Where to go in the new year. Winter holidays with children - where to go on ...
There are many in Russia interesting places where you can celebrate the New Year and spend a week of January rest. Let's choose where to go new year holidays 2017 is inexpensive, but with the opportunity to gain new experiences, have fun and spend time usefully.
We celebrate the New Year in Russia and inexpensively
Kaliningrad
You want to celebrate the New Year in a European way, but you can’t go abroad. There is a good alternative - Kaliningrad, which combines both German and Russian charm. The narrow streets of the city and buildings with red tiled roofs still retain a subtle European spirit. This city has always been considered unique, so why not get to know it better? Ancient European architecture and New Year's illumination will give you new impressions.
There is a tradition in Kaliningrad: on New Year's Eve, main square an exciting theatrical action is played out, in which all those present become unwitting participants.
There are so many attractions in Kaliningrad and its environs that a week is clearly not enough to see them. Cathedral, Amber Castle, natural Park The Curonian Spit with the Dancing Forest and the one-of-a-kind Museum of Superstitions, fortress gates and fortifications with centuries-old history will not leave anyone indifferent. Romantic evenings you can while away in a restaurant that suits your mood. Or, with a group of friends, rock out all night in one of the modern clubs.
The weather at the end of December is quite warm, it often rains or snows. Quite windy, and therefore it is better to dress in windproof clothes.
What will it cost. For winter holidays, tickets can be purchased from Moscow to Kaliningrad and back from 8.5 thousand rubles. In addition, the Pobeda low-cost airline now flies to the city, it is possible to fly even cheaper. Tickets to Kaliningrad:
Picking up accommodation is also not a problem.
Karelia
An unforgettable holiday can be organized in Karelia - among untouched nature and virgin snow. There are a lot of recreational options here: ice fishing, winter sports, excursion routes, gastronomic tourism. There are also enough ways to celebrate the New Year holiday: you can rent a cottage or rent a room in a guesthouse and spend new year's eve in seclusion, or you can stay in Petrozavodsk and go to a restaurant.
You can sing about the beauty of Karelia for a long time, it is better to go there and see with your own eyes all the sights and amazing nature.
On New Year's Eve in Karelia it is usually warm, no more than 10 degrees below zero. Winter is snowy and mild, but the humidity here is high, it is windy, and therefore the cold is hard to bear - we advise you to warm up on the road.
How much will it cost. You can get there by plane, train or car. It is better to buy tickets in advance. Travel to reserved seat car one way costs from 1108 rubles, in a compartment - from 2134 rubles.
By plane, tickets from Moscow to the capital of Karelia and back cost about 8 thousand rubles.
Hotels. Good housing in the city can be rented for 1500-2000 rubles per day. There are other more expensive options, such as
Kazan
A good option to celebrate the New Year 2017 is Kazan. The beauty of the city with magnificent architecture and many attractions is simply mesmerizing.
The originality and oriental flavor in this city are organically combined with ancient Christian shrines. On the territory of the Kazan Kremlin, for example, there are the beautiful Kul-Sharif mosque, the leaning Syuyumbike tower and the majestic Cathedral of the Annunciation nearby.
But not only architectural monuments and museums attracts Kazan. The city surprises with an abundance of street festivities, shows and interactive performances. A trip to Kazan for the holidays is a great option for residents of the central part of the country.
You can spend New Year's Eve in a restaurant of national cuisine, tasting local unusual dishes: sweet gubadia pie, echpochmak pies, honey chak-chak, hearty kystybay and so on. 
What will it cost. The cost of a flight from Moscow and back during the New Year holidays per adult will be about 6,600 rubles, a train or bus ticket will cost much less.
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The cost of train tickets: one-way reserved seat - about 1000-1700, compartment - 1700-3000 rubles. Travel time is about 12 hours.
Hotels. Staying for the New Year holidays in Kazan costs about 2000 rubles per night (you can find good options and cheaper).
Arzamas
You can go completely to the Russian outback. Admire the wonderful city Arzamas, which is located in the Nizhny Novgorod region. The city is rich in Orthodox shrines, some have preserved unique frescoes. A pilgrimage trip to the Diveevsky Monastery will enrich you spiritually.
In Arzamas you can do a lot interesting excursions, read about the city. A very interesting historical building has been preserved here. Arzamas has been famous for its theaters and museums for many centuries. The nature around the city will not leave you indifferent either. For those who like to spend time with health benefits in Arzamas, there are suburban areas for snowboarding and skiing. 
The holiday can be met in some restaurant, of which there are many. Authentic Russian cuisine will pleasantly surprise any gourmet.
What will it cost. A ticket for the Moscow-Arzamas train will cost about 1915 rubles one way.
There are many hotels in Arzamas and prices start from 500 rubles.
Adygea
Do you want to wake you up after New Year's Eve warm bright sun? Then I propose to go to the resorts of Adygea.
Due to its favorable location in resort villages Adygea has a wonderful climate. The villages of Khadzhokh and Guzeripl are protected by high mountain ranges, and therefore a unique microclimate and healing air saturated with essential oils have developed here. The weather here is very changeable: on New Year's Eve it can be plus 15, and a slight minus. But on the other hand, Khadzhokh and Guzeripl have an undeniable advantage, even over Black Sea resorts- It is very sunny here, it rarely rains.
Where to go - to Khadzhokh or Guzeripl, they differ little in terms of the number of attractions and places where you can stay. Khadzhokh is a little more popular with tourists, it is closer to go here from Maykop. Guzeripl is located 76 kilometers from Maykop, but it has its own advantages.
There are no problems with accommodation in the villages - sanatoriums and cozy cottages are waiting for guests. For a New Year's party, it is better to rent a cottage on big company, with a swimming pool, gazebo and barbecue. Around the mountains, valleys strewn with snowdrops - you can remember the fairy tale "Twelve months".
Even more conditions for relaxation on hot thermal springs. Here you will definitely take a break from the bustle of the city and get strength for the new working year. A well-equipped base is located a few kilometers from Hadzhokh. There are two illuminated swimming pools, the water in which is constantly updated. The temperature is about 40 degrees. You can sit in this pool for hours. In Guzeripl, pools with thermal water located in sanatoriums.
If you still want to move, then you should walk around and ride around the neighborhood. And in these places there really is something to see: the Lago-Naki plateau and Mount Fisht. And there is also a ski resort where you can go for a couple of days. The main attraction of the village of Kamennomostsky (Khadzhokh) is the Khadzhokh gorge, located on its southern outskirts. It's very narrow and deep canyon, along the bottom of which the crystal clear Belaya River flows. And above the canyon itself, a collapsed rock hangs, forming a natural stone bridge - because of it, the village got its current name. Khadzhokh is a Circassian name and is more commonly used by locals and tourists. Be sure to make it to the Rufbago Falls. In winter, they are even more beautiful: everything is covered with ice, and the trees are covered with transparent frost. In the vicinity of Hadzhokh there are more than 10 visited caves, the famous Meshoko and Aminovskoe gorges.
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It would seem that there is plenty of time before the New Year holidays. 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 bar hopping, international festivities or dinner with Michelin stars - in Berlin it is possible to combine several New Year's scenarios at once. Regardless of how you ultimately decide to spend the holiday, you can and should improvise in the German capital. Likewise with the menu: baked carp, an endless variety of meats, fragrant cheeses, as well as beer, punch, punch and a little champagne at midnight sharp - Berlin can be called the intersection of the most diverse gastronomic tastes.
The cost of a flight from Moscow to Berlin for the period of 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 scenery, go to Warsaw. The usual fun on the main square of the city and volleys of fireworks will be supplemented by a European fair, hot spiced wine and Polish festive "pernik". A couple of hours before midnight, keep the company of locals and tourists on Palace Square. Throw a couple of zlotys to street musicians and take a seat closer to the Christmas 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, do not miss the opportunity to look into the restaurant of the Copernicus Hotel.
The cost of a flight from Moscow to Warsaw for the period of the New Year holidays is from 14 thousand rubles.
The cost of living in a double room of a 3 * hotel is from 1.3 thousand rubles.per night
Tbilisi, Georgia
In Tbilisi, for a festive mood, one kind of lace facades, carefully decorated with Soviet garlands, is enough. 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 the thunder of firecrackers and love 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 ceremonial 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 there are forces left for that - only from the 3rd. Another day can be taken for a thoughtful rest with a visit to the famous sulfur baths of Abanotubani.
The cost of a flight from Moscow to Tbilisi for the period of the New Year holidays is from 15 thousand rubles.
per night
Petrozavodsk, Russia
Karelia is an unobvious and very winter destination for those who prefer to receive congratulations in their native language. Meet 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 try hearty sweet pies, without which the New Year is not imagined in Karelia. On the first day of 2018, you can walk along the promenade Lake Onega, and if you come with children, then look into a couple of fabulous museums. For example, in the "Doll's House" or the marine museum of the "Polar Odyssey" club. The holiday program should also include husky sleigh rides through the northern forests and a visit to Pakkaina, the younger brother of Santa Claus.
The cost of a flight from Moscow to Petrozavodsk for the period of the New Year holidays is from 8.2 thousand rubles.
per night
Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan
It is better to watch how the old capital of Kazakhstan opens up under the chiming clock from the top of Kok-Tobe. You can book a table at a local restaurant, or you can take champagne and snacks and meet midnight under the stars. However, downstairs, in the center of Alma-Ata, you won’t get bored either: there are parties in spacious bars, and young people dancing right on the street, who have 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 don't forget to take some time and admire the Big Almaty Lake - one of the most amazing miraculous sights of the country.
The cost of a flight from Moscow to Alma-Ata for the period of the New Year holidays is from 9.3 thousand rubles.
The cost of living in a double room of a 3 * hotel is from 1 thousand rubles.per night
Up to 30 thousand rubles
Rome, Italy
In Rome, it is not customary to celebrate the New Year with volleys of salutes and festivities. This is a bohemian party in Trastevere, prosecco and conversations with charming Italians. The main thing here is not to linger in one place for a long time. With gratitude, accept compliments from hospitable interlocutors and do not count the establishments you visit. In the morning, take a walk along the Tiber embankment, flooded with 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 the architectural monuments and just relaxing. Starting from the second day of the year, you can safely dive into the cultural program. Do not pass by announcements about concerts and performances - in Rome they can be both very expensive and free, but they will definitely decorate the rest of the vacation.
The cost of a flight from Moscow to Rome for the period of 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. Folk 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 in the 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 period of 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 holiday. Twinkling braids of garlands, clusters of Christmas decorations and coniferous wreaths have been decorating the city since the beginning of December, and in any of its alleys you can feel like in a medieval Austrian fairy tale. Domplatz and Residenzplatz are home to some of the best holiday markets in Europe. And it's not just about antique jewelry, fragrant pretzels and sweet mulled wine, but also about the feeling of solitude that appears among high mountains. On New Year's Eve, buy sparklers in one of the fair houses and meet midnight with the residents of the city to the sound of the bells of the Salzburg cathedral. The next two days are more than enough to get around the length and breadth of the historical center of the city, and after that you can go to one of the ski resorts nearby.
The cost of a flight from Moscow to Salzburg for the period of the New Year holidays is from 22.2 thousand rubles.
The cost of living in a double room of a 3 * hotel is from 4.3 thousand rubles.per night
Casablanca, Morocco
Center nightlife in the city - the Corniche. It is on it that you should look for a suitable institution for the celebration and get acquainted with travelers from all over the world. For New Year's gifts, go to the Habbus quarter - here you can find grandma's bright slippers, the famous Moroccan lanterns, and colored mountains of fragrant spices. Stroll the streets of the Medina, explore the Hassan Mosque, and then set off to explore the capital Rabat and imperial Meknes.
The cost of a flight from Moscow to Casablanca for the period of the New Year holidays is from 21.7 thousand rubles.
The cost of living in a double room of a 3 * hotel is from 1.4 thousand rubles.per night
Athens, Greece
Unusual on a trip to Athens for the New Year will be that in the Greek capital the holiday is called St. Basil's Day. It differs from the holiday we are used to mainly in that the main character here is not Father Frost or Santa, but, in fact, St. Basil. Head to Syntagma Square and join the crowded round dance of sirtaki under bright fireworks. When midnight comes, break a large pomegranate fruit against a stone wall for good luck, and in the morning hurry to the nearest bakery to try the lush basilopita there. If you're lucky, a good-natured neighbor will treat you to a traditional New Year's pie - in this case, chew the dessert more carefully: the Greeks like to put a coin in the dough (also for good luck).
The cost of a flight from Moscow to Athens for the period of the New Year holidays is from 21.2 thousand rubles.
The cost of living in a double room of a 3 * hotel is from 1.7 thousand rubles.per night
Up to 50 thousand rubles.
Hong Kong, China
New Year's fireworks in Hong Kong are some of the most spectacular in the world, so come early to the 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 waterfront of the Tsim Sha Tsui district to watch the performances of the Canton Opera, stroll along the local Walk of Fame and try 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, the famous "Symphony of Lights", the largest permanent light show, takes place.
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 of a 3 * hotel is from 2.6 thousand rubles.per night
Reykjavik, Iceland
The locals believe that the louder the celebration, the happier it will be. There is really a lot of noise here: music and songs do not stop until the morning. Every New Year, the main city square becomes the epicenter of general fun: a large fire is lit here, which acts both as a Christmas tree and as a powerful heater. After 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 that is worth the trip to Reykjavik.
The cost of a flight from Moscow to Reykjavik for the period of the New Year holidays is from 29.1 thousand rubles.
The cost of living in a double room of a 3 * hotel is from 4.7 thousand rubles.per night
New York, USA
The city that never sleeps begins to prepare for the winter holidays about two months in advance and by the end of December it is transformed beyond recognition, sparkles and shimmers with millions of light bulbs and garlands. If you don't want to crowd into Times Square, move to the ice rink in Central park or in "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 period of the New Year holidays is from 34.1 thousand rubles.
The cost of living in a double room of a 3 * hotel - from 4.6 thousand rubles.per night
Goa, India
At the beginning of January in South Asia comes the season for the perfect beach holiday. Although the smallest state of 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 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 odd handmade souvenirs here, and feel free to haggle!
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 of 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 the square in front of the skyscraper, book a table at nearby restaurants or buy a ticket for a party on the ship - both of which will need to be planned in advance. And for those who do not want to spend a lot, there is always a free beach in the Jumeirah area. Stock up on food and drinks and get here early to keep busy. good places. If all this is too trivial, then think about the New Year's camel safari. After it, you can go on holiday shopping, which will delight you with big discounts.
The cost of a flight from Moscow to Dubai for the period of the New Year holidays is from 22.8 thousand rubles.
The cost of living in a double room of a 3 * hotel is from 3.5 thousand rubles.per night
The material was prepared jointly with the travel service Momondo and Irina Ryabovol, official representativeMomondo in Russia
If you are going to celebrate the New Year in Russia, please note that good hotels there are few here, so many people start booking New Year's holidays from March (!), most bookings occur in October, and in November there are no decent hotels left. However, something interesting can be “caught” in December, when there are refusals from armor. It turns out that it’s better not to take risks and plan the New Year holidays in advance - let our list of the best places to celebrate the New Year help you with this:
1. Fairy New Year in Sochi + Krasnaya Polyana
Sochi is a great choice for celebrating the New Year. The weather is warm, the streets are beautifully decorated, there is a festive atmosphere all around. And, most importantly, there is something to see in Sochi and where to go: in Ice Palace in Olympic village you can go ice skating, then go to the Amusement Park, visit the famous Arboretum, sail on a yacht or go to Krasnaya Polyana to ride on skiing. At the hotel, ask for excursions, for example, to Abkhazia to Lake Ritsa, Gagra, Pitsunda, or order an extraordinary one from local residents - this is much more interesting, but you also need to order in advance. However, many people travel around the area on their own, taking in - cheaply and you can choose not only the class of car, even a certain brand and year of manufacture.
Where to stay in Sochi? Choose a resort with full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner included) and with all amenities. Do not take the “soviet” completely, so as not to overshadow the rest with a dull look of shabby walls and a lack of service. According to the reviews of vacationers, the Avangard sanatorium is the best in Sochi - inexpensive, comfortable, with excellent service and a heated pool.
Sanatorium Avangard in Sochi is one of the best. #sochi Irina: “We lived for the New Year holidays in the Primorsky building. Just wow. Wave noise in your room. Sea air. Silence, calmness. Lack of fuss. Best Location in the city, how much we traveled and walked - I didn’t see the best for relaxation and proximity to the sea.”
For those who love outdoor activities, we recommend Krasnaya Polyana. The easiest way to get to Krasnaya Polyana is by train from Sochi and Adler, from the railway. station. Even if you don’t like skiing, you can have fun riding “cheesecakes”. And be sure to climb the mountains - the views are magnificent!
Ski resorts in Krasnaya Polyana: resort "Gorki Gorod", "Gazprom", "Rosa Khutor".
Krasnaya Polyana for New Year in Russia Do you want to get into the New Year's fairy tale? Then choose the fabulous hotel Golden Tulip Rosa Khutor - located in the mountain resort of Rosa Khutor, just a 3-minute walk from the ski lift. Even if the weather is “non-flying”, there is something to do here: go to the fitness center, relax in the sauna with a pool or take a massage.
Spend New Year's Eve in Krasnaya Polyana can be quite inexpensive, if you know the places :) For example, take a look at the Inn Viktoriya hotel with cozy wooden houses where you don’t want to leave - see prices.
Outdoor heated pool, Grand Hotel Polyana Would you like to go skiing and then take a dip in a warm pool overlooking the mountains? Then watch our unique and relax in comfort!
Here are some other cheap deals:
Krasnaya Polyana, prices
Skiing, unforgettable excursions to the most beautiful places in Karelia, horseback riding through snowy forests, fun snowmobiling and even dog sledding What could be better for a family holiday?
3. New Year in St. Petersburg
The main thing is to plan the New Year holidays in St. Petersburg correctly. Keep in mind that best time for the Hermitage and a trip to museums - December 28, 29 and 30, while everyone is buying gifts. From January 1, it makes no sense to waste time on exhausting queues at museums where you can stand for several hours, instead it is better to walk along the beautiful streets. On New Year's holidays, concerts and shows are held on the streets, so you can walk indefinitely. Do you want more impressions? Arrange yourself
In the photo: celebrating the New Year in St. Petersburg Keep in mind that St. Petersburg on New Year's Eve is a very popular place not only among Russians, but also among foreigners, so book a hotel well in advance - here is a list of the most, but - the best exquisite hotels, in which you seem to be transported to the Petrine era, feeling the whole splendor and splendor of those years. To fully experience the spirit of St. Petersburg, you can stay for a few days in cheap hotel, and at least for one night - in luxury. After all, as the first week of the New Year passes, so the whole year will pass - let at least a little luxury appear in your life in the coming year.
4. With children in Veliky Ustyug for the New Year
Veliky Ustyug for New Year, Russia Prefer to meet New Year at home with the whole family? Excellent! But then, during the New Year holidays, the whole company can go to Veliky Ustyug. Children will be delighted with a trip to the homeland of Santa Claus. Ride the slides, have fun in the company of fairy-tale characters, see the palace of Santa Claus, walk along the “fairy tale trail” - you won’t be able to do everything in one day, so come to Veliky Ustyug for at least a couple of days.
There are a lot of people during the New Year holidays, so book the hotel in advance - the best prices cm. .
5. New Year in Altai
Perhaps, only in Altai you can still spend the New Year in Russia inexpensively, but at the same time bright and extraordinary. And both as a family and as a couple. What to do? Go skiing and “cheesecakes”, arrange snowmobile races, admire the beautiful views, and warm up in the sauna in the evenings, then spend a pleasant time by the fireplace, relaxing from the bustle of the city.
By the way, many modern camp sites have now been built in Altai - see - so the rest will be not only active, but also comfortable. So far, not all Russian tourists they know about Altai, so prices, even on New Year's Eve, are low, and the quality of rest is quite at the level - have time to enjoy an inexpensive high-quality vacation :)
There are picturesque respectable eco-hotels in Altai, located far from the noise, where there are no crowds of tourists, and the prices are incredibly low - 3-4 times less than in Sochi.
For example, in such a secluded European-level eco-hotel at an Altai price:
Of course, you will not find tours and vouchers to the best places in Altai. Such pearls are not for “package” tourists; Book and go on your own. To get to Mountain Altai from Moscow or other Russian cities, there are several options:
– fly to Gorno-Altaisk (the closest, there are direct flights, see “search for air tickets” in the column on the left). Then take a taxi, but it is better to arrange with the hotel to meet you;
- fly to Novosibirsk, then take a bus to Biysk, and then take a minibus, bus or taxi.
With the onset of December, couples, lovers and noisy groups of friends are asking one question, where to go inexpensively for the New Year 2017? On this fabulous night, I want to immerse myself in the atmosphere of a new, always positive and sincere, enjoying beautiful scenery out of the window. Everyone strives to spend the New Year's Eve unforgettable, therefore, they start saving up for the winter festival immediately after the summer vacation.
Fans of active extreme recreation prefer to spend the New Year's weekend on ski resorts, surrounded by majestic fir trees, powdered with snow with a cup of hot mulled wine. Numerous cafes and restaurants with a prepared show program will not let you get bored on a festive evening.
Direct competitors of ski resorts are European capitals. On the eve of the main holiday of the year, the central streets of the cities are filled with magic, local color, beauty and grace. New Year holidays are the best time to visit sights, restaurants of national cuisine and the brightest events.
We have selected for you best offers meeting for New Year 2017. Below is a list of the most popular and memorable New Year's routes offered by travel agencies. This is a great opportunity to combine an educational holiday with an unforgettable celebration of the new year.
Where to go cheap in January 2017? Mysterious Czech Republic
Tourists with experience say that the Czech Republic is the best choice for a winter family vacation. The comfortable, safest ski resorts of the Krkonoše, Jested, Lysa Hora, Studenov and Spindlerův Mlýn offer a large number of trails for amateurs and masters of skiing. The cost of a New Year's weekend near the mountain slopes of the Czech Republic will cost an order of magnitude cheaper than a similar offer in Italy.
Lovers of old European flavor have a direct road to Prague. A must visit is the Old Town Square. The fair dedicated to the celebration of Christmas will allow you to profitably purchase Bohemian glass, souvenirs and handicrafts, as well as traditional Czech beer. On New Year's Eve, it is worth visiting the Charles Bridge to enjoy the country's main fireworks.
Colorful Italy
In winter, the country of pasta and popular fashion brands offers tourists no less rich program than in summer. Despite their rather high cost, hotel rooms in thermal and ski resorts begin to be booked as early as October.
For New Year's shopping and unforgettable architectural impressions, you should go to Rome. Who does not dream of meeting New Year at the table of a fashionable restaurant in Piazza Navona?
Turin is the capital winter views sports. A great way to combine an active wellness holiday with a rich cultural program. Such a trip can hardly be called cheap. italian resort offers the best tracks and progressive infrastructure. Among the most popular are Dolomites, for noisy youth companies Dolomiti di Brenta, fashionable for professionals Valle d'Aosta and Alta Valtellina, for a peaceful family holiday Trento.
Romantic France
On the eve of the winter holidays, the romantic capital is changing - colorful illumination shines, trees are decorated with artificial snow flakes, and shop windows lure shoppers with attractive discounts.
The original version of the meeting of the new year - a walk along the Seine on river tram. An exotic gala dinner is offered by floating restaurants.
Crowds of noisy young people gather around eiffel tower and on the square near Notre Dame Cathedral. Here tourists are guaranteed incendiary discos, bright fireworks and plenty of entertainment until sunrise.
For lovers of traditionally French relaxation, the world-famous Moulin Rouge cabaret is preparing a special New Year's program is a great opportunity to have fun in the company of celebrities and the aristocracy. It is not difficult to guess that the prices of the capital of romance are capital ones. Therefore, only wealthy tourists can afford to celebrate the New Year in Paris.
By quality ski slopes France is not inferior to Italy. For active youth recreation, d'Huez, Porte du Soleil or Espace Killy are better suited. Calm family holiday provide Mont Blanc, Chamonix or Paradiski.
Norway covered in snow
The visiting card of the northern country is the elite ski resorts. Olympic Lillehammer attracts professionals and masters of winter sports, Trysil is crowded, in addition to slopes of various difficulty levels, many additional entertainments are offered, picturesque Geilo will help you enjoy the colorful culture of the north, and Hemsedal is recognized as the best ski resort for snowboarders.
Even in the capital, Oslo, to celebrate the new year locals gather in the massive Trivann Winter Park, where the main attractions are cross-country skiing, snowboarding and sledding.
Hot New Year in Thailand
Budget New Year's holiday in exotic countries offers sunny Bangkok. Hotels with a high level of service offer comfortable accommodation and quality food. The main New Year's entertainment will be a noisy party in the city center on Khaosan Road. The atmosphere of incessant fun is created by local residents who organize performances in national costumes. You can dance, eat and drink right on the street. A trip for a week to a hot country will cost 1-1.5 thousand dollars for two. During the New Year holidays, shopping is especially popular here - world manufacturers make good discounts for clothes, shoes and jewelry.
Experienced Austria
A popular route for residents and guests of Vienna is the New Year's trail ( Old city). During the winter holidays, this street transforms into a large-scale entertainment complex with dance floors, stages for performances by artists and restaurants where you can have a good meal after a lot of fun.
The most romantic option for celebrating the new year is to go to a real ball and dance the Viennese waltz. In the morning, all the locals go on a traditional walk - a hangover breakfast.
Going to Austria, it is worth taking skis with you. A large number of Lech slopes invite beginners and professionals to try them out, noisy youth companies have a direct road to Tyrol or Seefeld.
Finland is the best choice for a holiday with children
Going to the homeland of Santa Claus during the New Year holidays is the best solution. Even in the darkest hours of the polar night, the town of Rovaniemi remains cheerful and cheerful, it is here that you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a winter fairy tale, ancient Finnish legends and myths. Tourists are invited to dance floors of discotheques made of natural ice. Ice hotels open their doors to brave extreme sportsmen - here not only the floor, but also the walls, roof, furniture and interior items are carved in ice.
Ski resorts in northern Europe are not inferior in quality to the center - Levi, Himos, Luosto, Pyhä, Vuokatti provide maximum conditions for excellent skiing. In addition to the main winter entertainment An extensive excursion program is offered.
Exotic Vietnam
For the secluded active rest devoid of pretentiousness and pathos, tour operators recommend going to Vietnam. For tourists booking tours lasting up to 15 days, a visa is not required.
The most popular winter holiday destinations in Vietnam are:
Nha Trang - high-quality beaches with white sand, extensive entertainment;
Phan Thiet - a comfortable family vacation;
Phukok is the most popular and affordable beach resort in Vietnam.
On December 31, tourists will have a large-scale New Year's show, nightclubs with Santa Clauses as DJs, restaurants with European and national cuisine and much more.
Mysterious Switzerland
The indescribable atmosphere of the holiday is organized by the cultural institutions of Geneva and Zurich. At colorful fairs dedicated to the celebration of Christmas, you can meet theater groups, magicians, mimes, etc. Fragrant coffee and viscous chocolate will save you from freezing in a truly winter frost. After the festive fireworks, dance floors begin their work on the central streets of the cities.
Ski resorts occupy about half of the territory of the state and have established themselves as areas with an exceptionally high level of quality of service. Aristocratic Gstaad is waiting for wealthy clients who prefer solitude, youth Verbier and Grindelwald are the choice of young people, Zermatt is suitable for families with small children.
In all these places, you can celebrate the New Year 2017 relatively inexpensively.
New Year holidays in 2017 they will be shorter than usual: Russians have only eight days of rest instead of ten, from January 1 to 8. But even a week is enough to leave Moscow, you can also take a few extra days of vacation for the New Year holidays to arrange a good winter vacation for yourself. The RIAMO observer studied the offers for tickets and tours for the January holidays and chose 10 options for budget holiday in Russia and abroad.
Life hacks for finding tickets
According to Skyscanner statistics, as the New Year approaches, ticket prices in Russia and abroad increase by up to 50% - 70%. Therefore, the most important life hack when planning a vacation is to buy tickets as early as possible.
For example, two months before the New Year on holidays, you can buy tickets from Moscow to Helsinki for 10 thousand rubles in both directions, fly to Verona and Prague for 12 thousand round trip. Of course, when booking tickets from January 1 to January 8, these prices are not guaranteed by any aggregator site, but if you try to play with dates, that is, use a flexible search, for example, fly away on December 28 with a return to Moscow on January 5 or 6, then save a couple thousand.
Most profitable offer you can search for tickets at http://www.skyscanner.ru/ , http://www.aviasales.ru/ , http://www.momondo.ru/ , http://buruki.ru/ , https:/ /www.anywayanyday.com , but keep in mind that low-cost airline sites do not fall into this sample. Directly look at the sites airlines Air Baltic, Ryanair (does not fly from Russia, but you can watch connections), Wizz air and domestic Pobeda, whose flight prices start at 999 rubles one way.
Russia and CIS
In recent years, most Russians have changed their habitual tourist routes and instead Western Europe more and more preference is given to neighboring countries and of Eastern Europe, and Russian resorts have become the most popular holiday destinations. So, according to Skyscanner pre-booking data, for New Year's dates, most of the bookings are for Russian cities. The average price of tickets in Russia is 11,600 rubles in both directions. Tickets to Kazan, St. Petersburg and Sochi will be the most economical options, according to data from travel designer Timescenery.
For example, tickets to Kazan with a departure from Moscow on December 30 and a return to the capital on January 7 from UTair will now cost 5,385 rubles. To save even more, you can go to Kazan by train: the cost of a reserved seat one way starts from 1000 rubles.
It is most profitable to fly to St. Petersburg for the New Year from December 29 to January 7. Flight for these dates airline Nordwind Airlines will cost 4800 rubles. You can save on travel if you go by train or using the BlaBlacar service - from 3,000 rubles there and back.
As for hotels for New Year's dates, in Kazan 4 days of accommodation in a 4-star hotel will cost 15,000 rubles for two, in St. Petersburg for this money you can only live in a three-star hotel.
Fans of ski resorts should pay attention to Sochi, Dombay and Elbrus. The cheapest flight to Sochi from S7 and UTair with a departure on December 26 and a return to Moscow on January 10 will cost 6,000 rubles.
Travel designer Timescenery also advises Dombay and Elbrus, as the quality of services in these resorts has been improving in recent years, and prices, compared to European destinations, look very attractive, largely due to affordable flights.
True, in order to save money, you will have to go to Dombay or Elbrus on December 25th. A Red Wings flight to Mineralnye Vody will cost 9,000 rubles with a return to Moscow on January 4th.
A double room in a three-star hotel with breakfast in ski resorts can be found for 15 thousand rubles for a week.
According to the tourist search engine Kayak, among the most affordable destinations in the CIS and neighboring countries are Baku (from 7,569 rubles), Tbilisi (13,227 rubles) and Yerevan (14,079) will cost more. The cheapest three-star hotel in Yerevan and Baku for six days will cost 10 thousand rubles for two, in Tbilisi - from 13 thousand rubles for two.
Inexpensive Europe
Those who want to spend the New Year holidays in Europe should consider a trip to the Baltic countries - Riga or Tallinn, as well as Budapest and Vienna.
Most a budget option- a trip to Riga. On an Ecolines bus, a round trip will cost 7,200 rubles. A trip to Tallinn will be a little more expensive - about 9,000 rubles. Of course, a night bus ride can hardly be called comfortable, but there is an opportunity to celebrate the New Year in a beautiful medieval city. A direct flight to Riga and Tallinn on New Year's dates will cost twice as much as a bus.
The cheapest accommodation in Riga in a 3-star hotel near the city center with breakfast for a week will cost 17 thousand rubles for two, in Tallinn you will have to pay 25 thousand rubles for the same conditions.
Before looking for tickets to Budapest on aggregator sites, you should go to the website of the low-cost airline Wizz Air, which gives the best prices in this direction. Now the cheapest Wizz Air tickets with a departure on December 20 and a return to Moscow on January 2 will cost 10 thousand rubles. The hotel "3 stars" for these dates (14 days) will cost 35 thousand rubles for two.
For 11 thousand rubles there and back from December 27 to January 3, you can fly to Vienna. The cheapest tickets with transfers in Belgrade are offered by AirSerbia. A 3-star hotel in Vienna will cost 30 thousand rubles for a week for two.
Tours
Those who like to leave for the New Year in warm countries It is best to consider package tours. According to the Rambler / Travel travel service, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, India, the Maldives, and the Seychelles are very popular among the beaches for the New Year.
The best offer for today from Rambler is a tour to the Emirates to Ajman beach with a departure on December 28 from Moscow for 7 days / 6 nights with accommodation at the Ramada 4-star hotel Beach Hotel, with flights, breakfasts and insurance for 37,000 rubles per person.
If you did not have time to book a tour in advance, you should not count on a vacation cheaper than 50 thousand rubles per person. For this money, you will be able to go to Thailand, Vietnam or the United Arab Emirates for a week.
As for ski destinations, European resorts are now competing on prices with Sochi. Krasnaya Polyana is almost all booked, the cost of tours in Sochi starts from 45-47 thousand rubles per person, Rambler / Travel notes.
For comparison, a tour to Austria for the New Year holidays to the resort of Bad Gastein at the 4-star Sanotel Bad Gastein & Residenz for 8 days / 7 nights with a flight, insurance and transfer will cost 33,200 rubles per person.
Russian north
Lovers of winter and northern beauties for the New Year can go to Karelia or Kola Peninsula where it is good to have a rest with children.
Favorable offers on tours can be found at RussiaDiscovery. You can celebrate the New Year in Karelia from December 30 to January 3 for 35 thousand rubles per person. The price includes accommodation in a cottage, three meals a day, an entertainment program, equipment rental, a trip to the reindeer and dog sledding. True, you will have to buy train tickets separately (from 7,000 rubles there and back).
Another option for such a holiday is the New Year at the End of the World program, which begins in Murmansk, and then tourists are taken to the Kola Peninsula. The cost of the tour from December 30 to January 3 is 33,500 rubles per person. For this money, you will be accommodated in a village house, three meals a day will be organized, sleigh rides pulled by reindeer, with the opportunity to see the northern lights. Separately, you need to buy train tickets to Murmansk (from 6,000 rubles round trip).
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