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Covid restrictions in Greece – Masks no longer mandatory from 1st June

May 18, 2022April 13, 2022 by RealGreekExperiences
Greece ends Covid restrictions

On 1st May 2022, most of the Covid restrictions in Greece were lifted. Here’s all you need to know if you are visiting Greece in summer 2022.

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Driving in Greece – Important rule changes for 2022

May 5, 2022March 16, 2022 by RealGreekExperiences
Driving in Greece - Driving laws and tips

Driving in Greece is a great way to explore the country. This article includes driving laws, road rules and facts that will help you survive if you are planning to drive in Greece.

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Best Day Trips From Thessaloniki 2022 Guide

March 9, 2022 by RealGreekExperiences
Best day trips from Thessaloniki Greece

A guide to the best day trips from Thessaloniki Greece. Includes organized full day tours, and ideas for activities near the city.

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Travel to Greece 2022 – All about Covid certificates and Covid tests

May 1, 2022February 8, 2022 by RealGreekExperiences
Travel to Greece 2022

If you are travelling to Greece in 2022, you will need to be aware of the ever-changing travel restrictions and rules. Here’s all you need to know if you are visiting Greece in 2022. 

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Greece in February – Visiting Greece in the off-season

March 9, 2022February 2, 2022 by RealGreekExperiences
Visit Greece in February

February is an unusual month to visit Greece. Yet, winter in Greece can be extremely rewarding, especially if you aren’t interested in beach time. Here is all you need to know if you are visiting Greece in February.

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Greece in January – Weather and best places to visit

March 9, 2022January 11, 2022 by RealGreekExperiences
Reasons to visit Greece in January

Few tourists visit Greece in January. Yet, the Mediterranean country is an interesting destination to visit during winter. Here is all you need to know if you decide to take a January holiday in Greece.

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Covid measures in Greece for 2022 – Updated 1 May

May 1, 2022December 30, 2021 by RealGreekExperiences
Greece 2022 Covid restrictions

Covid-19 measures in Greece for 2022. Includes everything you need to know for vaccination passports, recovery certificates and how to enter venues in Greece in 2022.

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Tipping in Greece 2022 – Do you tip in Greece and how much

February 4, 2022December 2, 2021 by RealGreekExperiences
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When it comes to tipping in Greece, it is customary to tip between 10% or 15% of the bill, or to round it up. This Greece tipping guide explains the tipping culture for restaurants, taxi drivers, tour guides and many other services in Greece.

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Official Covid restrictions for Greece until December 2021

April 13, 2022November 20, 2021 by RealGreekExperiences
COVID measures in Greece December 2021

Here are the Covid restrictions which will be in place in Greece until in 2021. Includes everything you need to know for vaccination passports and recovery certificates in Greece.

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Restaurants, cafes and bars in Greece closed on Tuesday 16 November

January 6, 2022November 15, 2021 by RealGreekExperiences
Greece strike 16 November

Restaurants, cafes and bars in Greece have declared a nationwide strike for Tuesday, November 16. Catering professionals are protesting against the new Covid-related restrictions.

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