Basic Greek Travel Phrases

In order to make your trip much more exciting (and survivable), you can never go wrong when you try to learn the basic Greek greetings. The greetings and expressions we have below are perfect to use for casual interactions.
ExpressionPronunciation Guide
How are you? -> Ti kaneís
Hello / Goodbye -> Yeiá sou
Nice to meet you! -> Chárika polý
Good morning -> Kaliméra
Good afternoon/evening -> Kaló apógevma
Goodnight -> Kalinychta
Thank you -> Efcharistó
You are welcome / please -> Parakaló
See you -> Ta léme
Sorry! / Excuse me! -> Sygnómi
I'm doing well, and you? -> Eímai kalá, esý?
Yes -> Naí
No -> Óchi
I don’t understand -> Den katalavaíno

While it is true that you can speak English especially if you are visiting tourist destinations in Greece, it is still better if you know how to speak some of the local greek language words, phrases, and expressions. Below is the list of what you can use:
ExpressionPronunciation Guide
How much is…? -> Póso kánei…
Where is…? -> Pou eínai…
When? -> Póte
May I please have…? -> Tha boroúsa na écho…
Water -> Neró
I don’t eat… -> Den tróo
I’m a vegetarian -> Eímai chortofágos
the bill, please -> Ton logariasmó parakaló
Do you speak English? -> Miláte Angliká?
Cheers -> Stin ygeiá mas
Left -> Aristerá
Right -> Dexiá
Straight ahead -> Ólo eftheía
Turn left -> Strípste aristerá
Turn right -> Strípste dexiá
Bus stop -> Stási leoforeíou
Train station -> Stási trénou
Airport -> Aerodrómio
Entrance -> Eísodos
Exit -> Éxodos
I love Greece -> Agapó tin Elláda
Taxi -> Taxí

In as much as we want our trip to Athens or Greece, in general, to go according to plan, there are still instances that we might find ourselves having trouble with something. We can usually call 112 (the European emergency phone number) and describe to them what is happening. But, what if you have no one with you who can translate or understand English? To navigate this world like a total pro and not become a "sorry" tourist, take note of the emergency phrases you can use:
ExpressionPronunciation Guide
Thief -> kléftis
Help! -> Voítheia
I need a doctor -> Chreiázomai éna giatró
I don’t feel well -> Den aisthánomai kalá
Call the police! -> Kaléste tin astynomía
Fire! -> Fotiá
Police! -> astynomía!
There is an emergency! -> ypárchei mia katástasi éktaktis anánkis!
Ambulance -> asthenofóro!
Quickly -> grígora!
I am sick -> Eímai árrostos
I need help -> Chreiázomai voítheia
The hospital -> to nosokomeío
I have a headache -> Écho éna ponokéfalo
I have a cold -> Écho krýoma
Paracetamol -> paraketamóli
Aspirin -> aspiríni
Ibuprofen -> ivouprofaíni

Before you hop into the plane and get yourself ready for the islands you will visit in Greece, take some time to learn the best ways to say Greek expressions using the correct accent and words. 
It will definitely make you feel more comfortable and the locals will definitely appreciate it, even if they can easily communicate with you in English!