India to Greece trip: Cost of travel package, flights, food, hotels and Schengen Visa - Explained

Greece is one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe, known for its stunning historical landmarks, beautiful landscapes, and vibrant culture. If you are planning to go on a trip to Greece, you would be curious to know how much it will cost. This article aims to give you an approximate idea.

Indians who wish to visit or stay in Greece need a pre-approved Greece Schengen visa, like many other European countries. This means that you must apply for a visa while in India and get it approved if you wish to travel to Greece. With a Schengen visa, individuals can visit the Schengen region, which comprises 29 countries, including Greece.

Cost of travel packages to Greece

Many companies provide travel packages for Greece, and their prices vary according to customisation and availability. Travel companies also have different packages as per different needs that can be customised even further.

Let's see a list of travel packages for Greece on popular travel websites as of May 15, 2025:

Flight charges from India to Greece

If you go to Athens, Greece, by flight, without a travel package, here is a list of flights and their charges as per current listings as of May 15, 2025:

How much will you need to spend in Greece daily?

Daily expenses in Greece vary as per individual choices, but here are the average prices for you to have a rough idea for your budget:

• Inexpensive restaurants: ~€15.00 per meal (approx ₹1,350)
• Mid-range restaurants: ~€25.00 per meal (approx ₹2,250)
• Fast food combo: ~€9.00 (approx ₹810)

• Hostel dormitory: ~€15–€25 per night (approx ₹1,350-₹2,250)
• Budget hotel: ~€40–€60 per night (approx ₹3,600-₹5,400)

• Public transport (one-way): ~€1.20–€1.50 (approx ₹108-₹135)
• Taxi (base price): ~€3.50 (approx ₹315)

Famous places to visit in Greece

What is the eligibility for a Schengen visa?

For visiting Greece, you must hold a valid Indian passport and have international travel insurance. Further, you must also have a clean criminal record with no visa violations.

Except for diplomatic passport holders, who can opt for a visa-on-arrival for 90 days, Indian citizens must hold a visa before entering Greece, as it does not offer visa-on-arrival services for Indian nationals.

A Type C Schengen visa, also known as a short-stay visa or Uniform Schengen Visa (USV), allows non-EU individuals to enter and stay in the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days (3 months) within a 180-day period (6 months). It is the most common type of Schengen visa and is used for travel, family visits, and business trips. The visa can be for a single entry, double entry, or multiple entries.

While applying for a Schengen visa, you have to select the relevant entry option and provide valid reasons for needing such a visa, along with an itinerary. For instance, if you are going to Greece for business purposes and need to enter Greece several times in a few months, you will need to select ‘multiple entries’ on the visa application and provide the reason for your plans for the stay.

The purposes of travel with a short stay visa include tourism, business, visiting family and friends, cultural and educational, sports, medical reasons, studies, airport transit, visa for Seaman, etc, according to the Global Visa Center.

What is the cost of a Greece visa application?

For a standard short-stay visa (Type C), Indian nationals need to pay €90 (approximately ₹8,460) for adults and €45 (approximately ₹4,230) for children between the ages of 6 to 12. The visa fee was increased from €80 to €90 in June 2024.