This year, Russians will have a three-day holiday in honor of National Unity Day – from November 4 to 6. We found out where you can go interestingly and inexpensively for the November holidays.
Kazan
Are you ready to try all the echpochmak and beshbarmak in the city, compare the Kazan Kremlin with the Moscow Kremlin and find yourself in the city of the future Innopolis? Then Kazan is for you! Modern Kazan will delight you with its cleanliness and friendly citizens, and different cultures next to each other will not let you get bored. Don’t forget to visit the incredibly beautiful Kul Sharif mosque and go to the island of Sviyazhsk – the same Buyan island from Pushkin’s fairy tale.
Train and return: from 1906 RUR/person
Accommodation: from 1,050 RUR/person for 3 nights
Kaliningrad
We have always dreamed of visiting “a piece of Russia in Europe”? Now is the time! In Kaliningrad there are many interesting places related to military events – a submarine museum, the Museum of the World Ocean, ancient forts and fortresses. And also the Curonian Spit with dancing trees, a monument to Baron Munchausen, an amber museum and Catholic cathedrals, reminiscent of the people who lived here many years ago.
Train and return: from 3,418 RUR/person
Accommodation: from 900 RUR/person for 3 nights
Excursions from local residents in Kaliningrad
Minsk
The capital of Belarus is a very clean and well-kept city. November is a great time for relaxing walks around the city: check out the Catholic churches, stroll along the 15-kilometer Independence Avenue, the longest avenue in Europe, and wander through the picturesque Trinity Suburb. In the evening, be sure to come to the National Library – in the evening light the new library building looks like an alien ship. A nice bonus: Russian residents do not need a visa to travel to Minsk.
Flight + hotel: from 11,400 RUR/person for 3 nights
Baku
Baku is a modern city, where you can find a medieval fortress next to masterpieces of modern architecture. Must-haves: look at the Aliyev Center, built by the famous architect Zaha Hadid, go to the Carpet Museum (the building of which is made in the shape of a carpet) and the YAY gallery of contemporary artists. And when it gets dark, admire the “Towers of Flame” – a futuristic “bonfire” of modern buildings visible from anywhere in the city.
Round flight: from 14,730 RUR/person
Accommodation: from 720 RUR/person for 3 nights
Riga
Calm and cozy Riga in November is a great option for a holiday reboot! The must-haves are to go up to the observation deck of St. Peter’s Church and look at the Old Town, stroll along the magical evening streets, have lunch at the best fish restaurant The Dome, visit the Saturday fair in the Kalnciema quarter of wooden houses and ride a bike throughout the city. Let’s go!
Train and return: from 5,894 RUR/person
Accommodation: from 1,351 RUR/person for 3 nights
Excursions from local residents in Riga
Helsinki
The capital of Finland is created for comfort and pre-Christmas bustle, which begins in early November. During the cold season, it’s especially nice to blend in with the locals here – hide in endless coffee shops with a cup of hot chocolate and go to museums of modern art (the main one is the Athenaeum). The Valley of the Moomins, the famous heroes of Tove Jansson’s fairy tales, will appeal not only to children, but also to adult lovers of good fairy tales. Bonus – incredible northern nature and lakes, which can be found literally 30 minutes drive from Helsinki.
Round flight: from 14,900 RUR/person
Accommodation: from 4,000 RUR/person for 3 nights
Istanbul
November is the quietest time in the capital of Turkey. The summer flow of tourists has already subsided, and the New Year has not yet begun. Drinking famous Turkish coffee on the shores of the Bosphorus, feeding huge seagulls, walking through oriental bazaars and trying local sweets – you can definitely spend your weekend on this! Every square meter here is imbued with the memory of centuries – from the Hagia Sophia to the ancient ruins. We promise you’ll love it!
Round flight: from 23,480 RUR/person
Accommodation: from 4,130 RUR/person for 3 nights
* Prices for flights and accommodation are indicated at the time of writing. The cost indicated in the material and the final price may differ.
