Many parents plan their vacation specifically for their kids' holidays. This year, pupils will rest at the end of March or in the first half of April, depending on which school schedule is chosen. The specialists of Level.Travel, a service for selling tours online from more than 20 leading Russian tour operators, have compiled a list of destinations where you can go with your child to bask in the sun, and in some countries, to swim.
Russia: Baba Yaga and water slides
The closest and most inexpensive resort where you can go during children's holidays is Black sea coast Russia. Of course, at the end of March and the first half of April it is too early to swim in the sea - the water is still very cold. But the air is already warmed up to 15 degrees, so walking along the coast will be very comfortable. By the way, there is still snow in the mountains at this time, so there is an opportunity to ride with a breeze from the slopes of Krasnaya Polyana on skis, sledges, or even try zorbing.
Most children adore Sochi's Riviera Park with roller coasters, carousels and go-karts. Everyone who comes here for the first time will be interested and a little scared at the exhibition of dinosaurs-robots that move and make sounds just like the real inhabitants of the prehistoric world. Well, real animals can be seen in the largest dolphinarium in Russia. Among his pets are dolphins, sea lions and seals.
By the way, you will still be able to swim in Sochi, however, not in the sea, but in the indoor water park "Akvaloo". Children can play on several slides from 50 to 120 meters long. Among the attractions are the classic "Kamikaze" - a trip to the pool from a great height, "Rafting" - descent on inflatable rings, as well as a children's playground. Fans of Russian fairy tales should go to Sochi Park, where they will get acquainted with the Serpent Gorynych, Koshchey the Immortal, Baba Yaga and other magical characters.
The cost of a week's vacation in Sochi at the end of March starts from 21,000 rubles for three people with flight and accommodation.
Dollhouses in Italy
In Italian resorts in late March and early April, it is slightly warmer than in Sochi. The air is also warmed up to plus 15 degrees, and the water in the sea is a little warmer than 10, so do not plan to arrange swimming. But the time spent in the summer beach vacation, in the spring can be used differently, for example, to explore the surroundings.
And for children in the land of pasta and mozzarella, there is a lot of interesting things. For example, near the resort of Milano Marittima and Ravenna, there is the Mirabilandia amusement park. It is the Italian equivalent of Disneyland with 40 modern attractions and stunt shows. The girls should definitely be taken to the Butterfly House, where representatives of the fauna from all over the world, including those from southern Africa and South America, flutter in a pavilion with a special microclimate.
If you choose Rimini as your holiday destination, then go to Fiabilandia, where you can get to the castle of Merlin, stroll through the villages of the Wild West and see the famous city of Pinocchio, inhabited by dolls. In Italy in Miniature park, adults and children alike feel like real giants: 270 greatly reduced architectural monuments are collected in one place - from the Colosseum to the leaning Leaning Tower of Pisa. Guests marvel at the mini-fountains and small trains that live their own Lilliputian life.
The price of a tour to Italy for three at the end of March starts from 52,000 rubles with flight and accommodation.
Turkey: dinosaur park
At the beginning of April, the sea in Turkish resorts is still not warm enough for swimming - its temperature is slightly above 10 degrees, but the air is warmed up to plus 15. But during this period you can find a tour to a good level hotel at a relatively low price, and then the impressions of the rest will be especially bright. Turkish animation is considered one of the best in the world, so everyone will be satisfied - both children surrounded by attention, and adults who can not worry about anything. Well, if the hotel has an indoor pool or water park, then there will be no shortage of water activities either.
Spring is the perfect time to go on all kinds of excursions. Teenagers may enjoy a jeep tour of the mountains with dizzying serpentines, turbulent rivers and steep climbs and descents. Younger schoolchildren will be enchanted by the Dinopark near Kemer. Dinosaurs here are very similar to living ones - they roar and move. Children can see in detail how the huge reptiles lived, got their food and laid their eggs. There are also real animals in the park - donkeys, rams and mountain goats, you can stroke and feed them. In memory of this adventure, you should buy some souvenir, then you can show off at school.
The cost of rest in Turkey at the end of March starts from 21,000 rubles for three people with flight and accommodation.
Extreme entertainment in the UAE
Since the beginning of February this year, it has become easier for Russians to enter the Arab Emirates. Now a visa for 30 days is issued directly at the airport and is made free of charge. And this is not the only reason to go to the UAE - in this Middle Eastern country, summer is all year round. However, the end of March and the beginning of April are a very good time for a trip, because the sun is not yet hot enough - only up to +28 degrees, while the water in the Persian Gulf is about the same temperature, so you won't want to get out of the sea.
However, you won't be able to rest all the time lying on the beach - there are too many various entertainment options around. For example, with the boys it is worth going to Abu Dhabi, where theme park Ferrari World. This is a real Disneyland for fans of speed. It is here that the world's fastest roller coaster with cabins reminiscent of Formula 1 cars is located. It will be interesting for boys to imagine themselves as pilots on a racing track, albeit virtually - on a computer simulator. And yet the most valuable thing that can be taken away from here, in order to cause the envy of classmates later, is a selfie with a red Ferrari car.
Well, in Dubai it is impossible not to visit the Wild Wadi water park. Its rides are thematically related to the travel stories of Sinbad the Sailor. There are more than 30 attractions here, all of them interconnected in a complex system of tunnels, canals and pools, so that guests from one slide immediately get to another. The scariest entertainment is descending the 33-meter-high Jumeirah Scierah pipe-slide at a speed of 80 kilometers per hour. By the way, teenagers may well master the basics of surfing here on safe artificial waves.
The price of the trip to United Arab Emirates at the end of March starts from 70,000 rubles for three people with flight and accommodation.
Thailand: animals from all over the world
The only drawback of Thai resorts, perhaps, is that it takes a long time to fly here. But practically at any time of the year you can swim here. In early April, the air warms up above 30 degrees, the water is almost the same temperature, so you don't want to leave the beach all the time.
However, there are many other entertainments in Thailand. For example, go for a ride on elephants or enjoy colorful fire shows. In Bangkok, be sure to visit the Dusit Zoo, which contains over 1600 animals - monkeys, alligators, tigers, lions, hippos and kangaroos. In addition to giraffes, ostriches and zebras, a separate territory, arranged in the form of an African savannah, is also home to rare and endangered species of animals and birds from different parts of the earth. In the Reptile House, fearless children can watch monitor lizards, crocodiles and poisonous snakes. It is almost impossible to get around the zoo in one day, so it is worth taking a mini-train, which in 20 minutes passes by the most interesting places... Well, if you have a lot of free time, then you can rent a boat for a small fee and take a walk on it along the local lakes, and at the same time feed the colorful fish. Many people also fly to Thailand for exotic fruits, which are quite inexpensive here. But the vitamins received by the body in a week will last for six months in advance.
A week-long tour to Thailand for three will cost from 96,000 rubles with flight and accommodation.
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RussiaDiscovery offers a bright journey with a child, which you can go on at any time of the year. These are all kinds of tours, trips to different parts of Russia with the whole family, whose vacation will be eventful and planned. Tours for children with parents will be interesting for every family member, as the recreation program is aimed at people of different ages: from the smallest to adults. Tours are available in spring, summer, autumn, and holidays with children on New Year will give a lot of pleasant impressions for the whole year! It remains only to decide on the option, and the prices for the tours presented will delight you with democracy.
Autumn Vacation Tours
Family tours with children in the fall are distinguished by the fact that at this time you can take a break from the heat and plunge into travel around Russia. Often this trip takes place during autumn vacation when it is so important to give your child a charge of new impressions, memories and vivacity before the upcoming school. You can also arrange a vacation for November holidays, as well as at any other time of the year.
Tours in November are popular and have a rich program
Karelia, the Caucasus Mountains - such trips across Russia with children will bring the whole family closer and bring many new emotions. You can also order family weekend tours if you plan your trip in a short time. And such an option can be selected in RussiaDiscovery, taking into account the needs of all family members. So family holiday will be of interest to everyone, because the program of entertainment, excursions, and food, the level of comfort during living are taken into account.
Family tours for winter holidays
Real Christmas with festivities, snowy hills of mountains, the beauty of ancient Russian buildings, palaces and much more can be seen if you order family new year tours... Already popular tours with children on new year holidays 2017 with a trip to Karelia, Kola Peninsula, Kamchatka, where you can enjoy winter landscapes and entertainment. Skiing, walking, interesting excursions and recreation programs - all this will be interesting for adults and the younger generation. As part of the trip, you can do:
- skiing;
- sledding, reindeer, horses, sledding with dogs;
- see thematic performances, go to festivals, holidays;
- go hiking, etc.
You can order winter tours with numerous excursions, for example, across the Caucasus, Krasnoshchelye, Elbrus, Kenozero, Altai. This can be hiking, horseback riding, reindeer sleigh rides, snowmobiling, skiing, etc. You can give your children bright winter holidays with a thematic New Year's program. But tours in December, at the beginning of the month, when snow is already showing off not only in the mountains, but also in other parts, are also interesting for vacationers. Many people prefer New Year tours with children in Russia, as this is an excellent and planned way of meeting the holidays. You can buy tours in February to enjoy the snowy beauties and sights of Russia with the whole family: Baikal, Maloye More, Crimea are waiting for vacationers.
Spring break for the whole family
All of these resorts are open in the spring, when you can go on vacation with an extensive excursion program... At this time, you can still do skiing and other types winter sports on the snowy slopes of the mountains. But it is worth moving a little further away in order to go with the whole family to other resorts of Russia. Karelia, Baikal, Crimea - these and other places are breathtaking and delight with the picturesque places.
Bright summer holidays with Russia Discovery
There is nothing better than doing summer holidays your child bright, interesting and go on a journey with him. This summer of 2017 all tourists will be hospitably greeted by Crimea, Altai, Baikal, Caucasus, Karelia, etc. You can go to a place where you can not only swim, but also plunge into all the delights of a sightseeing trip. RussiaDiscovery offers family tours in June, July and August with the option of booking.
Ride popular seaside resorts before the start of the season - great idea... There are still no crowds of tourists at this time, prices are lower, and temperatures are much more pleasant than at the height of summer. Here is Yalta - in March-April everything here already blooms and smells. Some activities (for example, visiting a water park) will have to be postponed until a warmer time, but we have selected activities that are suitable for the spring months.
Panoramic view of the Yalta embankment
Zoo "Fairy Tale"
- Price: adults - 500 rubles, children from 3 years old - 250 rubles.
The Yalta Zoo "Fairy Tale" is considered the largest on the territory of Crimea. More than a hundred species of animals live here permanently - only about one and a half thousand individuals. The main feature of the zoo is that the animals can be fed. Of course, not with the delicacies brought from the hotel, but with special food sold at the entrance (the price of a bag is 200 rubles). Be sure to visit the Golden Dragon cafe with your baby, which is located right above the cage with the tiger. Both you and your child are guaranteed a lot of impressions - there is a transparent floor in the institution.
Crocodilarium
- Price: adults and children over 13 years old - 600 rubles, children 3-13 years old - 400 rubles.
Another attraction of Yalta associated with wildlife is the crocodilarium. It houses the largest collection of reptiles in Eastern Europe. You and your child can not only observe the life of crocodiles, snakes, reptiles and turtles, but also feed them. Feeding crocodiles in front of the public with the opportunity to participate in the process takes place on Sundays at 14:00.
For those who plan to thoroughly explore Yalta - we have a big one!
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Big Funny Saint Petersburg
- Price: a ticket to one museum - 350 rubles, a ticket to any five museums - 1000 rubles, a single ticket to 17 museums of the network - 1500 rubles.
Big Funny is a chain of museums with lots of fun for kids. The most interesting - "Museum optical illusions"And" House upside down ". In the first one, you can become a cartoon character, run from zombies and walk among giant toys, and in the second, you can wander around the house, where beds and wardrobes are on the ceiling and chandeliers are on the floor. Children from Upside Down House are delighted, but especially impressionable adults sometimes complain of dizziness.
"Petrovskaya Aquatoria"
- Price: adult - 450 rubles, children over 4 years old - 250 rubles.
"Petrovskaya Aquatoria" is similar to the "Grand Model", but it depicts the historical Petersburg of the XVIII century. You will see the construction of the Admiralty, balls in Peterhof, royal hunting and a skating rink on the Swan Canal. And the child will be able to push buttons, launching miniature figures.
Menshikov Palace. Reconstruction for the first half of the 18th century
"Republic of cats and cats"
- Entrance to the "Republic of Cats" (Yakubovich st., 10) - from 300-400 rubles. on weekdays up to 500 on weekends and school holidays... Admission is free to the Republic of Cats (60 Liteiny Ave.), you can leave any amount as a donation.
Republic of Cats and Republic of Cats are unusual cafes. The interiors are decorated in a cat theme, and the main thing for which people come here is the opportunity to play with dozens of cats and cats. There are 25 cats of 17 breeds in the "Republic of Cats".You can pick up a beloved resident for free - they are all looking for a home. If your child has been asking for a pet for a long time, be mentally ready to go to this institution (but you don't need to tempt fate at all).
In fact, the "Republic of Cats and Cats" is an analogue of a cat shelter, but transformed into tourist site... This is how the authors of the project draw public attention to the problems of stray animals. The cat cafe hosts thematic exhibitions, music concerts, cat exhibitions and promotions for distributing cats into good hands.
Museum "Grand Model"
- Ticket price: adults - 480 rubles, children from 3 to 13 years old - 280 rubles, children under three years old - free.
"Grand layout" - this is a large-scale work of hundreds of specialists who reproduced the life of all of Russia in miniature. The layout not only presents the main sights of the country, but also changes day and night, cars and trains move. This model is considered the largest in Russia and the second largest in the world after the Miniature Wonderland in Hamburg. Just keep in mind that the entrance with strollers into"Grand layout" prohibited - they have a separate parking lot at the entrance.
Museum "Grand Market"
The streets of Rhodes
Ostrich farm
- Price: adults and children over 12 years old - 5.6 € (430 rubles), children 3-12 years old - 3.2 € (245 rubles) for buying online ; on the spot - 7 € (540 rubles) and 4 € (310 rubles), respectively.
The ostrich farm in Rhodes is interesting not only for ostriches, but also for a cozy mini-zoo with goats, geese, piglets, sheep and even a camel that you can ride. And you can also feed the animals (the feed is sold on the farm, the price is 1 € / 80 rubles). The farm's gift shop offers trinkets made from ostrich feathers and ostrich egg shells, as well as cosmetics made from ostrich fat. He known for lightness, fast absorption and unsaturated fatty acids.
Valley of the Butterflies
- Price: 3-5 € (230-385 rubles) depending on the season, children under 10 years old - free.
In fact, the Valley of the Butterflies is large park with a pleasant microclimate, shady paths and waterfalls. The most picturesque time here is May, when the mating season begins for butterflies and the color of their wings is the most variegated. But even if you come here earlier, you will still have a great time. You can go up to the ancient monastery of the Virgin Mary Cleopatra of the 17th century and be sure to take a picture at the Tiberius bench - a monument of ancient times.
Valley of the Butterflies.
Folklore Museum
- Price: 3 € (230 rubles).
A small but very colorful museum with a collection of household items and handicrafts local residents... Inside, the atmosphere of a traditional Greek village house has been recreated; guests are shown tools, dishes, collections of fabrics, carpets, clay amphorae. It is especially interesting to visit here with a child of primary school age (and you shouldn't relax with a toddler - there are too many beating exhibits in the museum).
Where to stay:
Museum of the Sea "Thalassa"
- Price: adults - 4 € (310 rubles), students and schoolchildren - 2.5 € (190 rubles), preschoolers - 1.5 € (115 rubles).
The museum's collection contains both natural artifacts (paleontological finds, shells, corals, fossilized fish skeletons) and models of sunken ships - including a copy of a Greek ship of the 9th millennium BC. The museum also displays the attributes of sailors, dishes, figurines, and the main hall is completely stylized as a sunken ship.
Open air sculpture park
- Free admission.
The Sculpture Park is a famous Cypriot landmark, but during the hot months it is impossible to walk here due to the lack of shade. Therefore, spring is the best time for a walk. It was created not so long ago, in 2014, but every year new creations of modern sculptors appear here, including copies of antique statues. Be sure to take a photo with your child in a huge white frame against the background of the sea - preferably at sunset. It will become a hit on your Instagram.
The park medicinal herbs CyHerbia
- Price: adults - 5 € (385 rubles), children 5-12 years old - 3 € (230 rubles), the labyrinth is paid additionally - 3 € (230 rubles).
In the park of medicinal plants, it will be interesting for adults to walk and breathe in the spring aromas of herbs and flowers, and a lavender labyrinth awaits children. The child will have to find the right paths in the thickets, and at the finish line you will drink aromatic herbal tea. Stop by the gift shop for a wide selection of teas, cosmetic oils and natural cosmetics.
CyHerbia Herbal Park.
Where to stay:
2000 rub / night for two.
From 4200 rubles / night for two.
From 6500 rubles / night for two.
Kotor, Montenegro
Montenegro outside the summer season can seem deserted and boring if you don't know what to do and where to stay. In the large resort center - Budva - there are many options for accommodation, shops and restaurants, but one cannot count on a serious cultural and entertainment program in March-April. For this time of year, we recommend choosing Kotor: here you will combine walks along the sea, enjoy the natural beauty of the Bay of Kotor and the architecture of the Adriatic.
Panoramic view of Old city from Mount Lovcen.
Old city
Walking through the labyrinths of old Kotor will not disappoint you or your child. You can wander here for hours, and if you are lucky enough to book a hotel here, and not on the outskirts, immersion in the atmosphere of the Venetian Republic is guaranteed. Be sure to stop for a lemonade or coffee at any of the cafes open at this time. You can look into one of the Kotor museums - for example, in Cat museum (price - 1 € / 77 rubles), which contains paintings, postcards, coins depicting cats. Or in Maritime museum (price per adult - 4 € / 310 rubles, per child - 1 € / 77 rubles) with a collection dedicated to maritime history cities.
Fortress of St. John
A favorite pastime of tourists in Kotor is climbing the fortress above the city. There are two benefits to doing this in the spring. Firstly, from October to April, you can climb for free (during the season you will have to pay 8 € / 620 rubles). Secondly, under the scorching rays, climbing 1300 steps turns into a hellish test. The views of the city and the bay from a height of 260 meters are stunning. Keep in mind: if the child still does not walk well, it is better to refuse to climb - it will be unrealistic to drag him on yourself.
View of Kotor and the Bay of Kotor from the fortress of St. John.
Walk along the Bay of Kotor
During the season, Montenegrin tourist offices offer many excursions along the shores of the Bay of Kotor. However, you can organize such a walk yourself - just buyat the bus station of Kotor a bus ticket to the city of Herceg Novi (price 2.5-3 € / 190-230 rubles). One way trip will take about an hour. You and your little one will admire the life of the small villages, the shellfish farm by the coast and the tiled houses that are still being built in the Venetian style.
Perast
12 km from Kotor there is another pretty town - Perast (bus ticket - 1.5 € / 115 rubles). Like Kotor, Perast is located on the shores of the bay and overlooks two islands. First - artificial island Theotokos on the Rif with the Orthodox Church of the Mother of God, and the second - natural island Saint George with a Benedictine abbey. You can swim to them from Perast on a pleasure boat. They are moored along the coast, and the owners themselves offer their services to tourists. The price of the walk is negotiable, but on average it is about 10 € (770 rubles), you can bargain.
Island Gospa od Skrpiela, located opposite the town of Perast.
Kotor Open Tout Sightseeing Bus
Price: adults - 20 € (1540 rubles), children 4-11 years old - 10 € (770 rubles).
If you want to get acquainted with the main sights of Kotor and its surroundings in one day, take a ticket for the excursion double-decker bus- doubledecker. He will take you with your child from Kotor to the town Risan (including with a stop in Perast and at the beach Bayova kula ). The bus has an audio guide in Russian, which is included in the ticket price. It will also give an opportunity to visit some museums of the Boko-Kotor Bay and join walking tour according to Kotor. She starts with the main ones Sea gate Kotor every hour, from 12:00 to 16:00. And the bus runs from April to December, from 9:00 to 17:00.- from 6900 rubles / night for two.
From 9600 rub./night for two.
As you can see, traveling on spring break doesn't necessarily mean months of tedious planning and long-distance travel with tedious acclimatization. You can choose a closer look and relax equally fruitfully. The main thing is to wake up after hibernation and recharge with new experiences.
