Greece Travel Insurance Plans

Travel Guard provides excellent travel insurance plan options for travelers to Greece. We also want to ensure visitors to the country are safe and as informed as possible. We’ve compiled some popular questions that tourists traveling to Greece may have.

For the latest information related to COVID-19 travel requirements for Greece, please visit the official U.S. Embassy site.

Overall, Greece is a safe country to visit. However, travelers do face some safety concerns, especially in larger cities. Strikes and demonstrations occur on a regular basis and can cause disruptions to transportation and other services. Demonstrations also have the potential to turn violent. Closely monitor local media before and during your travel, have alternative transportation plans in place as a precaution and stay away from any large public gatherings.

Petty theft, such as pickpocketing and theft of unattended items, is a concern near tourist sites, on public transportation and near transportation hubs. Travelers should follow basic safety advice, including avoiding overt displays of wealth, not carrying large sums of cash, staying away from isolated areas and maintaining awareness in crowded locations.

Visit the U.S. Department of State website for up-to-date information on travel advisory levels and safety information for travelers to Greece.

All U.S. travelers should enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), a free service offered to U.S. citizens traveling and living abroad. Enrolling in this program allows you to receive important information from the Embassy as well as helps the Embassy contact you in an emergency.

The official currency in Greece is the Euro. Visitors can exchange currency at their preferred bank prior to their departure, a currency kiosk at the airport or at banks and ATMs in major cities. Most major debit and credit cards are accepted as well. We recommend carrying a small amount of local currency in case your card is not accepted.

The official language of Greece is Greek; however, English is commonly spoken throughout the country, especially in popular tourist areas. However, it can still be a good idea to learn a few common phrases in Greek or bring a translator that works without Wi-Fi to ensure there is no miscommunication.

Visas are not required for U.S. citizens who are traveling to Greece for less than 90 days, however, travelers will need a passport valid for six months past their departure date as well as one blank page per stamp.

The U.S. Embassy in Greece is in Athens. Visit the official U.S Embassy government website for a list of up-to-date phone numbers and addresses.

Greece’s weather can vary by region, however, it still falls under a Mediterranean climate, meaning the mountainous area of the country faces heavy snowfall and cold temperatures in the winter season, which ranges from December to March, while the southern region has milder, wet winters. The summer season ranges from June to September, with mild temperatures in mountainous regions and hotter temperatures in the south with sunny skies.

The summer months of June to September are an ideal time of year to visit Greece as there are many events for tourists to take part in. For the music fan, there are a variety of popular festivals, such as the Rockwave Festival, which takes place in June and July in Malakasa, or Athens Music Week, which takes place across the city in June. However, if you’re looking for other cultural events, consider visiting in September to take part in Xanthi’s Old Town Festival to see artists showcase theatrical performances, paintings, photography and more or take part in the Thessaloniki International Fair, one of the oldest trade fairs in Greece.

Greece’s dial code is +30 and can be used to connect to cellphones and landlines in the country. When calling from the U.S., remember to use the exit code of +11 and follow it with the area code of the city or town you’re trying to reach. Be sure to contact your phone company before your trip to know the cost of international calls and to let them know of your plans to best avoid unwanted interruption on your trip.

Tourists traveling to Greece will need a power adaptor to use their electronics, because Greece uses plug Types C and F. You may want to consider a universal adaptor as it can be used anywhere you travel in the future.