What To Pack For A Trip To Greece In The Summer!

If you’re heading to Greece around this time, let me be the first to express my jealousy, although I was there just weeks ago! Take it from me, you’re about to experience the most gorgeous beaches, sumptuous food, and some of the nicest locals you’ll ever meet. But what are you going to pack?

Trying to figure out what to carry and how to dress when exploring ruins, sailing around islands, hiking up mountains, and wandering the stone streets of cute villages in Greece will unnerve the best of us. So here goes!

Lightweight Clothing

The weather in Greece can get pretty hot and sticky. If you’re visiting in the summer months (from May to September), expect temperatures of 30-40 degrees in the middle of the day.

Make sure you add some loose, lightweight clothing to your Greece packing list so you can stay cool and protect yourself from the blazing Greek sun.

Swimwear

For island-hopping, beach days and sailing trips, you’ll want a couple of swimwear options. Also, pack some light coverups to layer on top for when you go to grab a quick bite or walk through town souvenir shopping.

Sightseeing Outfits

Pack a few casual and comfy outfits for brunching, sightseeing in picturesque villages, and touring historic sights. You might want to stick to shorts for exploring ruins and riding around on four-wheelers, but breezy sundresses and rompers are perfect for souvenir shopping in town. Dress in shades of blue to blend with the island vibes, or bright reds and yellows to pop against whitewashed backdrops.

Footwear

At a minimum, you’ll want a pair of sandals for beaches and a comfy pair of walking shoes for sightseeing. Bring supportive sneakers if you plan on doing any hiking and a dressier pair of flats or wedges for evenings if you have the space.

Accessories

Don’t forget to pack a shady hat and sunglasses. Accessories help mix up outfits for light packers, and a Greece vacation is the perfect chance to break out the fun gold earrings, bangles, arm cuffs and statement necklaces. Keep your itinerary in mind — if you’re spending lots of time outdoors and at beaches in summer, you’ll probably want to keep the jewelry light or save it for dinner outings.

Gear & Extras

Travel Towels: are a must if your itinerary includes the islands or mainland beaches, unless your hotel happens to provide them.

Daypack: A multipurpose bag comes in handy for long sightseeing days, beach trips, boat rides and hiking excursions.

Sunscreen: Slather on the sunscreen for summers in Greece as you’ll likely be spending lots of time outdoors with bright and clear weather.

Toiletries:Make sure you bring a chapstick and moisturizer to protect your skin. Don’t forget shampoo, conditioner, soap, face wash, moisturizer, toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, deodorant, razor and makeup.

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