Greece

Greece Travel Guide

Greece attracted over 32 million tourists in 2024, a 15% rise from 2023, with key visitors from the UK, Germany, and the USA, contributing €20 billion to the economy.

  • Capital: Athens
  • Euro
  • Indian passport holders need a Schengen short-stay visa (up to 90 days in any 180) applied for before travel at the GVC visa centre listed for Greece in the EU's common information sheet (checked 19 Oct 2026)
  • Best: Summer (April–June), Autumn (September–October)
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About Greece

Greece attracted over 32 million tourists in 2024, a 15% rise from 2023, with key visitors from the UK, Germany, and the USA, contributing €20 billion to the economy.

Quick facts

capital
Athens
currency
Euro
language
Greek
population
10.4 million
arrivals (int’l)
~32 million (2024)
overnight stays
~150 million (est. 2024)

Best time to visit

Spring
Summer
April–June
Mild weather, fewer crowds
Autumn
September–October
Warm seas, pleasant temperatures
Winter

Travel tips

General
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Plan your Greece trip

Tell us roughly when and who is travelling. You will get a costed itinerary — flights, hotels, sightseeing and visa — usually the same working day.

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Plan your Greece trip from Surat

The practical facts to settle before you book — checked 19 October 2026.

Journey time
7–9 hours
from Mumbai, direct
Time difference
−2:30 h
2 h 30 min behind India
Currency
EUR
Euro
Language
Greek
Power plug
Type C, F
230 V
Emergency
112 (general), 100 (police), 166 (ambulance), 199 (fire)
Roads
Drives on the right

Best time to go

Best months: April to June and September to October. Least suitable: December to January. Visit Greece describes hot, dry summers and gentle winters; Athens has record heatwaves in Jul-Aug and its wettest months are Nov-Jan.

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Getting there from Gujarat

Surat Delhi Greece

From Surat: usually one connection via Delhi, about 11–15 hours in total. STV-Delhi nonstop about 2 h, plus 1.5-4 h layover, plus Delhi-ATH nonstop (IndiGo, about 3 flights a week) 8-8.75 h.

Typical journey times for planning. Airlines and schedules change — ask us for what is flying on your dates.

Visa for Indian passport holders

Visa from the embassy or its agent

Indian passport holders need a Schengen short-stay visa (up to 90 days in any 180) applied for before travel at the GVC visa centre listed for Greece in the EU's common information sheet (checked 19 Oct 2026).

Visa desk: +91 97278 86777

Facts checked on 19 October 2026 against: Wikipedia, Visit Greece, FlightsFrom.com, EEAS - Common Information Sheet for Schengen visa applicants in India, French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Rules and routes change; confirm with us before you book.

Top attractions in Greece

The places most of our travellers ask about — we build them into your itinerary.

Acropolis of Athens, Greece

Acropolis of Athens

Iconic ancient citadel

Santorini, Greece

Santorini

Stunning caldera and sunsets

Delphi, Greece

Delphi

Ancient oracle and ruins

Cities in Greece

Tap a city for where to stay and what we can arrange there.

Athens, Greece

Athens

3 hotels
Crete, Greece

Crete
Rhodes, Greece

Rhodes

Greece tour packages

Starting points, not fixed departures — every one is adjusted to your dates.

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Greece: Athens & Santorini

Two nights among Athens' ancient sites, then four on Santorini for the caldera villages, sunsets and a vo…

  • Quiet end-of-season caldera views
  • Acropolis and the Parthenon
  • Plaka and the Acropolis Museum
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Where to stay in Greece

Hotels we book regularly and would happily send our own families to.

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Practical information

Money & Currency

Currency
EUR
Cards
Widely accepted
EMV adapters
Type C, F
ATMs
Widely available

Safety & Emergencies

Safety
Very safe, watch for pickpockets
Emergency
112

Greece: common questions

What travellers from Surat ask us before booking.

By season: Summer (April–June) — Mild weather, fewer crowds; Autumn (September–October) — Warm seas, pleasant temperatures. Tell us when you can travel and we will say honestly whether it is a good window for Greece or suggest a better one.

The currency is EUR. Cards: Widely accepted. Forex guidance is part of every booking.

Popular sights in Greece include Acropolis of Athens, Santorini and Delphi. Tell us which ones matter most and we will build the itinerary around them.

The main language is Greek. Our team speaks Gujarati, Hindi and English, so you can plan the trip in whichever you prefer.

Greece is 2 h 30 min behind india right now (it can change by an hour with daylight saving). Check it again before you book calls or transfers.

The best months for Greece are April to June and September to October. December to January are the least suitable. Visit Greece describes hot, dry summers and gentle winters; Athens has record heatwaves in Jul-Aug and its wettest months are Nov-Jan.

Greece uses plug type C, F at 230 V. Indian plugs (types C, D and M) may need an adapter; carry a universal one.

In Greece: 112 (general), 100 (police), 166 (ambulance), 199 (fire). Save it in your phone before you travel.

From Mumbai it is a direct flight, about 7–9 hours in total; from Ahmedabad it is usually one connection via Mumbai, about 10–15 hours in total; from Surat it is usually one connection via Delhi, about 11–15 hours in total. Schedules change, so ask us for what is flying on your dates.

Indian passport holders need a Schengen short-stay visa (up to 90 days in any 180) applied for before travel at the GVC visa centre listed for Greece in the EU's common information sheet (checked 19 Oct 2026). Our visa desk handles the whole application — document checklist, appointment, submission and tracking until your passport is back. Call +91 97278 86777 or send an enquiry.

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