It's a place known for its scorching summers, beautiful white buildings, and thousands of surrounding islands to explore. A holiday to Greece can be a great way to relax in the sun, or have an adventure of a lifetime. Getting travel insurance is a great way to ensure that your Mediterranean getaway is covered.
If you're already convinced, just click 'Get a quote'. But, if you want to learn more about Greece travel insurance, scroll down to find out everything you need to know.
It's always best to check policy documents before you buy to make sure all your needs are covered. Here's some different options for travel insurance and what they cover:
Getting the right policy depends on:
It depends on the provider, policy and your personal circumstances. The lists below show what typically is, and isn't, covered:
Whether you fancy yourself an Olympian in Athens, or you're just a bit of a thrillseeker, Greece has a wide range of sports and activities to enjoy. These activities aren't usually covered by standard insurance, so it's worth looking at specialist policies, or add-ons. You can get specialist adventure travel insurance to cover extreme sports and other high-risk activities:
These activities aren't usually covered by standard insurance, so it's worth looking at specialist policies. You can get specialised adventure travel insurance to cover extreme sports and other high-risk activities.
When travelling in Greece, there are some important things to note:
If you plan to bring your own vehicle or rent a car, you should be aware that driving in Greece is very different to the UK.
You must be 18 years or older and hold a full, valid UK driving licence to legally drive in Greece. The local authorities accept licences issued in all EU and EEA countries.
If you're planning on bringing your own car to Greece, you'll need to bring a few documents with you. These include:
All vehicles registered in the UK must display 'UK' when driving in Greece. This can be within your registration plate, or as a separate sticker.
Yes, Greece will be covered by annual European travel insurance. If you're buying insurance with plans to visit Greece and another country outside of Europe, you'll need to get worldwide travel insurance.
If you have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), you'll be able to access state level medical care. As a UK or EU tourist with a GHIC or EHIC, you get this for the same price a citizen would pay. It's worth noting the EHIC is not a replacement for travel insurance as it won't cover everything. Things like loss and damage of personal belongings and repatriation costs won't be covered by an EHIC.
Yes, Greece travel insurance covers all of Greece and its islands, including:
So you can enjoy everything Greece has to offer, knowing you're covered.
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Page last reviewed: 20 November 2024
Reviewed by: Alvaro Iturmendi
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