Greece has opened its borders for British travellers with direct flights between the two countries resuming today.
The first GIC The Villa Collection and Sunvil passenger flight from LGW to Lemnos departs tomorrow, with weekly flights to Preveza, Crete, Corfu, Lemnos and Skiathos over the summer season and departures from London Gatwick, Manchester or Stansted, depending on the route.
Agents can make bookings for holidays between July and October 2020: https://www.gicthevillacollection.com/corfu/san-nikolas-villa/intro#.Xw7vRKEzbIW
Chris Wright, managing director of GIC The Villa Collection, who has just returned from a pre-opening trip to Greece and stayed at Corfu, shares: ?It was a joy to see those endless vistas across the sea, intense blue skies, olive groves in the sunshine and people enjoying themselves in the lovely warm July weather- and no crowds. Visitor numbers are currently much at April levels.?
?In my view, visiting Greece in 2020 will be an unforgettably joyful experience, and one to remember and talk about, for many years to come. All the normal welcoming smiles are there, and all those I met were looking forward to welcoming British visitors back. I personally encourage everyone to revisit Greece; our reservations team looks forward to assisting with the bookings and providing information that will reassure travellers.?
?We have some excellent deals on offer. One week at a GIC The Villa Collection property with private pool, sleeping arrangements for six people (three bedrooms), will cost just ?899 per person. A stay at San Nikolas Villa on Corfu, with flights (LGW), (20 kg of luggage per person and car hire and many other offers are available. There are villas to suit couples, families, groups of friends at all budget levels, from modest to extravagant, perhaps for a special occasion. Whether or not you are pushing out the boat or simply seizing the opportunity to get away, we have properties of all shapes and sizes, to suit all budgets.?
The Greek government has put forward a few conditions for the travellers though, which includes a Passenger Location Form to be completed online at least 24 hours prior to travel. Visitors will receive a generated code on completion to show on arrival, along with a simple swab test at the airport. on arrival. Greek government guidelines include social distancing of 1.5m in shops, use of contactless card payments, and compulsory masks on public transport.
The Minister of Tourism has confirmed that any visitor who falls ill will be looked after by the Greek health system without any additional costs.
