Hot winter in the hills in Montenegro

Hot winter in the hills in Montenegro Very rich tourist manifestation with lots of culturally- artistic and entertaining events. During european independent tour to Montenegro created by our trip planner,or included visit to Montenegro in european tour packages, we recomend visit to festival Vrela zima u brdima in Montenegro. Hot winter in the hills and numerous shows which are a part of it are held in the towns if north Montenegro, as well as on the slopes and ski paths of Durmitor, Bjelasicam Sinjajevina… Numerous guest appearances by music stars, parties in cafes, sports events, various programs, in both hotels and in the open are just a part of the rich offer of this manifestation.

Carnival in Rijeka , tour to Croatia

Carnival in Rijeka , tour to Croatia A tradition reaching down the centuries to ancient times when ferocious masks, so legends tell us, banished the forces of evil through hilarious rejoicing, has turned Rijeka into the Carnival Capital of Croatia. During european independent tour to Croatia created by trip planner, or visit to Rijeka on european tour packages we recommend participate Carnival in Rijeka. Throughout the carnival days the city gates are firmly closed to any solemnity and soberness, and are wide open to colourful and carefree merrymaking. It will be no different this year. Once the keys of the city are handed over, the carnival revelry will sweep the streets and all those who happen to be in Rijeka. The sea of masks, which allow their wearers to forget their sorrows, at least for a moment, will spread good humour for days, while the climax of the Carnival comes on its closing day when the grand parade - known as the International Carnival Parade - makes its thunderous way across the city.

Mimosa Festival in France

Mimosa Festival in France During independent tours to Europe or European tour packages to France in February you can participate Mimosa Festival if create your european tour by our trip planner. Ever since 1931, Mandelieu has brightened up Winter with the yellow glow of mimosa, sharing star billing with the elected queen at this festival. Noctournal parades feature floats decorated by local associations with a different theme every year, gliding past in clouds of mimosa to enthusiastic applause .

Aboa Vetus Ars Nova in Finland

Aboa Vetus Ars Nova in Finland Experience the Museum of History and Contemporary Art on the banks of the River Aura. Aboa Vetus conceals an authentic piece of old Turku , the unique ruins of a town quarter. During european tour packages or independent european tours to Finland you can visit to Museum of History Aboa Vetus Ars Nova. Ars Nova offers an exciting array of exhibitions of contemporary art with Finnish and international artists. Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, the museum of history and contemporary art, is an unique cultural attraction in Turku, Finland. The museum, opened in 1995, is maintained by the Matti Koivurinta Foundation. Immediately inside a view of old constructions – streets and basements – is opened. Aboa Vetus is an underground area of ruins, where the genuine constructions tell the history of the oldest city in Finland. The exhibition halls of Ars Nova are located in the Rettig palace which was completed in 1928. Contemporary art as well as the art collection of the foundation are presented here. The two galleries, Takkahuone and Omatila, located within the museum have their own exhibition program.

The Tradition of Beekeeping in Ukraine

The Tradition of Beekeeping in Ukraine Ukraine has a long history of beekeeping and is well known in international apiculture circles for the superb quality of its honey and other bee related products. During european independent tour packages to Ukraine? created by trip planner , we recommend participate The Tradition of Beekeeping in Ukraine. Ranked as the number one producer in Europe and among the top five in the world, Ukraine produces as much as 75,000 metric tons of honey each year and continues to win numerous awards for the quality of its products. Beekeeping in Ukraine dates back to the era of Kievan Rus' in the Middle Ages and was recorded in detail in the country's first Code of Laws, Russka Pravda, by Yaroslav the Wise. In addition to appreciating the therapeutic benefits of honey, people back then enjoyed a

Festival Kurentovanje 2014 in Slovenia

Festival Kurentovanje 2014 in Slovenia The carnival in Ptuj, called KURENTOVANJE, is the most high-profile carnival event of public importance in Slovenia. During independent european tour packages created by our trip planner or travel to Slovenia we recommend visit to Kurentovanje 2014 very interesting funny festival. The 54-year-long tradition of organised events and performances is, among other things, meant to preserve and develop this extraordinary movable cultural heritage and ethnographic tradition. The first organised procession of traditional carnival masks took place on Shrove Sunday in 1960 and has been organised ever since. There have been many changes and modifications which have turned this tradition into an attractive carnival event worthwhile seeing.

Zimomravenie festival in Slovakia

Zimomravenie festival in Slovakia During european independent tours to Slovakia or visit to Slovakia in european tour packages created by trip planner , we recommend visit to Zimomravenie festival in Slovakia. A small family winter festival, the name of which means „shivering“ in Slovak, will liven up the historical centre of Banská Štiavnica during the ending winter. The varied program offers a wide range of good laugh and activities - beginning with pantomime school, through theatre performances, a concert, a house of creative workshops, a big children´s game, up to music therapy.

International Film Festival 2014 in Belgrade

International Film Festival 2014 in Belgrade The first FEST, under the slogan "A Brave New World" was opened on the 9th of January 1971 in Dom Sindikata, with the screening of Robert Altman’s Mash. During European independent tours to Serbia and planning european tour packages by trip planner you can visit to INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL in Belgrade. Envisioned as the annual review of the best films of the season, the Belgrade International Film Festival - FEST – evolved to become one of the most important festivals on the continent and a pillar event of Belgrade's cultural life and an indispensable element in the coming of age of many generations of film amateurs. An important feature of FEST all these years was its openness to films from all parts of the world, as well as to all relevant authors and works that would never have the opportunity to be shown in cinemas. Authors like Theo Angelopoulos, Bob Rafelson, Volker Schlondorff , David Cronenberg, Ken Russel, Wim Wenders, Kieslowski, Herzog had the opportunity to meet each other for the first time in Belgrade, on FEST. The first FEST was quite spectacular, involving „A Space Odyssey“ by Stanley Kubrick; Dennis Hopper’s „Naked in the Seat“; the already mentioned „Mash“ by Robert Altman; the films of Eric Rohmer, Louis Bunuel, Zivojin Pavlovic... Although many nostalgically, but rightfully so, consider this first edition of the Festival unmatched, the truth is that in the years that followed, we had the opportunity to see many films that have later been branded as among the best in film history. Many illustrious international actors and directors have been the festival's guests over the last four decades: Marcello Mastroianni, Harvey Keitel, Liv Ullman, Bernardo Bertolucci, Sophia Loren, Robert de Niro, Antonioni, Johnny Depp, Milos Forman, Catherine Deneuve, Wim Wenders, Abaz Kiarostami, Hanna Schygulla, the above mentioned Rafelson, Schlondorff, and Russell... An impressive long list of honorable names.
Since its inception, FEST has always had its main program, along with a few accompanying ones, whose quality often exceeded the expectations put in the name „accompanying“. There were also many „accompanying“ publications, exhibitions and symposiums held during the Festival. Nevertheless, the central event always was and remains the main program, followed by the competition program "Europe out of Europe”, which has been in existence for the last couple of years. To date, FEST boasts four million visitors and almost 4000 relevant international films, which have had their Yugoslav/Serbian and often regional premiere on the Festival! Although FEST was created mor e than 40 years ago, it continues to fulfill its cultural and educational role with the same energy in extending the horizons of all film amateurs.

Banat & Crisana in Romania tour

Banat & Crisana in Romania tour The unique mix of architectural and cultural heritages in the history-rich provinces of Crisana and Banat stems from the fact that for centuries Romanians have lived here alongside Germans (Swabs), Serbians and Hungarians (Magyars). During independen european tour packages to Romania created by Trip planner we recommend visit to Banat & Crisana. A trio of western Romania cities - Timisoara, Oradea and Arad - provides travelers with an insight into this region’s long past and colorful traditions. Habsburg rule until 1918 introduced Art Nouveau architecture in Banat and established Timisoara as “the garden city.” Frequently referred to as “Little Vienna,” Timisoara has always been a progressive, cosmopolitan city. An important trade and university town, Timisoara features open squares, parks and gardens, elegant boutiques, cafes, restaurants and a great display of Secessionist architecture. Cultural attractions include the Banat Museum (art, natural history and ethnography) the Village Museum, the Botanical Garden, the Timisoara Philharmonic and the Opera House. Places of historical note include the Ruins of Timisoara Fortress, Huniade Castle, Dicasterial Palace, Old City Hall and the Palace of Justice. Just north of Timisoara on the Mures River banks lies the city of Arad, tracing its history back to the 12th century. Churches and cathedrals span four centuries, several denominations and architectural styles ranging from baroque to neoclassic. The exciting architecture of the buildings in the city’s square reflects the influence of the one-time Austrian-Hungarian occupation; most notable are the City Hall and Cenad Palace. An original Turkish fortress (built in 1550 and rebuilt twice in the 17th and 18th centuries), the Palace of Culture and the State Philharmonic House are some of the other sights to enjoy here. Oradea, eight miles east of the Romanian-Hungarian border, is one of the most picturesque towns of western Romania, as well as an important cultural center. At the turn of the last century, most of the town’s old houses were rebuilt and customized to the then trendy architectural style from Vienna called “Sezession,” with its richly decorated facades of pale pink, green, blue and white. To get a feel for the city’s past, stroll around the Old Downtown and visit the Museum of the Cris Rivers, housed in a splendid 1770 baroque palace with 365 windows modeled after the Belvedere Palace in Vienna. Western Romania is a heaven for active travelers and adventure seekers, with abundant opportunities for trekking, mountain climbing, hunting, fishing, horseback riding and more. Crisana and Banat have exquisite natural scenery with a climate similar to that of the Mediterranean region. Baile Herculane, within driving distance of Timisoara, is an ancient Roman spa, developed in the 19th century as a fashionable resort. Legend has it that Hercules himself bathed in the strength-giving natural springs. Mount Domogled, to the west of the resort, is an extensive forest reservation sheltering rare trees, turtles and butterflies. The Bihor Mountains, descending from east to west, hold some of the best-hidden treasures of Romania; explore the cave tunnels, underground waterfalls, hidden lakes, canyons and glaciers. West of the Bihor Mountains is Bears’ Cave. Named after fossil traces of the cave bear species (extinct 15,000 years ago) discovered here, it features two levels of galleries, extending more than a half-mile with stalactites and stalagmites estimated to be 22,000 years old, some resembling animal and castles shapes.

Wide Siberian Maslenitsa in Russia

Wide Siberian Maslenitsa in Russia Folk festivities dedicated to the farewell of winter, horseback riding, fair and exhibition of handicrafts, equestrian competitions - all that awaits guests of Wide Siberian Maslenitsa! During independent european tour packages vacation in Russia we recommend participate very interesting folk festival Maslenitsa in Russian Sibir. The tourist and entertainment complex "Konny Dvor" (Horse Yard) is located some 15 km from the resort city of federal significance Belokurikha and 70 km from the Science City of Byisk. Nearby there are branded tourist routes "Small Golden Ring of Altay" and "Large Golden Ring of Altay".

Rescaldo festival 2014 in Lisbon

Rescaldo festival 2014 in Lisbon Rescaldo festival returns in 2014, continuing the work it has started 6 years ago. If you planning independent european tour to Portugal in February and created visit to Lisbon by our Trip planner not remember visit to Rescaldo festival on european tour packages or vacation.The festival has as main goal to highlight some of the most significant national production of avantgarde music - electronics, free improvisation, rock and jazz, among other more undefined genders - either programming reknown musicians or turning less recognized musicians known to the public. From February 20 to March 1 at Culturgest, Edificio Caixa Geral de Depositos, Rua do Arco do Cego ( Metro station: Campo Pequeno )

International Sailors’ Song Festival in Krakow

International Sailors’ Song Festival in Krakow During european independent tour to Poland we recommend visit to Krakow in february and participate International Sailors’ Song Festival on travel to Europe or european tour packages created by Trip planner. In 2011 Festival Shanties celebrate 30 th jubilee edition. For this occasion at 5 stages take place 18 concerts present different currents of sea music: marine poetry and ballads, traditional sea songs, contemporary sailors' songs, sailors' songs for children. Parallel to festival concerts take place other events: exhibitions of marine pictures and photos from cruises and sailing races, meetings with famous sailors, “sea dogs”, projection of marine films, workshops for fiddlers and marine workshops for children. In festival concerts will take part the most popular groups and artists from Poland and invited guests from abroad. Once again Cracow becomes the capital of sailors and shanties

Holmenkollmarsjen Ski Race on Norway tour

Holmenkollmarsjen Ski Race on Norway tour Traditional 56-kilometre classical ski race from Skansebakken in the Sørkedalen valley through the Nordmarka forest to Holmenkollen arena. During europeaan independent tour to Norway you can visit to capital city Oslo and participate Holmenkollmarsjen Ski Race on european tour packages created by trip planner. In 2013 the race is changing its name to Holmenkollmarsjen (The Holmenkollen March), which was the race's traditional name before it was changed to Holmenkollen Ski Marathon in 2005. In 2011 was introduced new routes, and the start was moved to Sørkedalen. This resulted in a longer main route of 56 km. In addition, a shorter 23-kilometre race was introduced.

Celebrate Valentine's Day in Monaco

Celebrate Valentine's Day in Monaco The Meridien Beach Plaza in Monaco is offering the most romantic stay for a sparkling Valentine's Day. During independent european tour to Monaco on european tour packages created by our trip planner we recommend visit to Monaco's otel Beach Plaza and participate Valentine's Day in Monaco. Chef Jimmy Desrivières has created a very special gastronomic dinner for the occasion, with four courses and pink champagne. As a sparkling extra, sweethearts will receive a free bottle of champagne on arrival.

Orhei Vechi Monastery in Moldova

Orhei Vechi Monastery in Moldova The Orhei Vechi (Old Orhei) archaeological complex is an open-air museum situated between the villages of Trebujeni and Butuceni, 60 km northeast of Chisinau. During independent european travel to Moldova on european tour packages with european vacation created by trip planner you can visit to Orhei Vechi Monastery in Moldova tour. This territory has been inhabited since early times. In this place many cities were built. The first city founded here was called Orhei. The name Orhei means “fortification”. Then at the beginning of the 14th century, the Golden Horde conquered this territory. The name of the archaeological reservation derives from the name of that medieval city, thus "Old Orhei". The museum complex Old Orhei is a system of historical monuments and natural landscapes. It consists of a few promontories. The central promontory in Old Orhei is called Pestere. Its name derives from the many caves carved in it ('Pestere' is Romanian for 'caves'). The Butuceni headland is part of the Old Orhei as well. Together with the Pestere promontory it creates a complex harmony from every point of view. The Butuceni promontory is great from both the geological and esthetic points of view. It has many calcareous slates,

Tour to Macedonia visit Ajdar Kadi Mosque

Tour to Macedonia visit Ajdar Kadi Mosque Ajdar Kadi mosque, Bitola ... The Haydar-Kadi Mosque is situated on the left bank of the river Dragor, in the location of the former Ovchi bazar, Sheep Market, near Deboj, a Turkish bath from the 17th - 18th century. European tour packages with visit to Macedonia or independent european tour to Macedonia we recomend add visit to Ajdar Kadi Mosque by Trip planner on european vacation. Ajdar Kadi mosque was built in 1561-1562, as the project of the famous architect Sinn Mimar, ordered by the Bitola kadija Ajdar-kadu. The mosque was commissioned by Hayder Beg, the administrator of Rumelia, the largest Turkish administrative territory, with Bitola as a regional centre.

Eurocross and Eurotrail in Luxembourg

Eurocross and Eurotrail in Luxembourg Eurocross is an annual international cross country running competition which takes place in Diekirch, in February. During european independent tour to Luxembourg you can planning your visit to Eurocross on european tour packages by trip planner. There are two major races: a 10.2 km race for men and a 5.3 km race for women. In addition to these primary competitions, there are races for runners of various youth levels, as well as a popular, mass race for amateurs.