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Greece eSIM

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Greece 10 GB · 30 days (×1)$12.99

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$1.30 / GB · $0.43 / day

$12.99

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Setup

Set the eSIM up before you fly to Greece

Set up your eSIM before you travel. Install it once from the link in your email, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.

On iPhone (iOS)

  1. After purchase, open the confirmation email and tap the install link — the eSIM adds itself (iOS 17.4+). Older iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → scan the QR from the same email.
  2. Label the plan (e.g. “vigxo travel”) and set your home line to keep calls/SMS.
  3. Turn on Data Roaming for the vigxo line — this uses the local partner network, not your home carrier.

On Android

  1. Tap the Android install link in your email (recent Android) — or Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
  2. Download the profile and set vigxo as your Mobile data line.
  3. When you land, turn on data roaming for the vigxo line so that line can use the local network.

Good to know

  • Works on eSIM-capable phones (iPhone XR/XS+, Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+). Older or carrier-locked phones may not support eSIM.
  • Install before you fly on Wi‑Fi — you only need to enable it when you land, no signal required to set up.
  • Data-only plans: keep your home SIM active for calls and texts. Use WhatsApp/FaceTime over data.
  • Prices are final at checkout. Full refund before you install the eSIM.

What you can actually buy for Greece

9 plans for Greece, from 3 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 180 days. 9 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.

9 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on Wind, Vodafone.

Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure. The list above shows the best-priced plan for each size and validity; the count here includes every plan.

Regional plans that also cover Greece

55 regional plans include Greece. The widest covers 127 countries — worth it if Greece is one stop of several, rather than the whole trip.

Regional coverage starts at $4.99 for 3 GB over 15 days.

How eSIMs work in Greece

A travel eSIM for Greece is a digital SIM your phone downloads — no plastic card, no airport pickup counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (a QR code is included too), and it installs a second line alongside your existing SIM. Install it on Wi-Fi before you fly. When you land in Greece, turn on data roaming for that line so it can use Wind, Vodafone on 5G where available and LTE everywhere else. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM carries the data.

How much data do you need in Greece?

Maps, messaging and rideshare apps are light — roughly 300–500 MB a day. Add photos, social and the occasional video and you’re closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip a 5 GB plan is comfortable; for two weeks, sharing, or heavy use, choose 10 GB or more, or a reloadable plan you can top up on the go. Greece plans start at $3.99 across 9 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.

What do you pay for data in Greece?

A travel eSIM for Greece is a local data plan. You pay the price shown at checkout. Set the eSIM as your data line and turn data roaming off on your home SIM, so your home carrier does not add this trip's data to your bill. Full refund before you install.

Setting up your Greece eSIM

  1. 1. Buy a plan — your install link and QR code arrive by email right after payment.
  2. 2. While you’re still on Wi-Fi before you fly, tap the install link in your confirmation email — or open Settings → Cellular/Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
  3. 3. Land in Greece, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, and you’re online.

Greece connectivity guide

Greece is a country where your connectivity depends less on which network you are on than on whether you are currently on a boat. Mainland and major-island coverage is strong, Athens and Thessaloniki are dense, and then the ferry between two islands drops you offline for two hours in the middle of the Aegean. This guide covers which networks you get, what the crossings actually do to your signal, how the smaller islands differ from the big ones, and what a Greek trip consumes.

Read the full Greece guide →

What to eat in Greece

Moussaka

Layered casserole with eggplant, minced meat, and béchamel sauce.

Traditional tavernas

Souvlaki

Grilled meat skewered and served in a pita with tzatziki and fries.

Street food stalls

Spanakopita

Savory spinach and feta cheese pie wrapped in crispy phyllo dough.

Local bakeries

Gyros

Rotisserie meat sliced off a cone, served in pita bread.

Street food stalls

Tzatziki

Refreshing dip made of strained yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and olive oil.

Tavernas

Choriatiki

Classic Greek salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and a large slab of feta.

Tavernas

Loukoumades

Bite-sized sweet fried dough balls soaked in honey syrup.

Dessert cafes

Fasolada

A hearty white bean soup considered the national dish of Greece.

Traditional eateries

Pastitsio

Baked pasta dish with ground meat and a rich béchamel topping.

Tavernas

Dakos

Cretan barley rusk topped with chopped tomatoes, feta or mizithra cheese, and olive oil.

Cretan restaurants

What to see in Greece

Acropolis of AthensAthens

Iconic ancient citadel featuring the breathtaking Parthenon.

3 hours · book ahead

Acropolis MuseumAthens

Houses spectacular artifacts found on the Acropolis.

2 hours · book ahead

Oia SunsetsSantorini

World-famous sunset views over the caldera and whitewashed buildings.

2 hours

Palace of KnossosHeraklion

The largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete.

3 hours · book ahead

Delphi Archaeological SiteDelphi

Ancient sanctuary on Mount Parnassus, considered the center of the world.

3 hours · book ahead

Meteora MonasteriesKalabaka

Stunning monasteries perched atop towering rock pillars.

4 hours

Samaria GorgeCrete

A challenging but rewarding 16km hike through a stunning national park.

6-8 hours

Lindos AcropolisRhodes

Ancient citadel offering sweeping sea views and rich history.

2 hours · book ahead

Navagio BeachZakynthos

Famous shipwreck beach with vivid azure waters.

2 hours · book ahead

Epidaurus TheaterEpidaurus

Ancient amphitheater renowned for its perfect acoustics.

2 hours · book ahead

Getting around Greece

Metro and Train

Efficient urban transit in Athens connecting the city center, airport, and Piraeus port.

1.20-1.50 EUR

Ferries

Extensive network of high-speed and slow boats connecting the mainland to the islands.

20-80 EUR

Intercity Buses (KTEL)

Regional bus network connecting cities and towns across the mainland.

10-50 EUR

Taxis

Yellow metered taxis are plentiful in cities; they can be hailed on the street or via apps.

5-15 EUR for urban trips

Ride-hailing

Uber, FreeNow

In Greece, Uber primarily summons licensed local yellow taxis rather than private drivers.

Practical things worth knowing in Greece

Paying for things

  • Very common across most establishments.
  • Widely accepted.
  • Cash still useful for: Small island shops, Remote tavernas, Tips, Bus tickets in rural areas

Basics

  • Emergency number: 112
  • Plugs: Type C, Type F · 230V
  • Tap water: varies
  • Leaving 5-10% or rounding up the bill is appreciated but not strictly mandatory.

Public holidays in Greece

New Year's DayJanuary 1Most businesses and sites closed.
EpiphanyJanuary 6Local festivities, some closures.
Independence DayMarch 25Parades and widespread closures.
Ochi DayOctober 28National holiday with military parades and site closures.
Christmas DayDecember 25Major closures.

Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.

Greece eSIM — questions, answered

When does my Greece eSIM start counting?
Your validity window starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Greece, not when you buy it — so you can install it before you fly and it only begins on arrival.
Will my phone work in Greece?
You need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone (iPhone XR/XS+, Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+). Check the compatibility page before you buy — and if it turns out your phone can’t use it, you get a full refund since nothing was installed.
Can I keep my number and WhatsApp in Greece?
Yes. Your vigxo plan is data-only, so your primary SIM stays active for calls, texts and your usual number. WhatsApp, iMessage and all your apps keep working over the eSIM data.
What if I run out of data in Greece?
If your plan is reloadable, you can top up the same eSIM from your dashboard — no reinstall needed. Otherwise, buy a new plan; it comes as a new eSIM with its own QR code.
How do refunds work?
Full refund before installation, within 30 days of purchase. Once an eSIM is installed the data is released to you, so it can’t be refunded after that.