Grèce

Top 5 des lieux

1. Acropolis and Parthenon · Athens

   Ancient citadel above the city; book timed tickets on the official site and go early to beat the heat.

2. Acropolis Museum and Plaka · Athens

   Modern museum of Acropolis finds next to the old Plaka neighbourhood.

3. Santorini caldera · Oia / Fira

   Cliffside villages over a volcanic caldera; very crowded at sunset and when cruise ships call.

4. Meteora monasteries · Kalambaka

   Monasteries on top of rock pillars in central Greece; dress code applies.

5. Knossos and Crete · Heraklion / Chania

   Minoan palace, Venetian harbours and gorges on Greece's largest island.

Se déplacer

• Appli de VTC

  FREENOW / Uber / Bolt

  Apps book licensed taxis in Athens, Thessaloniki and major cities with the price or route shown in advance. The UK government recommends Uber or FREENOW over hailing cabs at night.

• Taxi

  Athens taxis

  Yellow taxis with meters. Airport to central Athens has a legal flat fare (about 40 EUR by day and 55 EUR at night, posted at the rank; varies). By law taxis must accept cards.

• Transports en commun

  Athens Metro (OASA)

  Three metro lines plus trams and buses. Line 3 and the X95 bus run to the airport. Use the reusable ATH.ENA card or a 90-minute ticket; tourist tickets cover 3 days with airport trips.

• Ferries

  Ferries (Ferryhopper / operators)

  Ferries from Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio serve the islands. Book in summer on Ferryhopper or operator sites; fast boats cost more.

• Bus

  KTEL buses

  Regional intercity buses connect mainland towns and run on the larger islands.

• Location de voiture

  Car and scooter rental

  Common on islands; you need a licence for the category (and often an International Driving Permit for non-EU licences). Wear a helmet; island roads are steep and accidents are common.

Argent et espèces

Devise: EUR · Euro

Shops, restaurants and taxis must by law accept cards, but small tavernas, kiosks and island beach bars still prefer cash. Carry small notes for tips and ferries' snack bars. Use bank ATMs; standalone Euronet machines charge high fees. Always pay in EUR.

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Pourboires

Tipping in Greece is appreciated but not obligatory. Menu prices legally include service. Locals usually round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; tourists are not expected to tip 15-20%.

Phrases utiles

• Τον λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ. (Ton logariasmó, parakaló.) The bill, please.
• Είναι κερασμένο; (Íne kerasméno?) Is this on the house?
• Κρατήστε τα ρέστα. (Kratíste ta résta.) Keep the change.

Savoir-vivre

• Greet with 'Kalimera' (good morning) or 'Yia sas' (hello, polite).
• A nod up with raised eyebrows can mean 'no'; a slight downward nod means 'yes'.
• Avoid the open-palm 'moutza' gesture toward someone; it is a serious insult.
• Monasteries and churches require covered shoulders and knees; women may need a skirt (wraps are often provided at Meteora).
• Do not flush toilet paper in many places; use the bin provided, as old pipes block easily.
• Dinner is late, often from 21:00; meals are shared and long.

Arnaques et comment y faire face

• Airport and port taxi overcharge

  Où: Athens airport, Piraeus port, Syntagma taxi ranks

  Comment ça marche: Drivers skip the meter or ignore the legal airport flat fare and demand much more, or claim the card machine is broken.

  Comment l’éviter: Use an app, check the posted flat fare, confirm the meter runs and pay by card.

• Friendly local bar invitation

  Où: Athens: Plaka, Monastiraki, Psyri, Syntagma

  Comment ça marche: A stranger befriends lone male tourists and takes them to a bar where hostesses order drinks; the bill is hundreds of euros and staff block the exit.

  Comment l’éviter: Decline invitations to specific bars from strangers and see prices before ordering. Call 112 or the tourist police (1571) if threatened.

• Bracelet and rose sellers

  Où: Athens: Syntagma, Monastiraki, Ermou street

  Comment ça marche: People tie a bracelet or hand a flower, then demand money while accomplices may pickpocket.

  Comment l’éviter: Keep hands back and walk on.

• Fake Acropolis tickets

  Où: Online and touts near the Acropolis entrance

  Comment ça marche: Copycat websites and touts sell invalid or overpriced 'skip-the-line' tickets.

  Comment l’éviter: Buy only from the official Hellenic Heritage site (hhticket.gr) or the ticket office.

• Unordered extras at tavernas

  Où: Plaka and Monastiraki restaurants, island harbour fronts

  Comment ça marche: Bread, dips and bottled water appear without asking and are added to the bill; table menus may show higher prices than outside boards.

  Comment l’éviter: Ask the price first and send back what you did not order.

• Metro pickpocket teams

  Où: Athens metro lines 1 and 3 (airport and Piraeus), Omonia, Monastiraki

  Comment ça marche: Teams crowd you at the doors while one lifts wallets or phones.

  Comment l’éviter: Keep bags in front and zipped, and move away from the doors.

• Fake booking messages

  Où: Online, Athens and island rentals

  Comment ça marche: Fake messages ask for a deposit off the booking platform; the room is not real or is cancelled.

  Comment l’éviter: Pay only inside the official booking app and ignore links asking for payment by bank transfer.

Sécurité

• Theft of passports, wallets and bags is common on the Athens metro and in crowded tourist places.
• Drink spiking is reported in party resorts; keep an eye on each other's drinks and avoid walking alone late at night.
• Use app-booked licensed taxis at night rather than street cabs.
• Wildfire risk is high from April to October; starting a fire, even by accident, is a crime. Follow 112 alerts.
• Quad bikes and scooters cause many tourist injuries on the islands; wear a helmet and avoid riding after drinking.
• Heat waves are common in summer; visit sites early and carry water.

Pratique de l’anglais

Very good in Athens and on tourist islands, especially in hotels, restaurants and among younger people; more limited in rural mainland villages.

Sources

• GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Greece, safety and security
• Real Greek Experiences: Taxis in Athens
• Tabiji: Athens scams to avoid
• Athens Tourism: Tipping in Greece
• Rick Steves forum: How to tip in Greece

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