Greece 2025 — Travel Guide, Visa, Things to Do

Loading map...

About

Greece in 2025 offers travelers an irresistible combination of ancient history, stunning islands, Mediterranean cuisine, and warm hospitality. From the historic wonders of Athens to the picture-perfect villages of Santorini, Greece has been enchanting visitors for millennia.

Travel Essentials
Schengen visa rules apply - most Western nationalities get 90 days visa-free. The Euro (EUR) is the currency. Cards are widely accepted but carry cash for smaller establishments and islands. English is very widely spoken, especially in tourist areas.

Getting Around
Domestic flights connect Athens to maj...

Cities and Resorts

8°

Greece

Athens

6places

Greece

Athens

6places

Attractions

Syntagma Square Acropolis Museum Plaka Neighborhood Ancient Agora of Athens+2

What to See

History

Syntagma Square

Greece

Museum

Acropolis Museum

Greece

History

Plaka Neighborhood

Greece

History

Ancient Agora of Athens

Greece

Nature

Santorini

Greece

History

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Greece

History

Acropolis

Greece

faq.title

faq.subtitle Greece

Schengen rules apply. EU citizens visa-free. Many nationalities get 90 days visa-free. Others need Schengen visa.

May-June and September-October are ideal. July-August is peak season (crowded, expensive). Some islands quiet in winter.

Ferries are main transport. Book via Ferryhopper app. High-speed ferries (faster, pricier) and regular ferries available. Domestic flights for longer distances.

Safe in most mainland areas and larger islands. Some small islands have desalinated water - drinkable but tastes odd. Locals often drink bottled.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Greece

Book ferries in advance during July-August high season. Popular routes sell out days in advance.

Many tavernas dont have menus or prices displayed. This is normal. Feel free to look at the kitchen and ask prices.

August 15 (Assumption) is major holiday. Many businesses close, ferries crowded. Book everything in advance.

Dress modestly for monasteries and churches. No shorts or bare shoulders. Sometimes wraps provided at entrance.

Connectivity & Internet

Average Speed40 Mbps

4G Coveragegood in cities and islands

Tourist SIM from Cosmote, Vodafone, Wind costs 10-20 EUR for 10-30GB valid 30 days. Available at airports, kiosks, and operator stores. Passport required. eSIM available. 4G coverage good even on islands. EU roaming works for EU SIMs.

Electricity

Voltage:230VV

Frequency:50HzHz

⚡

European plugs type C and F (two round pins). Voltage 230V. US and UK travelers need adapter. Most hotels on popular islands have adapters available

Useful Apps

BEAT

Leading taxi app in Greece. Fixed prices, card payment, works in all major cities and islands.

Uber

Works in Athens and Thessaloniki. Licensed taxis only in Greece.

Ferryhopper

Book ferry tickets between islands. Compare prices, schedules, mobile tickets. Essential for island hopping.

e-food

Food delivery app. Popular in cities. Greek interface but easy to use.

Local Transport

Operators: KTEL (national network), FlixBus

Booking: ktelbus.com, viva.gr, FlixBus

Popular Routes

Athens-Patras2h45min

€18-32

Athens-Thessaloniki5h12min

€22-45

Thessaloniki-Kavala2h

€14-23

Greece—trains fast, islands need flights/ferries! Athens to Thessaloniki: train 4h53min (€21-60) vs bus 5h12min (€22-45) vs flight 55min (€37-93). Athens Metro superb (€1.20). Islands: fly or ferry. Santorini ferry 5-8h (€37-79), flight 45min (€37-120). KTEL buses excellent network. Aegean/Olympic Air for islands. Ferries to Cyclades, Crete, Dodecanese. Athens tram to beaches. Book ferries early in summer!

Health

Tap Water✓ Safe

InsuranceRecommended

Recommended coverage: $50,000

Should include: medical evacuation, repatriation

Recommended Vaccinations

Hepatitis AHepatitis BTetanus boosterMMRSeasonal flu

No mandatory vaccinations. Keep routine vaccinations up-to-date. Tap water is safe (bottled on some islands). Heat can be extreme in summer. Travel insurance mandatory for Schengen visa applicants, recommended for others. Good healthcare in cities, limited on remote islands.

Emergency Services

Universal

Police

Ambulance

Fire

Tourist Police

Universal 112 works from any phone including foreign mobiles. Police 100, Ambulance (EKAB) 166, Fire 199, Coast Guard 108. Tourist Police 171 speak foreign languages and help with tourist issues, disputes with businesses, and provide information.

Local Cuisine

🌱$

Greek Salad

Tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, feta cheese, olive oil

Souvlaki

Grilled meat skewers, served with pita and tzatziki

Moussaka

Layered eggplant casserole with meat and bechamel

Gyros

Meat from vertical rotisserie in pita wrap

🌱$

Baklava

Sweet layered pastry with nuts and honey

Tipping

Not expected

Local term: Φιλοδώρημα (Filodórima)

Restaurants

5-10% for good service

Taxi

Round up fare

Hotels

Porter1-2 EUR per bag

Housekeeping1-2 EUR per day

Concierge5 EUR for special service

Tours

Guide (per day)5-10 EUR per person

Driver (per day)2-5 EUR per person

Tipping in Greece is appreciated but not mandatory. Leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Taxis: round up. Cash preferred.

About

Cities and Resorts

Mykonos

Crete

Santorini

Athens

Athens

What to See

Syntagma Square

Acropolis Museum

Plaka Neighborhood

Ancient Agora of Athens

Santorini

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Acropolis

faq.title

Travel Tips

Connectivity & Internet

Useful Apps

Local Transport

Health

Emergency Services

Local Cuisine

Greek Salad

Souvlaki

Moussaka

Gyros

Baklava

Tipping