Ahead of the bank holiday weekend, some Brits are eager to make the most of their final days of summer with a quick adventure with their added day off work and school . However, many have given up on the idea of a European trip this summer due to budget restraints. However, travel money experts at Conotoxia revealed to Reach three dazzling European countries that are close enough for just a weekend trip and are budget-friendly being up to “several times cheaper than in the UK”.
Including a “tourist gem”, a “dark legend” and Greece’s “lesser-known neighbour”. Just north of Turkey, on the edge of the Black Sea, is the beautiful country of Georgia, offering a little something for every type of holiday-er. From warm seas to jaw-dropping mountains and modern cities with a subtropical climate, friendly people and renowned cuisine.
The experts dubbed it “an oasis of peace and quiet” just outside of the bustling cities Batumi and Tbilisi, all just a five-hour flight from London. Additionally, whether you’re heading to busy city centres or remote villages, Georgia offers “unbeatable” prices compared to the UK. The travel experts broke down the costs of a long weekend for two people, starting with a quaint guesthouse in the coastal town of Kobuleti for £60.
That’s not per night, but total cost. An average restaurant meal will set you back roughly £7, £1.50 for a beer in the local pub and £1.
20 for a taxi back home. The staggeringly low cost is down to .