For the first time I am flying (going) abroad, I'm afraid. I fly by plane for the first time, what should I do, what do I need to know? What do you need to know for those who fly abroad for the first time? What to do at the airport, how not to miss your plane, how to check-in, customs and passport control at the airport?

Are you going abroad, abroad on vacation or on a business trip for the first time? In this article, the whole path, the algorithm, starting from buying a tour, to collecting the necessary things for a trip, what to do if you are traveling with children, arrival at the airport, check-in for a flight, customs and passport control, arrival, transfer, check-in at the hotel and etc. before leaving the hotel. Enjoy your trip abroad!

Buying a tour

The very first thing to do is choose a good tour. The travel agency staff will help you with this. They will find and book rooms at a suitable hotel. As a rule, the booking takes from a few minutes to several hours. After that, a contract is signed.

If you have chosen a tour to a country with which you have signed an agreement with visa-free entry, then there is no need to prepare additional documents.

If you need a visa, you must give the travel agency employees: passport, photo 3x4, medical certificates, income certificates, as well as money to pay for a visa.

Consider, if you travel to a "visa" state, you may be denied entry into the country even if the voucher has already been purchased. Therefore, purchase "travel cancellation insurance", in which case, in an unforeseen situation, you will get your money back.

The agreement with the travel agency must contain the following information:

country of visit;
for how many people the tour is designed for;
the price includes meals (breakfasts, breakfasts and dinners, all inclusive) or not;
detailed information about the hotel;
length of stay;
possibly other data.

After the conclusion of the contract, the travel agency employee must provide you with information about the departure time, flight number. As a rule, all the necessary documents will be returned a few days or a few hours before departure - it all depends on the accepted practice of the company.

Of course, if it is agreed that the documents will be issued several hours before departure, natural fears arise. What if the employee doesn't come? What if something is wrong with the documents? Do not worry! This is a proven practice, the company carefully checks everything and makes sure that you receive the documents on time - any overlaps are excluded. All documents are waiting at the operator's desk at the airport three hours before departure. You just have to pick it up.

If children are traveling with you, who have not yet reached the age of 18, they must have a birth certificate with them. If the child travels with only one parent or with an accompanying unparent, it is necessary to have a notarized permit for the removal of the minor.

After receiving, it does not matter at the office of a travel company, or at the airport, be sure to check the documents.

The package must contain for each traveler:

a set of air tickets (there and back, as well as for intermediate flights, if provided). The ticket can be provided electronically on plain paper;
voucher (three copies) granting the right to stay at the hotel;
individual medical insurance with detailed conditions.

Be sure to learn about the country's traditions, religious practices, history, important monuments and shrines. Check out some of the laws that may apply to you. For example, is it forbidden to drink alcohol or smoke in public places and so on. It's a good idea if you can learn a few phrases that will help you in the future.

Be sure to make copies of all documents that you take with you on your trip. Also, take care to make and save an electronic copy of your passport in your mailbox. In an unforeseen situation, you can print documents anywhere in the world.

Upon arrival at the hotel, immediately resolve the issue with the safe. All documents, jewelry, bank cards should be stored only in a safe. Take copies with you, as well as money and cards that you are going to use.

Stock up on a first aid kit, which should contain a set of the most commonly used medicines:

antipyretic;
pain relievers;
drugs used for food poisoning and gastrointestinal disorders;
drugs to avoid burns and minimize their consequences;
adhesive plaster;
medicines that you have to constantly take, as well as medicines for allergies.

Remember, some drugs may be prohibited from being imported into a particular country. Therefore, it is imperative to have a prescription certified by the seal of a doctor.

Write down separately, preferably in several places, all the phones that you may need: bank, tour operator, embassy, numbers of relatives and close friends. This will save you a lot of nerves and time in case of unforeseen circumstances.

Leaving the hotel, do not take all the money at once, but only a certain amount and only one card that you plan to use.

Before the trip, check the validity of your payment cards, write down the PIN codes separately. It will be useful to clarify the conditions for using bank cards abroad. Perhaps your card is valid only within the country or a commission will be deducted in other states.

If there are restrictions, get another card with favorable conditions.

When calculating the travel budget, proceed from the fact that you need to spend 50 dollars or euros per day. This way you will avoid troubles and will be able to have a good rest, visit tours and buy souvenirs.

In many countries, such as Egypt, Turkey, merchants can accept both local currency and dollars, euros. Often they offer their own course, which is much worse than the official one, and the purchase price will increase. It is better to change currency at one of the points, for example, at a hotel, airport or directly in Kazakhstan. Do not use special exchange machines - they usually have an overvalued exchange rate.

When paying for a purchase, try to minimize the use of a bank card, it is better to pay in cash. Just in case, it doesn’t hurt to have “money in plastic” with you.

When going on a trip, remember that the total luggage for one person should not exceed 20 kg (for economy class) or 30 kg (for first and business class). You will have to pay extra for the advantage. The weight of each individual bag can exceed 30 kg.

To protect luggage from possible damage, and primarily from theft, wrap the bag with stretch film, wrapping it many times. You can learn more about the rules for carrying hand luggage at the airport.

Do not take parcels, packages, bags from strangers or even familiar people for transfer to their friends, relatives, etc., who meet them in a foreign country, there are international delivery services for this. If something forbidden is hidden inside the package, you will sit down.

How to fit a lot of things in one suitcase? How to compactly pack your suitcase for the trip? In general, if you do not want to know how to put all things in a suitcase so that everything fits - watch the video "How to pack 100 things in one suitcase".

If we are traveling with a child. Minimizing the risk of illness

A week before departure on the tour, minimize all contact with other children. Check with your pediatrician, it may not hurt to prescribe the baby immunity-strengthening drugs.

If you go to a place where there are many children, the risk of catching an infection increases dramatically. Better to plan your vacation in June, September, or winter time(excluding the winter break period). If it does not work out, then it is better to pay attention to tourist destinations that are less popular with vacationers.

Always keep in the first aid kit a means to reduce fever, drugs for food poisoning and allergies.

Departure

So, after you have received the documents, check them for completeness. Must be:

round-trip air tickets. Please note that seats are put on the tickets directly at check-in before departure;
a voucher granting the right to check in to the hotel. Check the hotel, length of stay, whether meals are included in the price;
passports must contain visas (in the form of a seal or a pasted hologram). Usually they are placed on any free page of the passport, not necessarily in a row, for example, in the middle of the document. After you have received and checked the documents, you have to: - go through customs, check in your luggage, check in for the flight and go through passport control.

If this is your first time at the airport, you can join one of the passengers on your flight and follow him through all the necessary procedures.

Below you will learn in detail about the passage of each stage prior to boarding the plane.

customs control

At this stage, customs officers check whether you are carrying items prohibited for export or import with you: antiques, etc. It is imperative to declare an amount in any currency equivalent to USD 10,000 or more.

There are two zones at customs:

"Green corridor" Usually passengers who do not carry prohibited items, such as tourists, pass through;
"Red channel intended for passengers who need to draw up a declaration.

Remember, after passing through control, customs officers can selectively inspect the luggage of any of the passengers. Usually they pay attention to those who are in a hurry or are nervous. Therefore, do not try to hide anything in order to avoid serious problems.

After passing through customs control, it is no longer possible to return to the hall.

check-in

It is recommended to arrive at the airport no later than two hours before departure. The flight number is indicated on the ticket. Upon arrival, look for information on the desired flight on special boards. On the screen you will see the numbers of the counters (up to five counters can be allocated), where the check-in for the flight you need is taking place.

When registering, you can politely ask for the most convenient seats, for example, by the window, or vice versa, closer to the aisle if you are flying with a small child.

At the check-in desk, check in your luggage, receive boarding passes (they will act as a pass when you enter the plane), which will contain very important information for you, namely the exit number, in English “Gate”, the flight number and the time of departure ...
For example, GATE 11 means the 11th exit - there you will need to look for your plane. 40 minutes before departure, they will announce over the speakerphone that the boarding of your flight will begin, the exit number is this - come up.

You also drop off your luggage at the check-in counter, leaving your carry-on baggage with you.(marked with a special sticker, and a similar sticker is given to you), the airport employee marks the hand luggage with a sticker - "Into the cockpit".

After passing through a special corridor, you get on the plane. Here the flight attendants will help you to sit in their seats, during the flight they will serve drinks and food. If you are traveling with children, bring food to the airport and on the plane.

Passport control

You need to go through passport control one at a time. Minors travel with their parents or an accompanying person.

Show your passport and boarding pass to the airport employee- he will make a note in the passport about crossing the state border. From now on, you are in neutral territory.

If you are going to fly abroad in a large company, then it is better to immediately distribute passports to everyone and put a boarding pass in them to speed up the process.

In the process of passport control, you need to go through a metal detector, carry-on baggage is checked separately. Don't worry, this is a standard procedure to ensure your safety and security.

After going through all the procedures, you find yourself in the waiting room. Here you can buy souvenirs, alcoholic beverages, clothing and other goods in the Duty free zone. You can pay for goods in tenge, US dollars or euros.

In the waiting room, carefully follow the information on the screens. The start of a drawdown on your flight (usually 30-40 minutes before departure) will be announced over the loudspeaker. To board the desired aircraft, proceed to the Gate indicated on your boarding pass.

You may be checked again with a metal detector before boarding. To get on the plane, show your ticket and passport to the airport employee.

Upon arrival at the airport at your destination

Upon arrival at your destination at the airport, you go through all the procedures, but in reverse order. An exception is body search. You won't have to go through it again.

To go through passport control after arrival, prepare the following documents:

international passport;
immigration card. It needs to be made personal information: name, surname, citizenship, flight number of arrival, the period for which you arrived in the country, the name of the hotel in which the rooms are booked. If children went on tour with you, then you need to enter information about them. When filling out the card, do not hesitate to ask for help from passengers who can read and write in English.
in countries such as Egypt, Thailand, Turkey and in other countries with a facilitated visa regime for Kazakhstan, a visa can be obtained directly at the airport. It is presented in the form of a sticker stamp with a hologram. You only need to purchase one sticker for each passport. If your children are listed in the passport, you do not need to purchase a visa for them separately.

Employee border service in the passport puts the appropriate stamp on entry into the country. He may also ask to present a voucher confirming the hotel reservation.

Leaving the airport, do not be alarmed, it only seems like a large and inhospitable labyrinth. Follow the crowd and join the flow. There is nowhere else to go, no matter what country you are in. In fact, everything is very simple, you just bury your nose first at passport control, from there to the luggage tape. Next, look for a representative of the tour operator among the crowd of welcomers. You can recognize him by a special plate or a T-shirt with an inscription. Here you check in, the representative will show you which bus to go to. Don't be afraid, everyone speaks Russian, you won't have any problems.

We receive luggage

To retrieve your luggage, find the transport strap for your flight. Here you can collect your luggage. Don't confuse your luggage with someone else's. To make sure that the bag is yours without printing it, compare the number of the pasted sticker with the one on your hands.

Then check in your luggage to the bus driver and take one of the empty seats.

If you could not find your luggage, contact the baggage tracing service, providing the sticker on hand. If you do not speak other languages, look for the representative of the tour operator who will meet you on the sign and tell us about your situation.

Transfer

Transfer is a transfer from the airport to the hotel. Don't be afraid to be late for the bus, the guides will not send it until the whole group has gathered. But don't make others wait either.

During the transfer, you can find out from the guide the most important information: peculiarities of the country, the most advantageous and closest exchange offices, he will also indicate where you can meet with another guide who will supervise your stay in the country throughout the entire period.

If for some reason you have to stay late, you can also get to the hotel by taxi. Just show the driver the voucher with the hotel details and he will take you to your destination. Remember, you pay for this trip at your own expense.

Hotel

After arriving at the hotel, you can leave your luggage at special place... Do not be afraid to contact the staff, they will help you in everything. Now you need to contact the administrator at the reception, provide a voucher and passport. To check in, fill out a special form (one per number).

It is common practice abroad to ask visitors for a deposit- this is a certain amount (usually 100 US dollars) that you leave for using the phone, internet, bar in the room. Do not worry. If you do not use paid services, the money will be returned in full or in part, minus the payment for the services provided.

Unfortunately, it is often impossible to receive the keys before 2 pm local time. Therefore, if you arrived earlier, you can relax in a specially designated place or check out the hotel infrastructure.

After checking into the room, examine it. Check if everything is working (TV, air conditioning, hot water shower, lights on). Wait for the evening. Music may be playing too loudly from the window, interfering with sleep. If something does not suit you, ask for a different number, arguing with the identified problems.

Be sure to keep all documents, money, jewelry in a safe. In some hotels, this service is available for a separate surcharge.

We leave the hotel

Departure from the hotel in most countries of the world is carried out before 12 noon local time. By this time, you must collect all your things and hand over the keys to the administrator for Reception. If you fly out in the evening, you can check in your luggage.

Porters will help to carry heavy luggage (Laggage boy)- call Reception to call them. Before the transfer to the airport, you can freely use the hotel infrastructure (in some hotels only a paid part of the services), luggage is stored free of charge.

Upon arrival at the airport, you need to go through the already familiar procedures.

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The first trip abroad is quite an exciting undertaking. For some, to such an extent that they never dare to embark on this "voyage", preferring to spend their holidays in well "developed" places "at home" or in the near abroad. And this "fear" is quite understandable: an unfamiliar country, language and customs. How to get to the hotel? How, with complete ignorance of the language, to communicate with the locals? Where to buy the necessary things? What to do if a difficult situation arises or if you urgently need help? In general, "where to go"? The list goes on - newbie tourists are worried about many questions.

If you are such a "novice" traveler, then you don't have to worry too much: the modern tourism industry is organized in such a way that Russian-speaking tourists feel comfortable almost anywhere in the world. Travel agents are always ready to help with advice and deed. In this article, we bring to your attention a rough scenario of your first "overseas" vacation. Our travel tips will help you spend your holidays safely and carefree.

Tour selection

You can buy air tickets and book a hotel yourself - via the Internet. You can save on this. Seasoned tourists often do this. But for those who are traveling for the first time, it is better to use the services of a travel agency.

Your task is to explain to the representatives of the travel agency in as much detail as possible what you expect from the trip, and how much you have available for this. Be sure to "mention" that this is your first vacation abroad - in this case, you will be given more detailed "instructions". You will be offered to choose from several hotels - they will tell you in detail about them and name the cost. As for the first stage, it is advisable to choose an agency with a good reputation, better - on the recommendations of friends and acquaintances. Take your time choosing a tour operator. "Sit" on the Internet, read reviews about travel companies, hotels, etc. It is possible that you will find a great hotel that was not on the "list" of the travel agency.

Buying a tour

As a rule, the tour is booked for you by the company's employees. This usually happens quickly - up to several minutes. In case of a successful "booking", you conclude an appropriate contract with the tour operator, while paying part of the amount (about 40%, full payment is rarely required). The agreement "prescribes": country, hotel, duration of stay, number of people, meals, paid part, total cost of the tour, etc.

Naturally, for registration, you will need to provide a passport (copies), photos, necessary certificates - depending on what regime (visa / visa-free) in the country where you intend to go.

A few days later, the entire package of documents will be prepared: air tickets, passports with visas, insurance policies and vouchers for check-in. All this you can receive on the day of departure at the airport. We advise you to pick up the documents a couple of days before departure - this way you will have time to correct possible mistakes during registration.

Departure: customs and passport control, check-in for the flight

You will need to arrive at the airport three hours before departure in order to register. If you have not yet collected the documents, you will receive them from your travel agency representative. Before boarding, you will be "subjected" to customs control, check-in for the flight and passport control, check in your luggage. These procedures are mandatory for everyone, so if you do not know where to go, ask your more experienced travel companions or airport staff about it so that you can do everything right and on time.

customs control

You need to study the customs rules of your "holiday" country in advance at home in order to clearly understand what is allowed and prohibited to import / export, what must be declared. Ordinary tourists usually do without a customs declaration - this is most often necessary when transporting certain drugs or significant sums of money. You will be asked to put all your luggage on a special tape for X-ray scanning. And you, having removed metal objects from yourself, will pass through the metal detector arch. If customs officials have any suspicions about your baggage, you may be asked to provide your belongings for a thorough inspection. Do not forget that on almost all airlines it is forbidden to carry liquids, aerosol cans and piercing-cutting objects.

Baggage drop-off and check-in

You can easily find your flight on the timetable. The flight line will also display the numbers of the check-in counters where the baggage will be checked in. Upon check-in, you will receive boarding passes with the seats indicated for you on the plane.
Baggage is checked in after preliminary weighing. Most often, the weight rate is twenty kilograms per person. You can take hand luggage on board - the smaller it is, the more comfortable it will be for you. For a small additional fee, you can wrap your luggage - wrapping it in several layers of wrapping film - this will increase resistance to accidental damage and protect against possible theft. It is better to take all the "valuables" with you as carry-on luggage.

Passport control

The passport control procedure is as follows: all passengers pass through the counters, where they present their passports. At the request of the border guard, other documents are also presented - a boarding pass, a child's birth certificate, a power of attorney to carry it out, etc. After "breaking through" the forensic database, you will be given a mark indicating that you have passed the state border.

After passing through passport control, you enter neutral territory, officially leaving the country. By the way, before entering the waiting room or just before departure, you will go through another "session" of personal baggage inspection. That's all - you flew.

Destination airport

Remember: if you have arrived in a country where you need to buy a visa stamp, do it first. You won't pass passport control without this stamp. In certain cases, you will have to fill out a migration card - enter personal data and information regarding the place and duration of stay in Latin letters.

If you don't need a visa or you got it at home, then feel free to go through passport control to get an entry stamp.

Now it remains to proceed to the baggage claim hall, and together with the latter - to the exit, where the representative of the travel agency will be waiting - with a sign or behind a special counter. The shuttle bus will take you to the hotel.
Check in hotel

If you want to quickly check in, then try to approach the administrator before others - filling in vouchers for check-in takes place in turn. In addition, there may not be enough free rooms for everyone at once - someone will have to wait a little.

There shouldn't be any problems when communicating with the receptionists - they, as a rule, understand Russian (English - that's for sure). According to international rules, check-in starts at 14:00 - so be prepared for the fact that you may be asked to wait for the "official" time. Such situations arise when the hotel is "jam-packed" - you have to wait until the "apartments" are vacated. Usually check-in takes place quickly - you get your key card and go to "unpack".

Your passport may be asked to leave until tomorrow - this is standard practice. Do not be discouraged if it was not possible to "enter the rooms" right away - you can leave your luggage in a special room and use any hotel services. After settling in, proceed to the "development" of the "hotel" territory - find, for starters, a restaurant in which you will "gourmet" in accordance with its schedule. Usually in the room there is a hotel plan with a schedule of the entire "infrastructure".

Info meeting

An info-meeting will take place within two days of arrival - don't miss this event. Your guide will tell you the exact time on the way to the hotel. The meeting will be conducted by a hotel guide, who will deal with all the issues of vacationers. They will tell you everything you need to know - about the features of the hotel, free and paid services, what is near the hotel, how to get medical help and take advantage of health insurance, how shops work, and more. You can ask any questions "on the merits". Then you will be introduced to the excursion program - where and "for how much" you can go for new experiences. Also, the hotel guide will tell you where you can find him to sign up for the excursion and in case of any questions.

Check out from the hotel

You will also be informed about the rules of departure from the hotel at the info-meeting. About a day before departure, check with your guide if the flight and the arrival time of the shuttle bus to the airport have been postponed.

In the event that you check out before 12:00, you will need to be at the reception with all your things about half an hour before that time - hand over your room and pay for paid services (if you used them).

If you check out after 12:00, you will have to hand over your room long before departure. The reason is the international rules stating that the room must be checked in at 12:00 - regardless of the actual time of departure from the hotel. Having returned the room, you will retain the "right" to use all hotel services until the bus arrives for you.

At the airport, you will go through the check-in procedure for your flight and in a few hours you will be back at home - after your first vacation abroad.

Not sure where to go to Greece for the first time? We have selected for you 4 of the most popular and favorite destinations among travelers from all over the world, told about their features and shared tips on how to spend time, where to stay and what to see. Read on and make your choice!

Where to go to Greece for the first time?

In Greece you can get to know ancient culture and mythology, enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Aegean Sea, bask in the Greek sun on the white sandy beaches of Greece, walk in the mountains with the cleanest air, admire the white buildings and taste delicious Greek cuisine.

If you are going to Greece for the first time and do not know where to go - this article is for you. Here I have selected 4 of the most popular destinations:

First time in Greece: Mykonos

Mykonos is the most famous and cosmopolitan island in Greece. It is here that the well-known white buildings are located, so unusual for the Russian eye. But keep in mind, Mykonos is an expensive island compared to the rest of Greece. The capital of the island is Chora, where you can get acquainted with the famous Greek architecture.

Where to go and what to see

Panagia Paraportiani Church;
"Little Venice";
an 18th century neighborhood with mansions of great captains with colorful balconies and stylish windows;
strange windmills imposing on the slope;
white sandy beaches that stretch along the perimeter of the island.

Where to stay

Mykonos is a tourist island, so you won't have any problems finding accommodation. - from luxury hotels to budget guesthouses and hostels, you can also search for hotels using the form on the left. For those who are very economical, there is Couchsurfing.

Things to do

During the summer, Mykonos hosts many celebrations and festivals, accompanied by rivers of delicious wine and mountains of gourmet food.
Also, this "Island of the Winds" is a paradise for water sports lovers, surfers and sailors come here from all over the world. Mykonos has a large selection of windsurfing beaches. The most isolated beaches are considered the best: Kórfos, Fteliá, Meyáli Ámmos and Kalafátis. Surfing is taught on almost all beaches.
In Mykonos, you can play tennis or mini golf at Ayios Stéfanos, beach volleyball at Ayia Ánna, parachute jumping or jet skiing at Eliá or Kalafátis. Even diving enthusiasts will not be left out and will be able to explore the beauty of the underwater life of the Aegean Sea.

Mykonos is a standard choice where you can hang out, do interesting excursions, and enjoy your beach holiday to its fullest. Therefore, if you are visiting Greece for the first time and your budget allows you to visit Mykonos, you will not be disappointed.

First time to Greece: Paros

Paros is one of the most popular holiday destinations for young people. Unlike Mykonos, this island is a more budget option. Unrivaled natural beauty, well-developed tourist infrastructure, beaches with clear waters, Byzantine footpaths connecting traditional Greek villages, breathtaking landscapes and pulsating nightlife await you on the island of Paros.

Parikia is the capital of the island and is also home to famous whitewashed rectangular buildings and impressive neoclassical mansions.

Where to go and what to see

the village of Naousa, here the ruins of a Venetian fortress stand at the entrance to its small port;
Lefkes is also a village, built into a mountain and surrounded by greenery on all sides, located at the highest point of the island of Paros, offering a breathtaking view of the island;
Márpissa is a traditional village with a vibrant medieval character, dating back to the 15th century;
marble quarries in Maráthi, where the famous Parian marble was quarried.

Where to stay

It all depends on how much you plan to spend. There are options for every taste and budget.

Things to do

Attending a religious festival is a great occasion to taste the sweet wines produced in the vineyards of Monemvassiá and Mantilariá. On August 15, one of these events is traditionally organized near the Panayia Ekatontapyliani Church.
Explore the island on horseback. There are two horse rentals, one near the sea in Ambelás and the other in Ystérni. A walk around the island like this is a great way to see the most beautiful places in Paros with your own eyes.
The sun-drenched beaches of Chrissí Aktí, Santa Maria, Poúnda and the crystal clear waters of the sea will captivate all beach lovers. Surfing is also possible here.
Kalóyeros Beach, surrounded by red and green clay cliffs, will provide you with an efficient and natural spa completely free of charge. Cover your body with clay and let it dry in the sun, after a while rinse the clay in the sea - your skin will be soft and velvety.

Price statistics for tours to Greece

If you are not yet ready to travel on your own, then price statistics for tours to Greece will help you. Here you can find the lowest prices for holidays to Greece from leading tour operators.

First time to Greece: Skiathos

Skiathos is the most popular resort island in the Northern Sporades. Despite fast growth tourism sector, there is still a picturesque and unspoiled nature. The island is decorated with over 60 beaches with crystal clear waters, the most famous of which is the Koukounariés beach, which is considered to be the third most beautiful beach in the Mediterranean. Add to all this the vibrant nightlife and you can see why thousands of travelers travel to this island every year.

Where to go and what to see

the capital of the island is Skiathos, with its cobbled stones, cozy streets and white buildings;
a picturesque harbor surrounded by 4 islets;
the small island of Boúrtzi, where the ruins of a Venetian fortress are nestled among dense vegetation;
the home and now the museum of the famous author Alexandros Papadiamantis;
Church Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, which houses 4 museums.

Where to stay

Skiathos has a variety of hotels, hostels and rooms at affordable prices. You can also stay at Camping Koukounariés.

Things to do

The island hosts colorful cultural events, concerts and art exhibitions every summer.
Walk along the breathtaking route starting from Asélinos, past the Kounistra Monastery, the small Asélinos Beach and Alygariés Beach, and ends at Kehriá Beach.
All of the island's nightlife is concentrated on the street near the Old Harbor. Bars and nightclubs are open all night until the morning and are always full of young people having fun. Open air parties are frequent in the Ammoudiá area (they are not hard to find, you just need to follow the road leading to the airport).

First time to Greece: Chios

The island of Boss is practically in no way inferior to the well-known and sometimes overrated Mykonos and Santorini. Walk the streets that look like pictures, enjoy the elegance of the buildings, swim in warm clear waters the world famous beaches of Mylopótamos and Maganári, taste the obscenely delicious Greek delicacies.

Where to go and what to see

Be sure to visit Hóra, perched on the famous hill with its crisp white cubic buildings and covered lanes.
See 12 windmills
Panayia Gremiótissa (Madonna of the Cliffs) is located at the highest point of Hòra, with an amazing view of the bay and the neighboring island of Sikinos.
Byzantine castle Paleókastro, built on the very top of the hill.
Summer theater "Odysseas Elytis", built in one of the favorite places of the poet Odysseas Elytis and well preserved from 2800 BC.

Where to stay

There are many wonderful hotels and hostels, there are cozy family pensions near the beaches. There are also several camping areas on the island. Keep in mind that Chios doesn’t have the luxury of Mykonos and Santorini, but there are many great walks.

Things to do

I think you have already understood that August 15 is a special day for the Greeks, Ios is a confirmation of this. On this day, one of the most impressive celebrations of Panagia Gremiotissa takes place here, when a procession carries the famous icon of the Virgin Mary around Hóra, all accompanied by a banquet, playing national instruments and dancing.
Walk along the ancient trails of Ayia Theodóti-Hóra, Ayia Iríni-Valmá beach, Hóra-Pýrgos-Psáthi, Hóra-Áyios Spyridonas-Perivolia-Áyios Prókopas-Pelekaniá, which are still used by the local shepherds of the island to this day.
The mountains of Ios are ideal for climbing, mountaineering or cycling. At the peaks, you will have an unforgettable view of the island and the endless expanse of the Aegean Sea.
On the beaches of Mylopótamos and Manganári you can rent equipment for water sports, all the same surfing, water skiing, diving. Here you can be taught surfing and canoeing.
There are plenty of clubs, bars and restaurants on this island as well. Every day, crowds of young people enjoy colorful cocktails, dancing until dawn and swimming at night.

That's all, if you are going to Greece for the first time and do not yet know where to go, listen to our advice. IN

For the first trip, it is better to choose the most popular resorts among Russians - the coast of Krasnoye and Mediterranean seas, as well as the Black Sea in Bulgaria. These countries have many advantages for those traveling abroad for the first time. First, there are always compatriots in hotels to whom you can turn for advice. Secondly, locals living in tourist areas, for the most part, know basic phrases in Russian, and they can always be explained what is required. Thirdly, package tours are organized to these countries, the price of which already includes a transfer from the airport to the hotel, a guide, insurance, etc. This is very convenient for those who have decided to go somewhere for the first time and are not yet familiar with a foreign country. An inexperienced tourist will be met, put on a bus, helped to check into a hotel, etc.

To save money on a tour, you can purchase a tour through the early booking system. Then the cost of hotel accommodation will be 25-30 percent lower.

Which country to choose

Which one depends on the season. From February to the end of May and from September to the beginning of November, comfortable and warm weather is in Egypt. The sea warms up enough, and the air temperature is 29-33оС. In winter (from late November to mid-February), even in this African country, it is quite cool, a strong wind is blowing, the water temperature in the sea drops to 20-23 ° C.

It is better to go to Turkey from mid-May to September 15-20. It is then that the Mediterranean Sea warms up enough for a comfortable swim. In Bulgaria, the season is from early July to mid-September.

The advantage of the popular resorts is that charter and regular direct flights run from Moscow there almost all year round. That is, six to ten hours after leaving the house, you can be near the warm sea.

In terms of the level of hotels and services, these countries, which are popular with Russian tourists, are practically equal. The only thing that Bulgaria is losing is that there are practically no private beaches owned by hotels. The coast is open to everyone; plots are leased to entrepreneurs who install sun loungers and umbrellas there and take money for their rent. But there are hotels for which the use of beach facilities is already included in the cost of living. All this should be clarified when buying a tour.

Another disadvantage when choosing Bulgaria as a vacation destination is the need to apply for a visa. This increases the cost of the trip. In addition, when obtaining a visa, you yourself need to provide some documents - a salary certificate, an account statement, hotel and ticket reservations. For inexperienced travelers, this can be overwhelming. Therefore, if the choice fell on Bulgaria, it is better to make a visa through an agency. Then you only need a foreign passport, and the employee of the company will receive the coveted stamp on his own.

Probably the most quick way to get anywhere in the world is a flight. Even if your work is in no way connected with constant movement around the globe, then you are definitely going on vacation somewhere.

Sooner or later, everyone will be faced with the need to fly an airplane. Even to those already mundane tourist countries like Turkey or Egypt, this is the most short way... Therefore, the question of what to put in a suitcase concerns every adult.

It is best to start packing up a few days before your flight. And then on the last day, as it turns out suddenly, you will need to finish something urgent, and the training camp will be held in an emergency. So take about three days parking and it is advisable to write a list of necessary things before that.

Fees

It is clear that the amount of things depends on how many days you are traveling. The longer the period, the more things are needed. If you fly for 2-3 days, you can limit yourself to the standard minimum. This applies to clothes, cosmetics, shoes and what accessories (chargers, umbrellas, additional bags / packages).

In addition, there are obligatory things that you must have with you, regardless of the length of time you are away from home. First: this is a ticket (if it is not electronic), documents (passport, insurance, voucher for hotel accommodation) and money. Without this, you will not fly anywhere, so fold these things first and check again before leaving the house. In addition, it is better to change money in advance if it will be much cheaper to do it in your home country. And it's easier, you won't need to run around and look for an exchanger.

Second: medicines. Here you need to remember about your chronic sores (what if an exacerbation?) And try to predict possible problems. Sunburn, cuts and food poisoning are the most common tourist troubles.

All large items must be placed in a suitcase. Its weight should not exceed 20-23 kg, otherwise you will pay extra for overweight. All the things you need to sing, such as documents, medicines, a reader, headphones, a player, a laptop and a pillow, can be put in a small carry-on bag that you will take to the aircraft cabin.

And remember, there is no need to fill a suitcase to the eyeballs. Leave room for items purchased during the trip.

Flight

The microclimate in the cockpit is special. The air is very conditioned with low humidity. This can cause the passengers to dry out the mucous membranes (eyes, nose) and even the skin itself. So grab a nasal spray, eye drops, moisturizer, and germicidal gel in your carry-on bag.

If you are on a 10-hour flight, it is best to bring a neck pillow. Inflatable or plush, it doesn't matter. The main thing is to be comfortable.

Shoes should be worn without heels. It may not be so beautiful, but it is convenient! And this is the most important thing. You can take a jacket with you to the salon. What if it's cool there, and blankets are not provided? In extreme cases, the jacket can be used instead of a pillow under the back.

You can also grab your favorite cookies, snacks, protein bars, lollipops. Of course, on long flights they feed. But if you are flying for the first time and do not know how your body will perceive the airplane food, you need to have a backup option.

Beach vacation for those traveling abroad in the first

The most popular countries for recreation among tourists are Turkey, Egypt and Bulgaria. These countries are ideal for those traveling abroad for the first time, as they are great for a first-time holiday abroad. This happens not only due to the fact that you can relax relatively cheaply, but also due to a number of other reasons.

Firstly, in the hotels of these countries you can always meet compatriots. In case of any problems or if you have any questions, and those who first went abroad will have questions, Russian-speaking staff or tourists will be able to help and clarify an incomprehensible situation.

Secondly, it is in these countries that many residents understand basic phrases in Russian and will be able to explain something. It is not necessary to know another language here in order to move independently in a foreign country. In this case, the first trip should be successful.

Thirdly, almost all hotels in these countries provide all-inclusive accommodation and meals. At the same time, the cost is quite acceptable. This is very convenient, because tourists can be sure that they will not need to pay extra for hotel meals and, accordingly, spend extra money.

Fourthly, package tours are mainly organized to Turkey, Egypt and Bulgaria, which include not only accommodation and meals at the hotel, but also transfer from the place of arrival to the hotel and back, as well as accompanying a guide if necessary, insurance and a number of others. services. Being in a foreign country, this is very important, because some people find it very difficult to navigate.

Excursions in Europe

If beach holidays and these countries do not attract attention, but you like sightseeing tours more, then you can choose Europe as your first trip abroad. For beginners, it is better to immediately purchase an excursion tour, which will provide all the services for accommodation, escort on excursions and meeting at the airport. You can go to Greece, Italy, France or the Czech Republic. However, it should be borne in mind that such a vacation will be worth it.

To save money, you can choose a bus tour abroad. Its advantage will be not only lower cost, but also the opportunity to see a large number of cities. The only inconvenience is the long journeys from one city to another. Despite this, tourists will spend the night in hotels. The advantage of such a visit to Europe will be that the tourists are constantly accompanied by a guide who shows the main attractions, tells how to behave, how to get to a certain place, etc. Visiting European countries on your own for the first time can be difficult.

Combined tours abroad

Going abroad for the first time abroad may well combine beach and sightseeing holidays. Many countries have both good beaches and interesting sights. To buy such a tour, you can contact a travel agency that sells combined tours.

Thus, those who, besides the beach, are interested in historical monuments, can go to Greece, Spain or Malta. Egypt and Turkey can also act as a combined tour. There is also a lot to see in between on the beaches. There are sea and gorgeous nature in countries such as Croatia and Montenegro. They can also be visited as a first trip abroad. The choice of countries for traveling abroad in the first is quite extensive, so everyone must first decide what exactly he expects from the trip.

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