“Tourism is a social good and a right that must be accessible to all,” the Ministry of Tourism notes in a statement. As it states, “With the new ‘Tourism for All 2026–2027’ program, we are expanding the pool of beneficiaries, extending the program’s duration, supporting Greek families, support people with disabilities and large families, and give more of our fellow citizens the opportunity to explore our country. At the same time, we are leveraging the program as a tool for year-round tourism that supports local communities and creates development opportunities in every corner of the country, particularly in mountainous and less-visited areas. Our goal is a tourism sector that is more inclusive, more sustainable, and more equitable—one that creates value for the economy as well as tangible benefits for society.”
As stated in the same announcement, the Joint Ministerial Decision (B’ 3409/2026) for the new “Tourism for All 2026–2027” Program, which is essentially an upgraded version of the previous cycle, incorporating the experience of recent years and introducing significant innovations aimed at expanding the pool of beneficiaries, strengthening social cohesion, and extending the tourist season.
The implementation of the program is the result of close and effective cooperation with the Implementing Agency “Information Society S.A.” as well as with the relevant Ministries of National Economy & Finance, Development, and Digital Governance, contributing to its comprehensive planning and seamless implementation.
The new program is planned to be implemented in two distinct phases. Phase 1 will begin shortly and will be completed on June 30, 2027, while Phase 2 will begin in early 2027 and will be completed on December 31, 2027. No interim lottery is planned, as the beneficiaries for Phase 2 will be drawn from the lists of those not selected in the Phase 1 lottery, as the goal is to ensure a continuous flow of the program and to cover the winter season in both 2026 and 2027, as part of the broader strategy to strengthen mountain tourism. The new structure provides greater flexibility, improved absorption of resources, and the opportunity for broader citizen participation.
The Tourism for All program incorporates a clear strategy to boost the shoulder months (October through April), directing 70% of the available budget to these months, putting the national strategy for extending the tourist season into practice and supporting local economies throughout the year.
In this context, the program is also linked to the Ministry of Tourism’s broader campaign for “Mountain Greece,” helping to promote and strengthen lesser-known mountain destinations, with the goal of balanced tourism development and the distribution of visitors throughout the country.
In addition, the program significantly broadens the income criteria, allowing more middle-class households to qualify. Specifically, the thresholds are raised, among other things, from 19,000 euros to 21,000 euros for unmarried individuals without children and from 31,000 euros to 33,000 euros for married couples without children, while for families with more children, the upper limits are significantly expanded, reaching up to 58,000 euros, effectively broadening the range of potential beneficiaries.
A particularly significant development is the provision for people with disabilities, as for the first time under the program, people with disabilities (≥67%) and families with children who have disabilities to participate, regardless of income criteria, thereby promoting equal access to vacations and reinforcing the social nature of tourism policy.
In addition, new targeted assistance is being introduced for large families, as an additional subsidy of 50 euros is provided for each child from the fourth child onward, effectively supporting large families. This provision differs substantially from the 2025 program, in which the subsidy applied exclusively to the beneficiary and did not increase based on the number of dependents.
At the same time, the use of the digital card as the exclusive means of accessing the subsidy amount is being maintained and upgraded, making full use of the government’s modern digital infrastructure through the gov.gr and vouchers.gov.gr platforms, ensuring speed, transparency, and convenience for citizens. Additionally, the program enhances accessibility for citizens by allowing applications to be submitted through Citizen Service Centers (KEP), as well as through a dedicated help desk (help desk), making participation even easier.
The key support features remain robust, with grant amounts ranging from 200 euros to 600 euros depending on the period and the category of beneficiaries, and with the selection process conducted via an electronic lottery, ensuring transparency and equal opportunities for participation.
Please note that the application period will begin in August of this year.
“The Tourism for All 2026–2027 program reaffirms the government’s strategic commitment to inclusive, sustainable, and accessible tourism for all, supporting Greek families, supporting vulnerable social groups, and creating the conditions for year-round tourism, with benefits for every region of the country,” according to a statement from the Ministry of Tourism.
