Travel

Flight

All U.S. Cities with Direct Flights to Athens:

Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York, and New Jersey. NY and NJ seem to have the best cost effective options.

Hotel

Brown Acropol, a member of Brown Hotels

We recommend staying within a 10-minute walk of the Brown Acropol Hotel. This is the downtown area and it offers many Airbnb options and hotels for every price range. If you choose to stay at the Brown Acropol Hotel, you can use the discount code below. You can use this discount for any of their three hotels in Athens!

Discount Code - RoyalBlue

Travel Note

Passport Validity for Travel to Greece

Please make sure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned travel dates to Greece. This is a requirement for entry into the country, and travelers with passports expiring within this period may be denied entry. Double-check your passport’s expiration date to avoid any last-minute issues! If you need to renew your passport, you can do so online now! View the website below.

Travel Note

Driving in Greece: International Driver’s License

If you plan to rent a car and drive in Greece, you’ll need an International Driver’s Permit (IDP) along with your valid driver’s license. You can easily obtain an IDP through your local AAA before your trip. This takes less than 30 minutes and costs under $35. You’ll need both the permit and your license to rent a car and drive legally in Greece.

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Emergency Numbers

POLICE: 100 TOURIST POLICE: 1571, +30 2103222230 EUROPEAN EMERGENCY NUMBER: 112 AMBULANCE: 116 PHARMACIES: 107

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SIM Cards & Wi-Fi

eSIM Cards: Consider purchasing an eSIM for mobile data or international roaming options that your cell carrier provides. Options: Vodafone, Airalo and Nomad eSIM are popular. Wi-Fi Access: Wi-Fi is widely available in hotels, restaurants, and cafes.

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Taxi App

FreeNow and Uber

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FOOD DELIVERY APPLICATION

Efood, Wolt, Box and Fagi

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Currency

The currency in Greece is the Euro (€). It's a good idea to have some cash for smaller transactions, though credit and debit cards are widely accepted. You can obtain this by calling your bank and ordering cash or use an ATM upon arrival.

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Tipping Culture

Tipping is not mandatory in Greece but is appreciated. In restaurants, a 5-10% tip is common, and it’s polite to round up taxi fares or leave small change.