🇬🇷 Travel facts Greece
✓ Last checked:The most important practical answers for your trip to Greece — entry, tipping, plug type, customs and more. Compactly verified, with source references.
| Capital | Athens |
|---|---|
| Language | Greek |
| Currency | Euro (€) |
| Timezone | UTC+2 |
| Flight time from Germany | approx. 2.5–3.5 hours |
| Emergency number | 112 · Police 100 · Emergency 166 |
| Plug | Type C/F · 230 V / 50 Hz |
| EU / Schengen | EU · Schengen |
Do I need a visa for Greece?
A national ID card is sufficient — Germany and Greece are EU and Schengen members.
No visa, no stay limit for tourists. Binding information: German Federal Foreign Office.
How much should I tip in Greece?
5–10 %, not mandatory — up to 15 % for very good service
Hotel: 1–2 € per piece of luggage
Taxi: Round up
Which plug adapter do I need in Greece?
No adapter needed — Type C / F (230 V / 50 Hz), German plugs fit.
Can you drink tap water in Greece?
Partly — varies by region, when in doubt, opt for bottled water.
Drinkable on the mainland and large islands; bottled water is usually served on small islands.
What can I bring back from Greece to Germany?
EU internal market: no customs borders. For personal use, guideline amounts apply (e.g. 800 cigarettes, 10 l spirits).
Will my mobile phone work in Greece?
EU roaming: The German mobile tariff applies without extra charge (‘Roam like at Home’).
Card or cash — how do you pay in Greece?
Euro; card payment is widespread — some cash is advisable for tavernas, kiosks and ferry islands.
What should I know about health in Greece?
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is valid; supplementary travel health insurance is advisable.
Sources & Note
Information from the perspective of German citizens, as of August 2026, without guarantee. Entry and security information may change at short notice — binding is the German Federal Foreign Office (Greece travel advice) . Health information does not replace medical travel advice.
