Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers about ordering flower delivery to Greece from abroad with SendFlowersGreece: timing, costs, payment and local customs.
Ordering and delivery in Greece
How do I send flowers to Greece from abroad?
You order online at sendflowersgreece.com from any country, and a local florist in Greece prepares the arrangement by hand and delivers it to the door. Choose a bouquet, pick the size and any add-ons, enter the recipient's address and Greek phone number, write your card message and pay by card or PayPal. It works the same from the US, the UK, Europe, Canada, Australia or Asia. A Greek address needs the street and number, the area or town, and the five-digit postcode. For apartment buildings, add the floor and the surname shown on the doorbell.
Which cities in Greece do you deliver to?
We deliver to every town in Greece, on the mainland and on the islands. That includes Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Heraklion, Larissa, Volos, Ioannina and Chania, the suburbs of Attica such as Glyfada and Kifissia, and islands such as Rhodes, Corfu, Mykonos and Santorini. Each order is passed to a florist in the recipient's area, so the flowers are made locally and do not travel across the country.
Do you offer same-day flower delivery in Greece?
No, same-day delivery is not available. We offer next-day delivery nationwide, Monday to Saturday: place your order before midnight Greek time and the flowers are delivered on the next delivery day. Greece is on Eastern European Time, so check the time difference if you are ordering from America, Asia or Australia. You can also choose any later date in the calendar at checkout.
Do you deliver on Sundays and public holidays in Greece?
No. There are no deliveries on Sundays or on main national public holidays, such as 25 March, 15 August, 28 October and Christmas Day. The date picker at checkout blocks those days automatically, so you can only select dates when delivery is possible. If the occasion falls on a Sunday or a holiday, most customers choose the last delivery day before it.
What time of day will the flowers arrive?
Deliveries take place during the day. If you would like a particular time window, for example in the morning before the recipient leaves for work, write it in the delivery instructions and the florist will try to meet it. Exact delivery times cannot be guaranteed, because routes depend on traffic and on the other orders of the day.
What happens if the recipient is not at home?
The florist will try to reach the recipient by phone, which is why a phone number is required with every order. If nobody is available, the florist may leave the flowers with a neighbour, a reception desk or a concierge, or arrange a new delivery attempt. In Greek apartment buildings a neighbour on the same floor is often happy to take them in. Giving a mobile number that the recipient actually answers is the best way to avoid delays.
Can I schedule a delivery to Greece in advance?
Yes, you can schedule delivery up to about three months ahead. Choose the date in the calendar when you order, and the florist prepares the arrangement fresh for that day. Booking early is a good idea for busy dates such as Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and popular name days, and it means you do not have to remember the time difference later.
Flowers, sizes and add-ons
What is the difference between Regular, Upgraded and Deluxe?
They are three sizes of the same arrangement. Regular is the standard version, Upgraded has about 30% more flowers and Deluxe has about 60% more. The product photo on the site shows the Upgraded version, so a Regular bouquet will be a little smaller than the picture and a Deluxe one fuller. Most arrangements are offered in all three sizes.
Will the bouquet look exactly like the photo?
It will match the style and colours of the photo, but individual stems can vary. Each arrangement is made by hand by a local florist with the flowers available that day. If a specific flower is out of season in Greece, the florist may replace it with flowers of equal or higher value in the same colours and style. This is most likely in the hot summer months.
What can I add to my flowers, and is a card message included?
You can add a box of chocolates, a glass vase, a plush teddy bear, a greeting card, balloons or a bottle of wine. Every order also includes a free printed card with your personal message, so you do not need to buy a greeting card just to send a few words. Add-ons are delivered together with the flowers by the same florist. You type the message at checkout, in English or in Greek; remember to sign it with your name.
Do you sell cakes or gift hampers?
No. We do not sell cakes, food hampers or other gifts. SendFlowersGreece focuses on fresh flowers, with a small range of add-ons: chocolates, a glass vase, a teddy bear, a greeting card, balloons and wine. Keeping the range short means every item can be supplied reliably by local florists throughout Greece.
Prices, payment and your order
How much is the delivery fee to Greece?
Delivery costs a flat USD 14.95 per order, wherever in Greece the flowers are going. There are no other surcharges. The fee is shown before you pay, and it is the same for a city address in Athens and for a village or an island.
Which currency and payment methods do you accept?
All orders are charged in US dollars (USD). The site can also show approximate prices in euros (EUR) and British pounds (GBP) for reference. You can pay with an international credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express), processed by Stripe, or with PayPal. Checkout is secure and encrypted.
Will I receive an order confirmation?
Yes. You receive an email confirmation with your order number right after ordering. Keep that number: if you need to contact us, mentioning it gets you a faster answer. If the email does not appear within a few minutes, check your spam folder before writing to us through the contact form at /page/contact.
Can I change or cancel my order?
Yes, changes and cancellations are free up to 24 hours before the delivery date. After that the florist may already have bought the flowers, so later changes are handled on a best-effort basis. Send your request through the contact form at /page/contact and include the order number. We usually reply within a few hours.
What if the flowers arrive damaged or are not what I ordered?
If the flowers arrive damaged or clearly different from what you ordered, contact us within 24 hours of delivery with a photo, and we will arrange a replacement or a refund. Use the contact form at /page/contact and mention your order number. A clear photo from the recipient helps us resolve the matter quickly with the florist.
Who is behind SendFlowersGreece?
SendFlowersGreece is operated by Flowers Worldwide LLC, a company registered in the United States. It belongs to the same family as abcFlora.com, which offers worldwide flower delivery, and FlowersCloud.com. Orders for Greece are fulfilled by local Greek florists, who prepare each arrangement by hand and deliver it personally.
Occasions and flower etiquette in Greece
When is Mother's Day in Greece?
Mother's Day in Greece is celebrated on the second Sunday of May, the same date as in the United States, Canada and Australia, and different from the UK. Because we do not deliver on Sundays, the best choice is delivery on the Saturday before. It is one of the busiest flower days of the year, so ordering a week or more ahead is wise.
What is a name day and should I send flowers for it?
A name day is the feast of the saint a person is named after, and in Greece it is often celebrated more than a birthday. Flowers are a classic gift. Well-known dates include 7 January for Giannis and Ioanna, 21 May for Konstantinos and Eleni, 15 August for Maria and Panagiotis, 26 October for Dimitris and 6 December for Nikos. Note that 15 August is a public holiday with no deliveries, so send the day before.
Which other occasions call for flowers in Greece?
Valentine's Day on 14 February and International Women's Day on 8 March are popular, along with births, baptisms, engagements, weddings and graduations. On 1 May, Greeks celebrate Protomagia by making flower wreaths to hang on the front door. Orthodox Easter is the most important holiday of the year and usually falls on a different date from Western Easter. At Christmas, red poinsettias are the traditional plant.
What flowers are appropriate for a funeral or condolences in Greece?
White flowers are the customary choice for sympathy in Greece: white lilies, roses, chrysanthemums and carnations in calm, restrained arrangements. Funerals are usually held within a few days at a church, followed by burial, and a memorial service is traditionally held around forty days later. With next-day delivery, many people abroad send a sympathy arrangement to the family home. Add a short, sincere card message.
Can I send flowers to a hospital or a hotel in Greece?
Yes, we can deliver to hospitals and hotels. For a hospital, give the patient's full name, the clinic or ward and the room number if you know it, and check that the ward accepts flowers, as intensive care and some other units do not. For a hotel, give the guest's name exactly as on the booking and the dates of the stay. In both cases flowers are normally left at reception.