Planning a trip to Greece

Starting to plan your trip to Greece is both thrilling and intimidating at the same time. Despite the fact that we've done it several times, putting up the best Greece itinerary that includes both fresh and well-known locations always poses new challenges every year. The hotelhunter.com service is popular among travelers who want to reserve a room in Greece ahead of time. It's a good idea to check prices and reviews to find the best price.

We've put together this guide to help you plan a holiday to Greece, which is sure to trigger a number of these questions.

THE ESSENTIALS ABOUT GREECE

Greece is located between Italy and Turkey and south of Albania and Bulgaria, making it a part of Europe. In Greece, the Hellenic Republic is referred to as Hellas or "Helliniki Dimokratia."

Island communities are distributed across the country's 132,000 square miles of land. The country's population hovers around the 11 million mark.

For the most part, East Orthodoxy (Christianity) predominates, and the country's dialing prefix is +30.

Passports and visas

As a member of the European Union, Greece is a part of the Schengen region and does not require a visa for Schengen Agreement members.

Many countries, including as Singapore, Australia, and the United States, do not require a passport. Make careful to consult the official government website if you are unsure.

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT GREEECE?

In our opinion, you may visit Greece at any time of year, but the best time to go is from May to August, when temperatures are ideal and the country is less crowded.

As Easter approaches, July and August become the busiest months.

For a Greek trip, these are the necessities to carry

You should begin by minimizing the weight of your luggage. You'll be thankful for this feature when it comes in useful while hauling your bags through cobblestone streets, up and down boat gangplanks, and into the back of tiny rental automobiles.

As a shopaholic, you might purchase a lot of keepsakes even if you only bring the essentials. According to my memory, their sandals and kaftans were the first to be made of this type, and they are still gorgeous now.

For most of the year, you'll need a pair of flip-flops or thongs; reef/surf shoes; a pair of sneakers; and toiletries. A hat and a cheap towel are the first things I buy when I arrive, and those items go to people in need. Also, having a reusable shopping bag that doubles as a beach bag might be helpful.

However, in my experience these products are rarely if ever used. Hairdryers, heels and an evening purse are all choices. In Greece, the pace slows down in the summer. It's not out of the norm to see folks swim from their boats to the islands for dinner!