
Bulgaria
Travel to Greece via Bulgaria 2026. New Sofia bypass, up to 20% lower costs, and EES control at only one border. Travel faster.
This route is especially convenient for travelers driving from Serbia to Greece via Bulgaria.
In this guide, you will find the key information for traveling to the seaside:
Route: Belgrade – Sofia – Kulata – Kavala – Thassos
Road conditions: Motorway for almost the entire route (the exception is the Kresna

Where and how to buy a vignette for tolls through Bulgaria
You are traveling to the sea through Bulgaria? For driving on Bulgarian highways, an electronic vignette is necessary. In this guide, we present to you the current prices for the 2026 season, as well as a detailed guide on how to purchase and register an e-vignette online, step by step.
This route is shorter and has only one border crossing - at the entry into Bulgaria\, without additional checks until Greece.
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Shops and museums in Greece - working hours
When planning a trip to Greece, you surely wish to visit at least one museum or archaeological site, which this country is abundantly rich in. Shopping is also an integral part of every visit to Greece.
Before every trip to Greece, in order to create the best plan that includes not only relaxation but also sightseeing and shopping, examine which days are non-working in Greece and what are the working hours
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New Year and Christmas in Thessaloniki and Athens
Are you planning to spend Christmas and New Year in Greece?
In this text, you will find information about the celebration of Christmas and New Year in Athens and Thessaloniki, what is open from shops and shopping centers during the holidays, and how to have the most enjoyable time.
Greeks celebrate Christmas according to the revised old calendar - the so-called Milanković's 25.12.
We have written about the fact that New Year's
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Easter in Greece – Public Holidays and Business Hours During the Festivities
Are you planning a trip to Greece for Easter 2026? Discover everything about the working hours of shops, banks, and institutions, as well as how Greek holidays affect your vacation or shopping in Thessaloniki and Athens.
Easter in Greece 2026 - non-working days of institutions, banks, shops, and restaurants
If you are planning a trip or business with Greece during the Easter holidays, it is important to know that state institutions,
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Driving to Greece: North Macedonia’s New 'Safe City' Cameras and What You Need to Know
New: In North Macedonia, the digitalized camera system for traffic monitoring and control has officially started operating. Violators of regulations will face fines at the border. If you are planning a trip to Greece, this is crucial information not to overlook.
In North Macedonia, on February 1, 2026, the "Special Electronic System," known as Safe City, officially began operating. **High-resolution cameras on the highway to Greece now automatically monitor traffic and
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Driving to Greece: The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Sea Adventure
Which path to take to the sea, what kind of road, what kind of traffic, which border crossing to choose, and where are the least crowds - these are the most common questions that drivers ask before heading to the sea.
Whether you are going to Thassos, Halkidiki, or the Ionian coast, here you will find links to specific guides for each part of the journey: verified routes to all tourist

Latest on EES Border Control – No Waiting This Summer
We have been looking forward to this! Good news before the summer season and trips to Greece
The EU has confirmed that the full implementation of the new system (EES), planned from April 10, 2026, may be temporarily postponed or partially suspended during the summer season.
Member states have the right to a 90-day flexibility, with the possibility of extension for an additional 60 days - practically covering the entire season.
This
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