Greek Islands – 8 Days in Athens, Mykonos & Santorini
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Greece
Best time May to October Cost ₹₹₹₹₹ Safety 4/5 Visa Schengen short-stay (Type C)
White-washed villages, blue domes and ancient ruins. Greece is island sunsets in Santorini, beach parties in Mykonos and the Acropolis in Athens.
Plan your Greece holiday with Easy Tripping. Tell us your dates and budget and we will build a trip around you, with flights, hotels, sightseeing and visa help.
- Capital
- Athens
- Currency
- Euro (EUR €)
- Languages
- Greek
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Region
- Southern Europe
- Best time to visit
- May to October
Places to visit in Greece
01Athens
Acropolis, Plaka and the Parthenon.
02Santorini
Oia sunsets, caldera views and volcanic beaches.
03Mykonos
Windmills, Little Venice and beach clubs.
04Crete
Beaches, gorges and Knossos palace.
05Meteora
Monasteries on top of rock pillars.
06Delphi
Ancient sanctuary of Apollo.
Things to do
Experiences we can add to your trip.
Santorini catamaran cruise
Hot springs, swimming and sunset dinner.
Acropolis guided tour
Early morning to beat the heat.
Island hopping by ferry
Athens–Mykonos–Santorini.
Wine tasting in Santorini
Volcanic vineyards.
Greek cooking class
Moussaka and tzatziki.
When to visit Greece
JanOkay
FebOkay
MarOkay
AprGood
MayBest
JunBest
JulGood
AugGood
SepBest
OctBest
NovOkay
DecOkay
BestMay – Jun
Warm, sea warming up, fewer crowds.
PeakJul – Aug
Hot and crowded, top prices.
BestSep – Oct
Warm sea and calmer islands.
OffNov – Apr
Many island hotels close.
Food to try
Gyros & souvlaki
Wraps with tzatziki.
Greek salad
Tomato, cucumber, olives and feta.
Moussaka
Baked eggplant layers.
Spanakopita
Spinach-feta pie, great veg pick.
Baklava & loukoumades
Honey sweets.
Indian food
Indian restaurants in Athens, Santorini and Mykonos.
Shopping
Olive oil & honey
Thyme honey makes a great gift.
Leather sandals
Handmade in Athens' Plaka.
Evil-eye jewellery
Popular souvenir.
Natural sponges
From the islands.
Culture & etiquette
- Dress modestly at monasteries.
- Dinner is late, around 9 pm.
- Never flush toilet paper in older buildings.
Getting around & facilities
- SIM & internet
- Cosmote, Vodafone; EU roaming applies.
- Getting around
- Ferries and short flights between islands; quads on islands.
- Power plug
- Type C/F, 230V. Indian two-pin plugs usually fit.
- Money
- Euro.
- Visa
- Schengen short-stay visa.
- Emergency
- 112.
- Emergency number
- 112
Safety for travellers
General safety 4/5
- Safe; pickpockets on Athens metro.
- Ferry schedules change with wind; keep a buffer day.
Women travellers
- Safe for women; party islands are busy late.
- Use official taxis at night.
Our team is reachable 24/7 during your trip.
Cost index
Typical prices on the ground, per person. Flights not included.
Moderate
| Gyros | ₹350 – 500 |
|---|---|
| Taverna meal for two | ₹4,000 – 7,000 |
| Coffee | ₹300 – 400 |
| Ferry Athens–Santorini | ₹6,000 – 10,000 |
| Acropolis ticket | ₹1,800 – 2,800 |
| Santorini cave hotel per night | ₹15,000 – 40,000 |
Budget₹7,000 – 10,000per person, per day
Comfort₹14,000 – 22,000per person, per day
Luxury₹40,000+per person, per day
Prices are approximate and change with season and exchange rates. Ask us for an exact quote.
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Greece visa for Indians
Schengen visa required.
Schengen short-stay (Type C)
Tourism or family visit, up to 90 days in any 180 days, valid across all 29 Schengen countries.
Multiple-entry ('cascade')
Frequent travellers with previous Schengen visas may get 1–5 year visas.
Documents you need
- Completed visa application form, signed
- Passport valid for at least 6 months, with 2 blank pages
- Recent passport-size photo (white background)
- Return flight tickets
- Hotel bookings for the whole stay
- Last 3–6 months bank statements
- Income tax returns (last 2–3 years)
- Travel insurance with at least €30,000 medical cover
- Day-by-day itinerary and cover letter
- Employed: leave letter and last 3 salary slips
- Self-employed: GST/company registration and business bank statement
- Students: bonafide certificate from school/college
Fees & waiting time
| Embassy visa fee (adult) | €90 (about ₹9,000) |
|---|---|
| Child 6–12 years | €45 |
| Under 6 | Free |
| VFS Global service charge | about ₹2,000 – 3,000 |
| Easy Tripping service charge | Ask us |
Processing time: 15 working days after biometrics (can take up to 45 days in peak season). Apply 2–3 months before travel; appointments fill fast from April to July.
How to apply: Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) at VFS Global in Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi and other cities.
Get visa help Official visa website ↗
Fees are approximate, last checked November 2026. Embassies change rules and fees without notice, so we always confirm the latest before you apply.
Emergency help in Greece
- Local police / ambulance: 112
- Indian embassy & consulates: official list of Indian missions abroad ↗
- MADAD (consular help for Indians abroad): madad.gov.in ↗
- Easy Tripping 24/7 trip support: +91 94296 91021
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