City Breaks on the cheap!

Looking to get away from it all this weekend? With this quickfire guide we present a rundown of the top city breaks that offer culture and sites in spades whilst taking it easy on the credit card.
1.Marrakech

Budget airlines are currently offering return trips to Morocco’s most interesting city for as little as £50. Once there you can enjoy warm to scorching temperatures and a treasure-trove of wonderful sights. Whether it's Marrakech's famous Square of the Dead or one of it's many century old excavations, Marrakech has plenty to do for those looking for a budget city break that is a little different from the usual.

2.Prague

Prague still offers great value for the discerning British tourist. Flights to this Eastern European gem are cheap and food and drink prices are in line with the lowest in the EU. As well as this, you get some of the most astonishing architectural marvels in the whole of Europe and an atmosphere of charm that is reminiscent of a bygone era.

3.Istanbul

Turkey's most populous city is also one of its most interesting. Istanbul was the centre of the Ottoman empire and you will find the Topkapi Palace conveys the scale of this huge military force to the extent that half a day is needed to fully appreciate it. To pick up Turkish bargains, head for the Grand Bazaar where you will be faced with shopkeepers looking to haggle for the best prices on extravagant Turkish carpets and handbags.

4.Sofia

Sofia is the ancient capital of Bulgaria – a recent inductee to the EU. As you would expect from an ancient city, there are many cultural curiosities that you can feast your eyes upon such as the ancient turrets and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. You can also peruse a number of museums and the city zoo. Sofia is warm year-round and can get extremely hot in the Summer.

Marrakech's Djemaa-El-Fna