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Greece Highlights and Events

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With astounding archaeological sites, islands of extreme beauty, bucolic villages and some of the greatest food you’ll ever consume, Greece should be on every traveller's list. This gem of the Aegean will satisfy your thirst for knowledge, lust for adventure, desire for partying and craving for cuisine. Opa!
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The Greek Islands

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15 days
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  • USD $2,815
    CAD $2,675
    AUD $2,585
    EUR €1,995
    GBP £1,640
    NZD $3,310
    ZAR R21,430
    CHF FR2,475
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Albanian Adventure

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15 days
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  • USD $2,125
    CAD $2,018
    AUD $1,950
    EUR €1,440
    GBP £1,236
    NZD $2,494
    ZAR R16,167
    CHF FR1,780
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Athens to Santorini

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8 days
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  • USD $1,561
    CAD $1,467
    AUD $1,413
    EUR €1,048
    GBP £900
    NZD $1,791
    ZAR R11,713
    CHF FR1,291
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Santorini to Athens

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  • USD $1,345
    CAD $1,278
    AUD $1,233
    EUR €963
    GBP £783
    NZD $1,579
    ZAR R10,224
    CHF FR1,165
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Highlights


Festivals and Events

Epiphany, Piraeus harbour

  • Epiphany

  • If you find yourself in Greece during this time, you’ll feel ‘blessed’. Each year, Athens’ ancient port of Piraeus sees this religious day celebrated in an extraordinary way. A local priest flings a crucifix into the sea and young men dive into the cold water to retrieve it. This ritual is echoed throughout Greece in small villages and on islands. This special ceremony is performed for locals, by locals, but tourists are welcome to watch and learn.
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Greece's Top Picks

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Greeks consume more olive oil per capita than any other people
 

Top 10 Must-Eat Dishes of Greece

  1. Dolmades with Yoghurt: Probably one of Greece’s most famous culinary triumphs these vine leaves stuffed with rice, pine nuts and herbs are usually served with fresh, tangy yoghurt and due to their supreme ‘eatability’ don’t last long.
  2. Grilled Octopus: The Greek Islands are arguably the best place in the world to savour char grilled octopus. Nothing beats freshly caught seafood, teemed with a cool beer and a golden sunset.
  3. Horiatiki Salata: Known as Greek Salad in the English-speaking world, the combination of olives, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, feta, olive oil and oregano shows that the simple flavours are often the best.
  4. Mezedes: These small plates of vegetables, cheese, olives, dips and peppers are typically served before meals and are a perfect, light starter to a meal.
  5. Fried Calamari: Known as Kalamarakia Tiganita to Greeks, this quick and simple deep fried delicacy is best served simple – with a slice of lemon and an amazing view!
  6. Kleftiko: This slow-baked lamb dish features the mouth-watering flavours of garlic and lemon. The cooking method ensures that the meat falls off the bone to create a tender masterpiece.
  7. Moussaka: This classic Greek dish of layered eggplant, spiced meat and creamy sauce is delicious, decadent and delectable.
  8. Loukoumades: Sweet tooths shouldn’t miss these deep fried doughy treats! Soaked in a sugary syrup or honey and cinnamon, they are small but simply sensational.
  9. Spanakopita: A favourite with vegetarians, this dish of layered filo pastry, feta cheese and spinach is filling and flavoursome.
  10. Yiros: For a cheap and tasty meal, head to a yiros cart to choose from tender, grilled beef, chicken, lamb or pork yiros. This popular hangover cure consists of oily meat, wrapped in bread with salad and tzadziki and could possibly be one of the best examples of fast food in the world.

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Greece at a glance

  • 8
  • Athens (population 750,000)
  • 10.7 million
  • Greek
  • EUR
  • (GMT+02:00) Athens, Bucharest, Istanbul
  • Type C (European 2-pin), Type F (German 2-pin, side clip earth)
  • +30

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