5 cheapest countries to visit in 2021

Cyprus is considered one of the most budgetary and comfortable options for a beach holiday.Washed by the Mediterranean Sea, the resort is known for its rocky landscapes, wild beaches and clean air. Today in Cyprus, as in other countries, there are a number of restrictions. In addition to a short-stay visa, all passengers over 12 years of age must present a negative PCR test or Sputnik V vaccination certificate upon entry. This information is provided in the Cyprus Flight Pass document, which is filled out electronically on the website of the same name. If you don't have a vaccination certificate, you will need to do another PCR test upon arrival. Also, the island still observes a curfew from 23:00 to 5:00. For a family tour, a trip to Protaras is most suitable; for an active holiday, we recommend visiting Ayia Napa. Particularly noteworthy is the coast of the sea with the name Fig Tree Bay, which is included in the list of the best beaches in Europe.

In general, there are enough inexpensive entertainments in Cyprus. Definitely worth a visit to the Archaeological Park in Paphos, the entrance to which costs 380 rubles. Another interesting place is the Byzantine Museum. His visit will cost only 145 rubles. We also recommend a trip to the village of Agros, famous for its huge number of roses and picturesque streets. 850 rubles will be enough to travel here. Price tags for cafes, restaurants and street food on the island are more expensive than in other countries from the rating. The average check for two in an ordinary cafe is 1500-2000 rubles. A hot dog or a sandwich will cost 400-500 rubles. Therefore, eating at a hotel is usually more profitable than even in budget establishments. But the highest prices are for public transport. Travel by bus around the city costs 85 rubles, between cities - 160 rubles.A taxi ride from the airport to key tourist spots costs about 4,200 rubles. Therefore, for those who plan to visit different parts of Cyprus in one trip, it will be more profitable to rent a car. It costs from 1200 rubles per day.

A trip to Greece is often compared to a fairy tale. The sea of ​​the most picturesque shades, mild climate, wild corners of nature, ancient temples are perfectly combined with a developed tourist infrastructure. Of course, Athens is considered the resort citadel. However, if you are interested in a budget holiday, then it is better to arrange a trip to the islands of Crete and Rhodes. The most profitable option is to buy a last-minute tour with a departure in the coming days. Usually in this country they meet often.But before looking for a tour, you must definitely open a Schengen visa. This may take more than one day. In addition, all passengers over 12 years of age must provide a negative PCR test or a Sputnik V vaccination certificate upon entry. If there is no certificate, you will need to do another antigen test. If it turns out positive, you will have to go through a 10-day quarantine.

As for the season, May, June and September are considered the most budgetary. But in July and August, prices for tours are much more expensive. When choosing a cafe or restaurant, you should give preference to places where locals dine. In them, the average price tag will be about 1000 rubles for two. And in the advertised tourist cafes, lunch will cost 2-3 times more. The cheapest option is fast food. Hearty Greek shawarma costs 170 rubles. Taverns specializing in meat and fish dishes also deserve special attention. You can have a bite to eat in them for 700-800 rubles. Excursions to most museums cost 300-400 rubles. But visiting famous tourist places is already more expensive. For example, the entrance to the Palace of Knossos costs 2400 rubles, to the cave of Zeus - 2600 rubles. But in Greece there are many beautiful natural locations where you can relax for free with the whole family.

A rarer, but no less interesting travel option. Tunisia is famous for its picturesque coastlines, the azure sea, the golden sands of the Sahara, and the ancient ruins of Carthage. A big plus is that Russians can stay in the country for up to 3 months without a visa. Upon entry, you must provide a negative PCR test or a Sputnik V vaccination certificate. Tourists also need to fill out a declaration and have a printed confirmation of the booked hotel with them. Moving around the country is possible only as part of tourist groups. In addition, a curfew must be observed from 22:00 to 5:00. The most comfortable and inexpensive season for tourism in this country is September and October. In May, prices are also the lowest. But it is better to visit Tunisia from mid-May, as at the beginning of the month, due to holidays, there is a large influx of local residents.

Judging by the reviews of tourists, the resort of Djerba is considered the most budgetary. There are many inexpensive hotels and cafes. By the way, a non-tourist establishment in any resort in Tunisia still needs to be looked for. And prices in tourist cafes are 2-3 times higher.Therefore, a more reliable and cheaper option is to book a hotel with all inclusive in advance. Most hotels have affordable rates. And besides the abundance of food, there are children's pools, animation services, nannies, a separate children's menu. As for the prices for visiting attractions, they are slightly less than in other countries abroad. For example, the entrance to Carthage, the Bardo Museum, Udna and the Ribat of Monastir cost from 200 to 260 rubles. Entertainment will cost an order of magnitude more expensive. For example, the entrance to the water park costs 800-1200 rubles. But all tourists agree that Tunisia has very cheap souvenirs. Here you can buy a whole collection of memorabilia for friends and relatives for 2000 rubles.

It is not the first year that Egypt has been included in the TOP-10 best places to stay abroad according to Russian tourists. This country captivates with a combination of developed infrastructure with an ancient world heritage. For a long time, Egypt was closed to Russian tourists. But on July 5, the country officially opened its borders. Today you can get here by providing a negative PCR test or a Sputnik V vaccination certificate in two doses. The test can also be done upon arrival at the airport, its cost is 2200 rubles. In general, in Egypt it will turn out to have an inexpensive rest almost always. However, the cheapest seasons are December until the 25th, mid and late January, February. At the beginning of spring, prices drop even more, but at this time it is not recommended to book a tour due to windy weather.

Of course, in Egypt it is more profitable to book all inclusive hotels. But the prices for food in cafes and restaurants are also affordable. For example, an average check of 1400 rubles is enough for a good dinner for two. In a budget restaurant you can decently eat for 4000 rubles. And street food pleases with low price tags. Hearty dishes with seafood and vegetables cost 150-300 rubles here. Travel by public transport will cost 10 rubles, calling a taxi - 150 rubles. The most budgetary resort is Hurghada. Here you will find affordable prices for hotels, well-groomed sandy beaches, a good choice of entertainment for children, windsurfing and kiting. The main tourist center is Sharm el-Sheikh. It is distinguished by a developed tourist infrastructure, a large number of luxury hotels and coral beaches. Another famous place is Dahab. Here you can find many budget three- and four-star hotels, sports schools and diving centers.

Turkey is considered one of the most popular Mediterranean resorts. The reason for this is the lack of a visa, affordable prices and a variety of attractions. Today the country is open to Russian tourists. According to the entry rules, all travelers over 6 years of age must provide a negative PCR test done no earlier than 72 hours in advance, a Sputnik V vaccination certificate or an antigen test obtained upon arrival. All documents must be in English. Istanbul and Alanya are considered the most budgetary. For example, in Alanya, a double room in a three-star hotel will cost 2,300 rubles, and a daily apartment rental in Istanbul will cost 1,606 rubles. Food in the tourist cities of Turkey is also inexpensive.A full meal for two in a cafe will cost about 1000 rubles, in a restaurant the price tag will be from 2000 rubles. Drinks, fruits, sweets - all this costs between 70-150 rubles. From fast food, it is worth noting cakes with cheese and shawarma with meat worth 150-250 rubles. On average, for 300 rubles you can have a bite to eat.

The cheapest months to visit Turkey are April, early May, October and November. The most expensive season is from July to September. In general, holidays in the country are interesting at any time of the year. In winter, ski resorts open here. In summer, in addition to a beach holiday, you can visit museums, monasteries, the Basilica Cistern, the Blue Mosque, Topkana Palace and other attractions. Walking in parks, observation towers and museums are considered the cheapest form of entertainment. The entrance ticket to most of these places does not exceed 350 rubles. But excursions in Turkey are not cheap. About 2500-3000 rubles will have to be paid for a few hours of walking with a guide. We also recommend visiting unique natural locations and ancient ruins: Goreme Park in Cappadocia, Cleopatra Beach, the city of Peace in Demre.