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Greece Highlights and Events
Travel in Greece with Intrepid
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!
Experience Greece's highlights on these trips
The Greek Islands
15 days
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Albanian Adventure
15 days
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Athens to Santorini
8 days
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Santorini to Athens
8 days
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Highlights
- Discover the ancient Acropolis in Athens
- Indulge in the bars and cafes of magnificent Mykonos
- Explore the World Heritage-listed Old Town of Rhodes
- Hike past cliffs, beaches and olive groves on the iconic Corfu Trail
- Witness a breathtaking sunset in Santorini
- Set sail through the divine Greek islands
- Take snapshots of the iconic Parthenon in Athens
- Walk the narrow character-filled streets of Ios
- Walk past charming villages and churches in Naxos
- Swim and snorkel in the sparkling Aegean Sea
Festivals and Events
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Epiphany
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- January 6, 2014 View available trips in Greece
- 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.
Intrepid has no control over changes made to festival and event dates and activities. Note that some Intrepid trips which include an event as part of their itinerary, may be surcharged. Where festivals or events are not included as part of an Intrepid trip, all costs associated with the event will need to be paid for by the client. Please check before booking your Intrepid trip that it does match up with key festival or event dates.
Greece's Top Picks
The official name of Greece is the Hellenic Republic
Top 10 Must-Eat Dishes of Greece
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- Moussaka: This classic Greek dish of layered eggplant, spiced meat and creamy sauce is delicious, decadent and delectable.
- 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.
- Spanakopita: A favourite with vegetarians, this dish of layered filo pastry, feta cheese and spinach is filling and flavoursome.
- 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
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- 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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