Tourism in Greece is mostly seasonal with the majority of travelers visiting during the summer months. In order to ensure the safety of both travelers and locals in Greece, the government is implementing a health protocol that includes the following information:
- Social distancing will be required on beaches
- A contract doctor will be available if a tourist tests positive for the virus
- A quarantine hotel will operate on every tourism destination in Greece
- Special training for every Greek hotel on specific hygiene rules
- Hotels will not have buffets
- Masks must be worn on all forms of transportation and in public
The kind of experience you have in Greece will depend on your comfort navigating the new travel logistics. If you are fine moving around, in some cases having your temperature taken before boarding a flight or ferry, and okay with wearing a mask in public spaces, you can comfortably travel within Greece as early as this summer.
According to Cynthia, a Greece travel specialist, travelers can also enjoy luxury accommodations for a heightened experience. “Properties are spectacular, and you might see a more subdued experience in luxury with all of the bells and whistles,” such as in a boutique hotel or a villa with breakfast on your private terrace. Safety stems from “Limiting contact...private transfers, breakfast brought to you. Hotels are under strict guidelines for health and safety--who is doing what and how.” The Acropolis may limit the number of people who can enter at any given time while also requiring face masks.
Cynthia adds that, "Rebookings for May, June, July, August have all shifted to 2021, and we haven’t even started the normal cycle of bookings! April 1st to the end of October is the usual season, but I suspect we will see a surge for next year. Flexibility will be needed on the traveler’s side of when to travel, as many properties will be booked solid.”
