Visa-Free New Year Tours 2027: Which Countries, Which Dates?
You want to ring in the New Year abroad, but you don't have time to deal with visa appointments, paperwork, and waiting periods. In that case, the easiest option is to choose a visa-free destination. All the tours below are marked “no visa required” on our website and depart between December 26 and 31, 2026. If you’d also like to see options that require a visa, take a look at our guide to New Year’s tours abroad.
Short flights, 3 nights: The Balkans, Baku, and Moldova
For those who want to celebrate the New Year abroad while using as few vacation days as possible, these programs are 3 nights and 4 days:
- Belgrade Tour: Departures on December 30 and 31. Starts at €900 per person.
- Adriatic Coast Budva Tour: Departs December 31, €900.
- North Macedonia’s Gems: Skopje and Ohrid Tour: Departs December 31, €900.
- Baku, the Pearl of the Caspian Tour: Departs December 30, $499.
- Baku, City of Fire and History Tour: Departs December 31, €900.
- Journey to the Heart of Moldova Tour: Departs December 31, Chișinău, €529.
North Africa: Morocco and Tunisia
For those seeking a milder climate in the middle of winter and a completely different culture:
- Kingdom of Morocco and the Sahara Desert Tour: Departs December 27, 6 nights and 7 days. Marrakech, Casablanca, Fes, and Rabat. €999.
- Magic of Morocco: Marrakech Tour: Departs December 31, 3 nights and 4 days, with optional excursions included. €1,049.
- Kingdom of Morocco and Mystical Cities Tour: Departs December 30, 4 nights and 5 days. Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat, and Essaouira.
- Tunisia and Ancient Cities Tour: Departs December 30, 3 nights and 4 days. $699.
- New Year’s in Tunisia Tour: Departs December 31, 3 nights and 4 days. €900.
New Year’s on the Red Sea: Sharm El Sheikh
There are two departure points for those who want to welcome the New Year by the sea:
- Sharm El Sheikh Tour from Ankara: Departures on December 29 and 31, 5 nights and 6 days.
- Sharm El Sheikh Tour (departing from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen): Departs December 28, 4 nights and 5 days.
Visa rules differ for Egypt programs that include Cairo; we recommend checking the tour page for visa information.
Far-flung destinations: Thailand and Japan
For those who want to combine New Year’s with a longer vacation:
- Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket Tour: Departs December 29, 8 nights and 9 days. €1,299.
- Thailand’s Gems Tour: Departs December 26, 6 nights and 7 days. €1,649.
- Far East: Hong Kong and Japan Tour: Departs December 26, 7 nights and 8 days. Tokyo, Osaka, and Hong Kong.
Visa-free New Year’s by bus: Batumi
For those who want to spend New Year’s abroad without flying, the New Year’s Batumi Tour by Bus from Ankara departs on December 30. The program lasts 2 nights and 3 days, and crosses into Georgia via the Sarp Border Gate. Starts at ₺9,490 per person.
Things to keep in mind when traveling visa-free
Most countries that don’t require a visa still require a passport; the documents accepted for entry and the required passport validity period vary by country. If you share your document details with us when booking, we’ll check them together. Since entry requirements can change over time, it’s best to confirm the latest information before you travel.
About prices
The prices in this article are starting prices per person shown on our website as of October 8, 2026. Prices may change; the current price, what’s included, and the departure point are listed on each tour’s page. If you’re undecided, message us on WhatsApp; just let us know how many days you have and your budget.