Greece Travel Guide
Greece Travel Guide
Whitewashed houses, history, the Aegean sea, the winding alleys of Plaka – Everywhere in Greece feels like it’s literally straight out of a postcard. You could spend a ton of time in Greece and not even begin to see all it has to offer. There are 227 Greek islands alone, never mind all the amazing things to see on the mainland!
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- Travel Guides by City
- Greece Itineraries – 5, 7, 10 & 14 Days
- Cost & Currency
- Safety for Solo Female Travel
- When to Visit
- Getting Around
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Travel Guides by City
Greece Travel Itineraries
Safety for Solo Female Travel: 5 out of 5
I felt incredibly safe the entire time I was in Athens and Santorini. I felt safe at the hotels, exploring the cities at night and using various forms of public transportation. I would definitely recommend Greece for solo female travel
Cost
Greece is really affordable, flights to get there can be expensive, but in terms of hotels, food, shopping, etc. Greece prices were really reasonable, even in very touristy areas. The currency is the Euro, but it’s easy to use a credit card everywhere from my experience.
When to Visit
In terms of when to visit, summer is the peak tourist season, so you’ll find the warmest temperatures, but also the most people and the highest prices.
I highly recommend visiting in the fall or spring (shoulder season) I was there at the beginning of October, which is considered end of season, and it was so crowded, I can not imagine how insane the crowds would be in the summer. Personally, I find that to detract from the experience. Also, the weather was still perfect beach weather in early October!
If your goal is to get the best prices, winter is your best bet. Although, certain things (particularly on the islands) close in the winter, so do you research ahead of time!
Getting Around Greece
Airport pickups & local trips: I used Welcome Pickups several times in Greece when I had flights landing late and didn’t want to be waiting alone for a taxi, and also for getting to the ferry super early not wanting to worry about finding a taxi that early. They are super reliable and really easy to use. I definitely recommend!
Island Hopping in Greece
For island hopping: there are a few options for getting between islands:
By Ferry:
For visiting islands that are in the same island group, like Santorini, Mykonos, Paros & Naxos, it’s easiest to take ferries between the islands. Ferries often run multiple times a day, especially during the peak summer seasons.
Ferry Hopper is a great way to compare all your options and find the best price/route for you!
By Plane
Some of the major islands have airports, like Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Corfu, Rhodes, etc. These flights from Athens tend to be very short.
Aegean Air is the airline that runs regular flights between the Greece mainland and the islands. Aegean is a budget airline, so flights tend to be cheap, but pay close attention to baggage rules.
Most economy fares only come with one small carry on (they tend to weigh these at a lot of the airports) and will charge you if your bag is too big/heavy or if you have multiple carry ons (a rolly suitcase & a backpack) if your fare only includes one.
Generally, I have found their flights to be reliable and run on time. If you’re flying between islands the flights tend to have short layovers in Athens. I had no issues with the short layover times between flights.
Renting a Car in Greece
Should I rent a car in Greece? This absolutely depends on where you are visiting. Certain areas are very hard to explore without a car, while having a car in others will make your trip more stressful overall.
See my full guide to where you should rent a car in Greece here. Also, find details on international driving permits in Greece, car insurance & more!
