The Ultimate Greece Packing List
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Packing for a multi-stop vacation can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to balance beaches, sightseeing, ferry rides, and nice dinners without overpacking. This Greece packing list is designed to help us bring everything we actually need while keeping our luggage light enough to move around comfortably. Feel free to check things off as they’re packed!
For Her
When choosing clothes, think lightweight, breathable, and versatile. Most outfits can be mixed and matched, and you’ll probably spend more time in swimsuits and comfortable clothes than anything else. Plan for a couple of nicer evenings, lots of walking, and plenty of sunshine.
Tops
- ☐ shirts/tank tops
- ☐ nicer shirt for dinners
- ☐ lightweight long sleeve (plane/ferry)
- ☐ Pajama shirt
Bottoms
- ☐ pairs shorts
- ☐ Bike shorts
- ☐ lightweight pants or linen pants
- ☐ Pajama shorts
Dresses
- ☐ dresses (sunset dinners/photos)
Swim
- ☐ swimsuits
- ☐ Swim cover-up
Underwear
- ☐ underwear
- ☐ sports bras
- ☐ regular bras
- ☐ Cakes
- ☐ pairs socks
Shoes
- ☐ Comfortable walking sneakers
- ☐ Sandals
- ☐ Water shoes
Outerwear
- ☐ Lightweight rain jacket (optional)
- ☐ Thin cardigan/sweater
- ☐ Baseball hat or sun hat
- ☐ Sling bag
For Him
The goal is simple: comfortable clothing for warm weather with one lightweight layer for cooler evenings, ferries, or air-conditioned spaces. Most days will be casual, so pack clothes you won’t mind wearing more than once.
Tops
- ☐ shirts
Bottoms
- ☐ shorts
- ☐ lightweight pants
- ☐ Swim trunks
Underwear
- ☐ boxer briefs
- ☐ socks
Shoes
- ☐ Sneakers
- ☐ Flip flops/sandals
Other
- ☐ lightweight jacket/shirt layer
- ☐ Sunglasses
- ☐ Hat
Toiletries
Many hotels provide basic toiletries, save money and space in your carry on by utilizing these freebies if you can. Sunscreen can be expensive in tourist areas, so bringing it from home will likely save money.
Tooth
- ☐ Toothbrushes
- ☐ Toothpaste
- ☐ Floss
Hair
- ☐ Travel shampoo
- ☐ Travel conditioner
- ☐ Leave-in conditioner/anti-frizz product
- ☐ Hair brush
- ☐ Hair ties
- ☐ Dry shampoo (travel)
- ☐ swim hair protectant
Skin
- ☐ Face wash
- ☐ Body wash
- ☐ Moisturizer
- ☐ Sunscreen (face)
- ☐ Sunscreen (body)
- ☐ Lip balm with SPF
- ☐ Razor
- ☐ After-sun/aloe
- ☐ Bug spray
Makeup
- ☐ Minimal makeup
- ☐ Makeup remover
Misc
- ☐ Deodorant
- ☐ Tweezers
- ☐ Nail clippers
- ☐ Travel laundry detergent sheets
- ☐ Travel wrinkle release
- ☐ Period products (if needed)
Medicine
It’s always easier to pack a small medical kit than to search for a pharmacy while traveling. Bring enough daily medication for the entire trip, plus a little extra just in case of delays.
- ☐ Daily medications
- ☐ Contacts
- ☐ Contact solution (travel)
- ☐ Contact case
- ☐ Extra contacts
- ☐ Extra glasses
- ☐ Ibuprofen/Tylenol
- ☐ Tums
- ☐ Allergy medicine
- ☐ Band-Aids
- ☐ Blister patches
- ☐ Electrolyte packets
- ☐ Vitamins/supplements
Electronics
Don’t forget the chargers! A small electronics pouch can keep everything organized and make airport security a little easier.
- ☐ Phones
- ☐ Phone chargers
- ☐ Power bank
- ☐ Universal travel adapter (Type C/F)
- ☐ Charging cables
Camera Gear
- ☐ GoPro
- ☐ GoPro batteries
- ☐ SD cards
- ☐ GoPro charger
- ☐ GoPro waterproof case
- ☐ Gimbal
- ☐ Small camera pouch
Day Bag
Every day we’ll probably head out with just one small bag. Keeping these essentials together makes it easy to leave the hotel without forgetting anything important.
- ☐ Small sling bag or backpack
- ☐ Wallet
- ☐ Phone
- ☐ Portable charger
- ☐ Water bottle
- ☐ Sunscreen
- ☐ Sunglasses
- ☐ Camera
- ☐ Lip balm
- ☐ Hand sanitizer
Travel Documents
Before leaving home, double-check that all confirmations are downloaded for offline access. Having digital copies of important documents can save a lot of stress if internet service is spotty. We save photos in a folder for the trip and bring printed copies of everything to be safe.
- ☐ Passport
- ☐ Copies/photos of passports saved offline
- ☐ Driver’s license
- ☐ Credit cards
- ☐ Some Euros
- ☐ Health insurance card
- ☐ Ferry confirmations
- ☐ Flight confirmations
- ☐ Hotel confirmations
- ☐ Rental car confirmations
- ☐ Activity confirmations
- ☐ Travel insurance info
- ☐ International driver’s permit
Beach
Beach days are much more enjoyable when you don’t have to worry about your phone or staying hydrated.
- ☐ Reusable water bottle (that fits in day pack pouch)
- ☐ Waterproof phone pouch
Flight
Flying business class means a few essentials are already taken care of, which frees up valuable packing space.
Business class will provide:
- ✅ Eye mask
- ✅ Socks
- ✅ Toothbrush
- ✅ Toothpaste
- ✅ Ear plugs (usually)
- ✅ Amenity kit
So you can skip packing those specifically for the flight. The included toothpaste is smaller then typical travel size so I recommend bringing an additional travel size toothpaste.
Laundry
Rather than packing for every single day, the plan is to do one load of laundry around day four or five. This lets us pack lighter and leaves extra room for souvenirs on the way home.
Bring:
- ☐ Sink laundry soap sheets or a small packet of detergent
- ☐ Travel clothesline (optional), shower rods and closet bars work just fine.
Packing doesn’t have to be stressful. The goal isn’t to bring everything you might need—it’s to pack thoughtfully so you can spend less time worrying about what’s in your suitcase and more time enjoying the trip. A little planning goes a long way, and having a checklist makes it easy to leave home feeling prepared. Once everything is packed, all that’s left to do is head to the airport, soak up the adventure, and make some incredible memories along the way. Safe travels!
