17.09.2014
Если в последние годы количество самостоятельныхtravelers increased then in the future due to instability in the tourist market is expected even more a serious increase in interest in independent travel abroad. AND Greece is a great country for those who intend to abandon services of tour operators. Standard rest tired, and fear of there is no “free flight” – so why not take planning traveling into your own hands? Here are the steps you need to overcome to Independent holiday in Hellas took place.
Getting a visa
The most important step in preparing for an independent trip to Greece – the collection of documents for a visa. The clearance process itself is rare It takes more than two days, and the set of documents is pretty small: fax with payment confirmation and reservation (30%), which sends the hotel, insurance, a copy of airline tickets, international passport plus internal passport (as well as copies of pages), questionnaire, photos (2 pcs., 3 × 4), certificate of work on the established sample. Nonworkers must provide either an account statement, or sponsorship letter and help sponsor from work. Also You are required to pay a consular fee and attach a receipt.
Then with the collected documents you need to go to Moscow consulate or to any representative office (visa center). Now in Russia there are many visa centers, among which choose the right is not difficult. It should be noted that residents of the regions for the transportation of visas require additional time. If there is no visa center in your city, you can use the service of a travel agency or courier to whom executed power of attorney.
Accommodation
Independent tourists traveling to Greece more than 2 weeks, it is recommended to look at the apartments for rent. For example, in Thessaloniki, the rental price per day starts from 40 euros. However, in non-tourist cities or even in popular resorts There are always hotels offering rooms for 30 euros or less (per day). Price range is not limited – in Greece there are options for any wallet.
It is convenient to use the site to search for an apartment. Airbnb. Choosing the appropriate option, the tourist requests booking or receive instant confirmation. Then payment and receipt is made. If the dwelling is not stands up to criticism, the owner did not provide a key or photo do not coincide with the real type of apartment, there is always a guarantee receive compensation.
For booking hotels it is better to use large search engines. like Booking.com. First enter the data and choose the best hotel. Like some option – immediately need to check prices on other sites to avoid cheating and extra costs. Before booking and paying you need to familiarize yourself with cancellation policy. Sometimes it’s free, and in other cases hotels hold large amounts. When the data form is complete, need to enter card data. Then the site gives the form of reservation, which duplicated by mail. It must be maintained and provided for obtaining a visa.
Airlines
From Moscow, several airlines offer direct flights to the Greek land. You can fly to Athens with Olympic Air (from 104 euros), Aegean Airlines (from 103 euros), Aeroflot (from 120 euros), S7 (from 122 euros). Less convenient options – connecting flights with Alitalia, KLM and Swiss. Also worth considering flights to Thessaloniki with Aegean, S7, Aeroflot and Astra.
Air ticket purchase
When booking air tickets to Greece, it is advisable to use Skyscanner type sites that collect data immediately many search engines and give the most profitable options. After all ticket price difference depending on the airline may reach 10 thousand. The combined base saves time and allows real time compare all offers.
In the search engine enter all the data, then select the option from proposed list. The first – the most inexpensive offers arranged in order of increasing price. Ticket price varies within 10 thousand – 25 thousand rubles depending on the region of departure. If the cost of the flight is, say, Thessaloniki is not satisfied, you can see tickets to Athens. Flights with transfers do not need to be discounted – sometimes they are cheaper although they take more time. When a ticket is selected, things are easy: Passenger data is entered and an order is placed.
Insurance
Without registration of health insurance is not enough – with her in the absence of even a visa will not be issued. And the services of doctors in Greece for Tourists are an expensive “pleasure.” When making insurance, You need to ask the agent about all the nuances: what does it cover and which cases do not fall into the insurance category. Insurance cost depends entirely on the age and purpose of the trip – for example, for the elderly tourists use a high ratio. Average cost makes 40 rub. for each day of travel.
The tourist can use the economy program, which includes basic services, and may take a VIP-insurance, which includes early return and legal services. Received by It is advisable to always carry the document with you when traveling.
Transfer
It is important to take care of the transfer, so as not to get lost on greek land You can use public transport. A bus ticket costs 1-3 euros, a taxi will cost much more, than the transfer. Even at home you can order an individual transfer. Him plus – the ability to choose a car with a Russian-speaking driver. Price such services – about 40 euros to the destination. Tourists wishing to act completely independently, it is worth renting car right on arrival. Price – from 35 euros. Also worth renting navigator (from 10 euros), without which an independent tourist cannot get along. Even easier – download the navigation system, for example, iGo or sygic. Prices range from 25 to 60 euros.
If in time to take care of all stages of preparation for self-trip to Greece, will only be happy to draw up the route of the future journey. And after the decision of all Questions can already be sent to meet the ancient monuments, cleanest beaches and breathtaking views.
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