Planning a trip to Greece? If you love bringing home meaningful souvenirs, Greece offers plenty of memorable items to remind you of your travels. From aromatic spices and teas to handcrafted woodware and local spirits, these treasures let you recreate Greek flavors and moments at home and share them with friends and family.
Whether you’re shopping for yourself or looking for gifts, save this list of Greek souvenirs to guide your purchases while traveling in Greece.
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9 Greek Souvenirs You Need to Bring Home From Your Trip
Oregano
Oregano is a staple of Greek cuisine and appears in many traditional dishes. A small package of authentic Greek oregano will brighten salads, eggs, sandwiches, fish and roasted meats back home. It’s an easy, space-friendly souvenir that adds immediate Mediterranean flavor to everyday cooking.
Olive oil
Greek olive oil is celebrated for its quality and variety. Many shops offer tastings so you can compare flavors and aromas before choosing a bottle. Take home a well-sealed bottle of extra-virgin olive oil to enjoy Greek flavor in salads, dressings and cooking. Local markets, including central city markets, are great places to sample and buy.
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Olives
Greece produces many distinct olive varieties—Kalamata, Koroneiki, Amfissis and others—each with its own texture and taste. Bottled or jarred olives make a delicious, shelf-stable souvenir that brings a true taste of Greece to your table.
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Mountain Tea
Greek Mountain Tea (tsai tou vounou), also called Sideritis or shepherd’s tea, is a caffeine-free herbal infusion made from handpicked leaves and flowers. It has an earthy, floral sweetness and is traditionally enjoyed year-round, especially in winter. Packed in small bags, it’s lightweight and makes a soothing, authentic souvenir to brew hot or iced.
A mati talisman for the evil eye
The mati, or evil eye talisman, is a long-standing cultural symbol in Greece used for protection against jealousy and negative energy. Available as jewelry, wall hangings or small charms, a mati makes a meaningful keepsake with cultural significance.
Anything made from olive wood
Olive wood is prized for its durability and rich grain. Handcrafted olive wood items—salad servers, bowls, cutting boards and spoons—are both beautiful and practical. These pieces age well and make thoughtful, long-lasting souvenirs or gifts.
A special olive wood item, such as a heart-shaped bowl, can be a meaningful memento to mark occasions like anniversaries.
Ouzo
Ouzo is a traditional Greek aperitif distilled from grapes and flavored with anise. Its strong licorice profile can be polarizing—some visitors love it, others don’t—but a small bottle is an authentic and compact souvenir for those curious about Greek spirits.
Worry beads (or Kompoloi)
Kompoloi, or worry beads, are a cultural accessory used to relax, pass the time and bring good luck. They come in many materials, sizes and colors and make an original, tactile souvenir or gift that reflects Greek tradition.
Greek wine
Greek wine is gaining international recognition, with many native grape varieties and unique regional styles. Visiting a winery or attending a wine tasting is a wonderful way to discover local favorites. Bottles from boutique producers offer a special taste of Greek terroir to bring home and enjoy or present as a gift.
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First published September 9, 2019. Last updated March 19, 2021 with added information and improved readability.