Moving Timeline from Allied Greece: Your Week-by-Week Relocation Plan
Whether you’re relocating from Thessaloniki to Athens or moving internationally to Greece, timing is everything. With Allied – The Careful Movers Greece, you gain more than transportation, you gain structure. This step-by-step moving timeline is designed to make your relocation smooth, predictable, and well-organized.
Use this plan to delegate tasks across your household and avoid last-minute surprises. Here’s how to break down your ideal move, starting eight weeks before moving day.
8 Weeks Before Your Move
- Contact your Allied Greece consultant to choose a move date
- Clear cluttered areas like basements or balconies
- Plan for international shipping or island relocation logistics
- Use up perishables and household chemicals
- Research your new Greek town or neighborhood for schools, healthcare, and public transport
6 Weeks Before
- Confirm what’s covered by your employer if relocating for work
- Begin a detailed inventory of household items
- Donate or sell things you won’t take to save on removals to Greece costs
- Prepare a list of address changes: post office, banks, employers, medical contacts
- Gather legal, school, and medical records
4 Weeks Before
- File your official change-of-address form
- Arrange or cancel utilities (internet, water, gas, electricity) for both homes
- Coordinate international pet or plant transport, especially to Greek islands
- Speak to your Allied agent about temporary storage solutions in Greece
3 Weeks Before
- Book hotels or ferries, especially for island relocations
- Handle bank account transfers and close old local accounts
- Store sensitive legal and financial documents in a secure folder
2 Weeks Before
- Inspect and prepare your car for relocation, taking Greek terrain and climate into account
- Confirm elevator or building access in Athens apartments or old town homes
- Reconfirm all moving details with Allied Greece
1 Week Before
- Settle final bills and clean out your safety deposit box
- Get travel-ready documents ready for pets and children
- Drain fuel from powered tools and prep outdoor gear for shipping
2–3 Days Before
- Defrost and clean your refrigerator
- Unplug and prepare large appliances
- Pack your “first night” essentials box, including toiletries, chargers, documents, snacks, and a change of clothes
Moving Day in Greece
- Be available to guide movers and answer questions
- Provide parking access and building entry codes
- Take utility meter readings for your records
- Sign off only after reviewing the bill of lading and inventory list
For a closer look at what to expect on the day itself, see our full Moving Day guide.
After the Move
Congratulations, your belongings are on the way and your move is nearly complete. With Allied Greece, you’ve planned ahead, packed with care, and minimized disruption.
Need a custom plan for your move to or from Greece? Return to our Moving Checklist hub for the full overview, check our Frequently Asked Questions for answers on estimates and paperwork, or contact Allied Greece now to request a personalized relocation quote.