Here's Exactly What to Pack for a Trip to Greece (2024)

FAQs

How do I pack for a trip to Greece? ›

Crossbody Bag or Purse- If you are bringing a purse to Greece, I recommend bringing a crossbody one. This way you can keep your belongings and important documents close to you while having your hands free. Be sure you get a lightweight one.

Newer buildings in Greece, like hotels or apartments, have larger pipes that can accommodate flushing toilet paper, but most older buildings require you to place your toilet paper in the trash.

There is not a strong tradition of tipping in Greece, particularly among the locals, but it's become expected that tourists leave a small tip while travelling through the country. In restaurants it's common to leave a cash tip for whoever is looking after you – 10–15 per cent is standard.

Mace or pepper-spray canisters are illegal in Greece. Such items will be confiscated, and police may arrest or detain you. Carry your passport or some form of photo identification at all times. Police may detain you for questioning if you do not have proper identification with you.

Cover your knees. Shorts and short skirts can be frowned upon — the same goes with ripped jeans. Don't wear t-shirts with rude or in-your-face slogans (even in English). Stick with modest, plain apparel.

Instead, a black top combined with a stylish pair of pants and sandals represents the perfect outfit for a woman. Men should ditch the shorts and opt for a pair of long pants and a stylish shirt along with stylish shoes. All black outfits for men are sexy and stylish.

What to wear on a plane to Greece? ›

What to wear on the plane. Depending on where you're coming from, it can be a long flight to get to Greece. I recommend prioritizing comfort. I'd wear a pair of leggings and a comfortable T-shirt and then throw on either your lightweight jacket or lightweight sweater and pair that with your walking shoes.

Cash is especially important if you plan on visiting smaller towns, villages and Greek islands where there aren't as many tourists.

Load up on warm-weather attire, but layers are key; nighttime can get cool so you'll want a sweater or jacket and maybe a pair of jeans to keep dining and drinking al fresco through the evening, an essential activity that lasts through late October or even November.

Greece uses the Type F plug. Type F electrical plugs used in Greece are manufactured to the CEE 7/4 and CEE 7/7 standards and is commonly referred to as a Schuko plug. The line and neutral plug contacts for Greece Type F plugs are two round pins with a 4.8 millimeter diameter.

Currency and Exchange

Greece uses the euro.

A one week trip to Greece usually costs around $1,374 (€1,278) for one person and $2,748 (€2,555) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing. A two week trip to Greece on average costs around $2,748 (€2,555) for one person and $5,497 (€5,110) for two people.