Q: When to Visit Greece?

The best time to visit Greece is between late April to early September when the weather is nice and warm, perfect for outdoor activities while also increasing the chance of clear days which is a must for places like Meteora and the Greek Islands as these are some of the best places to watch the sunset in the world. If you can't handle the European summer heat, you can stick to the shoulder seasons in April or September when the weather is a little milder, crowds a little thinner, and things get a little cheaper as they settle for the low season. Either way, if you stick to the recommended period, you should be fine.

Q: How to Get to Greece?

From the US , there are several direct flights from the US to Athens, the capital city of Greece, operated by airlines like Delta and Emirates from big cities like New York but you can also find plenty of transit flights that will take you to Greece at a cheaper price. You can browse through great direct flights from here . From Europe , you can find plenty of flights flying from major European hubs to Athens International Airport (ATH) via either Aegean Airlines or low-cost airlines like Ryanair that will take you to Athens in no more than 4 hours. From Asia , you can either fly into Europe via local airlines and then fly to Athens via low-cost airlines or you go with Middle Eastern airlines like Qatar, Turkish, and Emirates and transit in their countries before heading to Greece. The journey can take between 16 - 20 hours depending on the transit time. To find a cheap flight to Greece, I would recommend you use Skyscanner or Expedia to look for the cheapest route and schedule so you can compare and pick the best one.

Q: How to Get Around Greece?

By Trains: Most places we will be visiting on the Greek mainland like Athens, Meteora, and Thessaloniki can be easily reached via trains which is the main mode of transportation we will be relying on for this portion of our itinerary. Just don't expect the Greek trains to be very reliable and functional like their western counterparts. Most electric sign boards do not work, even in places like Athens, and so you might have to ask around to find the platform you have to get on. Most train stations in Greece have Tourist information centers so be sure to consult them to find the correct platform number. To get the train ticket, I highly recommend you book it online prior to your arrival, especially if you are planning to visit Greece during the summer months which is considered peak season. By Ferries: To visit the Greek islands, you are going to have to rely on ferries to take you between the islands and the mainland. They are pretty well operated with plenty of trips a day.

Question 1

When to Visit Greece?

Accepted Answer

The best time to visit Greece is between late April to early September when the weather is nice and warm, perfect for outdoor activities while also increasing the chance of clear days which is a must for places like Meteora and the Greek Islands as these are some of the best places to watch the sunset in the world.

If you can't handle the European summer heat, you can stick to the shoulder seasons in April or September when the weather is a little milder, crowds a little thinner, and things get a little cheaper as they settle for the low season. Either way, if you stick to the recommended period, you should be fine.

Question 2

How to Get to Greece?

Accepted Answer

From the US, there are several direct flights from the US to Athens, the capital city of Greece, operated by airlines like Delta and Emirates from big cities like New York but you can also find plenty of transit flights that will take you to Greece at a cheaper price. You can browse through great direct flights from here.

From Europe, you can find plenty of flights flying from major European hubs to Athens International Airport (ATH) via either Aegean Airlines or low-cost airlines like Ryanair that will take you to Athens in no more than 4 hours.

From Asia, you can either fly into Europe via local airlines and then fly to Athens via low-cost airlines or you go with Middle Eastern airlines like Qatar, Turkish, and Emirates and transit in their countries before heading to Greece. The journey can take between 16 - 20 hours depending on the transit time.

To find a cheap flight to Greece, I would recommend you use Skyscanner or Expedia to look for the cheapest route and schedule so you can compare and pick the best one.

Question 3

How to Get Around Greece?

Accepted Answer

By Trains: Most places we will be visiting on the Greek mainland like Athens, Meteora, and Thessaloniki can be easily reached via trains which is the main mode of transportation we will be relying on for this portion of our itinerary.

Just don't expect the Greek trains to be very reliable and functional like their western counterparts. Most electric sign boards do not work, even in places like Athens, and so you might have to ask around to find the platform you have to get on. Most train stations in Greece have Tourist information centers so be sure to consult them to find the correct platform number.

To get the train ticket, I highly recommend you book it online prior to your arrival, especially if you are planning to visit Greece during the summer months which is considered peak season.

By Ferries: To visit the Greek islands, you are going to have to rely on ferries to take you between the islands and the mainland. They are pretty well operated with plenty of trips a day.

Question 4

How Much Money Do I Need for 2 weeks in Greece?

Accepted Answer

From this 14 days itinerary, we can calculate approximately how much money you will be spending here as follows:

Accommodation: For 14 nights in Greece, you can expect to pay around 350 EUR for accommodation minimum considering you are staying in hostels.

Food: For 14 days, 3 meals a day in Greece, you can expect to pay around 294 EUR for food considering you eat out every meal. It will be cheaper if you cook it yourself.

Transportation: For this itinerary, you can expect to pay around 200 EUR for ferries, trains, and metros.

Activities: Depending on how much you want to follow my itinerary, you can expect to pay approximately 130 EUR for all the day trips we will make including Delphi, Delos, and Mykonos.

Total Budget for 2 weeks in Greece: 974 EUR

Question 5

Is it Safe in Greece?

Accepted Answer

In most places outside of big cities in Greece, it's pretty safe but it's always a good idea to exercise precautions by not leaving your belongings unattended, especially when in crowded places, and ALWAYS keep an eye out on your belongings at all times. Keep your hands in your pockets when entering or exiting crowded places to secure your phone and wallet.

Other than that, you should be fine traveling around Santorini. I didn't have any problems in Greece when I was there for about 2 weeks. Keep your wits with you and you will be fine.

Question 6

Which tourist SIM card is best for Greece?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 major carriers in Greece, Cosmote, Vodafone, and Wind, that offer prepaid sim cards tourists can buy while they are traveling in Greece. Unfortunately, with the rise of esims, having to be in the country to buy a sim card at a store is quite inconvenient and not ideal.

If you have a smartphone that supports esims, I highly recommend you take a look at these esims. They have a variety of data packages, price points, and durations for you to choose from.

The setup is fast and instant and you can buy it prior to your trip so you don't have to scramble your way to get one at the airport after a long flight. The data speed is also equivalent to what you get with a local sim card with 4G speed across the entire country.

Or if you are traveling to Greece as part of a bigger Europe trip, I highly recommend you get the regional Eurolink esim which will give you access to data from over 39 countries across Europe. I have personally used this esim on my 3-months trip around Europe and it has worked wonders.

For more information on esims in Greece, click here: Check Greece's Available eSim.

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