Top Historic City Breaks

Top Historic City Breaks
Historic city breaks are the ideal option for those in search of a relaxing city-based holiday full of interest and intrigue. City breaks give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of your chosen city whilst enjoying all the fun of being in a new place. Plus, learning about the history and heritage of a new destination is one of the best ways to get the most out of your trip. However, with so many diverse and interesting historical cities out there it may be hard to know where to go on your historic city break so read on for some top tips and advice.

 

With its long and rich history, mainland Europe has got to be one of the most diverse parts of the world for a historic city break and is also the ideal short break destination for those travelling from the UK. Popular summer city break destinations such as Paris, Barcelona and Madrid provide ample opportunity for those in search of European history and sun. Or try heading east and discover the fascinating history of central and eastern European cities such as Prague, Budapest and Krakow.

 

The UK is another great option for historic city breaks, especially throughout the summer months when many historic cities hold traditional festivals dating back centuries. Head to Oxford, Bath or York to enjoy a superb range of historic architecture or try Winchester in Hampshire to enjoy a relaxing city break in the UK’s original capital. Edinburgh and London are also brimming with historic attractions and ancient tales and provide lively settings for historic city breaks in the UK.

 

If you’re looking for a longer city break why not head further afield and discover one of the many fascinating corners of the world. Historic city breaks outside of Europe can range from history tours of colourful South American cities and nearby ancient temples to cultural excursions taking in famous historic sites such as the Pyramids of Egypt. 

 

For something a bit different on your historic city break, there are plenty of less often visited cities that offer a wealth of stunning architecture and unique insights into their countries’ pasts. Cities in the Baltic States such as Riga and Tallinn are all great options from the UK or why not head into Russia and immerse yourself in the mystique of St Petersburg or Moscow. Other unusual historic city breaks to consider include the Romanian capital, Bucharest or Amman in Jordan.

 

Booking in advance is the best way to get a good deal on your historic city break and there are often online offers to be had with online companies specialising in history tours. Travelling during the week instead of over weekends is also a good way to save on your historic city break, especially if you are only heading away for a few days. And remember, historic city breaks may be closer than you think. With so much of the UK’s rich history to explore right on your doorstep, you could avoid the cost of a flight altogether on your historic city break.

 

Don’t forget to take...on your historic city break
To make the most of your historic city break, don’t forget to pick up information about the local architecture and historic sites of your chosen destination before you travel. Guidebooks are a great place to start but you can often find lots of unique and interesting information online too. Finally, remember to pack your camera so you can capture the magic of everything you see on your historic city break.