How to Plan Your Trip to Greece: 5 Easy Steps

Planning the perfect Greece trip can be just as fun as overwhelming if you do not know where to start! There are several things you should know before and during organizing your holiday, and we will introduce you to the top 5 steps you should take for it to be your best trip ever. So, follow our guide, and you will have no problems. Let’s go!

Know The Basics

Just to know what you are working with, check out the most basic information to know about Greece. While all of it is just some principal facts, they might help you once you sit down to whip up an itinerary.

• Greece is located in the southeast end of Europe and neighbors Turkey, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and Albania. This information might come in handy if you like day trips that cut the borders or if you wish to expand your holiday after visiting Greece!

• Its official name is the Hellenic Republic, and while, regrettably, not many still call it this name, you will definitely appear more sophisticated and educated if you do know of it. You might even chat up some locals that will explain its origins!

• The general landscape in Greece is mostly mountain ranges extending into the sea, peninsulas, or islands. You are probably well aware that it is unlikely you will see much urbanization and lavish cities. Well, they are lavish, just not in the way you might think! Greece is deeply historical, and it shows, so keep that in mind once you are planning your holiday.

• Finally, Greeks speak Greek! Some, especially youngsters, are well versed in English or Russian, so you will probably have no difficulties conversing. Still, we suggest purchasing a small dictionary to learn the most basic and polite phrases that will help you navigate through your trip!

Check Your Visas

Greece is a proud member of the European Union; therefore, all residents from the 27 countries that have signed the Schengen Agreement are not required to present a visa.

However, if you are traveling from further away, like Singapore, Australia, or the USA, you need to get the proper documentation allowing you to explore Greece freely. So, check that out. If it appears that you need a visa, make sure to book it as soon as possible – these things typically take time, so you might not want to leave it as a last-minute thing!

Pick The Best Time

While Greece is absolutely beautiful all year long, there are still certain months we suggest visiting. Weather-wise, Greece is hot and humid in the summertime, yet cold and windy in winter. The temperature rarely drops below four °C, so it is not like you will be freezing if you go in January.

However, with summers so hot and inviting, tourists tend to crowd the Greek cities and islands, which might get in the way of fully relaxing.

We might suggest going December through February, but if you are not one for the cold, then spring and autumn are your best options. Especially May and September! Sandwiching summer, these months are already/still warm and pleasant, but there is definitely a lack of crowds wherever you go. Tourist attractions are available in both months, so why not make it into a spring or autumn holiday?

How Long?

While the best option would be to stay in this Greek paradise forever, you probably have to go home at some point. Right?

In reality, though, it all depends on what you wish to explore. If you choose just one city or one island and do not plan on taking it any further, five days might just be the right amount of time. However, if you get overwhelmed sitting in one place and want to see as much as you can, even one week might not be enough.

Ideally, we suggest ten days in Greece. You can definitely see a lot in that time, and with the right itinerary, all days will be fulfilled. Now, speaking of an itinerary..!

Pick The Best Places

Before writing an itinerary of places and activities in Greece, you should at least know some of the most-visited and widely acclaimed regions that you could consider!

Athens is a must if you wish to learn more about our civilization and Greece’s general history. Not only will you get to inspect some stunning archeological sites, but you will also get the raw vibe of Ancient Greece. The same goes for the cities of Corinth, Rhodes, Thebes, and, of course, Olympia.

If the educational holiday is not quite what you were thinking, and you want to experience Greek entertainment, heat, music, and people, consider islands such as Mykonos, Zakynthos, Corfu, or Paros. These great party islands will undoubtedly live up to your expectations!

Finally, if you simply want to relax or even have some romantic time for yourself and your loved ones, head to Santorini, Crete, or Kos. Think of honeymoon destinations with good food, impeccable scenery, and relaxing past-time!

There you go! 5 easy steps to follow before making any plans to visit Greece. Then, skim through it again and get to organizing – the Mediterranean sun and mighty historical sites await you. So, relax, learn, engage, and have the best time!