THE Slovakian capital of Bratislava is this year’s bargain choice for Christmas market lovers. The historic — and underrated — destination tops the Post Office Travel Money’s Christmas Markets barometer of value destinations which was released this week as the festive showcases get under way across Europe. 4 This Christmas market in Bratislava is the top trip for value Credit: Getty 4 Vilnius Cathedral looks dazzling at this time of year Featuring in the report for the first time, Bratislava’s combination of the lowest-priced two-night package and value food and drink make it the cheapest of the 14 cities surveyed for the report — and almost half the price of Copenhagen, the most expensive.
The report looked at prices for two people, including return flights, two nights’ 3H or 4H accommodation, airport transfers, two evening meals with wine and coffee, and drinks and snacks at the Christmas market. Bratislava came in at £510 in total, compared to £989 in Copenhagen. Eastern Euro-pean cities con-tinue to offer the best value for bargain hunters, taking nine of the top ten places.
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