Athens, Greece by Alana

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Info of Greece

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Currency: Euro

Population: 10,775,557

Geography

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Located in Southern Europe. There is a main chain of mountains called the Pindus Mountains. There is another mountain called Mount Olympus that rises to 9,570 feet. Greece is made up of hills and mountains. It is also home to many volcanoes.

Weather

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January and February are the coldest months with temperature reaching to a low of 40 degrees (4°C). During the winter the mountainous regions can receive below zero temperatures. July and August are the best months to travel. They are the warmest months with an average of 88 degrees (31°C).

Culture

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The official language is greek.

Greece celebrates most of the same holidays as North America with some different festivals like at the end of June they have a three day festival of the bull and at the end of July they have the Sultana Raisin festival. The clothing in Greece is like modern clothing but can also be very dressy.

Before You Go

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To travel to Greece you need:

- a passport

- diphtheria immunization

- hepatitis a immunization

- malaria immunization

- rabies immunization

- tetanus immunization

- typhoid immunization

- yellow fever immunization

(if going to a forest area it is recommended to get a vaccination for tick - borne encephalitis about three months before the travel date).

Greece is 7 hours ahead

Current Travel Issue

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http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/06/travel/latest-travel-advice-for-tourists-visiting-greece/

Travelers should bring cash to cover their entire trip as the banks are closed.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive in Athens, Greece at 9:20 am
Pick up car at 9:45 am
Check into O&B Athens Boutique Hotel ($211 per night)
Go to The Bliss Café Restaurant
Get some sleep

Day 2: Wake up at 6-7 am & drive to Crete to spend night
Check into the Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa ($261 per night)

Day 3: Wake up around 9-10 am Walk the Samaria Gorge (it will take 4-7 hours since its 16 km long)
Get some dinner at The House – Steak House Restaurant
Go back to the Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa
Day 4: Wake up around 8 am
Drive to Santorini
Get some dinner at Naoussa
Check into the Petite Palace Suites Hotel ($542 per night)Day 5: Wake up whenever
Spend day on the island
Eat at the Atmosphere Lounge Restaurant
Go back to hotel and spend the night
Day 6: Wake up very early
Drive to Cephalonia (15 hours 16 minute drive)
Get dinner on the way
Check into the Ionian Plaza Hotel ($119 per night)
Day 7: Wake up whenever
Spend day on the Myrtos Beach
Eat dinner at the Kastro Café
Go back to hotel
Day 8: Drive to Athens to be at the airport for 11 am
Board plane for 1:05 pm
Arrive in Toronto at 4:55 pm

Budget

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Overall Cost: $ 4,729.50
Hotels: $ 2,055.00
Flight: $1,311.25
Car Rental: $ 1,363.25
Exchange Rate: 1000CAD = 661.5 EUR

The Crete Samaria Gorge

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Myrtos Beach

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Ionian Plaza Hotel

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Santorini Island

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