This article talks about the benefits of traveling by rail. It also describes the places of the Black Sea coast, which can be reached by train "Minsk-Adler". So, let's talk about everything in order.
Journey "Minsk-Adler"
Summer is the perfect time to take a vacation. The modern market provides a lot of travel services. However, everyone has a chance to independently draw up a vacation plan, based on their preferences and wishes. You can go to the resorts of the Black Sea along the Minsk-Adler route, which will help you achieve your goal without any hassle.
Benefits of different options
It is very convenient to travel by rail. After all, there you can freely lie, sit, move around. The train cars are equipped for long-distance journeys, comfortable conditions allow you to save energy and money for outdoor activities at your destination.
So, for example, driving your own car is fast and not expensive. However, staying in a confined space for a long time takes a lot of energy, not to mention the condition of the driver after such a move.
Great offers for budget travel are offered by various communities of "fellow travelers". They usually have a database in which you can register and find transport or offer your transportation services. So, passengers pay for fuel, and the driver provides seats in his car.
Air travel saves a lot of time and energy, but not everyone can afford it. In addition, there are no direct flights from Minsk to Sochi airport. All options include a transfer in Moscow. This method is suitable for those who are ready to usefully spend from 7 to 24 hours waiting for their flight. This time can be spent visiting legendary museums, walking around Moscow at night and much more.
Route
On its way, the Minsk-Adler train passes many large cities of Belarus and Russia, where passengers can land. Among them: Gomel, Bryansk, Orel, Lipetsk, Voronezh, Rostov-on-Don, Krasnodar, and many other stations.
When reaching Tuapse, the route moves along the sea and ends in Adler. There are small stops on this section - Lazarevsk, the village of Loo, Sochi. This is very convenient because you can buy a ticket to the right place and not spend extra money on a taxi or other transport. But if there is still a need for additional movements, there is always the opportunity to choose the most suitable option for yourself.
Rail transport services
Trains "Minsk-Adler" have a standard set of services for all directions, which are provided to passengers. As part ofa restaurant is a must. All cars are equipped with a device for boiling and heating water. Guides may offer to purchase cold and hot drinks, food.
Often there are modern branded cars equipped with air conditioners and dry closets. The advantage of such devices is that they do not throw their contents out into the street, but send them to a special drive. This allows the toilet to operate at any time, even during shutdowns. In a reserved seat of this level, moving is no less comfortable than in an expensive coupe.
Guides on the route "Minsk-Adler", as a rule, conscientiously monitor the cleanliness and order. Bed linen always meets the required standards, it is convenient and pleasant to use it. In addition, hygiene products are often included in this kit - soap, wet and dry wipes.
Tourist spots
"Minsk-Adler" is a route that has become very popular, like many other destinations to the Black Sea coast. Most tourists, having arrived on this train, find a vacation to their liking. Kilometers of beaches from Tuapse to Adler allow all lovers to swim in the sea and sunbathe in the sun, as well as easily find housing that is suitable for the price and comfort. In coastal villages, there are plenty of beach activities, cafes, bars.
Mountain slopes are a real find for people who love outdoor activities. Groups gather in great abundance forwalking climbs. Paragliding and hang-gliding, horseback riding are also organized, mountaineering is widely developed. The reward for the work will be unique landscapes and a huge amount of positive emotions.
After the 2014 Winter Olympics, the city of Sochi has changed incredibly and has become a real landmark of the region. Here the tourist can find beautiful well-groomed parks, admire the view of sports facilities. Train 301 "Adler-Minsk" will deliver passengers to this city. Reviews say that the composition always arrives without delay. And the carriage staff is always polite and will help in any difficult situations.
Border
Another advantage of this route is that its end point is on the border with Abkhazia. So, having spent 2-3 hours on the road and crossing the border, those who wish can find themselves in places glorified by the Soviet film "Winter Evening in Gagra". The advantage of these places lies in the relative sparsely populated. On the beaches of Abkhazia, even at the "rush hour" of swimming and relaxing in the sun, you can easily sit freely.
The fact is that many tourists are stopped by the need to go through border control. Their fears are not unfounded. After the arrival of the train, everyone rushes to the checkpoints, this leads to a congestion of people in the corridors. In the worst case, the transition may take 4 hours.
On the way back, passengers are picked up by train 302c "Adler-Minsk". Feedback on this route is mostly positive. In some cases complaintscause the states of the wagons. But this is when there are old-style cars in the train. They usually do not have air conditioning or dry closets.
