs with night driving, and you can save your money on hotels. Besides, they refused services of expensive hotels, choose hostels, and hotels at a roadside. Don’t be afraid, such apartments are unstylish, of course, but have good quality of service. Two-star hotel in Europe is nothing like two-star hotel in Turkey. European motels, in contrast to Asian guest houses, guarantee accommodation of high quality.
Low price and detailed city sightseeing tours are the basic pluses of bus trips. For example, eight days in Paris with flights, hotel (three stars) and three meals a day will cost you 1500 euros per head, and it is without additional expenses on excursions, souvenirs and purchases. But two weeks’ travel “Vienna — Venice — Milan — Paris — Prague†by bus with staying over at roadside hotels, a couple of excursions, night driving in preference, breakfasts, stories of your own guide and visa will cost you 380 euros (without additional expenses on food).
Tours to Finland, Poland, and Czech Republic have the cheapest prices (five days, 280—330 euros), these directions are the most popular among clients now.
The trip takes from 7 to 15 days, but the road eats up 2—4 days of rest because there are always some traffic jams, queues at the border and driving also takes time. That’s why five-day tours are the cheapest, but unproductive. Buses, which are offered by majority of firms, are equipped by a toilet, tip-up seats, TV monitors with DVD-players, an air-conditioner, and sometimes even small kitchen with a microwave, a refrigerator and a coffee machine. Time of driving will fly by quickly if you take some disks with your favorite films. However be ready to share leisure and life with 30 – 60 persons. You will go on outings and live together like soldiers in a camp.
This type of rest is not for misanthropes, but it is the best choice for singles, who like rapping with people, who search for a dialogue or even relations with travellers.
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