Greece

Greece is mid-range by European standards. Budget €80–120 per day. Island prices are higher in peak season (Jul–Aug). Athens and the mainland are more affordable.

Yes, Indian citizens need a Schengen visa. Greece is in the Schengen Area. Apply through VFS Global at least 3 weeks before travel.

Greece is a Schengen country, so Indian travellers need a Schengen visa that costs €90 (about ₹8,280) plus a service fee of roughly ₹2,790. Applications are handled by Global Visa Center World (GVCW), the official partner for Greece in India, not VFS, with centres in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and other cities. Processing normally takes up to 15 working days but can stretch to 45 in peak summer, and €30,000 travel medical insurance is mandatory. Fly Goldfinch handles the full visa application, insurance and document file as part of every Greece package.

Yes. As of January 2026, IndiGo operates the first-ever direct non-stop flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Athens, with a flight time of about 7 hours 40 minutes and one-way fares starting near ₹24,000. The Delhi service runs on alternate days and the Mumbai route a few times a week, so seats sell out fast in peak season. Earlier options via Istanbul, Dubai or Doha are still available if the non-stop is full, and Fly Goldfinch books whichever routing fits your dates and budget.

Yes, especially in Athens, which has several Indian restaurants such as BabaJi near Syntagma, Indian Haveli near the Acropolis and Dosa King for South Indian food. Greek cuisine itself is very vegetarian-friendly, with dishes like Greek salad, fava, dolmades, gigantes beans and grilled vegetables on almost every menu. On the islands, Santorini has Indian options like Jaipur Palace in Fira, though choices thin out on smaller islands, so Jain or strict-veg travellers should plan around the bigger towns. Fly Goldfinch can flag vegetarian, Jain and Indian-food restaurants on your itinerary in advance.

Greece works for all three, which is why it is a popular custom-trip destination for Indian travellers. Santorini ranks among the world's top honeymoon spots for 2026 for its caldera-view villas and sunsets, while Athens and family-friendly islands like Naxos and Crete suit travellers with kids and elderly parents. Adventure-minded couples can hike the Skaros Rock trail in Santorini, sail catamaran cruises or explore the mainland's Meteora monasteries. The main safety note is petty pickpocketing on the Athens metro and at crowded sites, so keep bags zipped and valuables close.