Cheapest Places in Europe to Holiday In

Holidaying in Europe does not come cheap. Understandably – the best things are hardly easy to get, right? But going on a relaxing, not to mention exciting, trip to some of the most beautiful and historical places in the world does not have to drain your pockets. Well not completely, anyway.

We understand that travelling to Europe – no matter how short a time – frowns on the conservative spender, and screams at the budget traveller. But if you would like to go on a holiday or tourist trip to Europe, we have carefully selected the more pocket-friendly destinations for you – without taking away any of the excitement. In fact, these places are arguably a steal.

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Albania

Looking for sun, sand, city and beach? Albania is your choice. It’s one of the cheapest destinations in Europe, but rest assured, it denies the traveller none of the excitement, relaxation and sight-seeing to be had on the continent. From the capital of Tirana downwards to the coastline of the Adriatic Sea, prepare for the time of your life. Visit the seaside, mountains, glass pyramid and exotic sites, all while being able to lodge in hotels as low as N30,000.

A plane ticket from Lagos to the capital Tirana is in the region of N400,000 – N500,000. Getting a visa costs around N25,000.

Athens

Visit the birthplace of modern education, origin of democracy, Western civilisation and the creative and literary arts. Athens, the capital of Greece, is a sprawling city with a lot of fascinating historical sites. You can visit the Acropolis and the National Garden, and enjoy the rich Athenian food. As a plus, you can stay as long as you wish because you can lodge in low-cost hotels, and day-to-day expenses don’t wipe the smile off your face when you stare into your purse.

It takes typically less than N40,000 to secure a tourist visa to Greece, and plane tickets are traveller-friendly as well: around N250,000.

Berlin

If you plan on giving yourself a wonderful holiday in Europe, you will hardly do better than the capital of Germany. One of the world’s most historic cities, attracting millions of tourists every year, Berlin is surprisingly one of the cheapest cities to visit in Western Europe. There are numerous sights in this historic city. See the Brandenburg Gate up close. Have a look at the Alexanderplatz. You can climb the Television Tower – which pierces the sky – and have a panoramic view of the city. Eat street food on the city pavements, not to mention have a taste of that wonderful German beer.

Visa to Germany costs N30,000+, and flight costs start from upwards N300,000.

Budapest

Budapest is the lovely capital of Hungary. Lounge in spas, sit and relax in cafés and bars, enjoy the city’s nightlife and exotic food. Spend some time on the banks of the Danube – arguably the greatest and most historic river in Europe. A holiday in Budapest is great value for money, especially given its status as one of the splendid cities of Europe and a centre of tourist attraction.

You can get a tourist visa to Hungary within the region of N30,000 and flight costs are around N450,000.

Naples

The birth place of pizza. Need we say more? Italy is well known for the food: spaghetti, macaroni, lasagne, mozzarella, sea food, chocolate, and of course, pizza. All of these can be found in Naples. Travelling to Rome – the centre of Italian culture – might be slightly on the higher side money-wise, but you can find a lot of the benefits in Naples.

Besides the food, you can visit Mount Vesuvius – the only active volcano in mainland Europe – and the ruins of Pompeii, an ancient Roman city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

You could spend up to N40,000 securing a tourist visa to Italy, and flight tickets start from N350,000.

Riga

One glance at Riga, the capital of Latvia, and the mouths of architecture enthusiasts will water. One-third of the city is constructed in the magnificent Art Noveau style that was popular in the early 20th century. But besides architecture, you can also enjoy the unique food, the beach, and a walk through the national parks with ancient carved monuments.

Tourist visa to Latvia costs about N30,000, and plane tickets start from N370,000.

Valencia

Enjoy your holiday in Europe at low cost. Beaches, world heritage buildings, sublime architecture, and low-budget hotels, Valencia – Spain’s third most populated city – affords you the opportunity to see Western Europe without breaking the bank. The city is rich in natural scenes: gardens and natural water bodies, and most of the museums are completely free to enter.

Tourist visa to Spain costs just under N40,000, while plane tickets can drop to less than N250,000.

Bucharest

Bucharest, Romania offers you both class and a low budget. Once known as ‘the Paris of the East’, there’s a lot of pleasure and relaxation to be had in one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Visit the Palace of Parliament, one of the world’s largest buildings. The gigantic building constructed by Romania’s former dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu contains over a thousand rooms. Take a look at art centres and museums, and walk the streets of Old Town, lined with bars and restaurants that serve exotic Romanian food. 

Visa costs around N30,000, and flight tickets can be bought for N380,000+

There are quite a number of choices available for you; all you’ve got to do is make up your mind. Stop second-guessing yourself and make that move! Give yourself that unforgettable experience.

Have fun on your trip!

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