To Greece from Turkey and Vice versa – such a journey can make vacationers in the Western resorts of Turkey. And much easier entry to 5 Greek Islands (Chios, Samos, Rhodes, Lesvos & KOs ). To visit these places of ancient Greece, it is not necessary to have a Schengen visa.
In this experiment the European Union has gone due to the long-prevailing opinion that the main "brake" for the tourist flow to Greece is a Schengen visa, the design of which takes time. Visa-free entry into Greece is allowed from July 7 to September 30, 2012. If the experiment will justify itself, it will likely be continued.
The opportunity to visit Greece without a Schengen visa have vacationers of any country who are in Turkey legally. Enough to buy a ticket on the ferry from Turkey to Greece, and/or book a hotel room on one of the Islands.
Planning a vacation in Greece, it is necessary to have a photograph taken on the Schengen model, the passport and to fill visa application and pay a fee of EUR 35.
This procedure gives the opportunity for 15 days to enjoy the ancient monuments and beautiful nature of Greece. In addition, tourists from Russia can go to Greece for a day free visa.
But it should be borne in mind that the ferry ride would cost a lot. For example, a ticket from Marmaris to Rhodes costs from $40 at one end, and from Cesme to Chios - $35. But if you just buy tickets to both sides, includes a small discount.
Under the current agreement between Turkey and Greece, daily 2 ferry – Turkish and Greek – to carry out parallel flight. But the tickets usually are sold in each country only on his own ship. For example, on the island of Lesbos tickets for the off morning in Turkey a Greek ferry, but to buy a ticket for an afternoon Turkish ship impossible.
Also to get to Greece from Turkey by train. It departs daily from Istanbul to Thessaloniki. The cost of one ticket is about 55 euros. But for crossing the border by train, you must have a Schengen visa.