On May 23, 2026, the Social Tourism Program will begin, involving 300,000 vouchers and is expected to run for 13 months, with an end date of June 22, 2027.
Recipients can spend up to 6 nights in accommodation selected from the “Provider Register” of the DYPA, upon agreement with the provider, with a small private contribution. Especially in Leros, Lesvos, Chios, Kos, Kos, Samos and Rhodes, up to 10 nights can be spent free of charge (zero private participation), while in the municipalities of Northern Evia and Evros, as well as in Thessaly (except Sporades), up to 12 nights can be spent free of charge.
In addition to accommodation in tourist accommodation, ferry tickets are also subsidised. The private contribution amounts to 25%, while for disabled people the tickets are free of charge.
The subsidy rates are increased by 20% for the peak month of August and for the Christmas (from 15 December 2026 to 14 January 2027) and Easter (from 23 April 2027 to 9 May 2027) periods. The increased subsidy applies all year round for accommodation in North Evia, Evros and Thessaly (except Sporades).
There they present the printed cheque and request the issue of a Social Tourism Ticket of the category to which they belong. Please note that no supporting documents are required for any category, except for the category of large families.
It is reminded that beneficiaries of last year’s scheme, who have not yet activated their cheques, can take a holiday until 30 June 2026.
All information about the program can be found at the DYPA – Social Tourism.
