7 tips to travel GREECE on a budget - that work!

Hello you, hello traveler! We're over here next to the Acropolis today and welcome back to the Definitely Greece channel. Here you will find all the best information about everything Greece. In this video we're gonna go over seven tips on how to make your next trip to Greece a little bit more budget-friendly and you might wonder, definitely Greece it's a luxury travel company, what do we know about budgeting tips? Well we get asked this question all the time so here we go. Tip number one. Greece has over 6 000 islands but only two of them get all the attention. Yeah you guessed it, Mykonos and Santorini. And it will come as no surprise that these two are actually some of the most expensive destinations in Greece as well. Lucky for you you have hundreds if not thousands of more of amazing destinations to choose for your next trip to Greece. If you want to experience the cycladic Greek island living then a good alternative for you to look into perhaps is Serifos. If you're looking for a more family-friendly destination where you can explore further then maybe Crete island is the perfect destination for you. And if you want to explore a little bit more off the beaten track then perhaps check out Limnos island in the north of Greece. Tip number two. That's actually something as simple as the time of the year you're choosing to visit. A lot of things around Greece operate on a seasonal basis therefore have seasonal pricing. As a general rule of thumb July and August are always going to be the most expensive months. In some destinations that spills over to September and May or June. However if you still want to enjoy the warm weather then May or September are usually a pretty safe option no matter which destination you're looking into. Tip number three. This is more of a practical tip that you can utilize no matter where you're visiting and this is the secret weapon of where you can choose to eat. If you want to have a quick affordable lunch then don't forget about the quintessential Greek bakery. Greek bakeries can be found in almost every corner and have a wide selection from cold to warm dishes such as pies, sandwiches, drinks and a lot more. This is a great way to get acquainted to some of the Greek delicacies that you might not find in other places and don't forget to have a slice of Spanakopita. In the same category is again another secret weapon Yeah I know it's really hard to pronounce but you can spell it like that. These are usually family run little restaurants that serve only lunch or sometimes dinner too and they make everything fresh on the same day. And again that is a great way for you to try some of the best traditional Greek cuisine. And don't worry there's plenty of vegan and vegetarian options as a lot of the traditional Greek cuisine is actually meat free. So what's the top item on your Greek trip? What are you looking forward the most in seeing in Greece? Drop it in the comments below so we have a better idea of the kind of content you want to see. So number four. Again that should come as a no-brainer but don't skip over the things that actually are free like watching a beautiful sunset, plenty of hiking spots, going to the beach or exploring a national park. Do your research as there are plenty of options no matter where you're visiting in our beautiful country. And if you're looking for more ideas specifically for Athens don't forget to check our video on Athens. Tip number five. This one is for the history lovers. Don't forget to check out free walking tours. Have a look at the free walking tours that are on offer and book one ahead of time. Most of them are actually run by expert archaeologists that will give you an amazing depth of information and guidance on which ancient ruins to visit, what might be suited best to your trip, as well as general tips on what you can do in Athens, where to eat and what else to visit. Tip number six. This is again a general tip about food related stuff because half the experience is really where you eat and what you eat. Because as you know every vacation can go from good to great with amazing food. Maybe you've heard this before, maybe you haven't, but if the restaurant you're choosing to eat at has pictures of the food on their menu or in their advertising, maybe reconsider. These restaurants are mostly geared towards tourists so you might definitely find something more authentic if you look a little further and see a menu that's actually completely in Greek. Do not hesitate to ask someone to translate or if there's an English menu that you can have a look at. Most people are more than happy to help you out. Oh, if you're tired of walking, tip number seven. Apply for an international driver's license ahead of your trip. This will allow you to rent a car, scooter or ATV and explore more around the island or city you're visiting. This will save you a ton of time and will allow you to explore deeper and further in whatever destination you're visiting. It also means you can look at further accommodation options, perhaps away from the busy centers, which of course is usually more affordable. And as a bonus tip, tip number eight. Ask the locals, mingle with the locals and trust the locals, whether it's your travel agent, tour guide and of course if you don't have a local in mind, we can be the local for you. Drop your questions in the comments below so we can help you with planning your ideal next trip to Greece. Don't forget to hit that like and subscribe button if you found this video helpful. And for more awesome tips to Greece, don't forget to check out these videos. And as always, we hope to see you in Greece soon. Bye-bye!