“Tourism is a social good and a right that must be accessible to all,” notes the Ministry of Tourism in its statement.
As it states, “with the new program ‘Tourism for All 2026-2027’ we are expanding the beneficiaries, we are extending the duration of the program, we are supporting the Greek family, we are supporting people with disabilities and large families and giving more of our fellow citizens the opportunity to get to know 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, especially in mountainous and less-visited areas. Our goal is a form of tourism that is more inclusive, more sustainable, and more equitable. A form of tourism that creates value for the economy, but also tangible benefits for society.”
As mentioned in the same announcement, the Joint Ministerial Decision (B’ 3409/2026) of the new “Tourism for All 2026-2027” Program, Government Gazette 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 the second phase will begin in early 2027 and will be completed on December 31, 2027. No interim drawing is planned, as the beneficiaries of the second phase will be selected from the lists of those not selected in the first-phase drawing, as the goal is to ensure the program’s continuous flow 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 increased flexibility, improved resource absorption, and the potential for broader citizen participation.
The Tourism for All program incorporates a clear strategy to boost the shoulder months (October through April), directing70% of the available budget to these months, putting into practice the national strategy to extend the tourist season and supporting local economies throughout the year.
In the same context, the program is also linked to the broader campaign by the Ministry of Tourism for “Mountain Greece,” helping to promote and strengthen less-visited mountain destinations, with the aim of balanced tourism development and the distribution of visitors throughout the country.
In addition, the program significantly expands the income criteria, allowing for the inclusion of more middle-class households. Specifically, the limits are raised, among other things, from €19,000 to €21,000 for unmarried individuals without children and from €31,000 to €33,000 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 with disabilities, regardless of income criteria, thereby strengthening equal access to vacations and the social character of tourism policy.
In addition, new targeted support is being introduced for large families, as an additional subsidy of 50 euros is provided for each child from the fourth child onwards, 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 maintained and upgraded, fully leveraging the state’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, further facilitating participation.
The key features of the support remain robust, with grant amounts ranging from 200 euros up 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 choice for inclusive, sustainable, and accessible tourism for all, strengthening Greek families, supporting vulnerable social groups, and creating the conditions for year-round tourism, with benefits for every region of the country,” as noted in a statement from the Ministry of Tourism.
