Travel Insurance for Greece

With our love for sun drenched beaches, ancient sites and a delicious mezze, the Greek tourism industry is booming.

Over 3 million visitors from the UK visited Greece in 2022, with the Greek tourism minister hailing visitor numbers as “fantastic”,

Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in cultural sightseeing at one of the 18 UNESCO Heritage sites scattered across Greece or simply enjoy lazy long summer days, Greece could be the perfect destination for you.

No matter what your ideal Greek getaway entails, before packing those bags and heading off to the cradle of western civilisation, don’t forget to arrange your holiday insurance for Greece!

Visiting the Greek mainland

Naturally, one of the biggest draws for visitors to the Greek mainland is the country’s capital, Athens.

With over 3,000 years of history, Athens is the ideal destination if you love cultural sightseeing.

Unfortunately, the lure the historical sights has upon tourists does mean that pickpocketing is not rare in Athens. The Metro line between Athens and Athens International Airport is popular with thieves on the lookout for newly-arrived tourists and passports are often stolen, so it is important to ensure that you have appropriate travel insurance for Athens arranged.

Away from the capital, the Greek mainland offers an array of attractive towns, possibly less heard of, which are ideal for a relaxing holiday, such as the coastal resorts of Parga and Stoupa.

Visiting the Greek Islands?

The Greek islands are a mecca for families seeking fun in the sun, cultural buffs and those who love to party, truly providing something to suit all tastes.

Need Zante travel insurance? Cover for Crete? Travel insurance for Corfu? Or travel insurance for a visit to any of the other amazing islands Greece has to offer?

Whether you are planning a holiday that involves island hopping or will be setting up base for your whole Greek adventure at one destination, our holiday insurance for the Greek islands has you covered.
 

Cruise insurance cover

Greece is firmly establishing itself on the cruise itinerary of many operators, welcoming

If you are planning a cruise, you will need to add you with additional benefits such as missed port cover, cover for cabin confinement and cover for unused excursions.

Backpacking?

With so much to see and do, Greece is a great destination for a backpacking adventure.

If you’re looking to spend time backpacking in Europe, including Greece (or perhaps further afield), we have you covered with our specially tailored backpacker insurance cover.

Most standard travel insurance policies apply limits to the duration of any one trip so are not suitable for backpacking travels. Our backpacker travel insurance cover will provide backpacker insurance for up to 547 days, giving you plenty of time to discover the sights, sounds and smells of many destinations, with the peace of mind you are covered should anything unfortunate happen during your backpacking experience.

Do I need travel insurance for Greece?

Arranging travel insurance for a Greek holiday will offer you the peace of mind that you have a range of cover should you need assistance before or during your trip.

What is the best travel insurance for Greece?

The best travel insurance for Greece depends entirely on your requirements; the level of cover you need and the activities that you will be taking part in during your trip.

You may find cheap holiday insurance to Greece offers the cover that you require, alternatively, you may benefit from paying a little more for a policy that provides additional cover to that offered by the cheapest travel insurance to Greece that is available for you to purchase.

At Start Travel we offer three levels of travel insurance policies to choose from, enabling you to select the best travel insurance policy for Greece to suit your needs.

Whatever level of insurance for travel to Greece you opt for, it’s important to remember to arrange your travel insurance as soon as you book your trip. If you need to cancel your trip for any reason which is covered by the policy*, you’ll be able to make a claim.

I need Corfu travel insurance, will I be covered?

Travel insurance for Greece would cover any of the Greek islands as well as the Greek mainland.

This means that you will be covered for Corfu travel insurance with a travel insurance policy for Greece.

Start Travel offer single trip policies for countries worldwide (full details can be found below). If you are planning to visit more than one country during your trip, you can add details of all destinations within the quote journey.

What are some of the most popular Greek islands people get travel insurance for?

The Greek islands are a popular destination for UK holidaymakers. As such, many people look to arrange travel insurance for Crete, travel insurance for Rhodes, travel insurance for Santorini or travel insurance for Kefalonia, as well as many other Greek island destinations.

I am planning a day trip to Turkey from Rhodes, will my travel insurance cover me?

If you have arranged single trip travel insurance for Greece with Start Travel, your travel insurance policy will cover you for countries listed within the Europe 2 category. Full details of which can be found below.

This means that should you decide to take a day trip to Turkey from Rhodes, you will be covered under your policy.

What if I need healthcare whilst in Greece?

As with any other EU destinations, when visiting Greece, you should ensure that you have a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC).

The GHIC will provide access to emergency and necessary state healthcare when travelling to Greece, for free or at a reduced cost.

It’s important to note that medical repatriation back to the UK isn’t covered by an GHIC.  As well as a range of other benefits, all our policies include repatriation insurance, the maximum value of which varies depending on the level of cover chosen.

Annual Multi-trip policies

If you plan on travelling to Europe more than once in a year, you may benefit from purchasing an annual European travel insurance policy.

Planning additional trips further afield? Then it’s worth considering whether a Worldwide Annual Mutli-trip policy may better suit your needs.

* Terms, conditions and exclusions apply. For full details please check policy wording and IPID.