Tunis, Tunisia
The 15-mile highway from Paris to Tunis may be Europe’s most famous, but just 20 miles farther on is this popular tourist destination. Named after its northern Mediterranean shore, this country has a long coastline with walled, shipwrecked, shipwrecked-ghost towns offering cool, natural escapes. Fares through air France Express are ideal for this off-season and mid-June fares are also low from Washington. A weekend in a 14-room villa for two in Gueydi beach comes to $920 per person. Including a TGV return train ticket and five-star accommodations, the package is valid from June 5 to 27. (http://m.airfranceexpress.com.)
Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina
Sarajevo is not a small city. It’s a 45-minute car ride to Bosniak city of 52,000, linked by highway to modern western-European cities including Belgrade, Skopje, and Budapest. A town started by Slavic monks and founded in the 13th century, Sarajevo remains the oldest Christian city in Europe. One of the most crowded places in Europe, it remains gritty and has numerous beautiful historical sites, including St. Vitus Cathedral. The cathedral is owned by the Paris Theatre, which has left it as a private gallery. See where this golden cup will take you on the tour, or just walk in the thin air and through snow. Prices are based on a 2-night stay with a breakfast on July 22, July 28, and Aug. 11 in the 8-bedroom 4,900-square-foot Villa Royal. (www.bmb.bajrena.gov.bih)
Prague, Czech Republic
Prague remains the spiritual heart of the Catholic Church in the Czech Republic. Circumventing the city by day, visitors begin their journey by taking a tram to the medieval old town. There are many sites celebrating the medieval capital’s lore: St. George’s Monastery was begun in about 1200, which means Christian Europe was founded right here. A two-day visit will add up to about $635 with air France as part of a 15-day adventure that ends in Munich, Germany. The tour ends July 27 with a 3-night stay at the Kimse Hotel. The stay includes a double room with breakfast and a two-day taxi ride to see the surrounding ruins and overlook the splendid Prague Castle. Hiking in late summer is best for avoiding rain, but there are open-air concerts and trips to Graz in August. (http://www.sarajepolar.travel/en/)
Galicia, Spain
This Spanish region is known as the “snow belt” because of its snowy peaks, so a day on the mountain will give visitors a taste of the majesty of these majestic mountains. The region contains large portions of Mallorca and parts of Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Wales, and Wales. The area also has a wide range of scenery from rolling fields, pine woods, and rocky cliffs to more low-key villages. A three-night stay in this idyllic region with Rail Portugal in July or August costs about $297. (http://www.railportugal.com/)
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