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Holidays in Greece in 2020 will remain affordable and in demand among millions of tourists. “Ancient Hellas” conquers with its unique nature, rich historical heritage, and variability of entertainment. The country has created all conditions for travelers, from equipped beaches where you can soak up the sun, and ending with huge shopping centers, where fashion connoisseurs from all over Europe come for shopping.
Climate in winter
The weather in Greece in January is not happy with the heat, since the velvet season ends in October. Relatively warm only in the south and east (Crete, Aegean, Ionian Islands): the average temperature here during the day varies between 10-15 ºС, and at night the thermometer drops to 5-10 ºС. In the north of Greece (Thessaloniki, Halkidiki) it is even colder - during the day up to 10 ºС, with sunset - from 2 to 5 ºС.
As for humidity, it ranges from 70% in the south to 90% in the north. As you move deeper into the island, the amount of precipitation also grows, and most of all it falls on Corfu (up to 130 mm per month). The temperature of sea water does not exceed 15 ºС, therefore only extreme lovers or travelers who went through their norm of strong drinks allow themselves to swim in January.
How to spend time?
Rest in 2020 in Greece implies the following leisure options:
- fishing;
- boat trip;
- shopping;
- sightseeing;
- visit to entertainment venues;
- Wellness or beauty treatments.
Separately, we should talk about the meeting of the New 2020 in Greece. Here, January 1 is an official day off, and it is customary to spend a festive night with family or loved ones. It is noteworthy that when leaving for a visit, the Greeks take with them a heavy stone, which they throw at the threshold of the house. It symbolizes wealth, health and luck in the coming year.
Most of the entertainment venues for the New Year 2020 in major Greek cities are open until morning. Visitors will certainly be offered an original entertainment program with the famous dances of sirtaki, live music and competitions. Traditionally, the New Year's dinner menu includes:
- roast pig;
- baked fish;
- Greek salad;
- seafood;
- wine and others
If the average bill for a regular lunch or dinner in a cafe is between 15-20 €, then a New Year’s banquet will cost much more. The total amount depends on the prestige of the institution and the number of dishes ordered, but it is hardly worth counting on a check cheaper than 100-150 €. It is recommended to book tables in the attractive bars or restaurants in advance, since on the eve of the festive night they are likely to be out of stock.
Cost of rest
The main expense item in the country for tourists is considered housing. All Greek hotels are divided into familiar categories from 2 * to 5 *, or without a category. A single room in a “deuce” costs from 25 € per day, while a similar apartment in the “five” can be removed from 120 €. The price is influenced by a number of factors: proximity to the sea, infrastructure, season of settlement. For those who do not want to spend money on housing when visiting Greece, we recommend using an apartment rental (from 20-25 € on the outskirts of cities) or renting a bed in a hostel, which will cost from 12 € per night.
Other prices look like this:
- coffee - 2-3 €;
- souvenirs - 5-10 €;
- ticket to museums - 6-10 €;
- low alcohol drinks - 3-10 €;
- vegetables / fruits on the market - 1-2 € per kg;
- fur products (fur coats) - from 1500 €;
- trip by public transport - 1,5-3 €.
It is noteworthy that for all major purchases made in Greece, you can return the VAT, which is 13-23%. For this, it is necessary to keep the checks and file a declaration with the tax authorities indicating the amount of the deduction.
Greece Attractions
The history of the country has more than 5 millennia, during which "Ancient Hellas" survived its heyday, decline and conquest by strangers. Many architectural monuments are surprisingly well preserved, attracting tourists with their splendor and monumentality. The list of world famous sights of Greece includes:
- Mount Olympus (Thessaly);
- Knossos Palace (Crete);
- Poseidon Temple (Cape Sounion);
- Acropolis, Temple of Zeus (Athens);
- Butterfly Valley (Rhodes Island);
- Epidaurus Theater, Mycenae (Peloponnese Peninsula).
Each major city has several excursion bureaus that organize trips to iconic places. However, tourists can independently explore the country using a car rental. To do this, you will need international rights, a bank card, a driver's experience of 3 years. The age of the tenant should be in the range of 25-70 years. Rent a small car for a day will be 50-70 €, the price of a liter of gasoline is 1.5 €. If you prefer to take a taxi, then note: the minimum fee in Greece is 3.5 €, no one will accept the order for less money. On average, 1 km of the road costs 0.25 €, and at night the tariffs double.
Offers of tour operators
Despite the cool climatic conditions, tours to Greece for the New Year 2020 will not lose their relevance. Firstly, they will become much cheaper at a price - from 500 € per person for a week stay in the country, taking into account a visa, and secondly, there is something to do at any time of the year. You can visit Greece for only 1 €, for which it’s enough to buy a special tour that includes shopping in shopping centers. Be careful: a prerequisite for such a trip will be the purchase of local goods for a certain amount, usually at least 1,000 €.
The price of weekly tours to Greece for 2020 with the all-inclusive option starts from 800 € per person, subject to departure from Moscow or St. Petersburg. This amount includes meals, accommodation, use of hotel infrastructure, a number of excursions. The cost of travel varies depending on the "star" of the hotel, the length of stay, the richness of the entertainment program.
Relax in 2020 in Greece - a dream for millions of people seeking to escape from the harsh Russian winter in a moderately warm climate. In this amazing country for tourists, a real paradise has been created with ancient monuments of architecture, exquisite cuisine, clean beaches. The price of staying in "Ancient Hellas" does not significantly hit the budget, and the received positive emotions and memories will remain with you for life.
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