Travel light: by packing only as much luggageas you can easily carry yourself, you simplify going throughcustoms, avoid registering and checking baggage and make it easier to arrive at hotels where there are no porters. Whether or not you go by air, it makes sense to keep under the airlinefree limit of 66 pounds of luggage per person. Keeping below the 44-pound tourist maximum makes life even easier, andleaves a margin for the souvenirs you will certainly wish to bring back.
Travel simply: Greece is an informal country, where one rarely dresses for dinner outside Athens and bikinis may be worn at any beach. In summer men wear lightweight slacks, open-neck shirts and sandals. Women prefer simple cotton or nylon dresses. As laundry and cleaning facilities are limited, rely heavily on nylon, arlon, dacron, etc., and wash-it-yourself clothes; take a roll-up clothes line.
" Musts" for your Greek trip include: a flat rubber wash-basin stopper for use in country and island hotels; sunglasses; a flashlight for grottos, camping and monasteries. A pocket knife, thermos bottle and a towel or two will come in handy. If you are the explorer type, good walking shoes are indispensable. Pack a small first-aid kit and herbs ines you might need, including ointments against sunburn and mosquito bites; a preparation against stomach upsets; soap and a reserve roll of toilet paper (small country or island hotels don't supply them).