Greece, located in southeastern Europe, is renowned for its historical significance and remains a center of ancient architecture, particularly in Athens with landmarks like the Acropolis. The country is made up of numerous islands, including Crete and Euboea, and is characterized by diverse landscapes, archaeological sites such as Delphi, and vibrant regions like Halkidiki. The document also outlines key considerations for travelers, including the best times to visit and required documentation for obtaining a visitor visa through Sanctum Consulting.

1. Greece is a country in southeastern Europe with thousands of islands
throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas. Influential in ancient times,
it's often called the cradle of Western civilization. Athens, its capital,
retains landmarks including the 5th-century B.C. Acropolis citadel
with the Parthenon temple.
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2. o Greek Islands
o Athens
o Crete
o Meteora
o Delphi
o Peloponnese
o Halkidiki
o Zagori
o Thessaloniki
o Cape Sounion
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3. The largest Greek island by area is Crete, located at the southern edge of the
Aegean Sea. The second largest island is Euboea, which is separated from the
mainland by the 60m-wide Euripus Strait, and is administered as part of the
Central Greece region.
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4. Athens is the capital of Greece. It was also at the heart of Ancient
Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. The city is still
dominated by 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, a
hilltop citadel topped with ancient buildings like the colonnaded
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5. Crete, Greece's largest island, is known for its varied
terrain, which ranges from fine-sand beaches at Elafonisi
to the White Mountains. Mt. Ida, the tallest of the range,
is home to the Ideon Cave, which was the birthplace of
Zeus, according to Greek mythology.
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6. The Metéora - is a
formation of immense
monolithic pillars and hills
like huge rounded boulders
which dominate the local
area
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7. Delphi is a town on Mount
Parnassus in the south of
mainland Greece. It's the site of
the 4th-century-B.C. Temple of
Apollo, once home to a
legendary oracle. This extensive
mountainside archaeological
complex contains the remains of
the sanctuaries of Apollo and
Athena Pronaia, plus a stadium
and a theater.
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8. The Peloponnese or Peloponnesus is a
peninsula and geographic region in southern
Greece. It is separated from the central part of
the country by the Gulf of Corinth
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9. Halkidiki is a region in northern Greece known for its jutting peninsulas, which
feature Mediterranean forests that give way to sandy beaches in sheltered
bays. Kassandra, the westernmost peninsula, is the most developed, offering
modern resorts and nightclubs.
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10. Zagori, is a region and a municipality in the
Pindus mountains in Epirus, in northwestern
Greece. The seat of the municipality is the
village Asprangeli
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11. Thessaloniki is a Greek port city on the
Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea. Evidence of
Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history
remains, especially around Ano Poli, the upper
town
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12. Cape Sounion is a promontory located 69
kilometres south-southeast of Athens, at
the southernmost tip of the Attica
peninsula in Greece.
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13.  Do show an interest in Greek heritage
 Do learn about local traditions
 Do respect superstitions
 Do care about relationships
 Do take your time and enjoy life
 Don’t underestimate religious connections
 Don’t underestimate political sensitivities
 Don’t be too detached or harsh
 Don’t forget the gift
 Don’t forget your dinner manners
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14. If anything is God-given to the Greeks, it is their climate. The best time to visit
most of Greece is outside the mid-July to end of August peak season, when
soaring temperatures, plus crowds of foreigners and locals alike, can be
overpowering. You won’t miss out on warm weather if you come in June or
September, excellent times almost everywhere but particularly on the islands. An
exception to this, however, is the north mainland coast – notably the Halkidhikí
peninsula – and the islands of Samothráki and Thássos, which only really bloom
during July and August. In October you will almost certainly hit a stormy spell,
especially in western Greece or in the mountains, but for most of that month the
“little summer of Áyios Dhimítrios” (the Greek equivalent of Indian summer)
prevails, and the southerly Dodecanese and Crete are extremely pleasant. Autumn
in general is beautiful; the light is softer, the sea often balmier than the air and
the colours subtler.
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15. Original Passport [Current and previous if applicable].
2 coloured photographs 35*40mm in white background and 70 to 80%
zoomed faced, Gloss Finish.
Financial statements [Sanctum will suggest you the balance and the way to
project the statement].
Employment Proof and Pay Slips.
Income Tax Returns or Form 16 A.
Hotel booking confirmation.
Leave Approval Letter.
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16. Additional Documents
Additional documents required for Greece Visitor Visa
[Only if the applicant is invited or sponsored]
Passport first, last and visa pages.
Resident permit copy [if any].
Financial statements with sufficient balance if sponsoring.
Employment proof and Pay slips.
Rental Agreement and/or Utility Bill.
Wage/Tax statement.
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17. Fee - Structure
• Note -The process time of 2 working days is
considered only after applicant submitting
the required documents and information as
per the customized checklist provided from
Sanctum Business Consulting Pvt Ltd.
Appointment wait time at the Greece visa
facilitation centre for submission and
biometrics may vary as per the availability of
slots.
GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME
1. We charge a nominal fee.
2. Process time -2 working days
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18. Sanctum Consulting services for
Greece Visitor/Tourist visa include
• Filling the Application Forms.
• Customizing Document Checklist as per the applicant's case.
• Scheduling Appointment with the Egypt Visa Facilitation Centre
with Preferred Dates of your Choice.
• Writing Invitation Letter for the sponsor or inviter [if invited].
• Helping the applicant with the best deals in hotel booking.
• Helping with the required letter formats from the employer.
• Preparing the complete travel Itinerary including flight
reservation for visa purpose .
• Booking Travel Insurance
• Mock Interview preparation [If invited for interview].
• P.S. To get a visa for Greece please contact Sanctum Consulting
for customised document checklist.
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