Where to go alone for the new year. Where to go on New Year's holidays in Russia and the world? Do I need a visa to Bulgaria

We advise where to spend New Year's holidays! We list the directions where you can go for an inexpensive vacation in 2020 during the holidays. We consider departures abroad ( European cities and rest by the sea) and domestic flights.

In 2020, the New Year holidays will last from January 1 to January 8 - you can arrange a full-fledged trip! In this selection, we consider the directions where you can have a relatively inexpensive vacation on the holidays (after New Year's Eve, from January 1).

We consider tours with a departure from Moscow. All prices for hotels and vouchers are current at the time of publication of the material.

New Year Holidays in Russia - 2020

Winter is not a reason to give up traveling in Russia. Take a look the best cities where you can spend New Year's holidays in 2020.

Saint Petersburg

St. Petersburg in new year holidays popular - people come to the city on their own and on tour. Guests are attracted by festivities, fairs, bright shows and the opportunity to visit famous theaters and museums.

Prices during New Year's holidays - 2020 do not bite: you can book a hotel in the city center from 1800 rubles for a double standard. Read our.

Kazan

Spend the 2020 New Year holidays in Kazan - why not? The city will delight guests with pleasant weather, excellent cuisine and interesting sights, as well as reasonable prices.

The cost of living in the center is from 1500 rubles for a double room in a hostel and from 3000 in a 3 * hotel. You can also find accommodation in our selection. Tours cost from 50 thousand rubles.

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Crimea

It is expensive to fly on vacation to the Crimea only in the summer, and in the rest of the year you can go for mere pennies. In winter good weather it's nice to walk, take leisurely sightseeing and drink wine.

New Year's tours cost from 37 thousand for two, the same amount - after January 1. After the New Year, housing prices go down - from 2,000 rubles per day there is a double economy in Yalta. Cheap hotels - in small towns and cities, for example.

Sochi

About as cheap as in Crimea, you can go on New Year's holidays to Sochi and Adler. Tours are inexpensive in 2020 - from 30 thousand rubles for two with the seizure of the New Year and from 38 thousand - after. Hotel accommodation costs from 3000 rubles in the city center and on the coast.

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Moscow

Tours for the New Year holidays to Moscow are no less popular. In 2020, vouchers from Yekaterinburg - from 30 thousand, from Novosibirsk - from 33 thousand rubles. Prices for hotels in the center of Moscow on holidays start at 1,500 rubles for two. When traveling on your own, book hotels in advance.

Veliky Ustyug

Spend fabulous in literally of this word, the New Year's holidays in 2020 are possible in Veliky Ustyug, where the residence of Father Frost is located. Both young children and adults will be delighted with such a trip. But we recommend booking hotels several months in advance, since Veliky Ustyug is extremely popular destination on New Year's holidays among Russians. Now the cheapest number costs 4,800 rubles.

Moscow suburbs

Thailand

Traditionally, Russians spend New Year's holidays at sea in Thailand, despite the expensive flights and expensive trips. In 2020, tours to Phuket cost from 120 thousand for two, hotels by the beach can be found from $ 20 per day. Read it.

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Goa

Winter in Goa is high season. Prices are also overpriced, but you can still meet the new 2020 here inexpensively, especially if you go on your own. The weather is wonderful, there is plenty of entertainment. The holiday is taking place on a grand scale, so there are a lot of tourists - and this is the only minus of the state. You can rent a room in a guesthouse from $ 13 (Colva). The cost of the tours is from 100 thousand rubles for two.

Vietnam

South Vietnam in winter is a great solution! ... Sandy beaches, sea of ​​fruits, delicious and cheap food... In addition, you do not need to get a visa for a vacation of up to 15 days - beauty!

Here you can spend the New Year's holidays 2020 inexpensively: good hotels by the sea from $ 11 per day (compare with 49 euros per day in Helsinki!), Food - from $ 1-2 per dish. Tours cost from 100 thousand for two. We celebrated the New Year in Vietnam three times.

Although expensive, it is an extremely attractive destination - everyone will be seduced by the ideal beaches. Weekly tours cost from 190 thousand rubles for two with a flight from Moscow. Rooms in 3-4 * hotels cost $ 40-70 per day.

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Considering where to relax for the New Year 2020 abroad in warm countries... From the most budget options to frankly expensive 🙂

Every time we think about how and where it is better to celebrate the New Year. Gather relatives and celebrate the chimes next to the tree? Go to a party with friends? ..

Or maybe go abroad, where it is warm, there are a lot of palm trees and beaches? But if only it were that easy! On December 31, two people at sea require costs from 100 thousand rubles - at least.

On the organization of rest: the most unhindered option is a voucher. And we recommend looking for it on online aggregators. Firstly, it is convenient, and secondly, their search method immediately for all tour operators will not miss any profitable New Year's tour:

Where better to go for the New Year at sea?



So you've decided to go meet warm sea, golden beaches and gentle sun. The first question that arises before future travelers is which country to choose abroad so that it is both adequate in price and at the same time interesting and safe?

We have compiled a list of the most popular countries. Here's where you can celebrate New Years abroad in 2020:

Pivot table - where is the warmest for the New Year?

New Year in Thailand

We celebrated the New Year in Bali, and for the January holidays we were in Thailand

The Russians have long chosen Thailand as a place where you can spend an inexpensive vacation at sea. Trips here are organized all year round, and the cost of the tour, even in the season, is quite democratic - from 68-70 thousand rubles for two.

Pros of Thailand:

  • + Departures - from most cities in Russia
  • + In stock - everything for which tours are purchased abroad for the New Year 2020 - sunny weather, clear blue sea and endless sandy beaches
  • + Phuket is the best winter resort for a vacation with a child
  • + Bright show programs in hotels and bars
  • + Excursions, both natural and cultural
  • + Exotic fruits - mango, papaya, mangosteen, dragonfruit, durian

New Year's holidays in Thailand will be of interest to both lovers of noisy parties and connoisseurs of privacy. The latter can go to some small and uncrowded Thai island and meet on January 1 on a deserted beach - under the bright stars and to the sound of the surf.

When planning a trip for the New Year abroad at sea, it is worth considering some minuses:

  • - December-January is the peak of the tourist season. Thais, who are well aware of this, double their prices. Therefore, it is worth booking a tour 3-4 months in advance.
  • - Almost everywhere there are a lot of people on the beaches, in entertainment venues, in markets and just on the streets.

New Year in Vietnam

Where else to relax on the warm sea on New Year's holidays, besides the already familiar Thai resorts? Many people choose Vietnam. The popularity is just gaining momentum, so a trip here is an extraordinary and interesting way to meet January 1st.

Here's what to expect from New Year's in Vietnam:

  • + affordable prices (for example, lunch at good restaurant will cost $ 20-30)
  • + bronze tan and warm weather
  • + well-developed tourist infrastructure and decent service
  • + and New Year's atmosphere along with a festive mood! (the streets of many cities are decorated with garlands, carnivals, festivities and fireworks are held)

Is New Year's Eve in Vietnam not promising any disadvantages? Unfortunately, there are also disadvantages here. In the south of the country, where most of the resorts are located, typhoons hit the coast from mid-October to the end of December. And in the central regions, where there are also many popular resorts, the rainy season lasts from August to January.

Which resort to choose: Phan Thiet, Mui Ne, Phu Quoc - off-season in Nha Trang.

  • Prices for New Year's Vietnam start at 95,000 rubles for two for 10 nights.

Goa

Where to go for the New Year 2020 inexpensively? Goa is the cheapest and warmest thing that can happen during the holidays.

Someone claims that the state for recreation is “cheap and cheerful”, someone is delighted with the local “five” (which can be counted on the fingers of one hand), and someone reads reviews about the terrible unsanitary conditions and crosses out the direction from the list. But it's definitely worth the trip, we are going too :)

  • For 7 or 10 nights, a tour to Goa costs from 90,000 rubles for two (depending on the departure date).

Turkey

Truth. Also in 5-star hotels, all inclusive and with animation. But not all complexes are open in winter, the choice is decently limited. Nevertheless, in that article, we tried to select the best options.

Another scenario for celebrating the New Year in Turkey is Istanbul. Cats, bagels, light snow (possibly) and the Bosphorus with seagulls - we are delighted with the city in any weather :)

The only thing that will "disappoint" in resort Turkey is the temperature outside at + 10 ° C ... + 15 ° C. There is a lot to oppose - the heated pool! List good hotels, opened in winter, we have resulted in this article.

Which resort to choose: Istanbul, either Belek or Antalya.

  • Turkey for the New Year tour will be a minimum of 50,000 rubles per week for 2 people. To the hotel with good reviews- from 80,000 rubles.

UAE



Christmas Market at Festival City Mall and view of Dubai from 43 Level Bar
(from 6 to 8 happy hours)

Where to go on New Year's at sea without a visa? Since 2017, the United Arab Emirates has joined the list of states with easier entry for Russians. From now on, a visa to the UAE can be obtained at any border checkpoint upon arrival. It is enough to have a passport with you, and the best New Year will be provided for you!

Tourists traveling abroad for the New Year at sea in the UAE will enjoy not only a beach holiday. The wonderful weather (from + 24 ° С to + 27 ° С) and sunbathing on the beach will add a variety of entertainment. It offers all the beauties and wonders of the country:

  • Grandiose fireworks, which the whole world is watching live on the Internet and TV.
  • A real New Year's safari in the desert: the opportunity to celebrate the main holiday not in Russian snowdrifts with Santa Claus, as we are used to, but in the sands of Rub al-Khali in the company of Bedouins and camels.
  • Famous Dubai Shopping Festival with discounts up to 70%. Many people come here just for this.
  • Festive dinners and shows in hotels and restaurants, fiery beach parties. we talk about specific places and activities at NG-2020.

The cost of a trip to the UAE can grow dramatically if you decide to go to the full extent. After all, it is in United Arab Emirates is the world's most expensive hotel! Therefore, it is not surprising that wealthy citizens spend seven-figure sums on New Year's in the UAE.

We were in Dubai for Christmas - even artificial snow is thrown into the air.

Which resort to choose: the most biting one is Dubai; cheaper - Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, Fujairah

Summing up, we can conclude that the New Year holidays in the United Arab Emirates can be affordable for almost anyone. And holiday entertainment can be both budgetary and fabulously expensive. Each of the seven emirates promises everyone who decides to celebrate January 1 abroad the best New Year!

  • A vacation in the UAE with a voucher costs from 75,000 rubles for 7 nights for two. To Dubai - from 100,000 rubles.

Israel

We were in Israel in October and December - you can swim at the Dead Sea or in Eilat even on New Year's Eve

Our traditional New Year in Israel is celebrated by numerous emigrants from the USSR and Russia. And, of course, tourists who decided to meet on January 1 at the resorts Mediterranean Sea or go to winter holidays to the Dead Sea - to improve health and gain strength before the long Russian winter.

From what place to New Year's holiday the tourist chooses, both the cost of the trip to Israel and the weather will depend. There are as many as 3 seas in the country: cold Mediterranean at this time, warm Red and very salty Dead.

In an immigrant environment, the night of January 1 is noisy and fun. Traditional New Year's dishes can be purchased for the festive table in Russian shops. Performances with Ded Moroz and Snegurochka are organized for children, young people go to have fun in clubs and bars, and middle-aged and older people "occupy" restaurants and cafes.

During the holidays, everyone who comes to celebrate the New Year in Israel will find something to their liking:

  • beach relaxation (unfortunately, swimming in December and January in the Mediterranean Sea is still cold); but only 6 hours of travel from Tel Aviv and you will find yourself on the warm Red Sea
  • health and wellness vacation at the Dead Sea
  • visiting local shrines and attractions

Which resort to choose: Tel Aviv is for fun, Eilat is for the sea.

  • Tours to Israel with capture on December 31 - from 75,000 rubles per week for two.

Maldives

Where to go abroad for the New Year if all of the above routes have already been tested? In this case, you can fly to the Maldives!

Just imagine, a state located in Indian Ocean and consisting of 1196 islands, only 199 of which are inhabited! A calm, peaceful and very warm winter vacation is guaranteed. Of course, the cost of a vacation in the Maldives, even if the tour is booked in advance, is high.

Maldives, where you can also go without a visa, on New Year's Eve they offer:

  • wonderful weather (air warms up to + 30 ° С, water up to + 28 ° С)
  • picturesque nature, unique fauna
  • relaxation on white beaches under the shade of palm trees and swimming in clear water
  • entertainment program on New Year's Eve
  • Rest on paradise islands expensive: from 200,000 rubles for a tour for 7 nights.

As a rule, children are looking forward to the winter holidays no less than the summer ones. After all, winter is a truly fabulous time especially for New Year's travels... Every day there are more and more opportunities for an exciting and unforgettable family winter vacation. The choice of a place for such a trip depends on financial capabilities, interests and the exact time of the intended departure. Many travel agencies offer a wide variety of offers for have a nice rest for every taste and pocket. So, if you wish, you can choose a tour to warm and sunny countries or to ski resorts, where the most beautiful landscape slopes.

Where can you relax during the New Year and Christmas holidays?

Relax on the beach

If you want to change the gray winter setting, then the best option for you will be a beach holiday in warm countries. There you and your kids can soak up the warm sun on the colorful coastline. If you decide to go to a place where it is always sunny and warm, then such a popular country as Egypt will be an excellent place. There is a large influx of tourists in it, but there will certainly be a place for your family. The temperature of the Red Sea in winter in Egypt averages 22 degrees. The most popular resort in this country is Sharm El Sheikh. Here, almost all hotels operate on the "all inclusive" system. In addition, you can have fun in water parks, dolphinariums, discos and excursions.

Do you admire oriental flavor? Then your family needs to visit Thailand, which amazes with its hospitality and reverent attitude towards children. In this land, divine views and truly paradise... Thailand is the country where tourist season lasts all year round, and you can choose the resort that your heart desires. If quality service is important to you and beautiful nature, then the island of Cuba will become one of the most colorful countries for recreation in winter.

Latin American beaches are ready to receive guests all year round. Here you will definitely find a resort for every taste. Winter temperature Caribbean reaches 26 degrees. In addition, while vacationing in Cuba in winter, your family members will have a unique opportunity to visit numerous carnivals, dances, and also try local drinks and food. In general, there are a lot of countries for winter holidays on the beach, but those listed above are the most proven and really interesting.

Skiing holidays

Winter holidays have many benefits. There are ski resorts in almost all popular tourist countries, where you can breathe in the clean cool air, and, of course, go skiing or go for walks on flat skis. Ski view rest offers a lot of countries, but Bulgaria will open up for you ample opportunities for a wonderful winter holiday. In addition, reasonable prices for ski resorts in Bulgaria cannot but rejoice. Moreover, the affordable cost of the tour in no way affects the quality of service. The most popular resorts Bulgaria are: Vitosha, Bansko, Pamporovo and Borovets.

Skiing holidays in Turkey are also considered to be one of the best. In this country, reasonable prices and excellent quality of service are appropriately combined. Kartalkaya is considered a wonderful place in the winter resort of Turkey. Going there, you can enjoy perfectly clear snow and twenty equipped ski slopes. In addition, it is worth paying attention to such resorts as Uludag, Sarikamysh and Palandoken. If you want to have endless opportunities for recreation, entertainment and sports, then it is worth staying on a tour to Austria. There is a huge variety in this small country. ski resorts with slopes of any difficulty level and glaciers, which allows them to work all year round.

Holidays in Europe

Would you like to get to know personally the magnificent views, castles and other sights of Europe? No problem. Any travel agency will pick up a sightseeing tour or even wellness tour to your taste and pocket. Sightseeing tours are a great opportunity to get acquainted with the culture, traditions and gorgeous views of European countries in one trip. Tours to Europe can be of very different duration and intensity. So you can go on Christmas holidays to Spain, Hungary, Czech Republic, Greece and many others. European countries... It all depends on your financial capabilities and personal preferences.

Holidays in Russia

If you do not want to leave Russia, but in the presented state are waiting for a frosty winter to go on a trip, then you can plan your winter holidays without leaving the country. So, you can go to snowy Siberia, where a rich excursion program and a lot of active entertainment... Your best winter vacation can take place in Karelia, on Lake Baikal or in amazing places in Kamchatka.

How much does a winter holiday abroad cost?

If we talk about warm countries, then rest there, in winter time it will cost you an average of $ 400 to $ 600. The cost of a vacation in ski resorts depends on its duration and starts at $ 600. Concerning sightseeing tours in Europe, then it all depends on the route chosen and on the countries themselves. All details and price ranges can be found in any travel company... The most budgetary winter vacation are travel tours in Russia. Where to go to you is a purely individual choice.

When you have decided on the desired tour or sightseeing trip in Europe, you should immediately order tickets (vouchers), book tours and pay for them. Benefits early booking The tour is, firstly, a guarantee that you will get to the best and most popular hotel and, secondly, you will save a significant amount, since on average you can get about 30% discount on the entire cost of the tour.

Give your child the opportunity for new experiences and an unforgettable vacation abroad or in Russia. The fabulous places of the globe will definitely not leave indifferent either you or your children.

It's time to think about how to spend your winter holidays in the best way


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It would seem before new year holidays full of time. In fact, autumn will fly by quickly, and very soon the most pressing question will be "Where to spend the holidays?" For those who prefer to plan their holidays in advance, we have collected the best holiday destinations for every taste and budget.

Up to 15 thousand rubles

Berlin, Germany


Gala ball in medieval castle or non-stop hopping bar, international festivities or a Michelin-starred dinner - in Berlin it is possible to combine several New Year's scenarios at once. Regardless of how you ultimately decide to spend the holiday, improvising in the German capital is possible and necessary. Likewise with the menu: baked carp, an endless variety of cold cuts, aromatic cheeses, as well as beer, punch, punch and a little champagne right at midnight - Berlin can be called a meeting point for a wide variety of gastronomic tastes.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Berlin for the New Year holidays is from 14.3 thousand rubles.

2.2 thousand rubles per night

Poland


If you want to celebrate the New Year in keeping with the main traditions, but in new decorations, go to Warsaw. To the usual fun on main square the city and the volleys of fireworks will add a European fair, hot spiced wine and the Polish festive "pernik". Keep company a couple of hours before midnight local residents and tourists at the Palace Square. Throw a couple of zlotys to the street musicians and take a seat closer to the tree, and when the clock strikes 12 times, try to shout "Szczęśliwego nowego roku" as loudly as possible. On the first day of the year, conquer a couple of slopes or go on excursions in Wroclaw and Krakow. In the latter, don't miss the chance to drop by the Copernicus' restaurant.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Warsaw for the New Year holidays is from 14 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room in a 3 * hotel is from 1.3 thousand rubles.per night

Tbilisi, Georgia

In Tbilisi, one type of lace facades, carefully decorated with Soviet garlands, is enough for a festive mood. And the aromas of satsivi and khachapuri will finally drive away New Year's fatigue. You can spend the main night as your heart desires - if you are not afraid of thunder of firecrackers and like dashing fun, go with the Tiflis youth to Rustaveli Avenue. And if you prefer to celebrate at the table, then choose any restaurant you like. True, a decent feast will be only at first - Georgians love and know how to have fun. One night in Tbilisi is definitely not enough: it is customary to feast on spicy dishes, say long toasts and dance here from December 31 to January 2. So, it will be possible to explore the treasures of Georgia - if you have enough strength left for that - only from the 3rd day. Another day can be spent on a thoughtful rest with a visit to the famous Abanotubani sulfur baths.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Tbilisi for the New Year holidays is from 15 thousand rubles.

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Petrozavodsk, Russia


Karelia is an unobvious and very winter destination for those who prefer to receive congratulations in their native language. Celebrate the holiday the way it was done a couple of centuries ago on the Kizhi island, or go for a walk around Petrozavodsk itself. Warm up in cozy restaurants and taste hearty sweet pies, without which the New Year cannot be imagined in Karelia. On the first day of 2018, you can walk along the embankment of Lake Onega, and if you come with children, then look into a couple fabulous museums... For example, in the "House of the Doll" or maritime museum club "Polar Odyssey". The recreation program should also include sledding, drawn by husky, in the northern forests and a visit to Pakkain, the younger brother of Santa Claus.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Petrozavodsk for the New Year holidays is from 8.2 thousand rubles.

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Almaty, Kazakhstan


How it reveals itself old capital Kazakhstan to the chimes, it is better to watch from the top of Kok-Tyube. You can book a table at a local restaurant, or you can grab champagne and snacks and meet midnight under the stars. However, downstairs, in the center of Almaty, you will not get bored either: there are parties in spacious bars, and young people dancing right on the street, having fun for a few more days. If you prefer to spend your holidays in a more relaxed mode, go skiing in Chimbulak or ice skating at the world's largest high-mountain skating rink "Medeu". And do not forget to take the time and admire the Big Almaty Lake - one of the most stunning miraculous sights of the country.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Alma-Ata for the New Year holidays is from 9.3 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room in a 3 * hotel - from 1 thousand rubles.per night

Up to 30 thousand rubles

Rome, Italy


In Rome, it is not customary to greet the New Year with salutes and festivities. This is a bohemian party in Trastevere, prosecco and conversations with charming Italians. The main thing here is not to stay in one place for a long time. With gratitude, accept compliments from hospitable interlocutors and do not count the places you visit. In the morning, take a stroll along the Tiber embankment, bathed in the warm light of old lanterns. On January 1, not a single institution will work, and this day can be devoted to walking around the half-empty city, getting to know architectural monuments and just rest. Starting from the second day of the year, you can safely dive into cultural program... Don't miss the ads for concerts and shows - in Rome, they can be very expensive or free, but they will definitely adorn the rest of your vacation.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Rome for the New Year holidays is from 17.3 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room in a 3 * hotel - from 2.1 thousand rubles per night

Tel Aviv, Israel


Tel Aviv is the city where you can both hide from the New Year and celebrate it the loudest. Festivities on the streets on a festive night are not arranged here, but at the same time, life is in full swing in bars and clubs, where noisy parties and colorful performances are held. In this regard, Tel Aviv offers a very wide choice - from an expensive dinner at Azrieli Tower to dancing on the beach. By the way, the water in the sea will be warm enough to swim in the morning.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Tel Aviv for the New Year holidays is from 16.7 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room in a 3 * hotel - from 2.6 thousand rubles per night

Salzburg, Austria

New Year's Eve in Salzburg is a classic winter break. Flickering braids of garlands, bunches of Christmas tree decorations and pine wreaths have been decorating the city since the beginning of December, and in any of its side streets you can feel like in a medieval Austrian fairy tale. Domplatz and Residenzplatz are home to some of the best festive markets in Europe. And it's not only about antique jewelry, fragrant pretzels and sweet mulled wine, but also about the feeling of privacy that appears among high mountains... On New Year's Eve, buy sparklers in one of the fairgrounds and meet midnight with the residents of the city to the sound of the bells of Salzburg cathedral... The next two days are more than enough to go around the length and breadth history Center city, and then you can go to one of the ski resorts nearby.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Salzburg for the New Year holidays is from 22.2 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room in a 3 * hotel - from 4.3 thousand rubles.per night

Casablanca, Morocco

Centre nightlife in the town - promenade cornish... It is on it that you should look for a suitable institution for celebration and meet travelers from all over the world. For New Year's gifts, go to the Habbus quarter - here you will find bright grandmother's slippers, famous Moroccan lanterns, and colorful mountains of fragrant spices. Walk the streets of Medina, explore the Hassan Mosque, and then explore the capital Rabat and imperial Meknes.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Casablanca for the New Year holidays is from 21.7 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room in a 3 * hotel is from 1.4 thousand rubles.per night

Athens, Greece

An unusual thing about a New Year's trip to Athens is that in the Greek capital, the holiday is called St. Basil's Day. It differs from the holiday we are accustomed to mainly in that the main character here is not Santa Claus or Santa, but in fact, Saint Basil. Head to Syntagma Square and join the crowded sirtaki dance under the flamboyant fireworks. When midnight comes, break a large pomegranate fruit for good luck. stone wall, and in the morning, hurry to the nearest bakery to taste the lush basilopita there. If you're lucky, a good-natured neighbor will treat you to a traditional New Year's cake - in this case, chew the dessert more carefully: the Greeks like to put a coin in the dough (also for luck).

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Athens for the New Year holidays is from 21.2 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room in a 3 * hotel is from 1.7 thousand rubles.per night

Up to 50 thousand rubles.

Hong kong, china


Hong Kong's New Year's fireworks display is one of the most spectacular in the world, so come early to Golden Bauhinia Square to take best places... And if you don't feel like pushing other crowds of tourists with your elbows, then move to the Chimsachi waterfront to watch Canton Opera performances, stroll along the local Walk of Fame and taste all the variety of Hong Kong street food. It is worth returning here in the following days - every day at 8 pm on the embankment is the famous "Symphony of Lights", the largest permanent light show.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Hong Kong for the New Year holidays is from 40.9 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room in a 3 * hotel - from 2.6 thousand rubles.per night

Reykjavik, Iceland


Locals believe: the louder the holiday is celebrated, the happier it will be. There is really a lot of noise here: music and songs do not subside until the morning. Every New Year, the main city square becomes the epicenter of everyone's fun: a large fire is kindled here, which acts both as a Christmas tree and as a powerful heater. In a few hours the fireworks will stop, but the sky will not darken, but will only become more beautiful thanks to the magnificent northern lights - a sight worthy of the long journey to Reykjavik.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Reykjavik for the New Year holidays is from 29.1 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room in a 3 * hotel - from 4.7 thousand rubles.per night

New York, USA


The city that never sleeps begins to prepare for winter holidays in about two months and by the end of December it transforms beyond recognition, sparkles and shimmers with millions of bulbs and garlands. If you don't want to crowd into Times Square, move to the skating rink in Central park or at Gotham Hall (for those with children). However, it will be enough just to walk along the noisy avenues.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to New York for the New Year holidays is from 34.1 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room in a 3 * hotel is from 4.6 thousand rubles.per night

Goa, India


Early January in South Asia is the season for the perfect beach holiday... Although the most small state India is a very popular destination at any time of the year, and it is more than deserved. For a noisy party, move to Anjuna - here they celebrate the New Year right on the seashore. After sleeping off, on the very first day of the year, rent a scooter and go on a New Year's trip along the most beautiful beaches nearby. Don't forget to drop by the local historic Fleamarket for gifts - look for tye-dye clothes and weird handicrafts here, and don't hesitate to bargain!

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Goa for the New Year holidays is from 46.8 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room in a 3 * hotel is from 5.2 thousand rubles.per night

Dubai


On New Year's Eve, the Burj Khalifa tower becomes the epicenter of fireworks, from which the whole city thunders festively. If you don't feel like crowding into the plaza in front of a skyscraper, reserve a table at nearby restaurants or buy a ticket to a party on the ship - both will need to be planned in advance. And for those who do not want to spend too much, there is always a free beach in the Jumeirah region. Stock up on food and drinks and come here early to take good places... If this is all too trivial, then consider a New Year's camel safari. After that, you can go on holiday shopping, which will delight you with big discounts.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Dubai for the New Year holidays is from 22.8 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room in a 3 * hotel is from 3.5 thousand rubles.per night

Prepared in collaboration with Momondo Tourism Services and Irina Ryabovol, official representativeMomondo in Russia