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General Information
Passports and Visas
Currency
and Money Matters
Language
Travel Etiquette
for Greece
Books
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Visit the Greek
National Tourist Organization site, or call 212-421-5777 for
travel and destination information about Greece and the Greek Isles.
For many people who visit Greece the only thing they see is the city of Athens and perhaps some of the islands - and that is really too bad as there is a lot more to see than that in Greece! Of course, for most people, Athens is the first place they comet to. And, there is a lot to do in this wonderful city.
In the United States you can get information about Greece from the Greek National Tourist Organization: 645 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10022 (212.421.5777); 611 West 6th Street, Suite 2198, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213.626.6696); 168 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 600,
Chicago, IL 60601 (312.782.1084). In Canada: 1233 Rue de le Montagne, Suite 101, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1Z2 (514.871.1535) and 1300 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario M5R 3K8 (416.968.2220). In the United Kingdom: 4 Conduit Street, London W1R 0DJ (0171.734.5997).
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Matt's Greece Travel Guide
Matt Barrett's Greece Travel Guides are information and entertaining with great
photos along with island, restaurant and hotel reviews. Included is a lot of
practical information for the travelers, along with interesting stories and
articles. I recommend visiting this site before visiting Greece. Jim
Travel Guide Greece has a nice page for information about Athens. Be sure to check it out.
Passports and Visas
All persons (even infants) from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom will need passports to enter Greece. I believe the best time to visit Greece is in the late spring and the early fall. Greece is relatively free of tourists in the spring as it also is in September and October.
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The currency for Greece is the euro. At the time of conversion to the euro, the exchange rate was as follows: 340.75 Greek drachmas = 1 euro. You should check for the current exchange rate at Onada.com and get a cheat sheet.
The euro is the single currency of the European Monetary Union, which was adopted by 11 Member States from 1 January 1999. The 11 Member States are Belgium, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal and Finland. Greece became the 12th Member State to adopt the Euro on 1 January 2001. The name "euro" was chosen by the European Heads of State or Government at the European Council meeting in Madrid in December 1995.
There will be 7 euro notes and 8 euro coins. The notes are in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, and 5 euro. The denominations of coins are 2 euro, 1 euro, 50 euro cent, 20 euro cent, 10 euro cent, 5 euro cent, 2 euro cent, and 1 euro cent.
If you have used "foreign" currency in the past in your travels, you will find that, just like using than old national currency, it is pretty much the same. The real difference you will see is when you travel to other countries in the euro area. There will be no more currency exchange - which means no more exchange commission to be paid - no more time spent calculating price comparisons, and no more time wasted shopping around for the best exchange rate.
Click on Quest for just about all the information you will need for the euro.
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Language Information for Greece and the Greek Isles
Click here for language
helps, dictionaries,
electronic translators,
language software and other helps for learning
a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the
country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip
more. Jim.
Travel
Etiquette
Behavior and customs vary greatly from country to country. We
discuss the correct travel etiquette so that you won't be caught out.
TravelEtiquette was formed to offer a unique reference
point on essential etiquette advice and information for worldwide
travel. Our features and articles are written by professional
journalists and experts - who have a particular interest, or a
background in this area. So – know before you go. Visit
TravelEtiquette so you will know how to, as the old adage states, “When in Rome,
do as the Romans do.”Books and Other Resources for Greece and
the Greek Isles
Click on books for some suggested books about Greece and the Greek Isles.
Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.
Click on Travel Books to find your favorite travel book, search for the perfect book to help with your travel plans, or find the maps you need! And, if you cannot find the book or map you need, send me an email and I will try and help. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
