Sunday, 3 July, 2022
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • Login
TopFlight-Travel.com
  • Home
  • Warm
    What To Do In Riyadh For Fun

    What To Do In Riyadh For Fun

    Where To Stay In Florida During Spring Break

    Where To Stay In Florida During Spring Break

    top Places To Visit In Phoenix

    Top 9 Places To Visit In Phoenix

    Trending Tags

    • Cold
      Winter Destinations In The USA: Plan A Romantic Getaway

      11 Winter Destinations In The USA: Plan A Romantic Getaway

      Water Activities In Denmark scuba diving

      Water Activities In Denmark: Scuba Diving, Wreck Diving, Sunbathing

      Places to Visit in St. Petersburg: Sightseeing Tips

      9 Places to Visit in St. Petersburg: Sightseeing Tips

      planning a trip to Iceland

      Planning A Trip To Iceland But You’re Not Sure When To Go?

      what Places to visit in Oslo

      Places To Visit in Oslo For Eating And Sightseeing

      Places To Visit In Toronto Within 2 Days

      Places To Visit In Toronto Within 2 Days

      What to do in Oslo

      What To Do In Oslo During A Weekend Trip?

      Top Attractions In Iceland

      Top Attractions In Iceland: Why You Should Visit

      What to do in Edmonton

      What To Do In Edmonton – Extreme And Fun Activities

      Trending Tags

      • Budget
      • Luxury
      • Unique
        Couple on a honeymoon trip

        A Guide To Planning Your Honeymoon (8 Months Beforehand)

        Glacier Park Montana

        12 Days Trip: Montana, Wyoming, and Everywhere In Between

        A Honeymoon Destination In Europe

        Seeking A Honeymoon Destination In Europe? 16 Dream Places

        Best Places To Visit In San Diego

        Best Places To Visit In San Diego? Try Balboa Park!

        Places To Visit In Nashville

        Places To Visit In Nashville: 11 Unique Museums

        Doha: The Fascinating Capital Of Qatar

        Doha: The Fascinating Capital Of Qatar

        Unique Places To Visit In Rio de Janeiro

        Unique Places To Visit In Rio de Janeiro (Popular Worldwide)

        top Places to Visit in Milan

        Top Places to Visit in Milan: The Definitive Guide

        Explore Dublin

        Explore Dublin In 7 Not So Typical Ways

        Trending Tags

        • Festive
          Girls' Weekend To NYC

          Girls’ Weekend To NYC: No Husbands Or Kids, No Distractions!

          Best time to visit Nepal

          What’s The Best Time To Visit Nepal?

          Christmas in Athens

          Our First Christmas In Athens

          Lavash - Armenian Cuisine

          Armenian Cuisine: Foods to Try in Armenia

          Places to visit in Milwaukee

          Our Milwaukee Trip During Summerfest

          Dead Sea at Jordan

          Travel Guide to Jordan

          Berlin, Germany

          Tourist Places In Germany: What’s Worth Visiting

          Munich Oktoberfest

          5 Things to Know About Munich Oktoberfest

          Trending Tags

          • Food & Drink
            Traditional foods in Nairobi_local market

            7 Traditional Foods In Nairobi Worth Cooking

            Food Places To Visit in New Orleans

            5 Food Places To Visit in New Orleans: What and Where

            Places To Visit In Adelaide To Eat And Drink

            17 Superb Places To Visit In Adelaide To Eat And Drink

            15 Places To Visit In Washington DC

            15 Places To Visit In Washington DC (History, Culture, Eating)

            Dining in Dallas

            Dining In Dallas: BBQ, Comfort Food, Ethnic And More

            Nightlife In Doha

            Nightlife In Doha: A List Of The Top 11 Clubs And Bars

            Nightlife In Tokyo

            Nightlife In Tokyo: What Are The Options?

            Ottawa Cityscape wide view summer time

            What To Do In Ottawa While Backpacking For 2-3 Days

            Trending Tags

            • Destination
              Planning a Santorini Trip

              Planning a Santorini Trip: Where, When And Getting There

              10 Things To Do In Maui

              Things To Do in Maui – Follow My Top 10 Suggestions

              Overview Of The Best Places to Stay in Tokyo

              An Overview Of The Best Places to Stay in Tokyo

              Discover The Villages of Pelion

              Discover The Villages of Pelion: 8 Days Itinerary

              my favourite hotels in Rotterdam

              Hotels in Rotterdam: 8 Of My Favourites

              What To Do In Singapore: 11 Suggestions

              What To Do In Singapore: Enjoy 11 Suggestions

              Trending Tags

              • Travel Ideas
              No Result
              View All Result
              TopFlight-Travel.com
              • Home
              • Warm
                What To Do In Riyadh For Fun

                What To Do In Riyadh For Fun

                Where To Stay In Florida During Spring Break

                Where To Stay In Florida During Spring Break

                top Places To Visit In Phoenix

                Top 9 Places To Visit In Phoenix

                Trending Tags

                • Cold
                  Winter Destinations In The USA: Plan A Romantic Getaway

                  11 Winter Destinations In The USA: Plan A Romantic Getaway

                  Water Activities In Denmark scuba diving

                  Water Activities In Denmark: Scuba Diving, Wreck Diving, Sunbathing

                  Places to Visit in St. Petersburg: Sightseeing Tips

                  9 Places to Visit in St. Petersburg: Sightseeing Tips

                  planning a trip to Iceland

                  Planning A Trip To Iceland But You’re Not Sure When To Go?

                  what Places to visit in Oslo

                  Places To Visit in Oslo For Eating And Sightseeing

                  Places To Visit In Toronto Within 2 Days

                  Places To Visit In Toronto Within 2 Days

                  What to do in Oslo

                  What To Do In Oslo During A Weekend Trip?

                  Top Attractions In Iceland

                  Top Attractions In Iceland: Why You Should Visit

                  What to do in Edmonton

                  What To Do In Edmonton – Extreme And Fun Activities

                  Trending Tags

                  • Budget
                  • Luxury
                  • Unique
                    Couple on a honeymoon trip

                    A Guide To Planning Your Honeymoon (8 Months Beforehand)

                    Glacier Park Montana

                    12 Days Trip: Montana, Wyoming, and Everywhere In Between

                    A Honeymoon Destination In Europe

                    Seeking A Honeymoon Destination In Europe? 16 Dream Places

                    Best Places To Visit In San Diego

                    Best Places To Visit In San Diego? Try Balboa Park!

                    Places To Visit In Nashville

                    Places To Visit In Nashville: 11 Unique Museums

                    Doha: The Fascinating Capital Of Qatar

                    Doha: The Fascinating Capital Of Qatar

                    Unique Places To Visit In Rio de Janeiro

                    Unique Places To Visit In Rio de Janeiro (Popular Worldwide)

                    top Places to Visit in Milan

                    Top Places to Visit in Milan: The Definitive Guide

                    Explore Dublin

                    Explore Dublin In 7 Not So Typical Ways

                    Trending Tags

                    • Festive
                      Girls' Weekend To NYC

                      Girls’ Weekend To NYC: No Husbands Or Kids, No Distractions!

                      Best time to visit Nepal

                      What’s The Best Time To Visit Nepal?

                      Christmas in Athens

                      Our First Christmas In Athens

                      Lavash - Armenian Cuisine

                      Armenian Cuisine: Foods to Try in Armenia

                      Places to visit in Milwaukee

                      Our Milwaukee Trip During Summerfest

                      Dead Sea at Jordan

                      Travel Guide to Jordan

                      Berlin, Germany

                      Tourist Places In Germany: What’s Worth Visiting

                      Munich Oktoberfest

                      5 Things to Know About Munich Oktoberfest

                      Trending Tags

                      • Food & Drink
                        Traditional foods in Nairobi_local market

                        7 Traditional Foods In Nairobi Worth Cooking

                        Food Places To Visit in New Orleans

                        5 Food Places To Visit in New Orleans: What and Where

                        Places To Visit In Adelaide To Eat And Drink

                        17 Superb Places To Visit In Adelaide To Eat And Drink

                        15 Places To Visit In Washington DC

                        15 Places To Visit In Washington DC (History, Culture, Eating)

                        Dining in Dallas

                        Dining In Dallas: BBQ, Comfort Food, Ethnic And More

                        Nightlife In Doha

                        Nightlife In Doha: A List Of The Top 11 Clubs And Bars

                        Nightlife In Tokyo

                        Nightlife In Tokyo: What Are The Options?

                        Ottawa Cityscape wide view summer time

                        What To Do In Ottawa While Backpacking For 2-3 Days

                        Trending Tags

                        • Destination
                          Planning a Santorini Trip

                          Planning a Santorini Trip: Where, When And Getting There

                          10 Things To Do In Maui

                          Things To Do in Maui – Follow My Top 10 Suggestions

                          Overview Of The Best Places to Stay in Tokyo

                          An Overview Of The Best Places to Stay in Tokyo

                          Discover The Villages of Pelion

                          Discover The Villages of Pelion: 8 Days Itinerary

                          my favourite hotels in Rotterdam

                          Hotels in Rotterdam: 8 Of My Favourites

                          What To Do In Singapore: 11 Suggestions

                          What To Do In Singapore: Enjoy 11 Suggestions

                          Trending Tags

                          • Travel Ideas
                          No Result
                          View All Result
                          TopFlight-Travel.com
                          No Result
                          View All Result

                          Travel Tips When Visiting Greece

                          Gemma Marks by Gemma Marks
                          July 20, 2021
                          in Destination, Travel Ideas, Warm
                          Reading Time: 6 mins read
                          1 0
                          0
                          Home Destination

                          No matter where in the world you live, a visit to Greece will be an incredible and unique experience. Typically, tourists arrive by plane from everywhere, by cruise ship, ferry boat, car, or train from most European cities. So yes, you can use your rail pass, you can take a boat from Italy, Cesme in Turkey and from Albania. You can undoubtedly drive if you are already in Europe. 

                          The best way to find the best rates on flights is to look everywhere. This means checking with the airline websites directly (airlines such as Olympic, Aegean, Delta, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Alitalia etc.) In addition, websites like CheapOair and Skyscanner will search for all available flights and offer you the best rates.

                          Immunizations and Visas for Greece

                          Before you plan your trip, know that immunizations are not required, but a visa may be required. If you are an EU citizen, you will not need a passport; your identity card is sufficient to enter Greece. If you are travelling from a non-EU country, you should check the list to see if you are eligible for entry on a three month, automatic visa. You can see all countries requiring and not requiring a visa on the Hellenic Ministries page. US & Canadian citizens do not require a visa. 

                          If you are from a country that does require a visa for travel to Greece, you will need to purchase your plane tickets and plan your trip with hotel booking confirmations before going to your local Greek Embassy for the visa. The process is a little lengthy, but if you have the time and credentials necessary, it should be easy and will certainly be worth it.

                          When to visit Greece?

                          Let’s start at the beginning of the year and work our way through Greece’s “tourist seasons”. 

                          January – March

                          January, February and March in Greece are considered winter and low season. On the islands, there will be a few hotels, shops, cafes and restaurants open. Museums will be available, but most archaeological sites and monuments are subject to weather permitting conditions and time constraints. The weather will be cold to freezing depending upon where you will visit. 

                          Going north, you will find ski slopes and lots of cold weather and going south to Crete; you will find warmer temps. Although it has snowed in Crete before and rain is always a possibility during these months. The islands, especially Mykonos and Santorini, are always windy.

                          Travel tourist woman on vacation in Greece. Person with blue sunhat in front of traditional

                          April – June

                          April, May and June are the months for spring when everything comes to life, including the regular ferry boat schedules and all of the hotels, shops and restaurants on the island. However, spring is not too hot, not too crowded and not too expensive. Everything opens with the Easter celebrations on the islands, and it is a perfect time to visit Greece. 

                          Although Easter in Greece is a fantastic experience, you should know that most hotels will have peak season pricing and very little availability for holy week. Also, expect temperatures to be in the 70’s during the days and very cool at night. The islands, especially Mykonos and Santorini, are always windy.

                          July – August

                          July and August are the peak season months for tourism to Greece. Every year, no matter the economic climate globally, the sun is shining on Greece, and the islands are entire. Pricing is at its highest, tourism is at its highest, and just about all the hotels are full. August 15 is a national holiday and the biggest holiday of the summer. Do not expect to find last minute reservations for this period. And by last minute, I mean plan for the week of August 15 at least 3-6 months in advance. Temperatures soar in the summer up to 100+ degrees. 

                          Greece has nice Meltemi winds and very little humidity, so it is not as bad as it seems, especially if you are near the water or in the shade. The islands, especially Mykonos and Santorini, are always windy.

                          September – October

                          September and October are the months for fall and are considered midseason, just like in spring. Cooler temperatures, everything is still open, lower pricing and a great time to visit. The ferry boat schedules will continue on their regular summer schedules until mid-October when the rain usually starts again. The islands, especially Mykonos and Santorini, are always windy.

                          November – December

                          November and December are the rainy seasons, and you can expect to see grey skies, a little sun and winter-like conditions. Temperatures may go up in the ’70s or stay as low as in the ’50s with very cool nights. The islands, especially Mykonos and Santorini, are always windy.

                          NAVAGIO BEACH, GREECE

                          Helpful tips for your visit to Greece

                          Greeks are hospitable

                          The Greek people are known to be hospitable and friendly. I have travelled all over Greece for years, alone and with my family. I have made so many new friends who would not let me leave without taking something home with me. I have been offered numerous bottles of homemade wine, bread, cheeses, various sweets and many little knick-knacks. 

                          So many tourists enjoy biking or hiking around Greece, and some have told me about locals who saw them sleeping on the beach and offered their homes or others who were stopping for a break and they were brought a cold drink or a plate of food. Hospitality in its best form!

                          Crimes are not prevalent.

                          Crime is something new to the Greek people, and when I say crime, I mean the things you see in your news every day are relatively new to us, but sometimes bad things are happening. You should use the same personal precautions at home and keep an eye on your possessions. 

                          The chances of being robbed or part of some violent crime are slim to none, but it is still an excellent idea to be prudent about your surroundings and belongings.

                          Expect things to be different here in Greece. 

                          You are not travelling through your own country or any other country; this is Greece – there is no comparison. The country has different customs, mentalities, foods, different ways of doing things, different music, passions, and something that makes us happy or angry. 

                          Although everything may not be agreeable to you, please do try to respect people while visiting. The Greek people are mostly very laid back and enjoy good food, music, drink and good company with animated conversations. 

                          Yet being very passionate people, you can expect some tempers to be short and discussions to get loud. During my first week in Greece, I saw two men arguing in the street. It looked like they were ready to start hitting each other. Arms flailing, pointing in different directions, both shouting, I couldn’t imagine what was happening. I asked my friend who told me that one guy was giving the other guy directions!

                          Go with the flow.

                          The best advice I can offer is to go with the flow, try everything, say hello to everyone you interact with, learn a few words in Greek (which will be well-appreciated) and taste anything that is offered to you! 

                          I tried “patsas” after a night out because everyone was eating this soup that was the common after-hours go to. The bowl arrived, and I was mortified because it was made from sheep entrails. I tried it, knowing I wasn’t a fan of anything in that bowl. I didn’t like it, but the people I was with were laughing and loved it that I was willing to try. They ordered me a bowl of vegetable beef instead, and it was great!

                          Tags: EuropeGreece
                          ShareTweetPin2SendSend
                          Previous Post

                          Top Midwest Family Vacation Destinations

                          Next Post

                          Riviera Maya: Mexican’s last but not least?

                          Gemma Marks

                          Gemma Marks

                          Related Posts

                          activities to have fun in Singapore
                          Travel Ideas

                          Having Fun in Singapore: 22 Suggestions

                          July 2, 2022
                          Planning a Santorini Trip
                          Destination

                          Planning a Santorini Trip: Where, When And Getting There

                          July 1, 2022
                          10 Things To Do In Maui
                          Destination

                          Things To Do in Maui – Follow My Top 10 Suggestions

                          June 29, 2022
                          Overview Of The Best Places to Stay in Tokyo
                          Destination

                          An Overview Of The Best Places to Stay in Tokyo

                          June 28, 2022
                          9 Tips For Staying Healthy While Travelling
                          Travel Ideas

                          9 Tips For Staying Healthy While Travelling

                          June 27, 2022
                          Discover The Villages of Pelion
                          Destination

                          Discover The Villages of Pelion: 8 Days Itinerary

                          June 25, 2022
                          Next Post
                          Riviera Maya beach

                          Riviera Maya: Mexican’s last but not least?

                          • Trending
                          • Comments
                          • Latest
                          Beirut

                          Solo Female Traveller In Beirut: My Experience

                          March 11, 2022
                          places to visit with heritage malta pass

                          Top 10 Sites to Visit With a Heritage Malta Pass

                          September 23, 2021
                          Edinburgh vs Stirling Castle

                          Edinburgh Castle vs Stirling Castle: Where To Spend Your Dollars?

                          September 22, 2021
                          Lublin, Poland

                          5 Inspiring Day Trips from Lublin

                          September 23, 2021
                          evening air travel

                          12 Hacks for Air Travel To Save Time And Discomfort

                          Manila, Davao, cities in the PH

                          Davao City Day 1: City Tour, Food Trip and Sightseeing

                          Exploring the Magical Marrakesh

                          Exploring the Magical Marrakesh: Must-See For Visitors

                          Fjord in Norway

                          Norway – A land of magnificent Fjords and sheer natural bounties

                          activities to have fun in Singapore

                          Having Fun in Singapore: 22 Suggestions

                          July 2, 2022
                          Planning a Santorini Trip

                          Planning a Santorini Trip: Where, When And Getting There

                          July 1, 2022
                          10 Things To Do In Maui

                          Things To Do in Maui – Follow My Top 10 Suggestions

                          June 29, 2022
                          Overview Of The Best Places to Stay in Tokyo

                          An Overview Of The Best Places to Stay in Tokyo

                          June 28, 2022

                          TopFlight-Travel.com

                          • About
                          • Privacy & Policy
                          • Contact Us

                          Categories

                          • Budget
                          • Cold
                          • Destination
                          • Festive
                          • Food & Drink
                          • Luxury
                          • Travel Ideas
                          • Uncategorized
                          • Unique
                          • Warm

                          Tags

                          Africa Asia Australia bars Beach beer Brazil budget California Canada Caribbean Castle central America Chicago China clubs desert Europe Finland Germany Greece Hawaii hotel hotels India Ireland Irish Island Italy Japan Kilmainham Manhattan Mexico Ontario Philippines snow South America Spain Thailand travelling UK US USA vacation Volcano

                          © 2021 TopFlight-Travel.com Travel Ideas brought to you by The Dinner Media Group. See mincerecipes.info, burgerrecipes.info, thefoodiebunch.com, saladrecipes.info, topflight-travel.com and littlehomereloved.com.

                          No Result
                          View All Result
                          • Home
                          • Warm
                          • Cold
                          • Budget
                          • Luxury
                          • Unique
                          • Festive
                          • Food & Drink
                          • Destination
                          • Travel Ideas

                          © 2021 TopFlight-Travel.com Travel Ideas brought to you by The Dinner Media Group. See mincerecipes.info, burgerrecipes.info, thefoodiebunch.com, saladrecipes.info, topflight-travel.com and littlehomereloved.com.

                          Welcome Back!

                          Login to your account below

                          Forgotten Password?

                          Retrieve your password

                          Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

                          Log In