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Inga Aukštuolytė, director of public relations and marketing for international tour operator Tez Tour, says in a press release what you need to know for those who intend to go to Cyprus in the near future and offer another tour operator a fast route: Crete, Greece.
The summer of Cyprus and Greece is not yet here
“Although with various shocks, Cyprus and Greece have been among the most sought after and safest summer holiday destinations this year. For example, in Cyprus, morbidity, compared to other countries, is managed quite effectively, – said I .Aukštuolytė.
– We have been in very close contact with these countries during the warm season, so we have been able to make trips to the Greek island of Crete in autumn, and we will continue to offer holidays in the direction of Cyprus. We will fly travelers in these directions throughout October, until the end of the month. “
I. Aukštuolytė noted that organizing trips in such a tourism situation is extremely difficult: “However, we are happy to be able to offer more addresses for the children’s school holidays. In October, both in Cyprus and Crete, tourists with children will find a refuge in the summer, when the air temperature hovers around 25 degrees Celsius and swimming in the sea is still a pleasure. “
Travelers are less intimidated by the test than self-isolation
Following the increased incidence of Covid-19 in Lithuania, Cyprus moved Lithuania, which was previously on the list of affected countries of category A, to the list of affected countries of category B. And that means now before going to the island to fill Cyprus flight pass questionnaires will no longer be enough – A Covid-19 test will also be required.
“People arriving from countries on the list of B countries are requested to give a negative result to the Covid-19 test by PCR at least 72 hours (3 days) before the flight, which must be healthy. The declaration must be in English. The traveler has to take this test on his own initiative, “said I. Aukstuolytė. He noted that most labs doing the test give the answer the next day: it is only important to correctly plan the time of the test and the flight, and it is also worth taking a look at the working and non-working days of the labs. .
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An electronic form is also required to travel to Cyprus Cyprus Fligt Pass profile. This form, which contains information on recent visits, the address at which you intend to stay in Cyprus and, if necessary, contact details, must also be completed at least 24 hours before the trip. After answering the questionnaire, a confirmation will be sent to email.
“To avoid queues at airports, it is recommended to have a printed confirmation with you both when registering for a flight in Lithuania and when arriving in Cyprus,” said I. Aukstuolytė. – And although just before the trip to do a test, for example, the whole family – really an additional concern, however, in the opinion of travelers, it is much better than isolating yourself for two weeks after the holidays. Especially since younger travelers, children under the age of 12, do not need to take tests. And when I return from Cyprus, it will be possible to lead a normal life, for the children to go to school or kindergarten, for the parents to continue working and for the students to continue their studies.
By the way, if a person falls ill with Covid-19 in Cyprus (the same procedure applies in Greece), the country has agreed to cover all costs of treatment. However, many of those who have had a holiday in Cyprus this summer or autumn emphasize the special prevention of Covid-19: all the necessary precautionary requirements are observed on the island in a very fair and strict way, which makes the tourists feel safe.
Those flying to Greece must fill out a form
And traveling to the Greek island of Crete is even easier. Mandatory self-isolation is not required upon return or a test, but no later than 24 hours. An electronic questionnaire, the so-called Passenger Location Form, must be completed prior to departure (Passenger location form –PLF). It should be noted that this form can no longer be completed on the day of departure.
If you do not complete the PLF form and do not have a QR code, then you will not be admitted to the flight or a fine of EUR 500 may be imposed on anyone arriving in Greece without a QR code in accordance with the procedures established by the official Greek authorities . Covid-19 testing can also be performed on randomly selected passengers at Crete airport.
“Crete in autumn is a very attractive address, because in summer it is too hot for a frequent Lithuanian who does not like heat. It is one of the most beautiful and versatile islands in the Mediterranean. It is possible to enjoy the pleasures of the beach or travel, there are active leisure activities, such as diving, cycling or hiking, so the address is in demand among all age groups and fans, “said the representative of the tour operator.
Last minute trips are back, but for other reasons
A spokeswoman for Tez Tour points out that Covid-19 is changing the habits of travelers: “For example, you want to be reluctant and last minute offers come back when trips are bought a few days or a week before departure. Because neither the tour operators nor the travelers know practically until the last minute how the trips will be organized and if the trips will be made in a specific direction ”.
However, he was glad that the desire of people to travel and relax in foreign resorts is huge, so vacationers take every opportunity to escape Lithuania for at least a short time, change the environment and climate.
“We are very hopeful that the changes adopted due to the canceled self-isolation of more countries will allow us to work more steadily and that people will rest at least in the fall.” However, it is necessary that the travelers themselves are aware and act responsibly, that they observe all the necessary safety requirements, keep their distances and wash their hands constantly ”, said the representative of the tour operator.
It is true, I. Aukstuolytė noted that, although the new decisions of the Government are positive, they will not have a greater impact on the tourism sector, because it is too late: the summer season is coming to an end also in the southern countries. “There are not many directions that are warm in winter. These are Egypt, Tenerife and the other Canary Islands, and to fly to them we need decisions from the competent authorities on the assessment of morbidity in third countries, as well as exceptions to the calculation of morbidity. in individual regions. “
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