Where to fly for the November holidays. Travel calculator: where to go for the November holidays? November holidays without a visa for Russians

Where to spend your vacation in November 2019 without leaving Russia? We talk about the best destinations where you can go on vacation at the end of autumn.

Contrary to the stereotype that there is nowhere to relax in Russia in November, we have selected places where you can have a wonderful vacation.

Where to go in November 2019 in Russia?

the south coast of Crimea

(Photo © Emyan / flickr.com / Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

If you are looking for a place to go in Russia in November (and moreover), then it is best to relax in major cities South Coast:, or Sevastopol. In the Crimean villages, life stops at this time, all entertainment establishments are closed, so it is better to give preference to popular resorts, especially if you are traveling with children. What to do on vacation? You can go on excursions, fish, ride a bike or explore hiking trails. In rainy weather, you can visit the closed museums of Bakhchisaray, Yalta and Sevastopol. In good - Botanical Garden in Nikita cave city Chufut-Kale, Inkerman, Khersones, Balaklava, Cape Fiolent and others.

Krasnaya Polyana

Where to go in November 2019 in Russia? You can relax cheaply in: hotel prices are lower than in, while the condition of the new residential complexes is excellent. Many of them are equipped with a swimming pool and sauna, there are fitness centers and spas for those who wish. Convenient transport interchange allows tourists to get to Sochi or Adler within an hour by car and rail.

Although holidays in November will be overshadowed by capricious weather in almost all of Russia, it is very warm in Krasnaya Polyana: during the day + 10 ° C, at night + 4 ° C, the number of cloudy days with snow and rain is not so large - up to 4 days a month. There is no snow cover yet, the ski season has not yet begun, but you can walk along the mountain paths, engage in various sports, fish and ride the funicular. There are museums and an exhibition hall in Krasnaya Polyana. In the town of Medvezhiy Ugol you can drink water from mineral spring, which is close in composition to the famous "Narzan" in Kislovodsk, and the aviary complex with wild animals in the valley of the Laura River will be very popular with children.

(Photo © neus88 / flickr.com)

Ski holidays in Russia in November are possible on popular resort located in the center of the Teberdinsky Reserve in Karachay-Cherkessia. At the end of autumn, another season opens for active winter tourism. The weather in November is excellent: during the day +4°С, at night -5°С, more than half of the days in November are sunny.

Ski slopes Dombay of different levels of difficulty: the trails at the top are more suitable for beginners, the trails below are located in the forest zone, are steeper and bumpy, they will require certain skills and dexterity.

lovers beautiful nature you will surely like the local landscapes - mountains, lakes and forests. Dombayskaya Polyana is located in the Teberdinsky Reserve, in Teberda there is a museum of nature, there is also a small zoo with wild animals. Not far from the village of Arkhyz, buildings of the 10th-12th centuries have been preserved - medieval temples and the ruins of an ancient Alanian city.

(Photo © Ekaterina Sotova / flickr.com / License CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Where else to go in November 2019 in Russia? Skiing (and not only) holidays, in addition to Dombay, are available in Kabardino-Balkaria - this is the region where the most famous mountain in Russia, it is the highest - Elbrus. Elbrus region is popular ski resort, where professionals and lovers of mountaineering and winter sports come together: snowboarding, freeride, kiteboarding, etc. In November, here average temperature air is +5°С, in the evening +2°С.

(Photo © dariamyasina / flickr.com / Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0)

The Elbrus region is extremely popular among outdoor enthusiasts. There are excellent conditions for mountain tourism and ski holidays. Ski slopes have different levels of training, for beginners there is a special ski school. Climbing Mount Elbrus is popular.

Kabardino-Balkaria has its own springs mineral water There are many sanatoriums in the region. Diseases of the heart, respiratory organs, nervous system and skin diseases are treated here. Sightseeing lovers will be able to visit the reserve, national park and a museum.

(Photo © ksikappa / flickr.com / Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

The production calendar gives us three days off - November 3, 4 and 5 - and one shortened day - November 2. It certainly isn't sunny. May holidays, but still good.

Where to go for the November holidays

There are not so few destinations for a short vacation. If you take a plane right after work on the 2nd, then you can have dinner far from home, which is oh so nice.

Air temperature:-1-4°C.
Visa: need not.
Cost of living: from 216 rubles per night.
: from 4 380 rubles.

List of attractions northern capital reaches two hundred, you can’t visit everything in three days. But something is quite possible. Go to the Hermitage and the Botanical Garden of Peter the Great, look at the cruiser "Aurora", climb the colonnade of St. Isaac's Cathedral.

And also book a tour of the rooftops or walk through places where the tourist's foot rarely sets foot. They are easy to find if you talk to the locals, who will gladly open steep routes for you, give you the addresses of the most unusual wells and tell the local legend after you.

Besides, cultural capital always pleases guests with new exhibitions and performances, choose according to your taste!

Air temperature:-1-3°C.
Visa: need not.
Cost of living: from 390 rubles per night.
The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from 6 296 rubles.

Weekends are a great excuse to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city into nature. Go to a camp site in the forest - and you will be happy, fresh air, a view of the lake (wherever you stay, because there are more than 70 thousand lakes in the republic) and complete peace of mind.

Spa treatments will also help you relax. leisure. Yes, yes, it is very useful to walk along the Karelian mountains with a large backpack on your back. The most popular destinations are Marcial Waters and Kivach waterfall, mountain park Ruskeala and Kizhi Island. Karelians will meet you with warmth and kalitki - national rye dough pies.

Air temperature:-1+3°C.
Visa: need not.
Cost of living: from 459 rubles per night.
The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from 6 455 rubles.

First of all, in Minsk, you need to go to the National Library. It is not only built in the shape of a rhombicuboctahedron, but also gives a beautiful view of the city from observation deck on the 23rd floor. It is impossible to pass by the Belarusian State Circus, not to admire the fountains in the Victory Park and not wander into the old city.

Minsk is so beautiful that there is even a Cat Museum, the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the opportunity to book a tour of the castles, of which there are several dozen in Belarus. The most famous are Mirsky and Nesvizh. Both of them were built in the 16th century and are a couple of hours drive from Minsk.

Air temperature:-2+9°C.
Visa: Schengen.
Cost of living: from 379 rubles per night.
The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from 10,758 rubles.

Accommodation and meals for one person: here it is better to choose bus tours or ferry tours. The minimum price for the tour is 12,000 rubles (meals included).

Romantic bus tour in the Baltics is good at any time of the year. And it is really possible to spend three days of holidays in three capitals at once: Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn. Excursions around the old town, mulled wine in cozy cafes during the rain - what could be better than a gloomy autumn?

For those who are not afraid of the cold, ferry trips through Sweden, Finland and Norway are suitable. Look at the fjords, remember Carlson with the Moomins and dream of moving forever beyond the Arctic Circle off the coast of Scandinavia.

Air temperature: 10-14°C.
Visa: Schengen.
Cost of living: from 568 rubles per night.
The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from 15,153 rubles.

In Rome and Florence, it will be around 16 ˚C in early November, but in Venice, due to the abundance of water, it can be quite chilly. However, even there the weather will not prevent you from having an interesting time. On the 4th of November, the Day of National Unity is celebrated on a grand scale throughout Italy, and in Rome on 10 November, a festival of sacred music is held.

Air temperature: 10-14°C.
Visa: Schengen.
Cost of living: from 1,136 rubles per night.
The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from 14,514 rubles.

You will not find much sun here, the temperature in Paris is unlikely to rise above 10 ˚C. But to plunge into cultural world can. It is best to visit popular theaters, museums and churches, because the cost of tickets at this time is lower, and there are fewer tourists.

Prices for hotel rooms and air tickets are also falling. Salon du Chocolat 2018 International Chocolate Fair takes place in Paris from October 31 to November 4. More than 500 participants from 60 countries (including 200 chefs) organize an event that every chocolate lover should visit.

By the way, about vacation. You can take 4-5 days at your own expense and go on vacation for a week. Lifehacker is already about best destinations november.

How to relax on the November holidays without leaving anywhere

1. Go on a picnic

It doesn't matter that winter is about to come. Put on all the warmest - and go! The recipe for the perfect autumn picnic: take a thermos of mulled wine, warm up sandwiches and sausages, stock up on raincoats and a soft blanket. Spice it all up with a good mood - and you're done!

National Unity Day, which is celebrated in Russia on November 4, will give us three days off in 2017: from November 4 to 6. ELLE - about where to go for the November holidays.

Lisbon

Flight time from Moscow - 5 h 40 min

The end of the world, one of the oldest and sunniest European cities - it's all about Lisbon. In November, the weather here is more like September, so it's a good place in order to make up for the lack of heat and sun that most Russians suffer from. You have to go here for relaxing holiday with leisurely sightseeing, port wine tastings and breakfasts at the legendary Café Pasteis de Belem, where the famous Belem cakes are made: delicate puff pastry baskets with custard and cinnamon. Traveling around the city is better on the yellow tram - for the Portuguese capital, this is a special ritual.

Bergamo

Flight time from Moscow - 2 hours 48 minutes

When traveling in northern Italy, many undeservedly bypass the small town of Bergamo, which is located near Milan. Bergamo is beautiful ancient architecture, predominantly Romanesque style, and a measured rhythm of life. Three days of the November holidays is just enough to visit one of the best zoos in Italy, admire the Bergamo fortress of the same name and the Colleoni Chapel, try at least ten of the 250 types of pizza in the famous Da Nasty cafe and just warm up: the forecast promises sunny + 15 against Moscow +2 with wet snow.

Bucharest

Flight time from Moscow - 3 hours 15 minutes

A belated celebration of Halloween is best in the place where, according to legend, the most famous vampire in the world, Count Dracula, once lived - in Transylvania. Dracula's castle is called Bran and is located near the city of Brasov, which is famous for its medieval and frightening atmosphere, and whose wooded surroundings look most picturesque just in autumn. Since you can only get here with a transfer in Bucharest, you have a great chance to get to know the Romanian capital at the same time: walk around the Old Town, visit the world's largest Parliament building and dine at the restaurant where the "Bucharest Peace" was signed in 1812.

Barcelona

Flight time from Moscow - 4 h 35 min

Autumn is the perfect time to visit Barcelona. In summer, the capital of Catalonia is suffocated by the influx of tourists. In October and November, the flow of visitors is significantly reduced, which makes it possible to safely walk around the places of the legendary Antoni Gaudí.

In order to have time to see everything, it is best to stay in the center, for example, at the El Palace Hotel (The Leading Hotels of the World), from the roof of which there is an excellent view of the Sagrada Familia. Built in 1919, it retains all the glamor and luxury of the Roaring 20s. Woody Allen, Enrique Iglesias and Christina Aguilera like to stay here. The memory of the famous guests of the past is preserved by six art suites, among which there is the Salvador Dali Room, a peculiar version of the French chateau in which the actress and jazz star Josephine Baker once lived, the suite that Carlos Ruiz Safon mentioned in his short stories, the suite in the beloved the gold color of surrealist Joan Miro, the rocker suite of Rolling Stone guitarist Ronnie Wood and, of course, the suite of the founder of the hotel, Caesar Ritz. At the top of the hotel is a swimming pool, sunbathing area and the Winter Garden Restaurant. Breakfast for hotel guests is served in the picturesque and romantic winter garden Desayunos. You can dine at 19/Nineteen Restaurant Menu, which, despite the typical interior of a brasserie, features interesting Mediterranean dishes. Dinner is worth planning at Bluesman Cocktail Bar Barcelona, where jazz and blues concerts take place in the evening. You can relax after exploring the city in the MayanLuxurySpa, in which all treatments are based on the knowledge of the Mayan tribe, or in the mysterious Diana Garden, located on the seventh floor.

Kaliningrad

Flight time from Moscow - 2 hours

If St. Petersburg is a "window to Europe", then Kaliningrad is "Russian Europe". During its history, Kaliningrad changed its "citizenship" several times, which left its mark not only on its architecture, but also on the atmosphere. There are three obligatory points when traveling around Kaliningrad and its environs: listen organ concert in the Cathedral, see all the bridges over the Pregolya River and visit the Curonian Spit Park. Seafood lovers will especially like it here: due to the proximity of the Baltic Sea, the prices for dishes from them are much lower than in the central part of Russia, and the proximity to Poland, Latvia and Lithuania favorably influenced the variety of menus of local restaurants.

Sochi

Flight time from Moscow - 1 h 50 min

The Black Sea resort of Sochi is a city with a unique climate: it is located on the territory of the northernmost subtropics in the world, and therefore is at the same time seaside resort, and skiing. For this reason, the high season in Sochi is all year round, and there is simply no better option for a long weekend.

The most popular destination for domestic tourism in Russia, Sochi has completely changed after the Olympics - Soviet romance here coexists with very European and advanced leisure formats. Today, 66 sanatoriums, 20 boarding houses and recreation centers and more than 600 hotels are successfully operating in the city. The Hyatt Regency Sochi hotel is the absolute leader in booking and tripadviser ratings - and this is the rare case when the maximum scores of users and the opinions of critics coincide.

The hotel is located in the center of old Sochi - just 200 meters from the Black Sea coast and Kurortny Prospekt. Location, sea view, distance to the beach, the presence of all the main attractions within walking distance - this is far from the most full list hotel benefits. First of all, Hyatt Regency Sochi is valued precisely for the fact that it is really comfortable in a Western way and sincerely in a Russian way. Stylish laconic rooms, well-thought-out infrastructure (for example, a heated pool or view bars and lounges), impeccable service (nothing is impossible for local concierges) - all that allows the hotel to be considered a reference hotel in the Sochi market of services.

It is believed that this "Hyatt" is good for both business and romantic rendezvous, and in the local restaurant "Passage" the degree of social activity does not decrease all year round. In addition, it is in the fall that the Sochi Hyatt offers special programs for 3 and 5 days, designed for connoisseurs of spa holidays. They consist of a complex of rejuvenating treatments, group sessions with a trainer and a balanced menu from the chef.

Abu Dhabi

Flight time from Moscow - 5 h 20 min

The best direction for a short beach holiday in November - Abu Dhabi. At this time, the heat finally subsides, which allows guests of the UAE capital to get the most out of their vacation. Go sunbathing in the morning Central Beach, which received the Blue Flag award and is famous for its fine, almost velvety to the touch sand, which does not heat up in the sun due to its coral origin. Then devote time to shopping: for traditional oriental products, go to local bazaars, and for your favorite designer brands, go to ultra-modern shopping centers. One of the vacation days should be devoted to the Ferrari World amusement park, which is located just 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi. The most famous attraction is a capsule that breaks through the roof and takes off 62 meters up, after which it falls sharply down. You definitely won't forget this.

Tel Aviv

Flight time from Moscow - 4 h 10 min

Tel Aviv - the most advanced city in Israel and its capital nightlife. You can take some time before sunset with a walk along the port, in the Kerem Hatemanim area, famous for its graffiti, or in the original Bauhaus-style quarter " White City”, included in the UNESCO heritage list. In the evening, first of all, head to the Imperial Bar, considered one of the best bars in the Middle East.

Think autumn is a dull, boring time of the year, with endless torrential rains leaving a bright, sunny summer behind? Indeed, the weather leaves few reasons to rejoice. But you can relax and enjoy the comfort in many places. Each season has a lot of advantages, reasons to take a quality break from the annoying hustle and bustle. In late autumn, Russians and citizens of the CIS celebrate the 4th, National Unity Day. In honor of this, hotels often reduce the amount of fees for the night spent.

Holiday

The fourth of November is a day that the fraternal peoples have been celebrating since 2005. It is marked by events that took place 400 years ago (in 1612). During the invasion of the Polish interventionists, an opposing militia arose, led by Dmitry Pozharsky and Kuzma Minin. They managed to take Kitay-gorod by storm and liberate the capital from the Poles. Then people from all over the country, not paying attention to their religion, nationality and origin, rallied and rebuffed the European invaders.

Thanks to their heroism, courage and mutual respect, even in our time this event is not forgotten by anyone, the significant day is actively celebrated, it is marked red in the calendar. At the same time, this year National Unity Day falls on Saturday. So there are three days off in a week.

Where to relax and spend November

The transition between summer and winter can be a good time for a resort, as the properties offer quite lucrative discounts. On the site, Russian tourists purchase resort tours for every taste. Visitors can easily find a ticket suitable for the price and time of stay to any corner of the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Near Abroad. Thanks to a convenient search system for hotels and sanatoriums in the "Travel Selection" section, where the parameters of interest to tourists are highlighted, including:

nutrition;
infrastructure;
object type (hotel, cottage);
stardom (on a five-point scale);
treatment programs and more.

Thanks to the search engine, tens of thousands of people have already found suitable places for the weekend, highlighting the criteria they are interested in and choosing the most optimal price.

As already mentioned, on this moment Relevant vacation planned for late autumn. The hotel gives an excellent opportunity to celebrate National Unity Day in a cheerful and festive atmosphere or just relax in the last month of autumn with your family. It is noteworthy that some resorts have special discounts for November arrivals.

For example, the Miskhor sanatorium in Crimea sells vouchers from 1,379 rubles per day in autumn, when tickets cost 1,642 rubles in June. The same applies to the Hotel Orkestra Horizont in Gelendzhik, where one day of stay will cost three hundred rubles less than in summer.

If you are just looking for places near your hometown or areas, select the required region on the top panel and see the list of places that are relevant in 2017 to restore vitality.

Buy a ticket

Our Unified Resort Network in Russia and abroad will help you spend the November holidays in Russia, because the list of services includes:

sea and river cruises;
insurance;
assistance in purchasing railway and air tickets;
transfer.

We are aimed at favorable cooperation and responsibly approach the choice of the client, and therefore our travel agents will do everything possible to provide you with a comfortable stay in best hotels and sanatoriums of the CIS.

The site provides an opportunity not only to find a tour in Russia and abroad, but also to order a ticket online, which is quite convenient. If you have any questions regarding the organization of the autumn holidays, call our service consultant or leave your mobile phone number and wait for a call back.

Where to go by car

Warsaw

Old town and hot zhurek

main square Warsaw

How much to go: The distance from Moscow to Warsaw is 1150 km if you go through Belarus. On average, it can be driven in 15 hours.

To enter Belarus, you need a passport (both internal and foreign ones will do), documents for a car and local Green Card insurance, you can buy it at the entrance to the border or in advance. To enter Poland and other countries of the Schengen zone, you need a passport with a Schengen visa and documents for a car. It is even better to have a medical insurance for the duration of your stay in Poland and a bank statement.

What to see in Warsaw in a couple of days: Go to the Castle Square to see the architectural monuments of the 17th century - the Royal Palace and the column in honor of King Sigismund III. From the Castle Square, take a walk along the Krakow Suburb - the main avenue of Warsaw, connecting the Old and New town. Between the Old and New Towns, pay attention to the Barbican tower - one of the few elements of the 16th century fortifications that have survived to this day. Nearby are the Church of St. Hyacinth and the Dominican Monastery, which together make up the largest religious complex in the city. Also not far from the Barbican you will find the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Museum dedicated to the life of the Polish scientist. Other interesting museums in Warsaw include the Caricature Museum, the Copernicus Science Center and the Frederic Chopin Museum.

National Polish soup

What to eat: Be sure to try one of the Polish soups - thick flaki on beef broth, zhurek with meat and sausages, or holodnik - a local variety of okroshka. In addition to soups, don't miss bigos stewed sauerkraut, cabbage rolls and pies.

What to bring as a souvenir: Honey, pineapple vodka or plum or nut flavored vodka, a salt lamp or warm Goral slippers.

Where can you go: On the way to Warsaw, you can stop for a day in Minsk or visit the Nesvizh Castle, located in the western part of Belarus. If you want to be in nature, take a look at the Naroch National Park in Belarus or Kampinosky in Poland.

Pskov

Kremlin and birch bark letters

How much to go: Distance from Moscow - 730 km, you can drive an average of 8 hours.

What to see in Pskov in a couple of days: Be sure to visit the Pskov Krom (Kremlin) - the historical and architectural center of the city, the first settlements on the site of which date back to the middle of the first millennium. Pay attention to Dovmontov city - a building of the XIII century, designed for additional protection of Krom. Another attraction on the territory of Krom is the Trinity Cathedral of the 17th century.

In addition to Krom in Pskov, it is worth visiting the Pogankin Chambers - an architectural monument of the 17th century, where you can see a collection of Pskov iconography, and the chambers of the merchants Menshikovs, another interesting monument pre-Petrine era.

What to eat: Stop by Dvor Podznoev for traditional Russian cuisine such as pies, soups and dumplings, and in the evening head to Pivnoy Dom on Sovetskaya Embankment, which overlooks the Kremlin.

What to bring as a souvenir: Ceramics, linen products and birch bark letters.

Where can you go: Fans of water bodies and outdoor recreation can get to the Ilmensky or Pskovsko-Peipsi lakes. If you want to take a walk in other cities besides Pskov, stop by Velikiy Novgorod or, if you have a Schengen visa, to Estonian Tartu.

Helsinki

Fish weekend in the capital of Finland

How much to go: Distance from Moscow - 1100 km. On average, it can be driven in 14 hours.

What documents are needed to cross the border:

See Fort Sveaborg, a 5-island fortification system that was built in the 18th century after the end of the Russo-Swedish War of 1741-1743. Go to Senate Square - business card city, built in the style of late classicism at the beginning of the 19th century, after Finland became part of Russian Empire. Another important square - the Market Square - is located right on the seashore and is one of the busiest places in the city. Those interested in religious buildings should definitely visit the church in the rock and the Assumption Cathedral. Connoisseurs of contemporary art will love the Kiasma Museum, while science lovers should definitely visit the Eureka Center. If you just want to have fun, go to the Linnanmäki amusement park or the local water park.

What to eat: Finland is a paradise for those who love fish. Try lohikeitto fish soup, gravaviloha red fish cold appetizer and lipeyakala soaked cod dish.

What to bring as a souvenir: Chocolate, Lapland cheese with cloudberries, puukko knives or glassware.

Where can you go: If you want to see not only the capital, but also other Finnish cities, go to Turku, ancient capital Finland. For those who are tired of the bustle of the city, a great option is to go to the Repovesi National Park, located near Helsinki.

Tallinn

Castles, parks and sprats

How much to go: Distance from Moscow - 1050 km. It will take an average of 13 hours to drive it.

What documents are needed to cross the border: The same as for entry into Poland and other Schengen countries.

What to see in Tallinn in a couple of days: Climb to perched on a hill upper town with the medieval castle of Toompea - a fortress of the 13th century. Go to central square with City Hall. In the Old Town, pay attention to the House of the Brotherhood of the Blackheads - an architectural monument of the 16th century. Other important sights are the city wall, the Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral built at the end of the 19th century, and Kadriorg, the largest palace and park in the city. Ensemble XVIII century. If you are traveling with children, visit the Miia-Milla-Manda Museum. Those interested in history will like the Kik in de Kök war museum and the Rocca al Mare museum, where open sky buildings of the 17th-20th centuries are collected.

What to eat: Braised pork mulgikapsad, traditional syult jelly, marinated Tallinn sprats and local sweets.

What to bring as a souvenir: Knitted and linen products, Kalev chocolate and liquor.

Where can you go: walk along national park Lahemaa or drive to the town of Pärnu, and from there take a ferry to the island of Saaremaa - in any case, you should not miss the chance to enjoy the Baltic nature.

Riga

Gothic and sprats

How much to go: The distance from Moscow is 920 km, you can get there on average in 11 hours.

What documents are needed to cross the border: The same as for entry into Poland and other Schengen countries.

What to see in the city in a couple of days: A must-see is the Riga Castle founded in the 14th century on the banks of the Daugava River, now the residence of the President of Latvia. It is worth going to Livov Square to look at the building of the Great Guild and the so-called Cat's House - a building built at the beginning of the 20th century by the architect Shefel, famous for the cat figurines on the roof. One of the main symbols of the city is the Dome Cathedral founded at the beginning of the 13th century. Take a walk on the left bank of the Daugava to the quarter of Kalnciema street - a sample of wooden architecture of the 19th century. Interesting museums include the Museum of Old Cars and the Latvian Museum of Architecture. Connoisseurs of modernism should visit the Museum of Romans Suta and Alexandra Beltsova, and those who are interested in the history of Latvia during the Soviet period can visit the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia.

What to eat: Fish soup-puree with milk, herring with cottage cheese, gray peas with bacon, cold beet soup auksta-zupa, steak with onion sauce (clops) and, of course, sprats.

What to bring as a souvenir: Riga balsam, amber, ogre knitwear, beer and Piparkūkas pepper cookies.

Where can you go: If time permits, be sure to go to Jurmala - the coast of the Gulf of Riga is striking in its beauty even in late autumn, when the swimming season has long been closed. Lovers of antiquity can go to Cēsis, one of the most ancient cities in Latvia.

Travel Calculator

Calculate the cost of the trip and cashback

Wherever you go - to Riga, Dubai or Tallinn - the new Mastercard payment system will allow you to travel, earn miles and receive cashback for purchases. In the categories "Travel" and "Purchases abroad" cashback - 3%, for all other categories of spending - 1.5%. Until December 31, as part of the promotion, you can get up to 10% cashback for gas expenses and purchases at gas stations. You can exchange miles for the purchase of air tickets, hotel reservations, train tickets, car rental, order tourist tour and cruise. Calculate on our calculator how many miles you will receive with the Mastercard World Card Without Borders, and order it on .

Where to fly by plane

Malta

mediterranean vacation

How much to fly: 4 hours

Do I need a visa: Yes, you need a Schengen visa

What to watch: In Valletta, it is worth visiting the Palace of the Grand Master built in the 16th century - the current residence of the President of Malta - Cathedral St. John and, if there is time, the house of the aristocrat Rocca, an architectural monument of the 17th and 18th centuries. If you have time, go to Birgu to admire picturesque fort Sant'Angelo, or the amazing "cave of darkness" Ghar Dalam. Those who like to tickle their nerves can be attracted by the Museum of Torture in Mdina.

What to eat: Puff pastries stuffed with ricotta or lentil paste, bigilla bean paste and braised rabbit.

What to bring as a souvenir: Lace, Maltese glass, cactus liqueur and cheese.

Madeira

Mountain villages and port wine

How much to fly: Most flights with transfers. The fastest way to fly via Frankfurt or Lisbon is 11 hours.

Do I need a visa: Yes, you need a Schengen visa.

What to watch: The main thing in Madeira is nature. Fans of man-made sights should go to the Monte Palace built in the 18th century, surrounded by an impressive tropical garden, look at the 15th century church in Funchal, or go to the mountain village of Curral das Freiras to look at the life local residents. Mountain lovers can set aside a day and climb the most high peak islands, Pico Ruivo.

What to eat: Swordfish, Milho Frito corn garnish, beef skewers espetada and fennel lollipops.

What to bring as a souvenir: Soap, coffee, port and wine.

Cuba

Havana landscapes and cigars

How much to fly: Direct flight from Moscow to Havana - 12 and a half hours.