Posted today, Friday, May 30 Social tourism 2025-2026 of the Public Employment Service (DEPA).
It is recalled that the DBA Social Tourism Program will begin for the first time on June 1, 2025 – earlier than ever – and concerns 300,000 vouchers, with a budget of € 50 million.
Beneficiaries can carry out up to 6 overnight stays in the accommodation that they choose from the DBA “Register”, after their consultation with the provider, with a slight private participation.
Especially in Leros, Lesvos, Chios, Kos, Samos & Rhodes can take up to 10 nights free (zero private participation), while in the municipalities of North Evia and Evros, as well as in Thessaly (except Sporades), up to 12 nights can take place.
In addition to staying in tourist accommodation, ferry tickets are subsidized. Participation is 25%, while for people with disabilities the tickets are free.
Sorting prices are increased by 20% for the peak month of August and for Christmas (from 15.12.2025 to 14.01.2026) and Easter (from 03.04.2026 to 19.04.2026). The increased subsidy is valid all year long for the accommodation of North Evia, Evros and Thessaly (except the Sporades).
For ferry travel, beneficiaries print from the E-Services of the DBA the check and come to the travel agencies or tickets or electronic tickets to the providers, display the printed check and request the issuance of a ticket. It is noted that no category requires the presentation of supporting documents, excluding the category of luxury.
DBA is not involved in the process of issuing a ferry ticket. Through Web Service the ticket is issued and the ferry must be activated for transition and return. Shipping is only permitted for the transition/return to/from the place of the selected tourist accommodation.
It is recalled that the beneficiaries of last year’s program who have not yet activated the checks can be vacationed by June 30, 2025.
All information on the program is in the email address: dypa.gov.gr/koinonikos-toyrismos