Bus tours - this is the most interesting type of tourism. During one trip you will enjoy a unique opportunity to cross several states. During one trip, you can see the sights of several European capitals, compare them, evaluate each of the dignity and come back here again.

To ensure that you have a good time to travel, we have created this checklist, which give you useful advice.


bus services have their own specificity: it is impossible to determine the exact time of arrival at the hotel in connection with the fact that during the journey we cross many boundaries, time of passage of which is uncertain. Important role in the bus tours are weather conditions, road conditions, the situation at the borders so we encourage you to be patient, do not worry, and, of course, take the road with an interesting book, a good magazine, and a favorite tape. On the way bus makes every 4-5 hours of technical stops, the duration of which is governed by international rules. 

Team is accompanied by the head of the route, which helps you cross the border, places in the hotel, provides a meeting with the guides. The exact time of departure from the city, excursions, breakfast, additional program also announced the team leader. It is that time is MANDATORY. In case of delay of the tourist bus at the appointed time waiting no more than 15 minutes, and then moves further along the route. Late catching up with a group independently and at their own expense.

Excursion program in the cities led by licensed guides. Free time in the cities we\u0026#39;ll give you for sightseeing. No wandering, not having strayed, not talking to the locals, you do not feel the atmosphere of cities and countries.


What to take to the road?
In your luggage have to be a small pillow, blanket and comfortable shoes. Baggage better decomposed into a few bags: with food, with things that you need only hotel. Of the products are best taken dry soups, vegetables, fruit, bread, sliced cheese and meat products in vacuum packaging, tea and coffee, packaged in bags, sugar cubes. Must be in possession of the dishes. The trip is very convenient to carry alcohol wipes moist and individual first aid kit.


How to plan your spending?
You paid a travel agency for the permit, but this is only part of your expenses. What are the costs you can expect more? First of all, it paid meals, transportation, entertainment. In addition, significant amounts can go on souvenirs and shopping. It is better to plan your budget.

For a full meal in most European countries should set aside about $ 10 per person, dinner without drinks may cost a bit more expensive - $ 10-20. In Eastern European countries prices tend to 2 times lower. Tutu class Marlboro cigarettes will cost you $ 3-5, a mug of beer in 2.4 $, the price of a bottle of vodka - $ 10-20. Urban Transport in Europe is also very not cheap. The fare on public transport ranged from 0.5 to 5 $, depending on country and city.

Keep in mind that the bus on which you travel, you only delivers to hotels, and you are not committing a sightseeing tour, the rest moving around the city you are committing yourself, so to travel by public transport, you should have about $ 40. Budget entertainment depends on your inclinations. The cost of visiting the museums are very different; 2 to $ 20. The cost of tickets for concerts and performances of $ 25 or more.


Border control and customs.
In each country you will pass the customs and border control. It is strictly forbidden on the border out of the bus, to enter into negotiations with officials at the border, photographed and videotaped. In this case, the camera confiscated by border guards and non-refundable. If border control is presented passport with the necessary visas. If the passport and visa in order, then you will pass the border control, as would indicate a stamp in your passport for crossing the border in this border point. If you have a false passport or expired, as well as in the case, if the passport will be no visa or it would be erroneous data, you can withdraw from the route. On Russia\u0026#39;s customs to you, your luggage and your carry-on baggage were searched. At the same time you present the customs declaration.

At each border clearance procedures and passport control is repeated. Exported without help, you can $ 1500 or its equivalent in any other currency. On the surplus needed help, which is obtained in any bank in the acquisition currency.


Which currency profitable to borrow?
To make you feel comfortable in Europe, it would be nice to have the currencies of countries that you are passing or country in which spend most of the tour, and, after all, if you take the principal amount in dollars, try to have just a small denominations.


Please use the opportunity to share the road (this will inform the team leader), since his arrival in the city of bureaux de change may already be closed.


How to navigate the city?
If you get lost in a strange city in a foreign country, you must:
1. To hire a taxi, it is sufficient to know the name of your hotel and the street, where it is located. For accommodation in the hotel, take bus.
2. Get to the place from which you know the road.
3. Get directions from passers-by or to orient the map.


How to guard against theft?
Практически в каждом городе есть криминальные районы, которые посещать просто не нужно. Воруют у туристов и в местах скопления людей (в метро, на вокзалах и при осмотре достопримечательностей). Во избежание потери своей наличности рекомендуем:

1. Do not keep all the cash together, divide the amount available for several parts and store in different places.
2. Do not carry money in the open pockets, wallets in plastic bags.
3. Do not leave valuables and money in a conspicuous place in the hotel, bus, restaurant. 4. The passport should always carry with them. Remember that the loss of a passport in Russia\u0026#39;s restoration of his consulate, the tourist is engaged independently and at their own expense!


How to exchange currency?
Exchanging money is either in the banks (Sberbank), or in exchange offices. Small amounts at first always be exchanged at the hotel, but the rate will be slightly lower. In exchange issued a check. Exchange money with the hands is not recommended - you may be deceived. The system of exchange of money in Western Europe provides the commission (any). So, try to find the money exchange with the inscription \u0026quot;N0 commision\u0026quot; (no commission), or ask a \u0026quot;pure\u0026quot; rate of exchange. Only then will make an exchange.