Magnificent travels! Today I’m going to talk about going to Greece on our western border. It is a great choice to travel in the lands that remained under Ottoman rule for centuries.. From Thessaloniki, the city of our ancestors, to Thrace and the Aegean, where you can find traces of Turks in every inch of it, You have many good reasons to visit Greece.
Well, we’re going to travel to the neighboring country Greece. how can we go ? Which routes are more reasonable, come with me
*Coronavirus updates at the end of the post!
Kavala, Greece @tripelonia
Greece by Sea
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Our first option is by sea. Only the Aegean Sea separates our country and Greece.. Sea transportation between Turkey and Greece has improved considerably in recent years. Traveling to Greece by sea is both pleasant and effortless.
There are daily expeditions to the Greek islands from the cities on the west coast of our country; Ayvalık, Çeşme, Kuşadası, Bodrum, Marmaris. With these islands, you are now in Greece !
If you are going to choose this route, I recommend you to read the article I mentioned in detail about the ferry services between Turkey and Greece.
Port of Kos and Turkey’ Motors to
Going to Greece by Bus
I will see beyond our borders with the naked eye! If you say, taking a tour of Greece by bus is just for you.. Don’t look at what I call a tour, these are scheduled bus services.
There are direct bus services from Istanbul to Alexandroupoli, Kavala, Thessaloniki and Athens every day.. In addition, the prices of these flights are very reasonable.. In 2022, one way Istanbul – Alexandroupoli bus ticket is 400 TL, you don’t need to buy it early.
If you are planning to go to Greece by bus, you can get detailed information from this article
From the Beaches of Kos Island / Greece
Can I go to Greece with my own car?
Of course you can It is also a pleasure to go abroad by car.. As we think and drive to the south coast, we can go to Greece as we wish with our private vehicle.
However, the point we need to pay attention to when going to Greece by car is that the vehicle has international traffic insurance
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In addition, the license holder of the vehicle must also go abroad and the owner must have a valid Greek visa.
Is it possible to go to Greece by bike?
I did this! I know how strange it sounds, but it’s possible
It’s just your bike and you to go to Greece You are enough, and you also reset the transportation fee.. You don’t need that much conditioning.. Alexandroupolis ( Alexandroupolis ) is only 50 kilometers from our Ipsala border gate.
You can review my trip from my post about going to Greece by bike
Pedaling in Greece with my bike
Greece by train ‘Roads to Go
I did not use the title of going to Greece by train because it is not possible from our country. It is not possible for me to understand this situation, could it not be done? Unfortunately, while countries have problems in bilateral relations, sometimes they mutually lag behind in such matters.
Can’t we go by train, Görkem? Actually, there is a way.. Scheduled train services are organized from our country to Sofia (Bulgaria). You can take the Sofia Express to Bulgaria and then go to Greece.
Otherwise, you can go to Alexandroupoli by bus and then take a train to Athens.
Flight Tickets to Greece
It’s also very comfortable to go by plane Of course it is!
Airplanes are a great option for people who just want to visit the destination city and have determined their route.. There are many flights from Ankara, Istanbul and Izmir to the capital Athens, their prices are not expensive either…
In fact, a year ago, only 3 euros Istanbul – Athens I have bought a plane ticket from Olympic Air on the route. I discovered Athens for you.. Where do I find these tickets, take a look at my article on finding cheap flights.
Our Campground in Alexandroupoli / Greece
Going to Greece on a Tour
Greece It is also a frequent destination for many holiday agencies due to its proximity.. Sometimes they can provide transportation to Greece at very affordable prices, without the need for any effort.
There are tours in Greece by ship and bus.. I think those with the ship offer a different experience, I suggest you try. For those who take the bus, the schedule should be carefully considered, because long journeys can be quite tiring.
Studying in Greece with Erasmus
Actually, I always talked about going to Greece as a tourist.. Now I have suggestions for students.. Greece is one of the countries that can be visited by Erasmus.. Although it seems dull compared to most European countries, I think it is a destination to visit.
Greece has a similar culture and the cost of living is lower. By cost I mean cheaper than other European countries.
Streets of Kos, Greece
How to Get a Greece Visa?
Everything is good so far, but I wish there was no visa…
In the public Greece visa This visa, which we call the Schengen visa. Because Greeks became members of the European Union There are standard procedures for Schengen visa and I have a great article for that. I suggest you read it starting here, it contains details to help you get a visa.
Is there a Visa to Greece with a Green Passport?
It is updated in 2022 when I write this article. As a result, green passport holders can travel to Greece without a visa. There are residence permits in the last 6 months, provided that it does not exceed 3 months.
However, when going abroad with green, that is, special passports there may be special document requirements on state of emergency and similar current issues. Before you go to Greece with a green passport, you can read my foreign article with a green passport and learn the current information.
On the way back from Alexandroupoli / From My Greece Trip by Bicycle
Visa-Free Entry to Greece and Visa at the Door
Greece visa-free entry also partially possible. Some cruise tours provide the opportunity to set foot on the Greek islands without a visa, with limited conditions.. Apart from this, There is also a special procedure called visa at the door, visa can be issued without prior preparation while visiting the Greek islands.
Visa-free entry and Gate visa only for Greek islands (Valid for Rhodes, Kos, Lesbos, Chios, Samoz, Meis).
Travel to Greece in the Coronavirus Pandemic
“Due to the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic, we started from the spring months of last year. Tourist entries to Greece and all EU countries are banned from. In other words, a touristic trip to Greece is not possible in 2021.
In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to the travel rules during the pandemic process.. Along with the 14-day mandatory quarantine, a PCR test with a negative result and a vaccination card showing that you have been vaccinated against the coronavirus may be requested upon entry to the country.. Current rules should be checked before traveling.”
Update July 2021: In the statement made by our Greek Athens Consulate, it was shared that touristic travels are still prohibited.. Travel ban on touristic trips to Greece for people who have recently been vaccinated may be lifted by Greece. However, the ban continues for now.
Update August 2021: As of August 5, people who have had 2 vaccinations in Greece (European approved vaccines) and who have passed 14 days can travel to Greece as a tourist attraction. There is information that he can log in, but it needs confirmation.. It will be shared when the official announcement is made.. Official statement is here;
Update 2022: Fully vaccinated people can enter Greece.
ANNOUNCEMENT ON TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS IMPLEMENTED BY GREECE DUE TO THE PANDEMIC – 5 August 2021 https://t.co/iolUY4tWcG
— English Emb. Athens (@TC_Athens) August 5, 2021
The guide I created on routes to Greece is finished here. You can get more information by reading the article I wrote for the Greek islands. In addition, here is my article where you can find a general roadmap for going abroad. I wish you all a good day
Continued of the article: How to Get a Schengen Visa?
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