
March 25 – Greek Independence Day
25th of March is celebrated in Greece as the beginning of the fight for the independence of Greece in 1821. The uprising was marked by brave and decisive actions, but also great sacrifices. It was inseparably linked to the struggle of all Balkan peoples.
In this text, we will reflect on the key moments of the Greek Uprising, from its inception to victory and the acquisition of independence, as well as
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The Most Beautiful Monasteries in Greece to Visit During Your Summer Vacation
Summer vacation in Greece offers a unique opportunity to explore many monasteries and churches, each with its own historical significance and story of survival through the centuries. Below, we bring you suggestions of places you can visit during your holiday throughout Greece, in the regions where Nikana Travel operates. By clicking on the link (in blue), you can read more detailed information about each of them.
THASSOS
**[Monastery of Archangel Michael
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Santorini - luxury on the back of a donkey
In Santorini, luxury for the few is being built on the backs of exhausted donkeys.
While tourists enjoy the view of the Caldera, animals carry all the construction material because there is no other way to deliver it.
In the footage, recorded these days and which we have also published, donkeys carry heavy marble slabs up the steep cobbled streets of Santorini.
Every brick, every tile, every bag of cement arrives at the
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Traveling with pets in Greece
All of us who have pets understand each other in the desire to share all the beautiful moments with them, including traveling and vacationing.
Collecting documentation for your dog or cat in order to travel with you to Greece is not as complicated as it seems at first glance, but it takes time to gather all the documents before departure. Therefore, it is best to start preparing about **6 months before
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Shops and museums in Greece - working hours
When you are planing a trip to Greece, surely you want to visit some museum or archaeological site. Shopping is also a part of every trip to Greece.
Before every trip to Greece, in order to make the best plan that besides resting is consisted of shopping also, take a look at non-working days in Greece and work hours of shops and shopping malls during the week and year.
**All the shops,
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Top destinations for a car-free vacation in the Thessaloniki region and Halkidiki
If you vacation without a car, we recommend places in the Thessaloniki region and Halkidiki that are well connected by transportation, from which you can enjoy sightseeing on foot or by local transport. Below are recommendations for places that are easily accessible from Serbia, have beautiful beaches, are well stocked, and provide everything tourists need for a great vacation. They also have good public transport, so even people without their
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New Border Controls for Non-EU Travelers: Everything You Need to Know About the EES and ETIAS Systems
New rules are being prepared for entry into Schengen zone countries for travelers from Serbia, Macedonia, as well as other non-EU countries. These new systems, known as EES (Entry/Exit System) and ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System), aim to improve security and speed up border crossing as the ultimate goal, but also bring changes in the way travelers from outside the EU plan and organize their trips. If it's
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Questions and Answers About Holiday in Greece
On this page you will find the answers to all the questions related to summer vacations in Greece that you frequently ask us. Read on, perhaps the answer to your question is here, or ask us a question through social media and we will respond.
Everything you need to know about vacationing in Sithonia - all in one place
Are you planning a family vacation in Sithonia? Do not worry, we
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