Practical logistics
Everything you need to know before and during your trip to Greece — filter by topic or search below.
How to plan your first trip to Greece in € EUR: how many islands to pick, Piraeus ferry gates vs. domestic flights, mandatory Acropolis timed-entry slots, Climate Crisis Resilience hotel fees, and tipping.
Conventional Blue Star car ferries vs. high-speed SeaJets catamarans, navigating Piraeus Gates E1–E10 vs. Rafina Port, luggage storage on board, and avoiding Meltemi wind seasickness.
How Greece's updated €30 Acropolis timed-entry system works, why the old €30 multi-site combo ticket was retired, EU under-25 free entry, and official hhticket.gr booking tips.
How to get from Athens Airport (ATH) to Syntagma, Monastiraki, and Piraeus Port using Metro Line 3 (€9), X95/X96 Express Buses (€5.50), contactless bank cards, and the €20 3-Day Tourist Pass.
How much cash to carry in Greece, avoiding Euronet ATM dynamic currency conversion fees, the 2026 Climate Crisis Resilience hotel fee (€2–€15/night), and Greek taverna tipping etiquette.
How family-style meze sharing works, why fresh Aegean fish is priced per kilogram (€/kg), Freddo Espresso vs. Freddo Cappuccino, ouzo vs. tsipouro/raki, and 20 must-try Greek dishes.
Side-by-side comparison of Greece's 5 main island groups by architecture, beach type, Meltemi wind exposure, budget in € EUR, and ease of ferry hopping.
Do you need an International Driving Permit (IDP) in Greece? Mainland toll motorways (A1/A8), driving in Crete and the Peloponnese, and why compact cars beat ATVs on Greek islands.
Month-by-month weather, sea temperatures, when ferry schedules ramp up, understanding the July–August Aegean Meltemi wind, and celebrating Greek Orthodox Easter (Pascha).
Passport validity rules for Greece, how the Schengen 90/180-day clock works, EU Entry/Exit System (EES) & ETIAS updates, and non-EU 24% VAT Tax-Free shopping refunds.
