Travel Information From Hungary to Greece

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Consider for most travelers; recommended for travelers at higher risk (e.g. visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where exposure might occur through food or water; or prone to ""adventurous eating"")

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Greece.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Greece is free of dog rabies. However, rabies may still be present in wildlife species, particularly bats. CDC recommends rabies vaccination before travel only for people working directly with wildlife. These people may include veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers working with specimens from mammalian species.

You will need 3 months validity remaining on your passport from the date you intend to leave.

Local Phrases Language : Greek

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Chaírete
Good morning = Kaliméra
Good afternoon = Kaló apógevma
Goodbye = Antio sas
Nice to meet you = Chaíromai pou se gnorízo

Conversational

How are you? = Pós eísai?
I am good thank you = eímai kalá efcharistó
What’s your name? = Poio eínai to ónomá sou?
My name is … = To ónomá mou eínai …
Do you speak English? = Milás angliká?
I don’t speak … = den milao…
How do you say… in … = Pós léte… se…
I don’t understand = den katalavaíno

Basics

Yes = Nai
No = Óchi
Please = Parakaló
Thank you = Efcharistó
You’re welcome = Parakaló
Excuse me = Me synchoreís
Wait = Perímene
Hurry up = Viásou
Go away = Fýge
Let’s go to = As páme sto
I want to go to … = Thélo na páo sto …
A little bit = Lígo
A lot = Polý

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Estiatório
Do you have? … = Echeis? …
Not too spicy = Óchi polý pikántiko
It was delicious = Ítan nostimótato
The bill, please = Ton logariasmó parakaló
How much? = Póso?
Very expensive = Polý akrivó
Can you reduce the price? = Boreíte na meiósete tin timí?
Please can I have a beer? = Parakaló boró na pio mia býra?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Taxí
Car = Aftokínito
Bus = Leoforeío
Right = sostá
Left = Aristerá
Straight = Eftheía
Stop here = Stamáta edó

Places

Downtown = Kéntro
Street = Drómos
Hotel = Xenodocheio
Museum = Mouseío
Mall = Emporikó kéntro
Market = Agorá
Hospital = Nosokomeío
Doctor = Giatrós
Police = Astynomía
Post office = Tachydromeío
Bank = Trápeza

Time & Dates

What time is it? = Ti óra eínai?
Today = Símera
Tomorrow = Ávrio
The day after tomorrow = Methávrio
Yesterday = Echthés
When? = Póte?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Pou eínai i toualéta?
Help me, please = Voithíste me parakaló
Call an ambulance = Kaléste éna asthenofóro
I don’t feel goo = den aisthánomai áschima

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Carry a copy of your passport or other photographic ID. Indecent behaviour, including mooning, is not tolerated. The police will make arrests and the courts are likely to impose heavy fines or prison sentences on people who behave indecently. Some fancy dress costumes may be regarded as offensive and therefore against decency laws. Don't become involved with drugs of any kind, and Don't bring drugs - including ‘class C’ drugs. Possession of even small quantities can lead to a long prison sentence. Alcohol, drugs and use of nitrous oxide can make you less alert, less in control and less aware of your environment. The Greek authorities are clamping down on the sale of nitrous oxide as it is illegal to buy or sell for recreational use in Greece. You will be liable for arrest as well as a possible fine. You should also be aware of the health risks associated with its use. Driving any vehicle while over the legal drinking limit can result in a heavy fine and/or imprisonment. You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries. There are some exceptions for medical reasons, for example certain amounts of powdered infant milk, infant food, or pet food required for medical reasons. It’s sometimes necessary to time stamp or validate your ticket on public transport for it to be valid. Check with local providers. Make sure you get a receipt for any goods or services you buy. Don't buy any offensive items like pepper spray, knuckle dusters or knives with a blade length of 10cm or above. These items are listed as weapons in Greece and fall under the current weapon possession law. You need to have a special licence from the local police authority to carry any weapon otherwise you might face arrest and legal charges. The same applies for knives; you need to have a special licence to carry any knife that is not made for domestic, professional, artistic or hunting use. Same-sex sexual relations are legal in Greece and civil unions between same-sex couples have been legal since 2015. The age of consent of 15 is the same as for partners of the opposite sex. Transgender people are able to change their legal gender. Anti-discrimination and hate speech laws apply to gender identity. Public attitudes towards homosexuality vary throughout the country; public displays of affection by same-sex couples may be frowned upon, especially in rural areas. Attitudes are generally much more welcoming in Athens and on many Greek islands, particularly on Lesvos, Mykonos and Skiathos, which are well known for their gay and lesbian scenes. It’s illegal to smoke in all indoor public places. The penalty for violating this law is a fine of up to €500. Men, aged 19 and above, born to a Greek national parent may have military service obligations, regardless of any other nationality they hold. Authorities can prevent you leaving Greece until you complete military service obligations.

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Athens

Athens is the capital of Greece. It was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. The city is still dominated by 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel topped with ancient buildings like the colonnaded Parthenon temple. The Acropolis Museum, along with the National Archaeological Museum, preserves sculptures, vases, jewelry and more from Ancient Greece.

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pickpocketing

Be alert when using crowded public transport
During peak hour while squashed together on public transport, it’s common for someone to bump into you, and while you are distracted or looking the other way, the person apologizes and their accomplice opens your bag (even if it’s close to your body) and steals from you.

It happened to me on the Metro in Athens on a busy night – but I tend to only carry a card and small amounts of cash. And in 12 years of living in Greece, it’s only happened once.

The nun scam

Beware of the little old lady dressed as a nun who will want to give you a cross – she’s not a nun and will swipe your belongings while you're distracted. If you are approached, just be very firm and outrightly say ‘no’ as they walk towards you, no matter how insistent they may be.

The café scam

Do not put phones, cameras or wallets on a table while having something to eat or drink. There is a scam, usually involving young children, who will approach you with a map for you to look at while they either ask for directions, tell you about places you should visit, or hold up a sign written in English begging for money. The sign or map is held above your phone and while you are distracted, their accomplice takes your valuables.

Also, never soften if a woman approaches you with a baby – it is particularly common for women to operate this scam.

Taxi scams

Beware of being charged too much when traveling to and from the airport or port. There are taxi ranks at both places, and they charge a standard fare to travel to the center of Athens. There are signs in the taxi stipulating the charge rates, and drivers are not allowed to go over these rates

Money scams

when you hand over the cash, and drivers have been known to switch higher denomination notes with smaller ones, suggesting you paid less than you did. So, always count out your money when paying the driver.

Alternatively, download the Beat app before you travel and use it to book ride- shares taxis in Greece. Just like UBER, (which is banned in Greece), you can add your credit card details and book a car in the same way. It’s much more reliable and with the option to Rate Your Driver, drivers have been known to increase their level of customer service.

International Driving Permit 1949 is required

• The most common religion in Greece is Christianity
• Don't do the stop gesture holding your palm out with spread fingers in Greece - it's referred to "moutza" and is highly insulting.
• Don't refuse invitation for a Greek coffee.
• Don’ t be surprised by a great deal of discussion during the meals - it’s a time for socialising.
• Don't be surprised if stranger spits on you or make a dry spitting sound - it's a routine part of Greek culture ward off evil and for good luck.
• Don't forget to make a firm handshake, smile and direct eye contact when greeting with someone. Good friends may also kiss each other on each cheek.
• Don't arrive early or exactly on time when invited to Greek home - arriving 30 minutes late is considered punctual.
• Don't leave your drink unattended in a bar or club.
• Don't be an easy target for pickpockets and petty crimes in touristic places - always watch your valuables and never leave anything unattended.
• Don't expect everything to go smoothly - you're on Greek island and time is irrelevant. If something breaks, it will get fixed - if not tomorrow, maybe the next day. - Don't sweat it.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Greece?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Greece. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare System in Greece

Healthcare of Greece is ranked 41th in the world. Healthcare in Greece is available via public or private healthcare systems. The country’s healthcare standards are quite strong, despite the financial crisis it has been through.

Health Risk

Leptospirosis

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic fever

Caused by touching the body fluids of a person or animal infected with CCHF.

Leishmaniasis

Occurs from sand fly bite.

Tick-borne Encephalitis

Bite from an infected tick. Eating or drinking unpasteurized dairy products (milk and cheese) from infected goats, sheep, or cows.

Hantavirus

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Tuberculosis (TB)

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.