Greece
Ancient stone, volcanic islands and a food culture built around long lunches.
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You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Greece, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa…
Greece follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must: have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it might have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago…
The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now being implemented across the Schengen area…
There are strict rules about goods that can be brought into and taken out of Greece. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty…
Exercise normal security precautions. Latest change: Entry and exit requirements section – updated information on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).
Exercise normal security precautions. Latest change: Natural disasters and climate section – added information on wildfires.
Ferries are the island network. Book vehicle and high season crossings ahead, and expect weather cancellations in strong meltemi winds.
Tap water is safe in Athens and Thessaloniki. On many islands, including Santorini, locals drink bottled.
Round up or leave 5 to 10 percent. Service is not automatically included.
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For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccines, see TravelHealthPro’s Greece guide. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
There are strict rules about goods that can be brought into and taken out of Greece. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
U.S. Department of State currently advises normal precautions (level 1 of 4). Advice differs slightly between governments, so check your own country's advisory before you travel.
Greece is in the Schengen area. Most UK, US, Canadian and Australian visitors can stay 90 days in any 180 without a visa.
May, June, September and early October give warm sea and manageable heat. July and August are hottest, busiest and most expensive.
Ferries from Piraeus and Rafina, plus domestic flights for longer hops. High speed catamarans cost more but halve the journey.
The mainland is good value at 90 to 140 EUR per person per day. Santorini and Mykonos in August cost far more.
Yes, very widely in tourism, cities and islands.
Travel information last reviewed 18 August 2026. Compiled from European Commission Newsroom, IATA Timatic, Greek National Tourism Organisation, Open-Meteo and Tourpublish Travel Intelligence. Always confirm entry rules and safety guidance with official government sources before you travel.
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Photography: Jebulon (CC0); A.Savin (CC BY-SA 3.0); Jakub Hałun (CC BY 4.0); Dietmar Rabich (CC BY-SA 4.0); Giles Laurent (CC BY-SA 4.0).