Christmas holidays in Europe dates. Wine days in Armenia during the May holidays
January holidays- perhaps the most beautiful time in Europe. Christmas markets are still open, but there are not so many people on the streets anymore. Besides, in New Year holidays It is profitable to go on one of the excursion tours: their prices do not skyrocket with the onset of the holidays, the only risk is that there may not be enough places. , Deputy Head of the Department of Individual Tourism, presented a selection of popular programs and named available dates.
Italy
We have already talked about our alpine product and about. But there is also a very popular format for New Year’s travel – excursion tours. From the point of view of educational tourism, of course, Italy is No. 1.
Two-thirds of everything is concentrated on its territory cultural heritage Europe. Yes and New Year Italians celebrate brightly and beautifully, so unique impressions and a rich photo report are guaranteed.
The classic excursion program to Italy lasts seven days. The minimum package, including flights and accommodation, will cost only 370 €: this is the “Discovering Italy” program with arrivals on December 30, January 2 and 7. Its main feature is that tourists can choose excursions to suit their taste or devote time to exploring the surrounding area on their own. Another Italian hit, the Cities of Art tour, can be purchased for 399 €. The price already includes excursions to Venice, Florence, Rome and Pisa. Arrivals on December 30, January 2 and 7.
Czech
New Year's Prague is fun, noise, celebration and many ancient traditions... Ideal for active and independent tourists!
On New Year's Eve, residents and guests of the Czech capital gather at the Old Town Square, drink aromatic mulled wine while the chimes and fireworks go off, and then go to make wishes on the Charles Bridge.
The minimum PAC GROUP tour package - from 315 € per person - includes flights, accommodation in Prague, transfer, insurance and the services of a Russian-speaking representative. Add the rest as desired. Arrivals from December 28 to January 7, flights operate daily.
France
In 2017 in Paris, the main celebration will traditionally take place on the Champs Elysees near the Arc de Triomphe, where entire alleys of New Year trees usually grow. U Eiffel Tower There have been no New Year's fireworks for several years now. But folk festivities traditionally take place here. And the most impressive fireworks are launched during the chimes at Disneyland.
Important point: all excursions and tickets to attractions during the New Year holidays must be booked in advance. Therefore, our tourists often choose ready-made city tours at prices starting from 492 € per week. The most popular - "Paris excursion" - includes bus and walking tours to the main attractions of Paris and its suburbs. Arrivals are available on December 29, 30, 31, January 1, 4. Cost 754 € per person.
Netherlands
Another bright city that is worth visiting for the New Year is Amsterdam. On the eve of 2017, thousands of people from different countries, in order to traditionally count down the seconds until midnight in chorus, and then congratulate everyone around and celebrate until the morning.
All this splendor will look especially impressive from the water! Offer to your tourists short trip along the famous canals of Amsterdam: Water Colors Cruise or Amsterdam Light Festival, and they will thank you for your magical New Year's photos! Price New Year's tours to Amsterdam starts from 641 €.
Hungary
If clients ask for an inexpensive option for the New Year, offer a trip to Budapest. A universal city tour to the capital of Hungary for four or eight days with flights costs only 339 €, and the client can create its “filling” with your help at his own discretion. One of the benefits of this program is daily flights. Any arrivals on holiday dates are still available.
Advantages of New Year's travel with PAC GROUP to Europe: Russian speaking guides, special prices and guarantees in hotels, convenient flight program, online sale of excursions, high quality service.
11 ideas on how to celebrate Christmas and New Year 2020 in Europe. Cities and countries where you can celebrate holidays are interesting!
New Year is a fabulous time, and even if you haven’t believed in Santa Claus since childhood, with the onset of December 31, something freezes inside on the eve of a miracle. If you are a romantic and the pre-holiday bustle inspires you, we recommend celebrating the New Year in Europe - in an atmosphere of antiquity and magic.
It’s not easy to choose where exactly to go for Christmas and New Year 2020. We offer 11 countries where you can have a great New Year’s holiday.
How to save: If you want to spend the New Year, holidays and Catholic Christmas in Europe, we advise you to fly out on December 22, 23 or 24, and return back in early January. Book everything a few months before your trip.
About prices in the article. Hotels - for a double room on New Year's Eve. Tours are for two people. Flights are for one person in both directions. We are considering flights from Moscow. We indicated prices for air tickets and tours for New Year's dates (departure on December 29-30 and return on January 3-6), since it is on these days that tourists fly on vacation.
Finland - Helsinki and Lapland
Where to celebrate New Year 2020 and Christmas in Europe, if not in the homeland of Santa Claus? At the end of December it is frosty outside, down to –15°C, and there is a lot of snow. People come to Finland for solitude and winter's tale. Rent a cottage and spend your New Year holidays active recreation- skiing and snowmobiling, for example. Admire, explore local cuisine and visit the Joulupukki residence in Lapland.
Tours from Moscow for 4-5 nights cost from 65 thousand rubles.
Flights from Moscow to Helsinki and back cost from 11 thousand rubles. St. Petersburg residents can get there by train or bus.
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Czech Republic, Prague
The Czech Republic is another country in Europe where you can celebrate the New Year 2020 gloriously. In Prague, the main Christmas tree shining with lights is installed on the Old Town Square. There is a fair, tourists and locals walk, eat almonds fried in spices, delicious trdelniki and drink mulled wine and honey. Read: and.
The weather in Prague at the end of December is good: during the day it can be slightly above 0°C, at night - up to −5°C. There is not always snow cover.
Tours to Prague for 7 nights for the New Year you can buy from only 65 thousand rubles.
Flights. Flight to new year holidays from Moscow to Prague and back costs from 16 thousand rubles.
Hotels. Rent a hotel room for two in the center - from 90 € per night and above. New Year's dinner in a restaurant will cost 100-170 € per person.
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If you want to inexpensively celebrate New Year 2020 in Europe, go to Cyprus. In winter it is warm there, about +15...+20°С. and see the whole island while it’s not hot and there are no tourists.
New Year's holidays on the island last from December 23 to January 6. IN major cities There are performances, dances, and the Christmas tree is decorated. However, for the most part, New Year and Christmas are family holidays, and after two in the morning the streets are already quiet.
Tours to Cyprus during the New Year holidays in 2020 for 7 nights cost from 60 thousand rubles.
Flights Moscow - Larnaca and back cost from 13 thousand rubles and above.
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Germany - Berlin and Munich
The best New Year in Europe, in our opinion, is in Germany. Do you want to plunge into a real Christmas fairy tale? We advise you to go to Munich, Cologne, Nuremberg or other cities. Visit fun fairs with all the gastronomic attributes of Christmas and New Year: caramel apples, gingerbread houses and hearts, stollen and aromatic hot mulled wine. The weather at this time of year in Germany is usually pleasant, from 0 to –4°C, and snow does not always fall.
Tours for 4 nights they cost from 60 thousand rubles for two.
Flights. A flight from Moscow to Berlin and back costs from 16 thousand rubles (direct flights), to Munich - about the same.
Hotels in the center of Berlin - from 120 € per night for two. New Year's dinner in a restaurant costs approximately 100-200 € per person. Find out which ones.
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Montenegro, Budva
Where to inexpensively celebrate New Year 2020 and Christmas? Tourists recommend going to Montenegro (namely Budva or Podgorica). The ski resorts Kolasin and Zabljak are also popular.
Locals usually celebrate midnight with family or friends, and then go out into the street. Traditionally, performances, fireworks and concerts take place in city centers. The weather is changeable and there are rains. There is snow and cold in the mountains, and about +10°C on the coast.
Tours vacations to Montenegro cost from 60 thousand rubles (Tivat, 7 nights).
Flights. A flight from Moscow to Tivat and back on New Year’s dates costs from 15 thousand rubles.
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Greece, Athens
New Year's traditions in Greece are close to Cyprus, and the New Year and Christmas celebrations in both countries are almost identical. In cities, residents gather in the center for a concert and fireworks, and young people, after the official celebration of the holiday, go to clubs. Tourists prefer to relax in Thessaloniki, Chalkidiki or Athens. As in Montenegro, the weather is changeable, but warm, about +12...+15°C.
Tours for the Christmas and New Year holidays they cost from 50 thousand rubles for two for 7 nights.
Flights from Moscow to Athens and back cost from 15 thousand rubles.
Hotels. A double room in Athens costs from 14 €, in Chalkidiki (for example, Sarti) - from 24 €. Find out which ones.
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Italy Rome
To have a fun New Year 2020, you need to go to Italy. Local residents love New Year and Christmas very much and celebrate them in a big way. In addition, you can relax in the country relatively inexpensively.
Cities popular with tourists for celebrating the holiday are, and. How to mark? Choose original ways: in thermal baths and spas, in medieval castles and villas, on a cruise. Good idea- go to .
Tours Cheap holidays to Italy for New Year and Christmas. For example, in Rimini for 7-8 nights - only from 56 thousand rubles. And trips to Rome for 4 nights can be purchased from 60 thousand.
Flights Moscow - Rome cost from 18 thousand rubles in both directions, to Milan and Venice - from 16.5 thousand rubles.
Hotels. A night in a double room in a 3* hotel in Rome - from 50 € and above in the city center. Dinner on New Year's Eve will cost 50-250 € per person.
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France Paris
Where to go for New Year 2020 if not to the most romantic city in Europe? There are illuminations everywhere, Christmas markets (the best ones are in Champs Elysees and in the Defense quarter). The aromas of hot wine and roasted chestnuts waft through the streets. Try foie gras, choucroute, maroon glace and fondue. True, the weather is not impressive: it rarely snows, the temperature is up to +5°C, it is quite damp and it can drizzle.
Tours. 5-night packages to Paris and Cote d'Azur cost from 80 thousand rubles for two.
Flights. A flight from Moscow to Paris and back costs about 16 thousand rubles.
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Türkiye, Istanbul
Many people go to Istanbul for the winter holidays: there is good service and various possibilities for relax. New Year is not celebrated as such - it is a holiday for tourists. However, the city is beautifully decorated, and hotels, clubs and restaurants offer entertainment.
You can celebrate New Year's Eve on the Galata Bridge, on Istiklal Street, in a hotel, in a club, on a ship, and so on. But dedicate your vacation to the sights - read our big one.
Tours. In addition to Istanbul, you can fly on holiday for the New Year to the resorts: Antalya, Alanya, Side, Kemer and others. Vouchers for 5 nights cost from 58 thousand rubles.
Flights. A flight from Moscow to Istanbul in both directions costs from 10 thousand rubles.
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Latvia, Riga
The New Year holidays in Riga are long: both Catholic and Orthodox Christmas is celebrated. A good reason to go to the capital of Latvia! As in other European countries, preparations for Christmas and New Year begin well in advance, around the end of November - beginning of December. The city is gradually “coming to life” with garlands and decorations, a Christmas tree is being erected on the main square, and a fair is starting. The New Year 2020 itself can be spent in a hotel, restaurant, or just walking around the city - concerts and performances are organized.
The weather in Riga at the end of December is usually pleasant: medieval city covered with a white veil, there may be a slight frost.
Tours. New Year's tour packages to Riga for 4-5 nights cost from 56 thousand rubles.
Flights. To during the period winter holidays to fly to Riga from Moscow and back, you will have to pay 13 thousand rubles and more.
Hotels. A room in a budget hotel in the city center costs from 30 € per night for two. On average, a New Year's dinner in a restaurant will cost 50-100 € per person, but you can look for cheaper places.
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Great Britain, London
Christmas and New Year in London are fabulous: shop windows are beautifully decorated, garlands are hung, fairs with souvenirs and delicacies are open, Christmas carols are sung. Fireworks are set off over the Thames and the chimes of Big Ben strike twelve times at midnight.
In London at the end of December it is relatively warm - an average of +7°C, but due to the humidity the temperature feels different. Freezing at night. It may rain, so take an umbrella. You can visit museums in rainy weather - find out which ones
The Christmas holidays are a time of miracles and the fulfillment of all desires. Wanting to spend these holidays in an unusual and fun way, many are thinking about a trip to Europe. This is not surprising, because European traditions of celebrating Christmas are among the most vibrant and interesting. So where can you go for Christmas in 2017, where they offer interesting and inexpensive holiday to our citizens? The most popular destinations at reasonable prices.
When we think about where to go for Christmas in Europe, many of us think of Paris, London, Venice, Rome and other most famous European tours. However, holidays in these destinations are not cheap at all. Especially if you go with the whole family. Of course, if you book a tour today, you can save a lot, but still be prepared for the fact that prices in these cities during the Christmas holidays will be high.
In order to go to Europe for Christmas 2017 and not go broke, you just need to move away from hackneyed standards and consider other tours for your trip. Many countries of the European Union can offer quality interesting vacation at very reasonable prices.
Czech
Don't know where to go for Christmas? Prague is a city that you should definitely visit at least once in your life. Unforgettable impressions will be given majestic castles, narrow stone-paved streets, ancient architecture and many attractions. At Christmas, Prague dresses up in festive attire. Thousands of lights, New Year trees, fairs and folk festivals - this is what awaits you in one of the most beautiful cities peace. Tours to the Czech Republic are relatively inexpensive; it is better to go here with the whole family, because everyone will have fun here.
The Czech Republic has its own customs for celebrating Christmas. So, for example, the main dish of the Christmas table is traditionally carp. It is fried or baked in the oven, decorated with herbs and served with vegetables. The Czechs' favorite drink at Christmas is, of course, mulled wine.
It will warm you up on a frosty evening and bring the atmosphere of a light holiday to every home.
The Czech Republic cannot do without Father Frost, only his name is Mikulas, and he comes to the children with his daughter Snowflake. If you are traveling on holiday with children, be sure to visit the local Christmas tree with a theatrical performance. Children will really like it.
Latvia
Where else can you go for Christmas in Europe? Of course to Latvia. Riga will greet you with the friendliness of local residents, delicious dishes and beautiful sights. Going here with your family is a pleasure! As elsewhere during the Christmas holidays, fairs, folk festivals and theatrical performances are held here.
The main dish on the Christmas table is smoked meat. There are a huge number of recipes for its preparation and in every home it is prepared in a special way. This treat can be tried in a restaurant or at a fair; traditional cider or mulled wine is served with the meat.
The peculiarity of celebrating this holiday in Latvia is that both Catholic and Orthodox Christmas are celebrated here equally. Therefore, you can schedule a tour at a time convenient for you. IN last years tours to Latvia are gaining popularity. For this reason, you need to book a hotel and buy tickets in advance.
Poland
If you haven't decided where to go for Christmas 2017 yet, Poland could be for you excellent option. Warsaw is famous for its medieval architecture, a large number of attractions, the hospitality of local residents and a rich Christmas entertainment program.
Poles love noisy and enchanting shows. Therefore, during the New Year and Christmas celebrations, an atmosphere of fun and celebration reigns in every corner. Thousands of people take to the streets of Warsaw and Krakow to organize competitions, theatrical processions, fireworks and folk entertainment.
For those for whom privacy and silence are important, the ski resort of Zakopane awaits in Poland for Christmas 2017. There is excellent service, cozy rooms and cleanest air. It is important to know that going here with your family is much cheaper than going to other European resorts, and therefore the tour must be booked in advance.
Hungary
Where is the best place to go with the whole family for Christmas in 2017? Undoubtedly, a trip to Hungary will not leave you indifferent. Tours to Hungary became popular only a few years ago. This distinctive country today attracts more and more tourists for the Christmas holidays. And this is not surprising, because Hungarians really know how to have fun during the holidays!
As in the Czech Republic, the main Christmas treat is carp. According to Hungarians, if you put a few Christmas carp scales in your wallet, they will attract money all year long. Therefore, do not be surprised if you see these very scales in the wallets of local residents, and don’t forget to take a few scales for yourself, in case it works.
If you want an unforgettable experience in Hungary, head to Lake Heviz.
In January you can safely swim here, because the water warms up to 25 degrees.
This lake has no analogues in the world.
In Budapest, the capital of Hungary, Christmas 2017 can be celebrated with a lot of fun. The whole city sparkles with Christmas lights, performances and shows are held everywhere, and fairs with traditional treats take place on the streets.
Romania
Where else is it interesting to go for Christmas in 2017? Tours to Romania are a profitable holiday for the whole family. Romania is one of the cheapest countries in the European Union. It’s not expensive to relax here, but the European service and rich entertainment will contribute to a great vacation. Tours to Romania can be purchased today, and they are not at all expensive.
Do you want to be in the homeland of Count Dracula and see medieval castles? Then you should go to Transylvania. It is here that the famous Dracula's castle is located, but in addition to this gloomy vampire lair, there are many other architectural monuments that are so unique that they are under the protection of UNESCO.
This trip may be so impressive for you and your family that you will want to come here again and again. The friendliness of the locals and delicious traditional dishes will melt the hearts of the most discerning tourists. Christmas is celebrated here cheerfully and noisily, the streets of the cities are filled with tourists and local residents. A huge number of souvenir shops, small restaurants and attractions will not make you bored throughout your vacation.
Christmas tours to Bulgaria
If these options do not inspire you, and the question of where to go for the Christmas holidays in 2017 is still relevant, pay attention to Bulgaria. Tours to Bulgaria are in demand all year round. It's really a pleasure to relax here. The hospitality of the local population is surprising, and the abundance of attractions will allow you to learn a lot of new and interesting things. It is worth noting that Bulgaria is an Orthodox country, and therefore Christmas is given special importance here.
One of the traditional Bulgarian Christmas dishes is pork baked with sauerkraut. If you've been to Bulgaria and haven't tried this dish, you urgently need to go back there. Christmas in this country is a real fairy tale. It is here that you can witness real carols, national rituals, and try unimaginable local cuisine.
If you come here to celebrate Christmas, it is better to stay here for the New Year. New year's night in Bulgaria it is celebrated as brightly and cheerfully as Christmas. Grandiose fireworks displays, costume processions, numerous fun and entertainment, and this is far from full list entertainment that night.
European tour
If you can’t decide where to go for Christmas 2017 and you want to visit several countries at once, a tour of Europe is what you need! Today, tour operators can offer a lot of interesting tours that cover the most interesting European cities. However, it is better to order them today, because the demand for them is increasing every day. Take your pick and pack your bags, you will remember this Christmas for many years to come!
Well, for those who cannot afford long trips, you can go to one of the cities of our country. In recent years, Christmas has been celebrated beautifully and cheerfully. Where to go for Christmas 2017 in our country? Can choose excursion program in St. Petersburg or Moscow, go to historical places or just walk along the native streets of your city. The main thing is to spend this holiday with your family and enjoy everything bright and good that this day brings.
Tours to Europe for the New Year are deservedly popular! No wonder! Many people want to spend New Year and Christmas outside the home in a pleasant atmosphere, and a large number of the possibility of departure from Moscow becomes an additional bonus. You can travel by bus, plane or train. We will be happy to help you plan optimal route. It may include just one European country or several. We offer both short-term and long-term tours on New Year's Eve.
The main advantages of a European New Year's holiday
New Year's holiday in Europe - unforgettable vacation! It will allow you to get a lot of positive emotions. A change of scenery will benefit both adults and children. You can go on a trip with your whole family, friends and colleagues.
For everyone we are ready to provide:
- interesting excursion programs;
- active entertainment;
- opportunities to visit the places you have always dreamed of visiting.
It definitely won't be boring! The variety of tours will provide the widest opportunities for choosing the right one!
On New Year's days, every European country is transformed. Festive illumination appears on the streets, fairs open in squares, residents and guests of the city are delighted with original programs and even real carnivals. You can simply walk around the city, visit cafes and restaurants, and participate in master classes. And of course, a tour for the New Year (including Christmas Eve) will not be complete without visiting various attractions. Bus tours unique. In one trip they allow you to visit ski resort, and in several capitals, and in many small towns and villages! New emotions and beautiful objects await you everywhere.
In Helsinki, for example, you will see Senate Square And Cathedral, church in the rock, buildings of the local parliament and university. In the winter capital of Poland, Zakopane, you can get acquainted with the picturesque wooden architecture and learn a lot of interesting things about the unique Gural folklore. In winter you can ride here alpine skiing or snowboarding. We are waiting for you in Dresden magnificent palaces and numerous museums, panoramic views from the Elbe and a famous art gallery. In Krakow you will see the famous church with the largest altar in Europe. In Amsterdam you will visit central square, admire the houses of the Dutch patricians, stroll along the endless picturesque embankments and enjoy the special atmosphere of a free, unforgettable city. Our excursions are not limited to only the objects listed on the website. During the Christmas holidays you can go wherever you want. For an additional fee, the program can include visits to any attractions. You will be accompanied by an experienced guide. With it you will discover a Europe that you definitely don’t know. On any tour you will encounter secrets! You will learn about the legends of Europe, its castles hidden from prying eyes and other objects.
However, we won’t talk about everything! Check out all the offers and choose the one that's right for you! Excursion tours to Europe are truly amazing, and their prices are not as high as they might seem at first glance. Moreover, we are always ready to help you reduce costs. Our company regularly offers discounts and holds various promotions.
Contact us! Tours to Europe will make a lasting impression on everyone! You will definitely want to repeat the trip at another time of the year. We are ready to help you organize your trip in summer, autumn or spring. Just tell the manager about all your holiday wishes.
Good afternoon We thank the DEVISU company for the excellent organization of the “Armenia in all its glory” tour from July 6 to July 12, 2019! Thanks a lot to our guide Lia, who revealed to us the history, culture and traditions of ancient and modern Armenia at the highest professional level! Her love for Armenia, talent, delicacy, subtlety, and intelligence won our hearts! The trip was amazing and unforgettable! We wish the company further success and prosperity!
FullyTatiana and Andrey Nechaev, Moscow
Ekaterina, good afternoon! Thank you, I had a great trip, the room was what I wanted (with a view of the park and a bathroom). I was very pleased. Thank you.
The only thing is that the transfer, in addition to me, met other women who were brought to Karlovy Vary and I had to travel instead of 2 hours from Prague to Marianske Lazne for 3 hours. This, of course, was not convenient; they brought me there in the evening. Of course, it would be more convenient to fly to Karlovy Vary.
Larisa, Perm
Hello, Ekaterina. Our trip was a success.
The hotel is good. Repair, furniture, plumbing, bed linen - in excellent condition, no comments. Very clean and comfortable.
Breakfast was the same every day, but with a good assortment - so you could diversify your menu simply by choosing different dishes.
There is a kettle, tea, coffee, sugar, cream in the room. We used it. Tea was added daily. Linen and towels were changed twice a week.
The hotel is located in a quiet area, there is no noisy crowd. There are several direct tram routes to the center (both to the railway station and to shopping centers, and to the main attractions).
The drive is less than half an hour. 2 stops near the hotel: one right under the windows, the other a 5-minute walk at a walking pace.
Lyubov Leonidovna, Moscow
Ekaterina, hello! I apologize for not dropping you a couple of lines earlier: I was sorting out my affairs, sorting out my suitcase - or vice versa.
We really enjoyed our holiday in Armenia, organized with your help, everything went smoothly, without a single hiccup. Thank you very much for organizing the tour!
Special thanks and low bow to the host - "Armenia Travel". The drivers are beyond praise, the guide Liya Bakhshinyan is a true professional and a very sincere, sincere person. Over the course of a week of close communication, we became almost family.