This article will not be considered criteria for selection of tourist companies, which you could be charged with organizing their leisure time. This topic is extensively covered, as the Internet and in other media. Publication deals with one particular mode of recreation, namely, the bus tours. And its goal - to help the reader understand that, whether it fits a vacation.

What does bus tours?
Transfer by bus from the Egyptian pyramids to the Jordanian Petra (palace carved into the rock) - this is not a bus tour that - extreme. A trip to the sights of Moscow or St. Petersburg on the Ikarus, it\u0026#39;s not a bus tour and tour. buses charter - is a comfortable modern car with comfortable seating and large windows and beautiful roads in Finland, Sweden, Czech Republic, Germany, Spain, Italy, France and even, through a tunnel under the Channel Tunnel, Great Britain (UK). In summary, under the bus tour we will involve bus tours in Europe. And although the border between Europe and Asia is the Ural mountains, in our case, it is practically on the Limits of the socialist camp. 

I want to make a reservation immediately. Despite the fact that in the title refers to advantages and disadvantages of traveling by bus, we\u0026#39;ll talk about the merits. The reason is quite simple - that for a single traveler will be an advantage, others may be a drawback. So, basically, we consider the bus tours to the positive side, noting, briefly, some inconvenience may arise during the trip.

Conditionally what we mean by tourism can be divided into two groups: the wild and the civilized tourism, previously called the tourism industry.

Wild Travels in turn can be divided into direct wild when the traveler or group will organize itself, and half-savage, when part of the care of the rest takes the organizing company. Wild tourism tends to nature, for example, rafting kayak or horse trek. It is very diverse, that in general, it is natural - there is no universally accepted criteria for leisure and individual imagination knows no boundaries. Despite the minimum number of amenities, this vacation can be very expensive and exclusive, (hiring a guide through the jungle, the huntsman, that would kill someone, or a helicopter pilot to fly over the volcano). Although the vast majority, this kind of recreation is inexpensive.

Civilized tourism has its limitations in the definition. A place and means of delivery to them must have a certain level of service, simply, the tourist must not have any household chores and he should not be boring. With minor variations, this vacation at sea or in the mountains and sightseeing. For someone who prefers organized tourism is only necessary to choose the place where he would relax and transportation that would get there. There are several variants: ship, train, bus, plane.

Sea and river cruises have their specifics and details, we will not consider them as the main holiday there is on board.

Air tour good rate of arrival at the place of rest, but a bad price and the lack of road experience. Since we are dealing only with tours in Europe, it is more suitable for people with a lack of time or those who are interested in a certain place of rest, and my free time decided to dedicate it to him.

Traveling by train is preferable for those who are afraid to fly. The train is usually cheaper, but the difference in price is offset by the amount eaten on the road. On the plus include conventional trainsets pleasure. Unfortunately, this is familiar to everyone in the little box that can be seen.

The situation is different bus tours. The most important feature of bus tours is the fact that moving to places of stops themselves are fascinating holiday. This tour of Europe with stops in Paris and London.

Some people do not like vehicles: stuffy, swayed, motor hums .. . I agree, could lull, but before the border with Russia. So, if you drive from St. Petersburg, it is little more than a hundred kilometers. More Finland and smooth roads. Everywhere, throughout Europe. So, until you get back, will not be rocking. A rustle of modern motor bus is not interrupted by the rustle of fresh air from the air conditioner.

Another apparent disadvantage - is that the bus tour group travel. That is going to a bus of strangers, and they have ten days somewhere to go. But actually, if you pronounced individualist, no zaorganizovyvat you will not. If you are a sociable person, the bus tour was invented for you. Moreover, in situations of conflict (as they are, alas, happen), the collective - is power. Practice shows that often after such visits generate sustainable small groups, which then travel together.

As already mentioned bus tour can be compared to the big tour of European countries. His so-sometimes referred to as: \u0026quot;Crossing Europe\u0026quot;. Yes, at a gallop. But what other way you can get acquainted with the rich diversity of European culture and history? For example, you get a bus tour to France, but in order to get there you will have to get Finland, Sweden and Germany. Then you go back through Germany, Sweden and Finland, but in other cities, on other roads. Besides, no air tour, or the train did not provide a guide in the process is followed.

Finally, some advice from personal experience. In the bus, I prefer to take place at the end of the cabin. First, it gives an excellent overview over all the windows. And secondly, you are pretty amused happening in the cabin. It is also recommended to engage friendly relations with the driver. Usually, this man knows and your trip will likely be added unforeseen program.