Ultimate Greece Travel Checklist

Travel Documents and Essentials  

• Passport (Valid for at least 6 months)  
• Visa (if required): Check Greece’s visa requirements for your country  
• Travel insurance: Covers health, flights, and lost baggage  
• Flight tickets: Confirmed round-trip or multi-city itinerary  
• Hotel/Airbnb bookings:  Print or save digital copies  
• Local currency (Euros – €): Some cash for small purchases  
• Credit/debit cards: Active for international transactions  
• International driver’s permit (if renting a car)  

Packing List

• Light and breathable clothing (linen, cotton—Greece is warm!)  
• Swimwear (for beaches and island hopping)  
• Comfortable walking shoes (for exploring ruins and cobbled streets)  
• Sandals or flip-flops (for beaches)  
• Hat and sunglasses (for sun protection)  
• Sunscreen and after-sun lotion (Greece has intense sun!)  
• Reusable water bottle (to stay hydrated)  
• Daypack (for day trips and sightseeing)  
• Scarf or shawl (for visiting monasteries and churches)  
• Light jacket or cardigan (for cool evenings, especially in spring and fall)  

Electronics and Gadgets  

• Phone and charger  
• Power adapter (Type C and F, 230V)  
• Portable power bank  
• Headphones or earbuds  
• Camera and memory cards (or just your phone for great pictures)  
• E-book or travel guide app  

Toiletries and Medications  

• Toothbrush and toothpaste  
• Deodorant and personal hygiene products  
• Shampoo, conditioner, and soap (or travel-size bottles)  
• Prescription medications (including a copy of the prescription)  
• Pain relievers and motion sickness pills (for boat trips)  
• Basic first aid kit (band-aids, antiseptic, etc.)  

Travel Apps and Bookings  

• Google Maps (Offline maps saved)  
• Translation app (Google Translate for Greek phrases)  
• Ride-sharing or taxi apps (Uber, FreeNow)  
• Ferry tickets booked in advance (if island-hopping)  
• Restaurant reservations (for popular spots in Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, etc.)  

Things to Do and Experience  

• Explore Athens (Acropolis, Parthenon, Plaka district).  
• Visit Santorini (Oia sunset, Red Beach, volcanic hot springs).  
• Party in Mykonos (beach clubs, Little Venice).  
• See Meteora (monasteries on rock pillars).  
• Go island hopping (Crete, Rhodes, Naxos, Paros).  
• Try local food (gyros, moussaka, souvlaki, baklava).  
• Take a boat tour (to hidden beaches and caves).  s)