How much will a trip to the sea to Greece cost? Let's consider the best offers by seasons from all tour operators, find out when to expect the cheapest tours and where to buy the best deals.
Greece is a country where many Russians prefer to relax. Tourists choose the "land of Hellas" as a vacation spot for several reasons. Firstly, it is here that you can enjoy both active sports and “calm” rest on sandy beaches.
The symbiosis of antiquity and modernity is the second reason to give preference to Greek resorts when choosing a vacation spot. The third important reason is the cost of travel to Greece. Like many other resort countries, the state of the Balkan Islands has a seasonality, which affects the formation of the price of tours.
When is the best time to relax in Greece?
In order to answer the question of when the cheapest tours to Greece can be expected from travel agencies, it is necessary to understand what this country "offers" to tourists as a vacation. So let's take a look at what you can do in Greece based on the time of year.
Tours to Greece in winter (December-January-February)
If we talk about winter holidays, then it is worth noting that tours to Greece from Moscow are not the cheapest. One of the reasons for the increase in the cost of vouchers is New Year's celebrations.
In the winter months, the country attracts tourists with its noisy festivities, fairs, carnivals and masquerades in cities such as Patras and Kastoria, Thessaloniki, Naous, Athens, etc. Prices for tours to Greece by months of the winter period change annually, depending on the upcoming events and their scale.
Winter holidays in Greece are also health tours lasting 7-14 days. Many tourists come to the islands to hotels that have spa centers, saunas, special massage rooms, gyms, etc.
In the winter season, holidays in Greece involve active sports in ski resorts, for example, Fterolaka and Kelaria (Mount Parnassus). Places for active recreation are equipped with modern lifts. To services of tourists instructors, professional sports equipment for rent.
Shopping, which includes the purchase of goods and products of famous world brands, is the second option for a holiday in "winter" Greece. It is in January that grandiose sales start almost throughout the state, the duration of which is about a month.
Spring rest (March-April-May)
Spring is the ideal time of the year for sightseeing tours and programs in Greece. It is worth noting that it is in March that the Greeks celebrate their Independence Day, so tourists can enjoy luxurious parades, exhibitions, fairs and traditional folk festivals.
Few people know that the beach season in Greece starts in May, when the sea water temperature reaches + 19- + 20 degrees, and the air - + 26- + 29 degrees. Experienced tourists come for the May holidays, stopping at the islands of Crete and Rhodes.
Summer packages (June-July-August)
The ideal time for a beach holiday in Greece is June. It is in this month that the best weather conditions in the country are: air temperature - + 30- + 32 degrees, water - up to +25 degrees.
According to reviews of tourists, when choosing a place to stay, it is best to opt for hotels located on the islands of Crete, Rhodes, Corfu and Halkidiki. These resorts are famous not only for sandy beaches and comfortable hotels, but also for a large number of attractions, amusement parks, sports grounds and other places for family leisure.
The end of the summer period (starting from the 20th of July) is best spent in the northern part of Greece. At this time, numerous wine festivals and international sailing competitions are held in the country.
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Velvet season (September-October-November)
Despite the high demand for tours in the summer, the most budget-friendly holiday programs in Greece are in September. The reason for the popularity of the resorts is the absence of sweltering heat, favorable weather conditions, and monsoon winds. Only at the end of October the air cools down to +20 degrees, the sea becomes colder. However, even in October-November, you can have a great and cheap vacation in Greece, for example, by visiting the island of Santorini, famous for its hot medicinal springs.
When and where to buy cheap tours to Greece?
Today, affordable holidays in Greece are offered by a huge number of tour operators and agencies. It all depends on the budgetary possibilities of the tourist and the vacation season.
As a rule, when ordering a tour package in advance (1-2 months in advance), the cost of the trip is reduced by 20-30%. If we talk about the summer vacation, the prices for "hot" tours to Greece all inclusive are from $ 500 for 10 days per person.
One of the budget options for booking a tour to Greece is the level.travel portal, which presents a huge number of hotels of different categories, among which there is definitely an ideal tourist.
Here are some of them:
Atlantis Hotel 2 *
A three-storey hotel (second line from the sea) is located in the resort town of Kallikratia, known for its impeccable infrastructure. Here tourists can visit golden beaches, amusement parks, Greek taverns, restaurants and much more. The hotel is located 25 km from Macedonia airport. It offers a 5 km beach area, free wi-fi zone, daily housekeeping.
The hotel building consists of 18 rooms with balconies of different categories:
- Standard - 54,500 rubles;
- Superior - 60,800 rubles;
- Family - 63,600 rubles (prices are for a 7-day stay for two guests).
The price includes breakfast only. Upon request, the guest can order a daily two meals a day (breakfast and dinner). The price in this case will be 63,000 rubles, 68,700 rubles, 72,150 rubles, respectively.
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Rotonda Hotel 3 *
The hotel is located in the city of Thessaloniki, 18 km from Macedonia Airport. The modern building consists of 80 rooms, each of which has everything you need for a comfortable stay. It offers a Wi-Fi zone, parking, bar, laundry, wounded chamber. Standard rooms are double occupancy. The cost of living for 7 nights is from 49,500 rubles. Breakfast is included in the price.
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"Makedonia Hotel" 3 *
A two-storey private hotel, built in 2013, is located in the town of Ouranoupoli, just 100 meters from Mount Athos on the first line of the sea. Guests can choose from 18 rooms with and without balconies. It should be noted that according to the hotel rules, tourists with pets are not allowed.
It offers free Wi-Fi in public areas, private parking and a restaurant. All rooms of the hotel are of the "standard" category with an area of 18 sq. M. The cost of living for 7 days is from 63,600 rubles. Breakfast is included in the price.
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"Limneon Resort & Spa" 5 *
This is a modern high-level hotel built in 2002 and renovated in 2013. The hotel is located in the town of Kastor, in a cozy place between the lake and the mountains. The hotel is located on the first line from the sea. The building is a 4-storey building made in the Art Nouveau style. It offers a private beach area, minibar, 2 restaurants, spa center, sauna, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, parking, conference room. Upon request, the client can rent a car or motorcycle.
The administration offers rooms at the choice of the tourist:
- Standard - 71,500 rubles
- Junior suite - 102,800 rubles
- Lux - 133500 rubles.
Prices are for 7-day tours for two in the velvet season. Breakfast is included in the room rate. On request, the guest can order a tour with two meals a day (breakfast and dinner). In this case, the tour price will be:
- Standard - 89,600 rubles;
- Junior suite - 121,500 rubles;
- Suite - 151,850 rubles.
For tourists who want to save money, it is recommended to select and buy tours to Greece from all tour operators online, for example, by booking them in advance.
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