Your packing guide for Greece: what to bring and what to leave behind
From lightweight clothing and sunscreen to comfortable shoes and power adapters, here’s what to pack on your next trip to Greece.
You’ve just booked a trip to Greece! The next step? Putting together the ultimate packing list. From your favorite bathing suit to your trusty tech gadgets and most comfortable walking sandals, what you pack in your suitcase to prepare for Greece’s dreamy islands and inspiring ancient sights can help you make the most of your experience there. So, we’ve put together a comprehensive and practical guide that addresses questions like “what to pack for Greece” and “what to wear in Athens” while simultaneously getting you excited for a trip of a lifetime.
What to wear in Greece
The season of your trip to Greece and which destinations you visit will determine what you’ll want to wear. But the most important factor to consider when dressing for a Greece tour is versatility. You want to be able to mix and match your clothes to suit different settings, from a seaside taverna on Mykonos to an ancient ruin in Athens.
Lightweight tops
Linen shirts, quick-drying tees, and other breathable tops get a lot of use on a trip to Greece.
Comfortable pants and shorts
A few pairs of versatile, comfortable bottoms that can alternate between sightseeing and nice dinners go a long way on a Greece tour.
Easy layering pieces
A light jacket or a casual cardigan are great to have for breezy evenings and air-conditioned spaces.
Modest clothing
In churches and monasteries, you’ll need to cover your knees and shoulders. Bringing a stylish scarf is one of our top Europe packing tips.
Swimwear
Whether it’s for the hotel pool or the beach, don’t forget to bring your favorite swimwear. It’s essential for a trip to Greece.
Comfortable walking shoes
Another important Europe packing tip because of the cobblestones and archaeological sites: trusty, supportive shoes you can walk in all day long.
Sandals
For a warm-season trip to Greece, breathable sandals are a must. But like the walking shoes, you want these to be comfy and grippy.
Essential accessories
The ultimate Greece packing list includes key accessories: a wide-brim hat or a reusable water bottle to keep yourself hydrated. Any useful Greece travel guide will tell you: You can’t go to Greece without proper UV protection.
Wide-brim hat
For walking around the Acropolis or enjoying a Mykonos beach, bring a hat that helps block the sun.
Sunglasses with UV protection
You can never be too protected on a sunny Greece tour. Sunnies that shield your eyes from harmful rays double as a chic accessory.
A daypack
As you head out for a day of exploration, a bag will come in handy for toting the necessities, from chargers to sunglasses.
A reusable water bottle
While sightseeing under the strong Grecian sun, it’s important to stay hydrated.
Greece power adapter
On a trip to Greece, don’t forget plugs that can accommodate Europe’s Type C/F sockets, which feature two round pins.
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Toiletries and personal items
From lotions to hand sanitizers, we know our favorite bath and body products are an important part of a Greece packing list. Make sure they meet airline carry-on requirements, or they might get confiscated at security. (On the plus side, that would mean that you’d get to shop Europe’s iconic pharmacies!)
Travel-size containers
Any liquids you carry onto your flight must be in 3.4-oz (or 100-ml) containers.
Prescription medications
Travel with medication, in its original packaging, on your person. And, of course, ensure you have a full supply for the duration of the trip.
First-aid items
You may never use them on your trip to Greece, but pain relievers, bandages, and other personal health items are good to have in your daypack.
Sunscreen
Regardless of the season of your Greece tour, expect the sun to be fierce. Don’t go outside without applying high-SPF sunscreen.
Travel documents
Whether you’re on our Off-Peak Greece: Athens, Delphi & Nafplio tour or our classic A Week in Greece: Athens, Mykonos & Santorini tour, you’ll need your passport. But it also never hurts to print out copies of your flight and tour itineraries.
Valid passport
The number one what-to-pack-for-Greece item! And double-check that yours is valid for at least six months after your trip.
Flight, tour, and hotel confirmations
We recommend having both digital and physical copies handy to ensure this information is always at your fingertips (even when you’ve drained your phone battery taking pictures).
Insurance details
For a trip to Greece (or anywhere else), have your insurance information accessible—just in case.
Credit cards and euros
Inform your bank that you’re traveling to avoid disruptions to your credit card usage and ATM withdrawals during your trip. It’s also a good idea to have euros for smaller purchases and tipping.
Packing for different experiences in Greece
Different itineraries might require you to tweak your Greece packing list. Take warmer clothing on our Off-Peak Greece: Athens, Delphi & Nafplio tour in January. But you may want multiple bathing suits for our The Greek Islands: Mykonos, Santorini & Crete tour if you travel in July. Be mindful and flexible so you don’t end up overpacking.
Greek island tours: On our dreamy The Greek Islands: Mykonos, Santorini & Crete tour, pack swimwear, lightweight clothing, and a wide-brim hat for seaside meals and beach stops.
Classic Greece and Athens tours: On our A Week in Ancient Greece: Athens, Delphi & Olympia tour, bring trusty walking shoes, modest clothing, and sunscreen for visits to ruins and monasteries.
Longer Greece tours: On our Grand Tour of Greece: Athens, Corfu & Santorini, pack versatile, mix-and-match pieces that are easy to layer for visits to different regions and a variety of activities.
For an off-season Greece tour: Our Off-Peak Greece: Athens, Delphi & Nafplio tours typically depart in cooler months, when comfy boots, thicker layers, and a jacket will come in handy.
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