Passport (Cannot be expired within 6 months of your return travel date) Electric Adaptors for phone chargers, hair irons, etc. (Purchase a powerful one and light one for phones) Portable Chargers Jet Lag Relief Pills (I recommend "No Jet Lag" found on Amazon) Sunscreen Bathing Suits Water Shoes Sneakers (For exploring!) Mosquito Repellent (Yes, unfortunately Greece has them in the summer too!) Scarf/Shawl/Jacket (Some summer evenings can be cool)
Email us at malcolmandmikaela@gmail.com for any questions.
Although most Greeks speak English, it's always nice to learn a few words prior! Hello: Γειά σου (YAH-soo) Goodbye: Γειά σου (YAH-soo) Good: Καλά (Kala) Very good: πολύ καλά (Polee Kala) Nice to meet you: Χάρηκα πολύ (HA-ree-ka po-LEE) Good morning: Καλημέρα (kah-lee-MER-ah) Good afternoon/evening: Καλησπέρα (kah-lee-SPER-ah) Goodnight: Καληνύχτα (kah-lee-NEEKH-tah) Thank you: Ευχαριστώ (eff-kha-ri-STOE) Please / You’re welcome: Παρακαλώ (para-kah-LOE) My name is... : Με λένε (may LEH-neh)... What is your name? πως σε λένε? (pos-oh LEH-neh) Yes: Ναί (neh) No: όχι (OH-hee) Excuse me / Sorry: Συγνώμη (See-GHNO-mee) Do you speak English? Μιλάτε αγγλικά (Mee-LAH-teh ag-li-KAH) Cheers!: Στην υγειά μας! (STIN-eh YAH-mas) Help! Βοήθεια (voh-EE-thee-yah) Water: νερό (neh-ro) Wine:κρασί (krasi) I love you:Σε αγαπώ S’agapo (say ah-gah-pó)
Taxis are an affordable way to get around Athens, Greece. However, renting a car is just as affordable. Car rentals take place at the airport and you will need an INTERNATIONAL DRIVERS PERMIT that you can easily obtain online. https://www.athenstransport.com/english/
AAA or AATA https://www.tripsavvy.com/international-drivers-permit-468481
Please note, Greek time is 7 hours ahead of Miami, FL.
The common weather in Athens, Greece in June is a high of 85 and a low of 68.