Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Tipping
Small change and rounding up is usually sufficient.
Money-Saving Tips
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Look out for free entry at sights (
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)
.
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Buy the one €12 Acropolis ticket (
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) that's good for the six major archaeological sights.
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Carry ID for student, EU or senior citizen discounts.
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Greek taverna portions are large, and meals are often shared family style - follow this local custom.
Public Holidays
Top Tip
Greece's biggest blow-out holiday, Orthodox Easter, is preceded by a
week of celebration. The whole country gets a holiday and hotels book up.
All banks and shops and most museums and ancient sites close on public holidays.
New Year's Day
1 January
Epiphany
6 January
First Sunday in Lent
February
Greek Independence Day
25 March
Good Friday
March/April
Orthodox Easter Sunday
5 May 2013, 20 April 2014,12 April 2015, 1 May 2016
May Day (Protomagia)
1 May
Whit Monday (Agiou Pnevmatos)
50 days after Easter Sunday
Feast of the Assumption
15 August
Ohi Day
28 October
Christmas Day
25 December
St Stephen's Day
26 December
