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Travelling around Greece will offer you a unique experience. But you should always follow some travel tips in order to make your accomodation more pleasant. First of all you should know that you can visit Greece without a visa for up to 2 months. Nationals of Australia, Canada, EU countries, Iceland, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, USA and many South American countries are allowed to stay up to 3 months without a visa. However Greece will refuse entry to anyone who has visited North Cyprus since November 1983. If you need more information, you can always find it at any travel agency or at the Greek Embassy in your country.
	The currency in Greece is Euro (€). Check out our currency converter for exact information. Approx. Meals: Euro €9-23, US$8-20 Approx. Lodging: Euro €56-101, US$50-90
	Greek is the local language. English is spoken practically anywhere. Most people will be very willing and try to help you. That is greek hospitality...
	Remember to have sunscreen because sunburn is probably the only thing you have to worry about in Greece. Use sunscreen frequently and avoid staying in the sun for too long. Over-exposure to the sun is dangerous.
	Accommodation About your Accommodation there is a list of different kind of accommodation Greece has to offer and what it's included in our site :
	Hotels Businesses that offer basic services, accommodation and food to the client. They all have additional facilities depending on the category of the hotel.
	Hotel apartments They are operated like hotels and they have a specific entrance with Reception. Each one has one or two bedrooms, a living room, bathroom and kitchen with refrigerator.
	Villas Luxurious houses with garden that provide privacy, free entrance to the establishment, exclusive use of the building and its surroundings.
	Bungalows Bungalows are known as separate hotel rooms or small wings. Either they surround a central hotel building or sometimes the business is consisted only of bungalows.
	Campings Places were one can set his own tent or mobile home. They provide water, electricity, telephone and most of them also have restaurants, shops and bars. For electric appliances you should know that the voltage in Greece is 220V 50Hz

	Transportation There is a pretty good public transport system in Greece. You have a choice of buses, subways and taxis.
	Airplane Most cities and islands in Greece are accessible by airplane. For information call the airline of your choice. Report the loss of or damage to your baggage immediately. If your baggage contains valuables, declare them before traveling! In the event of loss, you will be compensated for the full amount declared.
	Boat Greece' s coastal shipping network is extensive, providing quick and easy access to all the islands. If the ship' s departure is delayed (except a force majeure), you are entitled to: Stay aboard in the class corresponding with that of your ticket. Cancel your ticket for a full refund in the event of a prolonged delay. If you miss the ship, you forfeit your ticket. If you cancel your ticket in advance, you will receive a 50% refund. If greatly inconvenienced during the ship's delay, you can claim compensation. For information or complaints, contact Port Police.
	Train The Hellenic Railway Organization covers a large part of continental Greece. Ticket sales are computerized. Regional busses (K.T.E.L.) Greece' s regional busses access all parts of the country. K.T.E.L. Liosion Bus Terminal - Busses from Athens to Central Greece. K.T.E.L. Kifisou Bus Terminal - Busses from Athens to Northern and Southern Greece. Tickets are available at bus terminals. Travellers are advised to purchase roundtrip tickets. Please call the relevant bus terminal for information or complaints.
	Athens public transportation Use any of the following modes of transportation to get around Athens: Bus or Trolley - Tickets cost 0.70 euro each and are available at most kiosks throughout the city as well as at special ticket booths located in the city center. METRO or Electric Rail - Metro tickets cost 0.70 euros each and electric rail tickets range between 0.60-0.70 euros each. Both metro and electric rail tickets are available at local stations.
	Rentals Car: Available at car rental agencies. All authorised car rental agencies must display the G.N.T.O. sign. Rates range from 30 euros per day and upward, depending on the type of the rented car. You must own a valid driver's license in order to rent a car or motorcycle. If you plan to visit islands or villages you better have to hire a car or a motorcycle because there public transport will limit your choices a lot because. It is a must to have insurance; also an international driver's license is needed. Always make sure that the car you are renting is insured against theft, fire, accidents etc.
	Taxi Taxis are equipped with meters that display the charges. Taxi drivers are required to start the meter every time they pick up a passenger. Rates must be displayed in every taxi on a valid price chart that includes an analysis of meter charges and all the extra charges off the meter. In some islands or villages the taxis have fixed prices from one place to another, so there is no meter. Check out the price-list before you get in and don't let any driver trick you.

	Temperature Bring comfortable shoes, a sweater, clothes you can layer, and an all-weather coat. It tends to get very hot in summer. Especially in the islands be careful because during night the weather conditions change a bit and it gets colder.
	About tipping in restaurants it 's a matter of personal choice. Although normally a bill includes a service charge, it is customary to tip in restaurants and other places that cater to tourists.
	Don't forget to change time at your watch the time zone is GMT: +2
	Watch out Whenever possible make sure there is a good and solid lock on your door. If you are travelling with valuables, leave them in the hotel safe. Find which areas the locals consider risky and try to stay away, if you really want to visit them, do it in a group. Carry small amounts of cash. Replace cash with Traveller's Cheques, which once signed, are refundable if lost or stolen.

Finally here is a list of usefull telephone numbers
Police	100
First Aid	166
O.T.E. Assistance	131
Bus Route Information	185
Tourist Police Information	171
Forest Service (fire department)	199
Tourist Police Information	171
Eleftherios Venizelos Airport Information	+3 210 3530 000
Olympic Airways Reservations	+3 210 9666 666
Piraeus Port Police	+3 210 4226 000-4, +3 210 4593 000, 143
Rafina Port Police	+3 2294 22 300
Railway Information	+3 210 5297 777, +3 210 3624 402-6, +3 210 3628 370
Peloponese Train Station	+3 210 5131 601
Larissa Train Station	+3 210 5298 837, +3 210 8237 741
Kifisos Bus Terminal	+3 210 5124 910-1, +3 210 5132 601