New Year Athens Tour

About New Year Athens Tour

New Year's Eve in the heart of the ancient world. The Acropolis and Parthenon, the narrow streets of Plaka and the changing of the guard in Syntagma Square are classic stops on the itinerary; New Year celebrations take place outdoors in the square. Itinerary: Day 1 Arrival in Athens; Day 2 Athens City Tour; Day 3 Free Day – New Year's Eve; Day 4 Return. Departure dates: 29 December 2026, 29 December 2027. Price €1.020 per person; child €714, infant €306.

Departure Dates

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — ARRIVAL IN ATHENS

Airport greeting and transfer to the hotel; free time around the Plaka area depending on flight time.

Day 2 — ATHENS CITY TOUR

Visits to the Acropolis and the Parthenon, the Theatre of Dionysus, Syntagma Square and the changing of the guard; followed by the Plaka and Monastiraki bazaars.

Day 3 — FREE DAY – NEW YEAR'S EVE

Free day; optional Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon tour. New Year's Eve celebrations around Syntagma Square in the evening.

Day 4 — RETURN

Transfer to the airport according to flight time and return.

Places to Visit

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a visa required for Athens?

Yes, Greece is in the Schengen area and a Schengen visa is required.

Is the Acropolis entrance included?

Admission fee is not included in the package; purchasing tickets in advance during peak periods saves time.

Can you visit the Acropolis in winter?

Yes, the site is also open in winter and is quieter. Non-slip shoes are recommended as the ground can be slippery.

What is the weather like?

At the end of December, daytime temperatures are around 10–15 °C; it can be rainy.

How many days does the New Year Athens Tour take?

The tour is 3 nights and 4 days.

What are the departure dates and how much does it cost?

Departure dates: 29 December 2026, 29 December 2027. Price per person starts from €1,020.

What is included in the price?

Round-trip flight ticket and airport taxes, airport–hotel–airport transfers, 3 nights' Bed & Breakfast accommodation at a hotel, the city tour included in the program, professional Turkish-speaking guide service, and travel health insurance are included in the price.

What is not included in the price?

The Schengen visa and visa service fee, New Year's Eve gala dinner (may be mandatory depending on the hotel), entrance fees for the Acropolis and museums, lunches and dinners, personal expenses, and the single-room supplement are not included in the price.

Are there child and infant rates?

Yes. Child price is €714, infant price is €306; the exact amount appears at the booking step according to your selected date.

How are reservation and payment made?

Bookings are made on this page: after selecting the date and number of guests, you proceed to the payment step. Payment is made by credit card; installment options depending on your bank are listed at the payment step. Booking confirmation is sent via email.