There is not much time left before the main winter holiday. Everyone lives in anticipation and thinks about how it would be more exciting to meet the first night of the year. But even if fantasy finds an extraordinary option, the next 8 days will turn out to be a routine. As a result: the general impression of the weekend - the holidays are over, but we did not notice them. But we have an excellent solution so that such a feeling does not overtake you: to celebrate the New Year in Turkey. We will tell you which hotel to choose and how much the tours for the holidays cost.
Features of rest
It is impossible to compare winter vacations in this country with a full-fledged summer one. You hardly want to swim. Water temperature: +16 - +19 ° С. But believe me, there will be so many activities that you will not even remember about the sea. Moreover, the option "bask in the sun" should not be swept aside. In the resort area, the air at this time can warm up to +19 - +20 ° С. Therefore, you may bring a light tan to tease your colleagues. But the main thing worth paying attention to is the prices. They are several times cheaper than during the season.
Weather
The weather at this time is changeable. It is not worth hoping that you will lie on the beach all day. In large cities, for example in Istanbul, the temperature usually stays in the region of +6 - + 10 ° С, it can even go wet, and it will be accompanied by a cold wind. Sea resorts cannot boast of snow, but they certainly will not be deprived of the New Year mood. The air temperature varies between +10 - + 15 ° С, but it may well be +19 - + 20 ° С. Here we can only hope for luck.
Which resort to choose
Beach resorts will be greeted in different ways. Somewhere the holiday atmosphere will be in the air everywhere, but somewhere only in the hotel.
Antalya is a city that is suitable both for tourists who want to "boo", and for those who intend to have a good rest, but not go broke. The choice of where to stay is great, the prices are different. There will be a festive mood here in any of the hotel complexes. The city itself will delight you with bright illumination lights, New Year trees and concerts on the square. Be sure to visit shopping centers with equipped photo zones.
You can combine business with pleasure and buy souvenirs and gifts at the sale. The bazaar near Terracity should not be ignored either. There you can listen to live music and feel the festive atmosphere. After the chiming clock, life in the city is also in full swing, and the streets are not empty until the morning.
Alanya will welcome tourists with a decorated Christmas tree on the embankment, decorated institutions and a Christmas market. As for the weather, during the day the air temperature warms up to +20 - +25 degrees, but at night it drops to +10. You will need warm clothes. This is the perfect time for long walks in the city and sightseeing.
Be sure to visit the Red Tower (Kyzyl Kule) and the medieval fortress, walk along the beautiful streets of the Old City, climb the observation platforms with beautiful views of the sea and mountains. On New Year's Eve, fireworks will thunder over the city, and the holiday will continue until dawn. Many hotels have a celebrity festive program.
Kemer cannot boast of such a meeting of tourists. It will only be fun here in a five-star hotel. In simpler establishments, you will not feel the same as in the city itself. But in high-level hotels, the organization of the holiday is taken very seriously. Beauty salons work so that beautiful ladies can do beautiful styling, make-up and feel special.
The fun starts closer to night. Tables are beautifully served, waiters serve drinks, snacks and hot dishes, which gives a special solemnity. The menu is very varied, no one will go hungry. Live music sounds, a team of animators works for children, which conducts funny contests and a mini disco. The entrance to the event is allowed only in evening dresses and suits, so tourists should take care of this before the trip.
Belek is also suitable for celebrating the New Year. There are many hotels here that are worthy of preparing for this holiday, but the choice should be considered carefully. We recommend booking accommodation facilities with a New Year's gala dinner and animation program for adults and children, a heated pool, and a large area. All this will allow you to have a great vacation and not get bored.
The atmosphere of fun at this resort will not leave you, and if you want something brighter, then go to Antalya. She's not far. You can also go on a day trip to Istanbul or Pamukkale and Lake Salda, you can rent a car and go to the Köprülü Canyon National Park. In general, you will be able to independently create a rich program and have a great vacation.
But in Side it will be boring. Only a decent hotel with a good New Year's program can save. One should not expect a festive mood from the city itself. But you can independently diversify your vacation, for example, plan walks around the city, excursions or rent a car. Walking along the sea will give you special pleasure, because during the day the air temperature can warm up to +20 degrees. Such conditions will allow you to read a book, sitting on a sun lounger, and listening to the sound of the surf.
The most ambitious preparation for this holiday will be in Istanbul. This is an ideal option for tourists who like to walk with guides on excursions and listen to interesting stories about Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the luxurious Dolmabahce Palace and the graceful Suleymaniye Mosque. You can walk along the streets of Beyoglu and Galata districts, see the city from above and study it in miniature.
Here, a festive atmosphere will reign everywhere: garlands, decorated squares, New Year trees and fireworks - the city will be bright and original decorations for your photos. There is really everything that an inquisitive traveler might be looking for.
Hotels with New Year's program
We have made it easy for you to find a tour and have prepared a list of the most popular five-star hotels, taking into account the minimum cost of a trip for two on an all-inclusive basis for 5-7 days. We have considered 2 options, and after the description of the hotel you will see 2 prices: the first - if you fly out before the New Year (December 27-29), the second - on Christmas (January 3-6).
AKKA Alinda Hotel, Kemer (Kirish)
Located near Kemer. The combination of coniferous forest and the sea will not leave indifferent lovers of enchanting views from the window. Perfect for family holidays. On New Year's Eve, guests will find a festive dinner, a special program with live music and fireworks.
Cost:
- with departure until December 31 from 63,292 rubles.
- with departure after December 31 from 66,277 rubles.
AKKA Antedon Hotel, Kemer (Beldibi)
Works on the "all ultra inclusive" system. Cafes and bars will not let the noisy company get bored, and gourmet restaurants are perfect for romantic evenings.
Cost:
- with departure until December 31 from 67 817 rubles.
- with departure after December 31 from 68,713 rubles.
Alva Donna Beach Resort Comfort, Side
On 17 thousand square meters there is where to roam: own walking area, beach, parking lot, shops, fitness center.
Cost:
- with departure until December 31 from 81,659 rubles.
- with departure after December 31 from 80,086 rubles.
Alva Donna Exclusive Hotel, Belek
The hotel complex with unusual architecture operates on an "all ultra inclusive" system. The infrastructure is thought out in detail. Shops, restaurants, sports, spa and wellness center, tennis court and fitness center.
Cost:
- with departure until December 31 from 110 685 rubles.
- with departure after December 31 from 90,593 rubles.
Asteria Kremlin Palace, Antalya
This hotel will be remembered for its unusual design, because it is a copy of the Moscow Kremlin. It has its own Red Square, a historical museum, the Resurrection Gate and even St. Basil's Cathedral. In addition to the original design, there is also an excellent infrastructure.
Cost:
- with departure until December 31 from 89,038 rubles.
- with departure after December 31 from 71,864 rubles.
Calista Luxury Resort, Belek
This hotel is part of a huge hotel complex.Festive events here begin on December 28th. New Year's films are shown in the cinema, live music is played for guests, parties are held in a disco club. On the last day of the outgoing year, you will find a cocktail, an opera and ballet concert, a dance show, fireworks, a laser show, live music and a party in a nightclub.
Cost:
- with departure until December 31 from 122 804 rubles.
- with departure after December 31 from 97 466 rubles.
Delphin BE Grand Resort, Antalya
On the territory of 112 thousand square meters, which it occupies, there is practically everything. Sports, recreation, relaxation, entertainment - these areas are thought out and perfectly organized.
Cost:
- with departure until December 31 from 69,883 rubles.
- with departure after December 31 from 69,400 rubles.
DoubleTree By Hilton Antalya City Center, Antalya
The main advantage is that it is located 230 meters from the city center, and it is 14 km from the airport to go to it.
Cost:
- with departure until December 31 from 89 687 rubles.
- with departure after December 31 from 89 687 rubles.
Granada Luxury Belek, Belek
Suitable for lovers of luxury. It will impress with its scope. Guests who have visited it compare it with a separate resort town.
Cost:
- with departure until December 31 from 53,819 rubles.
- with departure after December 31 from 73,256 rubles.
IC Hotels Santai Family Resort, Belek
Comfortable complex for a good rest. Shops, restaurants, bar, water slides, tennis court, fitness center and spa. The perfect addition is the charming garden right on the premises.
Cost:
- with departure until December 31 from 68,248 rubles.
- with departure after December 31 from 70,193 rubles.
Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort, Belek
An excellent choice for families with children. Adults will feel comfortable here, and the range of children's services is amazing: there are even special children's restaurants, cookery, chocolate makers and a unique dino park. To celebrate the New Year, a special program is being prepared with performances by famous Turkish performers and foreign stars.
Cost:
- with departure until December 31 from 186,632 rubles.
- with departure after December 31 from 159,207 rubles.
Paloma Foresta Resort, Kemer (Beldibi)
This is a large-scale spa complex, the main goal of which is to relax the visitors. It is considered one of the best in its class. For the New Year, two programs are being prepared for tourists: children and adults. Kids play video games, watch cartoons, participate in dance competitions and a disco.
Everyone over 18 will enjoy a New Year's cocktail, a gala dinner with musical accompaniment, an entertaining evening with belly dancing and live music, a party with a DJ with aperitifs and mulled wine. A Christmas program is also being prepared. It includes a cocktail, a musical evening with piano playing and a bar party.
Cost:
- with departure until December 31 from 83,882 rubles.
- with departure after December 31 from 83,882 rubles.
Paloma Oceana Resort, Side (Kumkoy)
Consists of several buildings and individual villas. There are shops, bar and restaurants, beauty salons, spa and wellness center for guests. To celebrate the New Year, an entertainment program is being prepared: a New Year's cocktail, a gala dinner with a live music ensemble, a belly dance, a lottery and a dance evening. For younger guests - separate events: mini-disco, games, cartoons and gifts from Santa Claus.
Cost:
- with departure until December 31 from 80,870 rubles.
- with departure after December 31 from 77 434 rubles.
Regnum Carya, Belek
VIP-level complex with excellent infrastructure and service. This is confirmed by numerous accolades. On New Year's holidays, themed parties are organized here, a gala dinner with a prize draw.
Cost:
- with departure until December 31 from 134,909 rubles.
- with departure after December 31 from 132,099 rubles.
Rixos Beldibi, Kemer
An ideal place to relax. The pine forest around is even more conducive to a relaxing family vacation. They are preparing an interesting New Year's program with belly dancing, live music and a disco.
Cost:
- with departure until December 31 from RUB 85,121
- with departure after December 31 from 74,012 rubles.
Rixos Downtown Antalya, Antalya
The elevated location makes this complex very interesting. The beach is accessible by a free shuttle.
Cost:
- with departure until December 31 from 71,058 rubles.
- with departure after December 31 from 64 355 rubles.
Rixos Premium Belek, Belek
Focused on a relaxed family holiday. He approaches the New Year responsibly. Guests will enjoy a gala dinner, an exclusive program accompanied by a symphony orchestra, belly dancing and a lottery.
Cost:
- with departure until December 31 from 103 704 rubles.
- with departure after December 31 from 95,560 rubles.
Rixos Sungate, Kemer
This hotel complex consists of villas, several standard bungalows and one water bungalow, as well as a main building. Located in a picturesque location. From 28 December to 6 January, New Year's themed nights are held, and a gala dinner awaits you on 31 December.
Cost:
- with departure until December 31 from 84,902 rubles.
- with departure after December 31 from 82,229 rubles.
Royal Seginus, Antalya (Lara)
A complex with an interesting design and good infrastructure. In addition to standard shops, restaurants, bars, spas, sports equipment and swimming pools, it has its own water park.
Cost:
- with departure until December 31 from 104,491 rubles.
- with departure after December 31 from 86,472 rubles.
The Land of Legends Kingdom Hotel, Belek
This is a VIP class complex with excellent reviews. New Year's celebrations take place there from December 1 to January 12. A special show program is prepared for the guests.
Cost:
- with departure until December 31 from 107,101 rubles.
- with departure after December 31 from 87,734 rubles.
Titanic Beach Lara, Antalya
The unusual design of the main building in the form of a ship makes the hotel one of the most memorable. A well-thought-out infrastructure, a good level of service and a well-groomed area allow it to collect rave reviews from tourists from year to year.
Cost:
- with departure until December 31 from 56,262 rubles.
- with departure after December 31 from 83 384 rubles.
Titanic Deluxe Golf Belek, Belek
Luxurious complex surrounded by a pine forest. It collects good reviews from tourists, but not everyone is inspired by the New Year. In the reviews they write that the program is uninteresting, and the service on the main night starts to "lame".
Cost:
- with departure until December 31 from 98,486 rubles.
- with departure after December 31 from 91,019 rubles.
Trendy Lara, Antalya
VIP complex with its own pier. A free boat delivers tourists to the beach. Developed infrastructure and a good level of service allow this complex to gain more and more positive reviews.
Cost:
- with departure until December 31 from 92,025 rubles.
- with departure after December 31 from 69,415 rubles.
The presented hotels are also suitable for families with kids. They offer a full range of services for children. They also have indoor and outdoor pools. Many of them are heated and seawater. So you won't miss the sea.
Tours to Turkey from Moscow for the New Year
If you are in the mood to celebrate a long-awaited holiday there, it is important not to miss the moment. In Russia there is such a term - "burning tour". So he can spoil your plans. Our tourists think that buying a vacation trip at the last moment is like winning a super prize in the lottery. Unfortunately, this lottery can only be lost.
By purchasing a voucher a day or two before departure, you not only lose in savings, but can also be left without a planned vacation altogether. Indeed, on New Year's Eve, not only Russian tourists go to Turkey, but also residents of other countries. Hotel rooms may run out. To avoid any unpleasant surprises, take care of your upcoming trip in advance.
Buy a tour not 2 weeks before the expected departure, but at least a month and a half. Then you will find good deals and affordable prices. Services will help with the choice: travelata.ru, level. travel, onlinetours. Check out the best deals here. All sites can book tours online. Documents are sent to e-mail or to your personal account.
Travelata is an online tour store with 250,000 customers. They work only with trusted tour operators, the reliability rating of which is on their website. This service offers the best deals, but if the client finds it cheaper under the same conditions, they sell the tour at that price or even lower. They also have unique insurance programs: cancellation and extended health insurance.They also provide installments. Customers who do not want to book a trip online can pay for it at the company's office in Moscow or from partner agencies throughout Russia.
Level. travel is a booking service that works with the largest and most reliable tour operators. They do not make extra charges, and they have a price list like a tour operator. And thanks to a special analyzer on the site, the best offers are shown in the search. After placing an order, the client will find out about its status through SMS or e-mail notifications.
The Onlinetours online travel store offers millions of tours to 80 countries around the world. You can choose the direction yourself through a search on the site or by calling the operator. This service has a special program: bonus miles are credited for each purchased tour over 30,000 rubles. They can be saved or spent on next trips. You can pay for your order online on the website or in the office. And if you are not satisfied with either the first or the second option, the company will send a courier to you. You can also take a picture for a visa at the onlinetours office for free.
Now you know where to look for the best deals from tour operators. It remains only to choose.
Vacation prices
The most pleasant moment when choosing a tour is when you see the prices. They are several times cheaper than the summer season. A trip to Turkey in winter is a chance to buy a room in a great hotel with all inclusive or even ultra all inclusive at a huge discount. You will have a luxurious rest and make the first night of the year unforgettable.
All-inclusive accommodation in a four-star hotel will cost from 50,500 rubles. for two. This amount also includes: flights, meals, transfers, insurance and entertainment. The only thing that will have to be spent is your whims. You can buy a tour with accommodation in a five-star hotel under the same conditions, starting from 55,000 rubles. But the main thing here is not to delay. Every day there are fewer and fewer favorable offers.
If you think about it, celebrating the New Year at home can cost even more money. Calculate expenses for meals, gifts, alcohol, entertainment, and visiting over eight weekends. For some, the amount will accumulate such that it will turn out to have a great vacation abroad, and not come up with entertainment at home.
What to see
Winter is the best time of the year to get to know the country better. Indeed, in popular tourist places there will be no huge crowds of people, and all this beauty will go to you. Balloons over the alien views of Cappadocia, snow-white Pamukkale, the ancient cities of Derinkuyu, Hierapolis, the Lycian city of Mira. What are the views of the Kapuzbashi waterfalls? In winter, they are charming and make your heart skip a beat. If you like to explore new routes on your own, rent a car. You can get there with ease.
Things to do
We have already determined that the main disadvantage of a winter trip is the inability to swim in the sea. But this is a plus for you. In a warm sea, you would get a golden tan most of the time. And in winter there will be a lot of free time right away. And believe me, in this country there is where to spend it. Relaxing spa treatments will rejuvenate you for years.
Shopping in modern shopping centers and colorful oriental bazaars will give you unusual purchases and incredible impressions. Memories of incendiary dancing until the morning will not let you sleep well for many months after returning home. Trips to thermal spa resorts will relieve the stress accumulated over the year and tone you up.
But the most surprising discovery in this country will be ski resorts. Yes, they are here. Uludag, Palandoken and Erciyes are popular destinations gaining momentum. Now you can combine a sports holiday with a traditional all-inclusive. Where else will this be possible, if not in this country?
Excursions
For many, this country is associated with hotels, private beaches, endless amounts of food and alcohol. For such people, the rest often does not go beyond the hotel. But they risk not seeing the most important thing - the enchanting soul of this country and its incredible flavor. After all, it is full of sights, ancient history and beautiful landscapes.
Nobody can tell about their home better than the locals. Secret secrets and fascinating places are hidden from the eyes of tourists. And not every guide knows about them. Do you want to see Turkey as the Turks themselves see it? Then book excursions led by local guides. You will see the multifaceted Istanbul: modern and ancient, European and Asian, everyday and festive.
You will spend the night on the Bosphorus and have time to get carried away by the city in one day. Antalya, Alanya, Cappadocia, Kemer, Belek and Side - each of these places has prepared unforgettable surprises and atmospheric views. You will fall in love with this country and want to come back here again and again.
How New Year is celebrated in Turkey
If you think that here you will not feel the atmosphere of the New Year, then you are mistaken. In big cities and in the main resorts, a festive mood is ensured: glowing windows, decorated Christmas trees, concerts in the squares, fireworks and noisy companies in the streets after the chiming clock. If outdoor activities are not for you, then spend New Year's Eve at the hotel. Floor-length evening dresses, a first-class show program, gourmet snacks, excellent service and dancing until the morning to the beat of Turkish DJs, and possibly Russian stars. The latter depends on the level of the institution: the higher it is, the more likely it is to meet compatriots on stage.
Reviews of tourists
Winter Turkey is beautiful in its own way. And she has fans. There are enough reviews on the internet from people who have spent the colder months in this country. They like fresh sea air, sun and greenery in the middle of winter. And also: the opportunity to use spas and health centers, gyms, pools with warm and sometimes sea water in unlimited quantities. Dancing until the morning, live music and an atmosphere of fun - that's why tourists go there.
Advantages and disadvantages
If you have read this text to the end, then you have already realized that the trip in winter has no less advantages than in summer. Perhaps even more. Imagine: New Year, before which you are not standing at the stove. After which you do not wash mountains of dishes and do not clean the house. You can't figure out how to entertain yourself and your guests, because there will be such a show program that you won't be bored.
There is only one minus - you cannot swim in the sea. But in this situation, heated pools will help out. In many hotels, they are seawater, so the only difference will be in the size of the reservoir. If you are still in doubt, go over this text a second time, perhaps you did not read it carefully.
