Most Russians consider summer travel destinations as the most attractive. However, after analyzing your possibilities, you can choose a very interesting journey, during which the most awaited holiday of the year will be fun and bright.
Cheap tours for the New Year 2018
New Year can be inexpensively noted in Russia. This is suitable for those who are tired of sitting at home, but for some reason abroad is not available.
Altai
The resorts of Altai definitely deserve attention. Here the healing air is combined with stunning views of the mountain slopes. Ski slopes interspersed with ancient monuments and mountain reservoirs. Companies offer a variety of New Year tours to Altai, including excursions. You can choose one of numerous bases: a complex on Lake Teletskoye on Mount Kokuya; ski resort on the mountain "Merry"; base on the steepest slopes of Mount Tugai; ski resort "Turquoise Katun". Also noteworthy base "Sheregesh" and "Manzherok."
Sochi
Interesting will be the New Year's trip to Sochi. The central gathering place for all tourists is the South Mole Square. The winter temperature at this time varies between 5 and 15 degrees - you will not be able to swim in the sea. But any of the hotels offering New Year's holidays, will provide guests with a dip in the pool. The Aquapark Aquapark, the Dolphinarium, Sochi Park, the aquarium, and the Krasnaya Polyana ski resort deserve attention. The only drawback of this ski resort is its wild popularity on the New Year holidays.
You can also spend a budget holiday on Lake Seliger, in Sergiev-Posad, on numerous tourist bases and hotels in the Moscow region, as well as in the Fatherland’s homeland of Veliky Ustyug.
New Year holidays in Europe
In Europe, Christmas is celebrated much more actively. This can be considered an advantage, since Christmas on December 25 can be celebrated abroad, and the New Year is at home with relatives.
France. Paris
New Year in Paris looks magical. In a few weeks, the city is transforming, putting on lights and Christmas decorations. The air breathes in a festive spirit. Those who decide to spend holidays here should definitely walk along the Champs Elysées, hear the New Year clock fight and watch the fireworks at the Arc de Triomphe. Disneyland Paris offers its visitors a stunning parade of cartoon characters. The local hotel will be happy to offer each guest their services. Interesting impressions will be filled with visits to services in local churches.
In addition, it is worth visiting a tour of the river Seine on the boat. Also enjoy your time at the restaurant table in Montmartre on the observation deck. Special will be the New Year at the Eiffel Tower. There are guided tours, during which you can significantly expand your horizons.
Czech. Prague
Tourists are attracted to Prague by Gothic forms and twilight, associated with films about Count Dracula. On holidays, the city does not lag behind other European capitals and dresses up in bright lights. Russian tourists consider Prague to be one of the most attractive spots in the world for celebrating Christmas and the New Year. Despite rumors about European exorbitant prices for holidays, Prague pleases visitors with budget offers. The only recommendation is to pre-book tickets, hotel rooms and tours. On January 1, the main salute in the Czech Republic will be launched on the Letensk plain.
The most attractive place for tourists in Prague is considered to be Starokamst Square. Here they set the main tree and the New Year's Fair opens. To make a secret wish you need to go to the Charles Bridge. In the magical midnight, the chimes "Orloj" will announce the beginning of the new year.
Baltic
An interesting experience will be a meeting of the new year in the Baltics. Here Christmas is celebrated more solemnly than the New Year. But the tradition of celebrating the arrival of the New Year with a feast has remained with the locals since the times of the Soviet Union.
In Estonia, during Christmas, you can listen to classical music at the Bach Festival in Tallinn. In the museum "Roca al Mare" is worth a visit to the festive bazaar, as well as the festival of gingerbread. On January 6, traditionally, there is the celebration of the Day of the Three Kings, which is celebrated in honor of the three wise men who appeared to the infant Christ.
In Lithuania, it is customary to guess on New Year's Eve. Tourists can witness entertaining rituals. In addition, the meeting of the New Year in the castle "Norvilishkes" will be an unforgettable adventure. This castle belongs to the Renaissance and gives its visitors an amazing experience. A walk through the Cathedral Square will be entertaining. Usually it is here that mass popular celebrations are held, accompanied by fireworks.
Latvia is also ready to offer its guests a lot of interesting things. Riga is famous for its fabulous atmosphere for the holidays. Here, especially a lot of attention is paid to the festive decorations and illuminations of the streets. Christmas snow gives the streets of the city a special romantic charm.Usually in this city two main trees are set at once: on the Town Hall Square and Domaskaya Square. For tourists and city dwellers, the installation “The Path of Christmas Trees” and the costume procession “Sherlock Holmes” will be interesting.
New Year at sea 2018
Many people dream of New Year's holidays to be transported to a warm sandy beach washed by a salty surf. Maldives and Seychelles in this matter have several advantages, since they do not require a visa. In addition, here you can plunge into the warm Indian Ocean and lie on the almost deserted beach. Noisy discos will not be an obstacle to a relaxed pastime, because here they simply do not exist. Religion of the islands does not imply celebrations of Orthodox and Catholic Christmas, but hospitable hosts will gladly set up a decorated Christmas tree for Russian tourists. In addition, on New Year's Eve in several places on the islands you can see bright fireworks - this is also a tribute to the traditions of the guests.
You can also go to the Philippines without a visa. Here you can choose for yourself between an active holiday and an idle stay on the shore. Those who want a noisy get-together should go to Boracay Island, Panglao will suit everyone else. Philippines will delight guests with Christmas activities. It even has its own customs in which it is worth participating. At Christmas, many lanterns are lit in Laoag, paying tribute to the birth of Jesus. These lights become an imitation of the star of Bethlehem.
In recent years, the Dominican Republic also began to gain popularity as a tourist destination for Russian tourists. It has everything: warm sea, white sand, mild climate and silence. During the New Year holidays, the weather here has a good rest. In between the celebration you can go surfing and diving. On New Year's Eve, guests are entertained by hot Latin American dancers, carnival procession and fireworks.
A huge variety of Christmas tours is an advantage for Russian tourists. It remains only to choose where you want to go the most.
