Greece is wonderful all year round, but the best time to visit will depend on what you’re looking for. Blazing sun and the buzz of cities (and islands) in full swing? Go during July or August. More of a chilled vibe, with fewer tourists? May or September will see you right. Taking huge hikes or just wanna live like a local? Go during the winter months for cheaper accommodation and flights.  

This will depend on your country of origin. Luckily for you, we made a helpful guide that’ll tell you everything you need to know.  

https://www.contiki.com/en-za/resources/visas-guide

That’d be the Euro, which replaced the Drachma back in 2002.  

It depends on where you’re going and what you plan to do there, and probably the time of year too. That said, you can’t go wrong with bringing:  

• Swimwear  
• Walking shoes 
• Sunglasses 
• Sunscreen  
• Insect repellent  
• A camera  

With local guides, legendary Trip Managers and drivers too. With all the best and most outstanding experiences cherry-picked by travel experts. With a friendly squad of 18-35s from around the world. With the social travel experts. See where we’re going with this? Yup. The best way to tour Greece = Contiki.  

You should find ATMs pretty easily in the major cities, but they may be trickier to come by in more remote or rural areas. Want our advice? Keep a wad of emergency cash in your pocket, just in case.  

Tipping isn’t especially common among the locals but for tourists, it’s considered normal to leave a tip of around 10-15% in a restaurant.  

In mainland Greece, the tap water is generally safe to drink. On the islands however, you may prefer to find alternatives.