Holiday Vacation Prices Plunge With European Getaways Starting at 291 Dollars
Winter and Hanukkah vacation prices are dropping sharply as Israeli travel companies, airlines, and hotel chains launch extensive seasonal discounts starting from 291 dollars for international getaways.
Holiday prices are experiencing a sharp decline as major travel companies and hotel chains roll out aggressive seasonal discounts for the upcoming Hanukkah and winter vacation period. With the festival running from December 5 to December 12 and coinciding with the Israeli education system's school break, families and couples are presented with affordable opportunities for short international getaways and domestic retreats.
European City Breaks and Holiday Packages
Travel agencies report strong demand for short trips to European destinations just as festive Christmas markets and holiday illuminations open across the continent. Package deals including flights and hotel accommodations begin at 291 dollars per person in a double room.
For travelers seeking a nearby destination, a two-night trip to Larnaca, Cyprus, from December 5 to 7, featuring Israir Airlines flights and lodging at Liv Urban Suites Larnaca, is priced at 291 dollars per person. Those looking for culinary experiences and shopping in Athens, Greece, can book a December 7 to 9 package with Blue Bird Airways flights and breakfast at Brown Acropol Athens for 304 dollars per person. Additional offerings include a trip to Batumi, Georgia, starting at 325 dollars, and a three-night Christmas market getaway to Madrid, Spain, staying at the Mayorazgo Hotel with breakfast included for 486 dollars per person.
Tamar Gerzon, CEO of Gulliver, noted that the early winter season in Europe coinciding with the school holiday attracts numerous families and couples seeking accessible short breaks at attractive price points.
Domestic Hotels and Global Promotions
The promotional wave extends across domestic hotels, international cruise lines, and exotic tour operators offering steep discounts:
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Eden Inn in Zichron Yaakov offers a 35 percent discount on winter getaways alongside a special family promotion during Hanukkah where a child stays in the parents' room for 99 shekels, complete with evening sufganiyot and a traditional poike dinner.
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Siam Tours offers a 30 percent discount on a 12-night package at five-star Marriott hotels in Phuket, Hua Hin, and Pattaya, dropping the price to 6,300 shekels per couple.
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The Elkonin Hotel in Tel Aviv features a 25 percent discount on bed-and-breakfast stays for new bookings.
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Africa Israel Hotels offers reductions ranging between 20 and 40 percent across its Crowne Plaza, VERT, POLI boutique hotels, and Hotel Indigo properties.
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MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys introduced November promotions for winter sailings, offering up to 30 percent off selected voyages including Hanukkah, Christmas, Sylvester, and Passover cruises, with Mediterranean itineraries starting from 400 dollars per person.
