Visa-free tours for the new year. Features of entry to visa-free countries

Greece- a country where antiquities are at every step: Athens, Delphi, Thebes and Meteora, rock monasteries and the holy Mount Athos. There are also great beaches, clear sea, picturesque islands and spa hotels. In this country, one must enjoy: food and wine, the sea and the midday heat, communication with local residents and nature, antiquities and silence, discos and fun. All at once - in a different way it still won't work out here.

"Helles Palms": a tour hit!

Duration: 7 nights / 8 days, weekly arrivals.
Route: Athens - Delphi - Meteora - Peloponnese (Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidaurus).

Day 1 (Friday)

Arrival in Athens. Meeting with a representative of the host company. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation.

Day 2 (Saturday)

Free day.

Organized for those who wish optional excursion- one day cruise to the three islands of the Saronic Gulf Aegean Sea- Aegina, Poros and Hydra with lunch on the ship.

Day 3 (Sunday)

Free day. In the evening, an additional excursion "Night Athens" is organized for those who wish - a walk through the night city and dinner in a tavern with a folk music program.

Day 4 (Monday)

Departure for Delphi. Delphi is a unique archaeological reserve under open sky at the foot of Mount Parnassus. Tour of the archaeological complex and visit to the Delphi Museum. Then moving to picturesque city Kalambaka, located at the foot of the rocks of Meteora. Overnight accommodation at a hotel in Kalambaka.

Day 5 (Tuesday)

A visit to one of the most beautiful natural and historical sites Greece - rocks of Meteora and ancient monasteries. On the way back from Meteora, stop at the famous Thermopylae Gorge (a legend about 300 Spartans is associated with this place). In the evening, return to Athens.

Day 6 (Wednesday)

Half day sightseeing tour Athens with a visit to the Acropolis. After lunch, an additional tour of the Attica region is organized for those who wish: a trip along sea coast Attic Riviera, visit to Cape Sounion with the temple of Poseidon and swimming in the thermal lake.

Day 7 (Thursday)

Excursion to the Peloponnese peninsula: visiting Ancient Mycenae - the capital of the Atrid dynasty, Nafplio - the first capital of independent Greece, an excursion to Ancient Epidaurus, famous for its largest ancient theater in Greece with unique acoustics and the tomb of Asclepius, the god of healing.

Day 8 (Friday)

Transfer to the airport, flight home.

The cost of the program includes:

Accommodation - 7 nights / 8 days (breakfast or half board);
- all transfers according to the program;
- Excursions according to the program on a modern comfortable bus with air conditioning;
- Russian speaking guide;
- professional guides on excursions.

Additionally paid:

Entrance tickets to museums for adults (62 euros), children under 18 free of charge;

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Last Minute Tours in visa-free countries more popular than traveling to countries where there is a strict visa control. And this is not surprising. Many Russian tourists, going on vacation abroad, have repeatedly encountered bureaucratic red tape associated with the need to obtain entry documents. Going through all the formalities takes a lot of time and effort, so when planning their next vacation, Russians are already consciously choosing visa-free tourist destinations. This not only allows you to save on the cost of the tour, but also save your time and nerves. Let's talk in this article which countries for Russians in 2017 were included in the list visa-free states? We will also tell you where a visa will be issued under a simplified scheme?

Every year, more and more states demonstrate a loyal attitude towards visiting their territory by Russian citizens. So, there are countries with simplified visa access, the procedure for issuing a visa occurs upon arrival at the place, which is very convenient. Indeed, in this case, you initially do not have to settle issues with the travel agency and the consulate regarding obtaining permits. When passing through control at the airport of arrival, it will be enough to present a passport, in isolated cases it will be necessary to confirm the reliability of intentions and show a sample form travel voucher or return flights.

Also, not so long ago, an option for online registration of permits appeared. To apply for a visa, you need to go to the appropriate website, fill out a standard form and wait for approval. It is recommended to leave a request approximately 4-5 days before the date of departure. In this case, you calmly go on vacation, being fully confident that in the country of arrival, the coveted stamp will be affixed in the passport, allowing you to stay on its territory.

When passing control, in addition to your passport, you may be asked to present return ticket, voucher, medical insurance, an invitation and confirm their solvency by having a certain amount of money. There is no universal period of stay without a visa for all visa-free states, so each country decides this issue separately. Usually the period is 30 days, in some countries - up to 90 days, sometimes - only two weeks.

Where can you go on vacation without a visa?

Let's take a closer look at what visa-free destinations you can choose to holiday in 2017 and tell about these countries. The list of the most popular and inexpensive visa-free countries includes:

Türkiye. Such favorite vacation spots for Russians as Kemer, Antalya and Alania need no introduction. A visa is obtained at the airport of the country of arrival, valid for 60 days.
Egypt. Although the political situation here can hardly be called stable, many Russians remain true to their choice and continue to relax in Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada. A visa is automatically issued to everyone upon arrival, for a period of 30 days.
Thailand. Anyone who is going to stay in Thailand for 30 days or less is stamped on their passport at the airport on arrival. A visa should be issued only to those who want to spend 2-3 months in this country, for example, all winter. A single entry visa for 60 days will cost $40 and then it can be extended for another 30 days.
Russians can stay in Vietnam without a visa for 15 days. If the period is longer, then here, as in many countries, you can apply for a Visa on arrival/Visa on arrival for free right at the airport.
Israel. Russians can enter Israel with one passport, while the maximum stay in this country is 90 days for our tourists.
Georgia. A passport is sufficient for entry.
Tunisia. A popular visa-free country for our citizens. To visit, you only need a passport valid for more than 3 months from the date of application.
Morocco. Popularity of Morocco among Russian tourists began to grow about 3-4 years ago, since then the trend has not weakened. In many ways, this became possible due to the fact that you do not need a visa to visit this country.
Dominican Republic. To get to the Dominican Republic, it is enough to issue a tarjeta del tourista - a tourist card and pay a fee of 10 euros for it. It allows you to stay in the republic for up to 30 days.
Cuba. You do not need a visa to travel to Cuba. A passport must be valid only for the duration of the trip.
China (Hainan Island). If a tourist from Russia flies to Hainan on his own, then he can apply for a visa upon arrival at the airport. If in the composition tourist group, then the Russians do not need a visa.
Mexico and India. These countries require a formal visa. It is easily done online.
Jordan. You do not need to apply for a visa before traveling to Jordan. Tourists receive a permit for 40 dinars right at the airport.

Which countries in Europe are easy to get a visa to?

Cyprus. Aphrodite's Island attracts tourists luxurious beaches, ancient architecture and amazing nature. To get to heaven on earth, you need to apply for a visa online, valid for 90 days.

Bulgaria. Happy holders of a valid Schengen visa will not have to receive a visa, the period of stay is limited to 3 months. If there is no multivisa, then the permit document is issued in visa application center Bulgaria or the visa department at the consulate.

Montenegro. In this country, stay without a visa is allowed for 30 days, from here you can visit any visa-free neighbor - Serbia, Macedonia, Bosnia, Herzegovina.

Serbia. You can safely travel around Serbia without a visa if your trip does not exceed 30 days.

Macedonia. Visa-free entry to Macedonia for Russians will be valid at least until March 2018.

Bosnia and Herzegovina. If you are traveling to this country with a tourist purpose and not more than 30 days, then you do not need to obtain a visa.

Greece. A short-stay visa to Greece costs 35 euros. And although the procedure for obtaining a document is almost the same as in the case of obtaining a visa to any other country of the Schengen Union, Greece is the most loyal to tourists from Russia.

Which countries can I travel to with a Russian passport?

Don't Forget the Most Popular resort countries, entry to which is allowed on the internal Russian passport. Feel free to go there for new experiences, but remember that the period of stay for Russian tourists on their territory is limited to 90 days.

Abkhazia is a sunny land with amazing mountain nature, ancient caves and healing mineral springs.
Belarus - that's exactly where neither acclimatization nor the language barrier can prevent you from enjoying your vacation to the fullest.
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

Average prices for last-minute tours to visa-free countries from Moscow

Traveling to countries without a visa on a last-minute tour is the ideal and most common vacation option. The cost of such vouchers is really lower by 30-40% compared to the usual options, and visa-free regime makes it easy to organize the trip itself. You can choose a tour 4-5 days before the expected date, buy it and quickly pack up. No need to worry about whether you will be issued a visa or not.

in many exotic countries visa-free entry, they are slightly less popular among tourists, since holidays in them are more expensive. But nevertheless, last-minute tours departing from Moscow are sold in them more often than in countries where Schengen is required.