Greek Wedding Information (travel, tips, etc)
October 2010
Travel Information from the US Department of State
U.S. citizens may enter Greece for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. The passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay.
A little about Greece
Fast Facts:
Cars
4.1 million
Tourists
14.4 million annually
GDP
US$256.3 billion
Unemployment
9.6%
Inflation
3.3%
Population
10,706,290
Per capita income
US$26,920
GDP growth
4.2%
Expected Airfare?
From NYC, around $800-$900 round trip
What's the weather like?
Mainland Weather: Pleasant to cool
Island/Coastal Weather: Pleasant to cool with increasing winds.
Prices: Moderate to low
Events: Local events; watch for the parades of Ochi Day on October 28th to snarl traffic and many businesses and other facilities will close for the day.
Facilities: Some island hotels and restaurants close. Transportation schedules are cut back. Higher winds may start to make boat travel between islands difficult.
What is there to do in Greece?
There is so much to do in Athens alone we promise that you will have the vacation of a lifetime. We will make sure to have plenty of travels books, maps, information on public transportation, and a list of "must see" places for all of our out of town guests. I highly recommend purchasing "Lonely Planet, Greece/Athens" for your travels.
