Every year, more and more of our tourists spend Easter holidays in Thessaloniki.

In Greece, there is an unwritten rule that Easter is celebrated in the countryside, and Christmas in the city, and indeed the people of Thessaloniki go to cottages or houses that their parents or they themselves have in the villages around Thessaloniki for Easter. Cottages are mostly located on one of the fingers of Halkidiki. Many of our

Alternative route through Vlasina and Bulgaria, with practical advice and border crossings.

If you are willing to explore alternative routes to Greece - not to arrive faster, but to make the journey more interesting - we suggest the route through Vlasina Lake and Bulgaria.
This route is recommended exclusively for travelers who are not in a hurry, love nature, and want the journey itself to be part of the summer experience, not

LATEST CHANGES (February 2026): Although the EES system was announced as mandatory, the EU has just introduced flexibility rules that will prevent a collapse at the borders during the summer. CLICK here to find out how we will cross the border this season.

How will the new rules at the borders affect your travel to Europe?

From October 12, 2025, a new entry and exit control system called EES (Entry/Exit System)

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

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.

IMPORTANT:

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

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

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,