Traveling with children on New Year's holidays. Trip to the sea in winter. Historical cities in Russia during winter holidays

Doesn't have to be done at home. Russians traditionally have a holiday vacation of almost 2 weeks - and during this time it is quite possible to change the situation and relax. Some generally always take a vacation in December to relax longer and cheaper. In view of the outbreak of the crisis, the main criterion for the majority is the cost - to be budgetary. The question of where to relax in the winter of 2017 should be decided now. I.Q. Review collected the best directions for winter holiday and got acquainted with the current prices to help readers choose a place for the New Year's holiday.

Where to go on vacation in Russia in winter

Our country has a huge number of places where you can go to relax in the winter. For those who do not know where to relax in December, and to make it inexpensive, you can pay attention to the sights of the Motherland.

Winter in Russia

New Year's trip along the Golden Ring

For those who wish to get to know the beauty of our land, its history and culture, the best option would be a trip along the Golden Ring. It does not matter in what composition it is planned to spend a winter vacation - with children, in the company of friends or colleagues, or with a soulmate - such a trip will be interesting in any case. True, the New Year holidays are unlikely to be enough - after all, 8 (and these are just the main places!) Cities need much more time than 1-2 weeks. It is best to choose one city and get acquainted with its beauty normally, than to gallop through all, seeing only the most famous part of it.

The benefits of such a holiday include:

1. Travel without a visa and passport.
2. Cheapness.
3. The absence of a language barrier and all the difficulties associated with a trip to a foreign country (currency exchange, ignorance of the rules and laws, a different mentality, and so on).
4. The ability to quickly return home if necessary.
5. Possibility to go on holiday by car instead of public transport e.

Trip to the sea in winter

A trip to the sea coast is good and useful not only in summer - numerous boarding houses and health centers operate in winter time of the year. Such a holiday in the winter is most suitable for those who have health problems, or want to prevent them. And just visit some famous seaside towns- interesting in itself, without sunbathing and swimming. Such places include:

1. Sochi;
2. Almost all the Crimean coast;
3. Adler;
4. Gelendzhik;
5. Anapa;
6. Kaliningrad region (Curonian Spit);
7. Tuapse.

Winter holidays on the lakes - a list of the best destinations

A trip to the shore of a lake can be no less interesting - there are many reservoirs of unique beauty in Russia. Such a holiday should appeal to lovers of tourism and nature. Attention should be paid to the following places:

1. - a huge (more than 600 kilometers long!) Lake and the protected forest surrounding it, every Russian should visit at least once in his life without fail. You can purchase an extensive tour that will take up to 8 days - just in time for the New Year holidays. Rest on Lake Baikal is expensive, for two people with a flight from Moscow to Irkutsk you can meet 100 thousand rubles or a little less. The cost of a ten-day tour (only excursions and accommodation without air tickets) for 2017 is from 30 thousand rubles. Residents of the European part of Russia who want to relax beautifully, but cheaper, can be advised to other lakes that can be reached by car.
2. Seliger- a lake system in the Tver region, including more than two dozen lakes (in which there are more than one and a half hundred islands). In summer, kayaking trips are popular there, in winter, Seliger is suitable for barbecue and ice fishing, or just for walks in nature. Another advantage is the proximity to major cities.
3. Ladoga lake- the biggest freshwater lake in Europe - not far from St. Petersburg. Lovers of tourism and fishing come here all year round, as well as those who like excursions - the Valaam Monastery is located here.
4. Ilmen (or Slovenian Sea)- in this lake Novgorod region flows into more than fifty different rivers. Rest on its coast will suit lovers of fishing and tourism.
5. big Spring Lake - located in the Altai Territory - should be of interest to those who plan to improve their health. There are several large multidisciplinary sanatoriums on the coast of the lake. Like Baikal, Altai is quite expensive place for recreation for residents of the Central Federal District and other regions on the other side of the Ural ridge. We can talk about a budget of 40-50 thousand per person with a flight from Moscow.
6. teletskoye lake – protected area around this Altai lake all year round attracts a huge number of tourists.

It's time to visit the major cities of Russia, where you have not been before

Many Russian cities are interesting in their own right - architecture, monuments, museums. Such a change of scenery is suitable for absolutely everyone - you don’t need to think about choosing a place for a long time, just buy a ticket to any metropolis - and an interesting pastime is guaranteed. It is easy to get to any million-plus city by any means (by bus or train, by car or by air), and upon arrival it is easy to find a place to stop (hotels, hostels or apartments for rent).

The most interesting options for a winter excursion:

1. Moscow- here you can find a vacation for every taste: from shopping in countless shopping centers and boutiques to excursions to museums. However, living here is quite expensive, so such a trip can hardly be called budget-friendly for residents of the regions.
2. Saint Petersburg- The northern capital is suitable for those who are attracted by excursions to historical and cultural places.
3. Kaliningrad- this city will definitely interest those who are attracted by European culture. One of the few opportunities to travel to Europe without a visa.
4. Nizhny Novgorod- one of the most important cultural centers Russia. It has a huge number of architectural monuments, including numerous temples. Nearby are no less interesting settlements- Moore, Boldino.
5. Ekaterinburg- The "capital" of the Trans-Urals cannot boast of such a large number of architectural monuments, but it has a considerable number of various museums and exhibitions. Did you know that the Yeltsin Museum is located here?
6. Volgograd– this is a must-see place for those who love their Motherland and its history. It is here that one of the highest monuments in the world - "The Motherland Calls" is located.

Each of these cities has a wide range of different excursions that are offered all year round.

We do not list prices because most of the cost of this type of recreation falls on tickets, and the cost of the trip for residents different cities will be different. You can check airfare prices right now using the built-in form.

Unusual excursion routes in Russia

If you don’t want to take an ordinary sightseeing walk, museums and shopping don’t attract you, but you want new sensations, you can pay attention to more original tours. Popular options include the following:

1. Trout farm in Adler, Krasnodar region. You can learn about the features of the "artificial" breeding of this fish, as well as go fishing and try fish dishes.
2. high-rise viewing platforms Moscow. If the time for hiking there is not enough in the capital, but you want to see as much as possible - do it from a height of tens of meters.
3. Walks on mystical places Moscow- places where ghosts were seen, where various mystical events took place.
4. "Exit to the city" - the opportunity to visit unusual, but famous and important places in Moscow for free. Among the places can be both the embassy of some country, and someone else's private mansion- The list of excursions is constantly changing.
5. "Retrotrain" - a trip on an old (released more than a century ago!) locomotive train around Moscow and the Moscow region with a stop at various interesting places at the request of the group (this may be Star City, the Museum of History railway transport and so on).
6. Excursions to the roofs of various buildings in Moscow from famous roofers. If the weather is bad - this option is no longer available.
7. Moscow Bar Tour- suitable for lovers of alcohol and pub crawls. The guides are experienced bartenders who show some of the most famous and interesting drinking establishments of the capital with a tasting of various drinks.
8. Excursion to the places of former glory of the Leningrad rock club- suitable for fans of Russian rock of the 80s and 90s. The places of the main gatherings and concerts of famous rock bands are visited with the story of their history and biography.
9. "Secrets of underground Moscow" - for dungeon lovers. The tour is conducted by diggers and takes place at a depth of 15 meters.

Inexpensive Russian ski resorts

Someone wants to spend new year holidays watching movies or slicing salads, and someone can’t sit at home and wants adventure and outdoor activities. The most common option is ski resorts. And for this it is not necessary to go to the mountains - the descent can be carried out in the capital.

Ski areas in Moscow and the region

1. Sparrow Hills
2. Sorochany
3. Yakhroma
4. Kurkino
5. Extreme Park "Freestyle"
6. Shukolovo
7. fox mountain
8. All-season ski complex "Snezh.com"

Where to ski in St. Petersburg

In St. Petersburg, there are also several places for skiing:

1. golden valley
2. Malskaya valley
3. yucca park
4. Tuutari park
5. Ohta park
6. Kavgolovo

Other Skiing and Snowboarding Locations in Central Russia

In the central part of the Russian Federation, you can ride the slope in the following places:

1. Shaksha
2. Demino
3. Kwan
4. Zhebrei
5. Red Glinka
6. Sviyaga

Ski places in Siberia

For the inhabitants of Siberia, there is also where to go:

1. Manzherok
2. Syrkashi
3. Sheregesh
4. Yugus
5. Tanay
6. Yurmanka
7. Belokurikha

Active winter holidays in the Urals

In the Urals, lovers of skiing can visit the following places:

1. Ak-Yort
2. Zavyalikha
3. Stozhok
4. Checkeril
5. Polazna
6. Uktus
7. Mratkino
8. Silenced

"Ready" New Year's programs

If the destination does not play a special role and you just want to change the situation by spending your holidays in any other place than at home, you can not bother yourself with a long search by ordering a New Year's program from any tour operator. The options may differ from each other, if desired, you can even draw up an individual holiday plan. However, several common and popular programs can still be identified:

1. New Year in Karelia. These can be excursions to Petrozavodsk and Kondopoga, including trips on dog sleds or snowmobiles through the forest, visiting the tent of Karelian Father Frost, waterfalls, as well as hiking through adits and drifts.
2. New Year in Vyborg. A walk around the city, an excursion to the castle and Olaf's tower, a visit to the museum-reserve. On New Year's holidays, the city hosts several large performances, stylized antique.
3. New Year in Vladimir. Visiting famous excursion places in Suzdal, Bogolyubovo and Vladimir itself.
4. New Year in Crimea. It can include both a visit to one city, and sightseeing tour. Trips are usually made to Yalta, Simferopol, Bakhchisaray, Massandra, Alupka.
5. New Year in Uglich. Excursion for 3-4 days, including a trip to several cities: Suzdal, Gorokhovets, Arzamas, Bogolyubovo, Nizhny Novgorod.
6. New Year in Yaroslavl and Kostroma. Includes visits to several monasteries.
7. New Year in Veliky Novgorod. Includes a visit to St. George's Monastery.

This a budget option winter recreation, within 25 thousand rubles per person. Similar tours are available in almost every major Russian city. Most often they last 1-5 days and include a tour of the most famous places(held in the afternoon), and then - the celebration in the institution chosen according to the budget. With family (children), such a vacation is not chosen very often, most often this is how couples in love, as well as companies of friends and acquaintances, celebrate the New Year.

Winter holidays abroad

Despite a significant decline in the number of people traveling on vacation abroad, there are still plenty of people who want to change the situation by visiting foreign countries. Here everything depends on the budget - if you wish, you can arrange a full-fledged beach holiday for yourself in the winter, returning to work in early January with a peeled nose and a bronze skin tone. Consider several options for different budgets.

Budget sightseeing tours

If finances are limited to $1000

If you are willing to spend on new year holiday abroad up to 65,000 rubles per person - you can go on sightseeing tours to any European city, having previously obtained a Schengen visa. Eg:

1. Prague– the cost of a 5-day tour starts on average from 25,000 per person.
2. Amsterdam- a weekly excursion will cost at least 45,000 per person.
3. Berlin- a little cheaper - for the same 7 days you will have to pay about 40,000 rubles.
4. Paris– admire the Eiffel Tower and other delights French capital You can at least 35-40 thousand rubles for 7 days.
5. London- a weekly excursion tour will cost at least 40,000. London is farther from Russia, respectively, the flight is more expensive.

If the budget is even smaller

You can choose options closer and simpler:

1. Cruise on the Baltic Sea(includes visits to Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga). It can last from 2 to 6 days, the price is from 12,000 rubles.
2. Bus tour in the Baltics(Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn) lasting 4-5 days, will cost at least 14,000.
3. Various excursion programs to Finland from St. Petersburg- for 3-5 days of the New Year's holiday, you will have to pay at least 9-10 thousand rubles.

Beach holidays abroad for the New Year holidays

Those who want to swim in the sea in winter, sunbathe and walk under the hot sun in shorts and a T-shirt need to plan such a vacation in advance. Due to popularity budget resorts hotel rooms are sold out - already in the fall it can be difficult to find a place. If you do not plan your vacation in advance and buy tickets in December, you will overpay at least 1.5-2 times.

And the New Year holidays - the most popular dates - are booked in the first place. Buying a successful ticket at the end of autumn is a real success. However, it is possible that it will be possible to snatch a last-minute ticket - people who planned a vacation, say, in May-June, could change their plans due to the crisis, and the place was vacated.

Budget vacation options

The question of where to relax in the winter at sea abroad inexpensively is probably the most relevant. Here are the most popular options:

1. Egypt - Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh(these are the most popular destinations for the New Year 2017) - from 32,000 rubles per person for 7-8 days.
2. Goa (India)- from 60-64,000 rubles for 10 days.
3. canaries– from 65,000 rubles for 8 days.
4. Vietnam– from 50-55 000 rubles for 8-10 days.
5. Thailand– from 70-75,000 rubles for 8-10 days.

Please note: the price of such tours does not include a ticket to the airport (Moscow or St. Petersburg). Additionally, you have to pay for food (at least partially) and, of course, excursions. Prices are for round-trip tickets and hotel accommodation (3* or equivalent) only.

Elite destinations

Of more expensive tours in warm countries can be distinguished:

1. Mexico- from 80,000 rubles for 7-8 days.
2. Brazil– from 90,000 rubles for 7-8 days.
3. Cuba
4. Maldives- from 100,000 rubles for 7-8 days.
5. Jamaica- from 95,000 rubles for 7-8 days.

These are the best options for winter holidays for those who want to swim and sunbathe. Please note that in this case, such a price must be sought on the special offers of tour operators, and the hotels will be budget. Holidays in a five-star hotel in Bali or the Dominican Republic for two people for 2 New Year's weeks can cost about 7-10 thousand dollars along with the flight, if you do not bother to search for a last-minute tour or buy tickets in advance.

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choose where to go for the New Year 2019 inexpensively? We have compiled a list of 19 best destinations for holidays on New Year's Eve in Russia, Europe and at sea in warm countries Oh.

The article presents both places where you can relax for the New Year 2019 inexpensively, and countries where holidays cannot be called cheap. Even if you are only interested in expensive options- at least there will be something to compare prices with.

For all destinations, it is indicated how much an independent trip costs (airline tickets + hotel), and for some countries the prices of vouchers for New Year's dates are also shown.

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The material is divided into three parts:

1. Where to relax on New Year's Eve 2019 in Europe
2. Where to go for the New Year 2019 inexpensively in Russia
3. Where to go on a New Year's holiday at sea

The article also gives a list of the most inexpensive destinations for New Year's Eve in Europe, Russia and in warm countries - see the table below.

And where do you personally plan to go on vacation for the New Year 2019?

What are the prices in the article?

For each direction, we indicated the cost of the rest:

• Flights: flight from Moscow for 5-14 days, which capture NG.
• Hotels: average price per night for two people during the period December 28 - January 3.
• Vouchers: the cost of a tour for two on New Year's dates (transfer, insurance and flight are included in the price; the type of food is indicated separately).

All prices are current at the time of writing.

Important: the closer to the New Year, the higher the prices for tours and independent new year travel(air tickets and hotels). If you have found a good holiday option for the New Year - do not delay the purchase! Prices will only increase as the holiday approaches.

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Where to go for the New Year 2019 inexpensively

For convenience, we have compiled a table with all the options for an inexpensive holiday during the New Year holidays in Russia, Europe and at sea in warm countries.

First, we list cheap destinations, and below we give detailed information for each country (both cheap and expensive).

Holidays for the New Year - where to go inexpensively:

You will find detailed information and holiday prices for each of these destinations (as well as for many others) below.

Where to go for the New Year in Europe

Where is the best place to celebrate the traditional New Year? With a Christmas tree, holiday fairs, ornate storefronts and mass celebrations? Of course, in Europe!

Many European cities are preparing for the holidays already in November and early December, and grandiose sales begin in stores in January.

But pay attention: in Europe, the main holiday of winter is Christmas, and the New Year is celebrated there, but on a smaller scale. Therefore, if you want to see New Year's Europe at the right time, it is better to go on vacation on the twentieth of December, and not at the end of the month.

Most best option- to go to Europe on December 20-23 and spend one and a half to two weeks there, returning at the beginning of the year. So you will find both Christmas and New Year. Moreover, this can be done in different countries - for example, celebrate Christmas in Germany, and New Year in Tallinn.

Don't forget that to visit most European countries a Schengen visa is required - its registration will cost 5000-6000 rubles.

So, TOP-9 countries where to go for the New Year 2019 to Europe.

France

Perhaps the most romantic place to go for New Year 2019 in Europe is France. The main festivities take place at the Eiffel Tower, on the Champs Elysees and next to the Arc de Triomphe.

New Year can also be celebrated in numerous restaurants in Paris, and if you wish, you can book a cruise on the Seine. Under eiffel tower settles down ice rink, which can be accessed with a ticket to visit the tower.

Paris is a great place to go for the New Year with children. Disneyland is located in this European capital, where children will be pleased to visit on vacation. You can also meet New Year's Eve there: special performances are arranged, attractions are open until one in the morning.

Tickets. Air tickets to Paris on the twentieth of December are sold at a price of 13,200 rubles (from Moscow, round-trip). If you go only for the New Year, then the cost of tickets starts from 16,100 rubles. Find tickets to France →

Hotels. The cost of hotels 2-3 stars on new year holidays start from 3000 rubles per night. Good reviews from tourists are received by Legend Saint Germain 4 * and Hotel Mistral 3 * hotels. The farther the hotel is from the center, the cheaper it is. Find accommodation in Paris →

New Year tours. You can go to France on a tour at a price of 25,000 rubles per person (3 stars, departure on December 30).

Netherlands

One of the most popular destinations where Europeans go for the New Year - Amsterdam. During the New Year holidays, the city is decorated with lights and illuminations, New Year's fairs are held on the streets, and sales are held in shopping centers.

Air tickets. Prices for the flight Moscow - Amsterdam start at 12,100 rubles. Find tickets to Holland →

Hotels. Prices for accommodation in the capital of the Netherlands for the period of the New Year holidays start from 5900 rubles per night. First-class 4-5 star hotels in the very center of the city cost from 9,000 rubles. Find accommodation in Amsterdam →

the Baltics

If you are looking for where to go for the New Year 2019 inexpensively, you can look at the capitals of the Baltic States - Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius. Holidays are celebrated as widely as in Western Europe, but getting here is much cheaper. And the prices for food and entertainment are among the lowest in Europe.

Air tickets. From Baltic countries the cheapest way is to fly to Latvia - direct Moscow-Riga tickets for December cost from 9,100 rubles. Traveling by plane to Lithuania and Estonia is 2000-3000 more expensive.

From St. Petersburg, you can inexpensively get to Tallinn by bus (from 2,000 rubles round trip, 6-7 hours on the way) or by train (from 4,200 rubles, 7 hours). It is also cheaper from Moscow, but the trip is too long (from 16 hours), so it will be easier to fly by plane.

Hotels. Prices for hotels in the capitals of the Baltic States for the New Year are even cheaper than prices in other European capitals in common days. In Riga, you can stay in a good 4-star hotel in the city center for only 4300 rubles / night (for example, St. Peters 4*). In Tallinn and Vilnius, housing is a little more expensive, but the prices are about the same.

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Czech

If you are looking for where you can go on vacation for the New Year 2019 abroad inexpensively, take a look at Prague. Prices in the Czech Republic are an order of magnitude lower than in Europe, therefore You can celebrate holidays here on a budget..

And it's hard to imagine more fabulous place for a trip to the New Year and Christmas - winter Prague is amazing! Decorated with lights and illuminations, the Old Town Square hosts festivities, musicians play, drinks and treats are sold.

Fireworks are launched over the river, as well as on the two main squares of Prague - the Old Town and Wenceslas.

Tickets. Air tickets Moscow - Prague cost from 9300 rubles. The closer to December 31, the more expensive. Search for flights to the Czech Republic →

Hotels. The cost of three-star hotels in Prague starts from 2500-3000 rubles, but there are good inexpensive hotels and cheaper. 4-5 star hotels with good reviews can be found for 4000-5000 rubles (for example, Mosaic House 4 * for 4200 rubles). Find hotels in Prague →

Vouchers. Tours for the New Year holidays - 2019 cost from 28,000 rubles per person, if the trip directly captures the holiday itself. Vouchers before the New Year and after it (in late December and early January) are cheaper - from 12,000-13,000 rubles per person.

Germany

New Year and Christmas are celebrated beautifully and on a grand scale in Germany. Cologne, Munich, Berlin are considered to be one of the most popular cities for celebrating the New Year.

Christmas markets and fairs are organized on the streets, where you can try hot mulled wine, sweets and traditional German sausages; streets and trees are decorated with colorful garlands - all this creates an amazing New Year's mood!

Air tickets. Prices for a flight from Moscow to Berlin at the end of December start at 10,400 rubles (non-stop flight). Find tickets to Germany →

Hotels. Accommodation in the capital of Germany during the New Year holidays will cost from 3000-3500 rubles / night for a three-star hotel. More luxury hotels(4 and 5 stars) in the city center cost from 6000 rubles per night. Find hotels in Berlin →

England

Christmas and New Year are noisily celebrated in London - the main festivities take place on Trafalgar Square and on the Thames embankment. Fireworks are set off from rafts on the river, as well as near the famous London Eye. Entrance to some places of celebration is paid, so it is better to take care of tickets in advance.

After midnight, you can go to one of the pubs to sing Auld Lang Syne, a traditional New Year's song, with the locals. But do not stay up until the morning, otherwise you will miss London New Year's Day Parade- the largest parade of its kind, held annually on January 1 on the streets of London.

Tickets. Flights to London from Moscow will cost no less than 14,500 rubles. Find flights to London →

Hotels. For the New Year cheap hotels not found in London. Even 2-3 star hotels five kilometers from the center cost 5500-6000 rubles per night. Prices for cool hotels on the outskirts start from 6,500 rubles per night, and in the city center - from 13,000 rubles (for example, the St. James' Court hotel is popular). Find hotels in London →

Finland

If you are looking for where to fly for the New Year 2019 with friends, take a closer look at Finland.

Finns prefer to celebrate the holiday not on the streets, but with their families, so a good option would be to rent a cottage for the period of Christmas and New Year holidays.

You can rent both a lonely house in the middle of the forest, and a cottage located near ski resorts and SPA centers - depending on what type of vacation is closer to you.

Popular ski resorts where you can celebrate the New Year in Finland are Levi and Saariselkä. And for those who choose where to go for the New Year with children, you can advise the surroundings of the city of Rovaniemi in Lapland - from there it is easy to get to the residence of Santa Claus.

In Helsinki, the center of the festivities is located on Senate Square, where fireworks are launched. But if you decide to celebrate a holiday in the capital, keep in mind that in Finland many attractions, museums and shops are closed during the holidays, and restaurants on New Year's Eve serve guests only until midnight.

Air tickets. The cost of air tickets from Moscow to Helsinki starts from 9300 rubles round-trip. Find tickets to Finland →

Hotels. Three-star hotels in the capital of Finland cost from 4000 rubles per night, there are options for this price in the city center. The cost of 4 and 5 star hotels with a convenient location starts from 7000-8000 rubles. Find hotels in Helsinki →

In Rovaniemi, hotels and cottages are expensive (from 10,000 rubles), but even in September, some of them no longer have vacancies for New Year's dates. Looking for accommodation in Rovaniemi →

Switzerland

Switzerland has a big advantage over other European countries - in late December and January there is almost always snow (at least in the mountains). Real, furry, lying in large snowdrifts along the streets and houses.

If you want to catch the holiday directly, it is better to go to Switzerland for Christmas, since the New Year is practically not celebrated in this country. For noisy festivities and festive fun choose one of the major cities- Christmas markets are held there, sweets and souvenirs are sold.

If you want peace, you should choose one of the ski resorts: the celebrations there are not so large-scale, but there is an opportunity to enjoy solitude and beautiful mountain landscapes.

The best option, in our opinion, is to celebrate Christmas in the city, and then go skiing or snowboarding to one of the Swiss resorts.

Air tickets. Plane tickets to Zurich for December cost from 13,900 rubles; to Geneva - a little more expensive. Find tickets to Switzerland →

Hotels. On the outskirts of Zurich, 2-3 star hotels can be rented for no less than 6,000 rubles, closer to the city center - even more expensive. The cost of more luxurious hotels - from 10,000 rubles per night. Find hotels in Zurich → .

In Geneva, hotel accommodation during the New Year holidays will cost 10-20% cheaper.

Italy

One of the most romantic cities where you can relax on New Year's Eve 2019 is Rome. Italians traditionally celebrate Christmas with their families, and New Year's Eve goes out to celebrate.

On New Year's Eve, official concerts are held in the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia, but Piazza del Poppolo is considered the main center of the holiday.

Another good option is to celebrate the New Year in one of the restaurants in Rome, just book in advance. There are numerous cafes and stalls where you can buy food and drinks. Before the trip, we recommend reading about Prices in Italy for food and groceries.

Tickets. You can fly to Rome for the New Year 2019 at a price of 13,500 rubles. Find flights to Italy →

Hotels. There are many hotels in the capital of Italy, even on New Year's holidays you can find good accommodation at a price of 2000 rubles per night. The cost of 4 and 5 star hotels starts from 3,000 rubles if the hotel is located on the outskirts, and from 5,000 rubles if it is close to the city center and the main attractions. Find hotels in Rome →

Tours. Tours to Italy cost from 14,000 rubles / person, if the trip does not include December 31 and January 1. Prices for New Year's tours, exciting holiday dates, start from 30,000 rubles / person.

Where to celebrate the New Year 2019 in Russia

Where to go inexpensively for the New Year 2019 in Russia? In general, the most budget option for a holiday for the New Year is not to go abroad, but to celebrate the holidays in Russia: our country can offer very good options recreation.

Saint Petersburg

In St. Petersburg, the New Year is celebrated on a grand scale. Shop windows are decorated with garlands and Christmas trees, a concert is held on Palace Square, which ends with fireworks, the townspeople walk along Nevsky Prospekt.

Many restaurants are open - you can book a table in advance and warmly celebrate the New Year with your family in one of them.

Air tickets. Prices for the flight Moscow - St. Petersburg start from 4800 rubles. Find tickets to Saint Petersburg →

Hotels. You can stay in a 3-star hotel at a price of 1500 rubles; in the city center prices are higher - from 2500 rubles (for example, good feedback at the SKY hotel). In more status hotels, prices for holidays for the New Year start from 3000-4000 rubles, including in the city center (popular hotels are Our Hotel 4 * (4500 rubles), Golden Triangle 4 * (5500 rubles), Corinthia 5 * ( 7500 rubles).

Sochi, Krasnaya Polyana

Those who prefer to celebrate the New Year actively can go to Sochi. The main night of the year is worth celebrating in the city by booking a table in a restaurant or staying for a banquet at a hotel, and the rest of the days can be spent in ski resorts Rosa Khutor and Krasnaya Polyana.

Tickets. Air tickets from Moscow to Sochi for the New Year cost from 6,000 rubles. Find tickets to Sochi →

Hotels. In the city itself, for the holidays, a room in a good hotel can be rented for 5000-5500 rubles - for example, in Park Inn by Radisson. If you are going to Sochi to go skiing or snowboarding, it will be more profitable to rent accommodation already in the mountains. Prices in Rosa Khutor, for example, start at 7,000 rubles (one of the options with good reviews from tourists is Tulip Inn Rosa Hutor).

Karelia

Another option where it is inexpensive to relax for the New Year 2019 in Russia is Karelia. The region is close to Finland and is somewhat reminiscent of this country: you can meet the holiday in the city, or you can rent a house somewhere in the region to celebrate with family or friends.

On other days it is good to go on excursions to get acquainted with the beautiful northern nature, or go in for winter sports.

Tickets. Airfare to Petrozavodsk starts from 8,000 rubles (round-trip).

Hotels. Good housing in the city can be rented for 1500-2000 rubles per day. There are also more expensive options, such as a Radisson hotel (from 9,000 rubles).

Kazan

A good option, where to go for the New Year 2019 inexpensively, would be a vacation in Kazan. The city is very beautiful, with great architecture and many attractions.

You can visit with children large water park"Riviera", which works even on holidays, or go skiing to one of the nearest ski resorts.

Air tickets. You can fly to Kazan from Moscow at a price of 6600 rubles. Find tickets to Kazan →

Hotels. Staying for the New Year holidays in Kazan costs about 2000 rubles per night (you can find good options and cheaper). The city has many hotels of international hotel chains like Courtyard Marriott, Radisson, Ibis - in such places the cost of living starts from 4500 rubles. Search for hotels in Kazan →

New Year tours in Russia

The cost of New Year's tours in Russia in late December and early January starts from 5000-6000 rubles per person. Tours that include holidays directly are more expensive - from 10,000 rubles per person.

Where to go for the New Year 2019 at sea

If you are tired of cold, wind and snow, it is worth going to celebrate the New Year in warm countries where you can swim in the sea and sunbathe on the beach. In many such countries, winter is just the middle tourist season and you can enter them without a visa.

We have compiled a selection of 6 popular warm countries where you can go to the sea for the New Year - both inexpensive and those where the rest will cost a pretty penny.

Thailand

One of the most popular Asian destinations for a New Year's trip is Thailand. good place there will be both Bangkok and the beach resorts of Thailand - Phuket and Pattaya for the celebration.

In Bangkok, the holiday is celebrated everywhere, but most cool place considered the area in front of the shopping Central World, where thousands of people gather to count down the last seconds of the outgoing year.

Then you can go to the Mediterranean restaurant Sirocco, located on the 63rd floor of a skyscraper, or go on a river cruise Chao Phraya- with cocktails and ten types of Thai dishes.

Going on vacation to Thailand, read our article Where better to go: Phuket or Pattaya. She will help you choose the right resort for your holiday.

If you are interested in an inexpensive beach holiday for the New Year abroad, you can spend the New Year holidays in Phuket. In December and January there stands Nice weather, the sea is suitable for swimming, there are all conditions for families with children.

Fans of noisy parties are recommended to go to Koh Phangan for New Year 2019, where a grandiose new Year party gathering 20,000-30,000 people. Accommodation is best booked a few months before the New Year. And don't forget the buckets.

Video from the Full Moon Party New Year:

Hotels. In Bangkok, you can rent a room in an average three-star hotel for 1000-1500 rubles. Closer to the center, housing is more expensive (about 2,500 rubles in a good hotel), there are hotels with an outdoor pool on the roof for 7,000-15,000 rubles (some of them leave a very strong impression - for example, SO Sofitel Bangkok). Finally, you can stay in the tall building Thailand Baiyoke Sky for 6500 rubles.

Maldives

For a secluded holiday, you can go to the Maldives. Some hotels arrange banquets for the New Year, but there are almost no other options for celebrating the holiday in the Maldives.

Worth going here for beach holiday, snorkeling and diving, relaxation in the SPA. In winter, the Maldives has wonderful weather with warm sun and blue seas.

Air tickets. Prices for the flight Moscow - Male for the period of the New Year holidays start from 50,800 rubles. Find tickets to Maldives →

Hotels. If we consider housing options not on the beach, then you can find quite cheap hotels - about 3500-4000 rubles per night. However, this is not at all the kind of accommodation for which you are going to the Maldives for the New Year.

Accommodation on the island in the best houses, standing right among azure water, during the New Year holidays it will cost at least 15,000-20,000 rubles per day. Among the coolest such hotels are Velassaru Maldives and Kuramathi Island Resort.

Vietnam

Where to go for the New Year 2019 at sea inexpensively? One of the countries where you can have a budget vacation during the New Year holidays is
Photo: Phu Quoc Island © mgzkun / flickr.com

Air tickets. The cost of tickets to the south of the country (to Ho Chi Minh City) starts from 31,300 rubles. Find flights to Vietnam →

Hotels. In Mui Ne and Phan Thiet you can rent a 2-3 star hotel for 1200+ rubles per night, in more serious hotels the prices are about 4000-5000 rubles. Find hotels in Mui Ne and Phan Thiet →

On the island of Phu Quoc, the most inexpensive accommodation options cost from 1000 rubles per night, and 4-5 star hotels - 5000-10000 rubles. Is it for jokes an option was also found for 4 million rubles for 6 nights. Find accommodation on Phu Quoc Island →

Dominican Republic

New Year's Eve is celebrated magnificently in the Dominican Republic - with fireworks, dancing and parties on the beach. In addition, in winter, the Dominican Republic is one of the best countries for a beach holiday.

The most popular resorts:

• Punta Cana
• Santo Domingo
• Puerto Plata

True, tickets and tours to the Dominican Republic are quite expensive, so not everyone can afford a trip to this country.

Tickets. Air tickets from Moscow cost from 65,000 rubles, and a flight to the Punta Cana resort costs the same as to the capital of Santo Domingo. Find tickets to Dominican Republic →

Hotels. The cost of living in the popular Punta Cana starts from 2500 rubles per night. But hotels with sea views are expensive: from 15,000 rubles per day. Find accommodation in Punta Cana →

Tours. Prices for trips to the Dominican Republic for the New Year start from 85,900 rubles per person (for an all-inclusive tour for 7 nights). At the same time, tours in late December and early January can be much cheaper - from 40,000 rubles per person.

Cuba

Cuba has great weather in winter low prices. Tourists usually travel to cities and resorts such as Havana, Varadero and Trinidad.

Most of the locals celebrate New Year's midnight with their families, but then they go out into the street, where the celebration continues. You can also celebrate the New Year at the hotel, and then go to the festivities. In Havana, their very center falls on the Cathedral Square.

Air tickets. The price of plane tickets to Havana starts from 44,300 rubles. Find flights to Cuba →

Hotels. Going to rest for the New Year in Varadero is not a cheap pleasure. The cost of living in this resort starts from 5100 rubles per day, and in hotels located on the seashore, it is even more expensive. Looking for accommodation in Varadero →

In the capital of Cuba, Havana, prices are slightly lower - from 3,500 rubles.

Vouchers. You can relax in Cuba on a New Year's ticket in 2019 at a price of 62,900 rubles per person.

Philippines

Where to relax for the New Year 2019 abroad inexpensively and without a visa? In the Philippines! The main thing is to catch cheap tickets or tours as well domestically, prices for food and entertainment are relatively low.

Boracay Island is very popular with its white sandy beaches And warm sea- it always gets good reviews from tourists, but is considered quite expensive. For a budget holiday, you can go to the Bantayan and Panglao Islands.

In addition to the beaches of the Philippines rich in Spanish architecture, landmarks and natural beauties, so you can go to the country not only for a beach holiday.

Air tickets. A flight from Moscow to the capital of the Philippines, Manila, costs from 35,000 rubles. The price for an internal flight to Boracay is about another 4000-5000 rubles. Find flights to the Philippines →

Hotels. On the island of Boracay, you can stay in 2-3 star hotels for only 1900 rubles for two. But it is better to celebrate the New Year in luxury 4- and 5-star hotels on the seashore - their prices start at 4,400 rubles per night. Shangri La's Boracay Resort receives the best reviews from tourists, but it is also the most expensive on the entire island. Find accommodation in Boracay →

On the other mentioned islands (Panglao and Bantayan) accommodation prices are lower. Bantayan and at all is a place where you can celebrate the New Year inexpensively even by the standards of the Philippines There are few tourists there, so the prices are low.

How to relax on New Year's Eve cheaper

1. The most important - try to buy hotels and tickets as early as possible(in September - November, or even in the summer). Wherever you go, with the approach of the New Year, prices for tours and independent rest are growing every day.
2. If it’s not critical for you to meet the New Year directly abroad, but you want to plunge into European Christmas culture or go to the sea and the beach, look for options with a return BEFORE or departure AFTER New Year’s Eve. Such options can cost several times cheaper than a trip that includes New Year's Eve.
3. Sales in Europe start in January - if shopping is important to you, plan your holiday for the New Year so as not to return to Russia at the very beginning of January.

We hope this selection of countries for holidays for the New Year 2019 in Russia and abroad will help you decide on a holiday destination for the New Year holidays!

Have you already planned your vacation? We welcome your comments, recommendations and feedback!

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The New Year, beloved by many, is getting closer and closer, a pleasant, but still troublesome holiday. Running around in search of gifts, taking care of refreshments, receiving guests ... But what if you give free rein to the spirit of wandering and celebrate the change of dates in another country? Each nation has its own traditions to celebrate the New Year, and among them, the features of congratulating children are not the last. We will share ideas where the whole family can celebrate the New Year in an unusual way.

Northern Europe: Aurora Borealis Instead of Christmas Tree Garlands

In conclusion, we would like to wish the New Year to bring new joys and new impressions to your family!

Hello, friends! Children, as well as their parents, look forward to the winter vacation. And, perhaps, no less than summer. Moreover, this year the holidays will last as long as 11 days. This time is enough to have a good rest and gain strength. It remains only to choose a place of rest, which means it's time to plan a New Year's trip.

Long holidays give us the opportunity to choose almost any route. But do not forget that the closer the long-awaited holiday, the more expensive the cost of the upcoming trip, and there are more and more people who want to go to popular resorts.

It is not for nothing that experienced travelers who prefer to spend their winter holidays and celebrate the New Year in interesting places start thinking about where they will go in December even in the summer. And therefore, probably, it would not hurt everyone else to attend to the preparations for the New Year holidays in advance. Moreover, it is not just a trip, but a trip with children.

And what do Russians think about the upcoming New Year celebrations and do they plan tourist trips this year?

A survey on this topic was conducted by the Travel Russian News portal together with Superjob.ru. Residents of the largest cities of Russia answered the questions.

Studies have shown that the majority (52%) of respondents do not plan to travel outside the country and their city for the New Year, 29% have not thought about it yet, 13% are planning a trip, but do not yet know where, and only 6% survey participants know where they are going and are already planning their trip.

In their responses, the Russians preferred Russian cities, among which are the leaders, Voronezh,. And among foreign countries, the majority chose India, Austria, Spain and Italy.

Let's not be original, but without New Year and Christmas trips to the Scandinavian region and especially Finland, it is difficult to imagine a festive tourist program. According to many travelers, Finland is the best place to celebrate the New Year.

Finnish resorts vying with each other offer exciting snowmobile and snowmobile safaris, winter fishing, hunting for the northern lights, skiing, deer and dogs, and most importantly, what all children (and some adults) dream of - .

Getting to the meeting place of the New Year can be fun and comfortable. Now you can find a lot of good offers and holiday programs from tour operators. During the winter holidays from Moscow are organized rail tours. For example, you can go to Rovaniemi on the Lapland Express, and to the city of Kuopio on the Finnish Fairy Tale train.

As always, the fastest and affordable way to get to the place of rest - air travel.

Cheap flights to Rovaniemi

But we should not exclude New Year's cruises with departure from St. Petersburg, with visits to the Baltic cities - Tallinn, Riga, Helsinki and Stockholm.

By the way, you can go on a cruise on other, no less interesting routes, for example, po is a great opportunity to visit many countries and cities at once.

Skiing in the New Year

New Year holidays are hard to imagine without skiing. But we already wrote about this in a previous article. Is it once again worth recalling that today it is not at all necessary to go to distant ski resorts. There are enough of them, including those convenient for families with children, in our country.

Our Alps are Krasnaya Polyana, Dombay, Arkhyz, Sheregesh. Only in Sochi Krasnaya Polyana there are 4 independent ski resorts built in different parts of the slope:

• with children's entertainment center
• Ski sports and tourist complex "Mountain Carousel", which is part of, with slopes of varying difficulty and with the ability to ride even for kids
• Ski complex "Alpika-Service".

Cheap flights to Sochi

New Year under palm trees

If all year long you dreamed of celebrating the New Year under palm trees in the midst of summer and heat, dreaming of changing snow-covered streets for warm coastal sand, go to the countries of Southeast Asia, South and North America.

Of course, in the summer there is just a huge selection. beach resorts and countries, but in December, January and February this list is sharply reduced, and there is almost nothing to choose from.

Of the cheaper options are Thailand, Goa (India), the United Arab Emirates and Egypt. Although at this time with children it is not very comfortable. Winter swimming is not guaranteed. The water in the sea is cool, and you will most likely have to swim only in the pool, and even then it is heated.

Find a tour for the whole family at a bargain price:

The Maldives, Mauritius, Caribbean, Malaysia, Dominican Republic offer an unforgettable New Year's Eve, but trips will not be cheap. It should be borne in mind that more travel time will be required and the budget for such a trip will have to be planned in a larger amount.

Bali

Leaving an unforgettable impression of the celebration of the New Year can be spent with children in Bali. How can this place attract our attention?
First, the wonderful weather. Here you can really warm up from Russian frosts. The air temperature in December-January is up to +30°C, water temperature is up to +26°C.

Secondly, a New Year's trip with children to Bali is not just relaxation and fun. This is an educational and educational trip. All excursions, even to historical and cultural places, are interesting for children, because they are located in the most beautiful places with extraordinary nature, in parks overflowing with exotic birds, fish and animals.

Many interesting programs and master classes are organized for children. Here you can learn the basics of carving wood, stone, ivory, hand painting on fabric, learn how to cook Balinese cuisine.

As for the price, no doubt, expensive air travel is the main part of the cost. But on the other hand, in Bali you can save on other components of the holiday, for example, on food, on all sorts of goodies, purchases and gifts. All this is not so expensive.

By the way, in Bali, the number of hotels exceeds 3 thousand. Experts draw our attention to the fact that when choosing a hotel, one should give preference to those that were not built in recent years. This is due to the fact that new hotels with great modern rooms tend to have a very small area without a garden. Old hotels, perhaps inferior in design and size of rooms, usually have large territories with beautiful gardens.

To Europe for the New Year

If the sun, sea, beach and palm trees are not relevant for you, you can go with your children to Europe. Moreover, there are a lot of New Year's offers for fabulous Europe on the websites of tour operators.

Oktogo.ru has identified the most popular New Year destinations among Russians by analyzing data on self-booking hotels for the winter holidays.

To celebrate the New Year, the Russians preferred Tallinn, Munich and Prague, Brussels and Krakow, Strasbourg, Berlin, Paris and Hong Kong. And for New Year trips Most booked hotels are in the Czech Republic, Spain, Germany and Italy, Thailand, Austria and Finland, Estonia, Hungary and France.

Czech

Those who live in Moscow and the Moscow region can not think for a long time about where to go with their children on vacation. They have a great opportunity to celebrate the New Year and relax in hotels, sanatoriums, boarding houses and rest houses in the Moscow region, for example, in a park hotel or. Here you can also go skiing, however, only cross-country skiing. Of course, this is not an alpine resort, but it is much cheaper.

Interesting programs with the celebration of the New Year and the organization of recreation during the days school holidays offers Etnomir - the largest and most impressive ethnographic park in Russia. It is very interesting here with children, and the rest is very high quality and inexpensive.

And you can spend the New Year holidays with exciting show programs for children and adults, gifts and surprises, interesting excursions and comfortable accommodation in new cozy hotels in Sochi, Adler and, Gelendzhik, Tuapse and.

Visiting Santa Claus

It is most important tourist destination for the New Year. And the most attractive new year place in our country, this is where our Grandfather Frost celebrated his birthday on November 18 with many programs for children, with contests and performances, along with his guests - folklore characters.

Those who are planning independent trips should take into account that during the holidays the number of tourists who want to get to the patrimony of Santa Claus increases dramatically. But the city, unfortunately, cannot accept everyone, even simply due to the fact that there are not enough hotels, and before the New Year there are huge queues of people who want to meet Santa Claus on vacation. At the same time, priority is given to organized tourists. Therefore, if you want to come to Santa Claus on your own, you must first make an application and book accommodation.

By the way, train tours to Veliky Ustyug are organized during the winter holidays. And this year there are more. And to visit you need to go to Kostroma, where she recently settled in a fabulous house on the Volga coast.

Karelia

Santa Claus, whose name is (Morozets), can be met in a large plague in winter snowy Karelia. He has a local Snow Maiden and forest trolls as assistants. During the holidays, the Pakkaine residence is fun and noisy.

Once in these places, at the same time you can visit the museum wooden architecture Kizhi, in the city of Olonets - a museum of an old New Year's toy, visit Onega lake and the second largest plain waterfall in Europe, Kivach.

In Kondopoga, a kind of cultural capital of Karelia, you will meet with original architectural monuments. And 80 kilometers from this city is the famous dog kennel, where you can ride with the breeze on dog sled and treat yourself to a soup of red fish (a traditional dish of the northern peoples) in the Guest Chum.

In Petrozavodsk, the capital of Karelia, it is worth visiting the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Governor's Park. Yes, and everywhere in Karelia - magical nature, fresh air, real winter fun, tasty food and the atmosphere of an endless holiday.

Kazan

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11 ideas how to celebrate Christmas and New Year - 2019 in Europe. Cities and countries where you can meet the holidays interesting!

New Year is a fabulous time, and even if you don’t believe in Santa Claus since childhood, with the onset of December 31, something freezes inside in anticipation of a miracle. If you are a romantic and the pre-holiday fuss inspires you, we advise you to celebrate the New Year in Europe - in an atmosphere of antiquity and magic.

It is not easy to choose exactly where to go for Christmas and New Year - 2019. We offer 11 countries where you can have a great New Year's holidays.

Where to find cheap new year tour? Look for services and - they will find the best deals among different tour operators. Want to save? Explore ours.

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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 the prices in the article. Hotels - for a double room on New Year's Eve. Tours - for two people. Air tickets - for one person in both directions. We are considering flights from Moscow. We indicated the 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 the New Year - 2019 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 go to Finland for solitude and a winter fairy tale. Rent a cottage and spend the New Year holidays outdoor activities- skiing and snowmobiling, for example. Admire, study local cuisine and visit the residence of Joulupukki 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. Petersburgers can get there by train or bus (more on that).

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Czech Republic, Prague

The Czech Republic is another country in Europe where you can celebrate the New Year - 2019 nicely. In Prague, on the Old Town Square, a shining main Christmas tree is set up. There is a fair, tourists and locals walk around, eat roasted almonds in spices, delicious trdelniki and drink mulled wine and mead. Read: and.

The weather in Prague at the end of December is good: during the day it can be slightly above 0°С, at night - up to −5°С. Snow cover is not always available.

Tours to Prague for 7 nights for the New Year can be purchased from only 65 thousand rubles. Read our

Air tickets. A flight for the 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 more. New Year's Eve Dinner in a restaurant will cost 100-170 € per person. Find out which ones.

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If you want to celebrate New Year 2019 inexpensively in Europe, go to Cyprus. In winter it is warm there, about +15...+20°С. and see the whole island until it's hot and there are no tourists.

New Year holidays on the island last from December 23 to January 6. IN major cities there are performances, dances, decorate the Christmas tree. However, for the most part, New Year and Christmas are family holidays, and after two in the morning it is already quiet on the streets.

Tours to Cyprus on New Year's holidays in 2019 for 7 nights cost from 60 thousand rubles.

Flights Moscow - Larnaca and back cost from 13 thousand rubles and more.

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Germany - Berlin and Munich

The best New Year's Eve 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 fragrant hot mulled wine. The weather at this time of the year in Germany is usually pleasant, from 0 to -4 ° C, snow does not always fall.

Tours for 4 nights cost from 60 thousand rubles for two.

Air tickets. Flight Moscow - 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 Eve dinner in a restaurant costs about 100-200 € per person. Find out which ones.

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Montenegro, Budva

Where to inexpensively celebrate the New Year - 2019 and Christmas? Tourists recommend going to Montenegro (namely, Budva or Podgorica). Ski resorts are also popular - Kolasin and Zabljak.

Midnight locals usually meet with family or friends, and then go out into the street. Traditionally, performances, fireworks and concerts are held in the city center. The weather is changeable, there are rains. In the mountains, snow and cold, and on the coast about + 10 ° C.

Tours to Montenegro for vacations cost from 60 thousand rubles (Tivat, 7 nights).

Air tickets. A flight from Moscow to Tivat and back on New Year's dates costs from 15 thousand rubles.

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Greece, Athens

The New Year traditions of Greece are close to those of 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 after the official meeting of the holiday, young people go to clubs. Tourists prefer to relax in Thessaloniki, Chalkidiki or Athens. As in Montenegro, the weather is changeable, but warm, around +12...+15°C.

Tours for Christmas and New Year holidays 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 Halkidiki (for example, Sarti) - from 24 €. Find out which ones.

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Italy Rome

To have fun in the new 2019, you need to go to Italy. The locals are very fond of New Year and Christmas and meet them on a grand scale. In addition, you can relax in the country relatively inexpensively.

Cities popular with tourists to celebrate the holiday are, and. How to mark? Choose original ways: in thermal baths and spas, in medieval castles and villas, cruise. It's a good idea to go to .

The weather in the capital of Italy at the end of December is quite good, up to + 12 ° C, but there are rains. There is no snow in Rome, but it can be in the north of the country. During the New Year holidays, quietly explore the sights and museums. Read which ones.

Tours for New Year and Christmas to Italy are inexpensive. For example, in Rimini for 7-8 nights - only from 56 thousand rubles. And vouchers 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. Night in a double room in a 3* hotel in Rome - from 50€ and up 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 the New Year - 2019, if not the most romantic city Europe? Everywhere there are illuminations, Christmas markets (the best ones are on the Champs Elysees and in the Defense quarter). The aromas of hot wine and roasted chestnuts waft through the streets. Try foie gras, choukrut, 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 rain.

Tours. Vouchers for 5 nights in Paris and the Cote d'Azur cost from 80 thousand rubles for two.

Air tickets. Flight Moscow - Paris and back costs about 16 thousand rubles.

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Turkey, Istanbul

Many go to Istanbul for the winter holidays: here good service and a variety of recreational opportunities. New Year as such is not celebrated - this is a holiday for tourists. Nevertheless, the city is beautifully decorated, and hotels, clubs and restaurants offer an entertainment program.

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 devote your holidays to sights - read our big one.

Tours. In addition to Istanbul, you can fly to rest on New Year's Eve to the resorts: Antalya, Alanya, Side, Kemer and others. Vouchers for 5 nights cost from 58 thousand rubles.

Air tickets. Flight Moscow - Istanbul in both directions costs from 10 thousand rubles.

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Latvia, Riga

New Year holidays in Riga are long: Christmas is celebrated by both Catholic and Orthodox. A good reason to go to the capital of Latvia! As in other European countries, they start preparing for Christmas and the New Year ahead of time, approximately from the end of November - the beginning of December. The city is gradually "settled" with garlands and decorations, a Christmas tree is put up on the main square, and a fair begins to work. Directly New Year - 2019 can be spent in a hotel, restaurant or just walking around the city - concerts and performances are held.

The weather in Riga at the end of December is usually good: medieval city covers with a white veil, there may be a slight frost.

Tours. New Year tour packages to Riga for 4-5 nights cost from 56 thousand rubles.

Air tickets. In order to fly to Riga from Moscow and back during the winter holidays, you will have to pay from 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 places where.

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Great Britain, London

It is fabulous at Christmas and New Year in London: 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, Big Ben's chimes strike twelve times at midnight.

Flights to London from Moscow and back on New Year's Eve - 2019 cost from 14 thousand rubles and more.

Hotels. The cost of a double room in the center of London - from 60 € per night, a room in a 3 * hotel - from 80 €. New Year's dinner - from 80€ per person.

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