If this can make you feel any better, you should know that Greece is an extremely popular tourist destination and they're very much used to dealing with tourists and foreigners.
From my point of view it's as easy as it can get for an American in continental Europe.
Originally Posted by
lindalogan
Hi
Please do not put me down.We have been blessed with one child...yes he is still our child who just turned 20. He does lose things and it will be his first time overseas. And his first time traveling without us.
He is going on a summer college trip to Greece (for journalism class).
From May 19th to June 19th 2022
The students are 100% on their own until they arrive at the hotel. And on their own returning home. During the stay they are pretty much studying and checking out sites with other students.
Athens international airport Staying at hotel Parthenon
1. Any suggestions on getting from the airport to the hotel. Cab, Uber not there, but I read he can use Uber app to order a cab? Is it safe to take a cab on his own?
2. STEP program? Does anyone recommend signing up with STEP?
3. Losing Passport, this is one of my biggest fears.
A) how big a pain if he loses it?
B) any suggestions on where he should keep it?
4. Covid. I have read all I can, and can't find a straight answer. He has taken both shots, the second shot was taken at the end of August 2021. No booster.
a) Leaving the USA to Greece, what will he need for covid?
b) Leaving Greece what will he need for covid?
5. Anyone have any experience with a young person going on their own?Safety, etc?
Any help is great. I have not slept at all since he was accepted to go.
Any suggestions, tips etc. I am so worried, sorry for being such a baby.
Thank you very much