What to Pack for Greece

Clothing

• Lightweight shirts and tops (breathable cotton/linen for hot summers)
• T-shirts and tank tops (easy daytime wear)
• Shorts and skirts (for islands and casual sightseeing)
• Long pants or jeans (for cooler evenings and church visits)
• Light sweater or cardigan (spring/fall and breezy ferries)
• Dressier outfit (nice dinners in cities or on islands)
• Modest cover-up or shawl (for monasteries and churches)
• Sleepwear (lightweight, especially in summer)
• Underwear and socks (quick-dry if possible)
• Swimsuits (bring at least 2 for beach-heavy itineraries)

Footwear

• Comfortable walking shoes (for cobblestones and ruins)
• Sandals with good support (for warm weather and city walking)
• Flip-flops or beach sandals (for seaside use)
• Hiking shoes or trail runners (for hikes like Santorini caldera or gorges)
• Dress shoes or nicer sandals (for evenings out)
• Water shoes (for rocky beaches and boat trips)

Toiletries & Health

• Sunscreen SPF 30+ (Greece sun is intense)
• After-sun lotion or aloe gel (for sun exposure)
• Lip balm with SPF (dry wind and sun)
• Basic first-aid kit (blister care, bandages, pain relief)
• Prescription medications (carry in original packaging)
• Motion sickness tablets (helpful for ferries and boat tours)
• Insect repellent (especially near water and in summer)
• Hand sanitizer (for transit and day trips)
• Tissues or toilet paper pack (not always available)
• Reusable water bottle (stay hydrated in heat)

Electronics & Gear

• Universal power adapter (Greece uses Type C/F plugs)
• Phone and charging cable (for maps and bookings)
• Power bank (long sightseeing days)
• Camera or action camera (for islands and sunsets)
• E-reader or book (ferry rides and beach downtime)
• Plug-in travel charger with multiple ports (hotel outlet convenience)
• Headphones (flights and ferries)
• Dry bag (for boat trips and beach days)
• Small daypack (for ruins, ferries, and island hopping)
• Portable fan or cooling towel (useful in peak summer)

Documents & Money

• Passport (valid for the required period)
• Copies of passport and ID (digital and paper)
• Travel insurance details (keep accessible offline)
• Flight, ferry, and hotel confirmations (save offline)
• Credit/debit cards (notify bank before travel)
• Some euros in cash (small shops, taxis, and tavernas)
• Emergency contact list (local and home contacts)
• Driver’s license or IDP if renting a car (some rentals require it)

Greece-Specific Essentials

• Clothing for church and monastery visits (shoulders and knees covered)
• Light scarf or wrap (easy cover-up for religious sites)
• Anti-slip footwear for stone streets (many old towns are slippery)
• Ferry tickets/reservations (popular routes sell out in peak season)
• Local SIM or eSIM plan (Cosmote, Vodafone, or Nova for island coverage)
• EU/Schengen travel charger setup (Type C/F plug compatibility)
• Offline maps app (useful on islands with spotty reception)
• Beach towel or quick-dry towel (many beaches are pebbly)
• Snorkel mask (clear water and calm coves)
• Small cash stash for ferries, kiosks, and remote tavernas