Every guide on Trip planning for a trip to Greece, in one place.
How to choose a Greek island: the six groups explained, which suits couples, families, first-timers and walkers, how ferry logistics limit your options, and the islands people actually regret.
A two weeks in Greece itinerary that gives the mainland its due, Athens, Delphi, Meteora and the Peloponnese, before crossing to the Cyclades, with ferry tips and nights per stop.
When to visit Greece for the weather, the crowds and the price you want: a month-by-month look at the seasons, island weather, the shoulder months and the summer meltemi wind.
Do you need a visa for Greece? Here are the Schengen rules by nationality, the 90/180 day count, the EES biometric border checks, where ETIAS actually stands in 2026 and the passport validity rules, explained simply.
Mykonos or Santorini? A straight comparison of nightlife and beaches versus caldera views and romance, what each island costs, how bad the crowds get, and how to combine both by ferry, with a clear verdict per traveller.
The emergency numbers that work in Greece: 112 and the direct lines for police, ambulance, fire and coast guard, plus how island healthcare works, heat and wildfire alerts, sea safety and what to do in a ferry strike.
Every way from Athens International Airport to the city centre and Piraeus port: Metro Line 3, the 24-hour X95 and X96 buses, the suburban railway, flat-rate taxis by day and night, and which option fits your arrival.
Greece or Italy? An honest comparison of islands and beaches, cities and art, food, cost, ferries versus trains, and which country fits which traveller, with a clear verdict for every trip style.
Do you need travel insurance for Greece? Here is what can actually go wrong, from island medical limits and evacuation costs to cancelled ferries, quad bike accidents and summer heat, and what a good policy should cover.
Planning your first trip to Greece? Here is when to go, how to split your time between Athens and the islands, what to book ahead, the visa and entry rules, and how to skip the rookie mistakes.