Preparing for Greece
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Essentials
Passport
Euros
Travel itinerary and confirmations
International driver’s license if you plan to rent a car, motorcycle or ATV
Clothing
Wedding dress or suit
The Night Before outfit
2 sets of travel clothes
5+ outfits for night time (depending on how long your trip is)
Swimsuits & cover ups
Pajamas
Undergarments (add 2-3 days worth more than your trip requires)
Workout gear for hiking or exercise
Light jacket if it’s cold at night or while traveling
Shoes
Wedding shoes
Comfortable walking shoes
Beach flip flops
Water shoes if you plan to swim as the beaches are often rocky and hot on the feet
Accessories
Sunglasses
Jewelery
Hat
Crossbody bag
Small tote or beach bag
Beach towel if you have room
Toiletries
Travel-size shampoo, conditioner, body wash
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Razor
Deodorant (travel size)
Hair brush and hair ties
Face wash & moisturizer
Sunscreen
Make up
Tech
Phone charger
Portable power bank
Universal power adapter (Greece uses Type C & F, 230V)
Headphones
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2+ weeks before
Confirm passport is valid (must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your return date)
Notify your bank of international travel
Order euros from your bank (see how much you should budget here)
Apply for international driver’s license if you plan to rent a car, motorcycle or ATV
Arrange pet care if needed
1 week before
Print or download all confirmations (hotels, ferry tickets, car rentals, tours)
Set up international cell phone plan if not offered by your provider by default
Make a packing list and start laying things out
Do your laundry
Trim down your wallet — bring only what you need; 1–2 cards, license, and passport
Download entertainment for the flight (Netflix shows, books, playlists)
Charge all devices and power banks
Refill prescriptions & pack meds
Check your airlines’ luggage weight requirements
The day before you leave
Empty fridge of perishables
Take out trash
Set thermostat/AC for energy savings
The day of
Double-check passport, wallet, and phone
Have small bills handy for taxis or tips on arrival
Arrive at the airport 3 hours early (international rule of thumb)