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Map of European countries/regions with status for entry quarantine as of July 26. Source: Norwegian Institute of Public Health Norway has included several Greek regions in the “dark red” and “red” categories of its Covid-19 risk-assessment map, which determines which travelers are required to quarantine upon their arrival to the country. Following the map’s update […]

Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Katakolon as New Embarkation Port in Greece

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the addition of Katakolon as its new embarkation port in Greece. This is the first time NCL has added a secondary homeport in Greece as part of its ongoing exploration of new itinerary options. Starting September 17, guests sailing onboard Norwegian Getaway’s immersive Mediterranean sailings in 2021 will have […]

IKIES Santorini Hotel Launches New In Room Private Dining Service

The IKIES Santorini Hotel has announced the launch of a new in room private dining service with the signature of Chef Socrates Maliganis. The hotels’ guests can now enjoy dishes inspired by Greek cuisine, made with local products such as Santorini fava with “apaki’ (Cretan pork) and caramelized onions; traditional tomato meatballs with yogurt sauce; […]

Archaeological Park of Aigai Necropolis Opens in Northern Greece

Photo source: @Apostolos Tzitzikostas An archaeological park consisting of 530 ancient burial tombs has opened to the public in Aigai, the ancient kingdom located near the modern town of Vergina in Imathia, northern Greece. The ancient necropolis includes the royal burial cluster of the Temenids, which consists of 21 tombs dating from the 6th to […]

SNF Nostos 2021 Summer Festival Returns to Athens

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SNF Nostos, the summer festival of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), this year is returning to Athens with a five-day program full of cultural performances, sports events and innovative conferences. For 2021, the foundation has decided to hold the festival later than usual, in late August. Energizing sounds, entrancing activities, easy laughter, friendly encounters,

Greece Looking to Further Develop its Religious Tourism Product

Photo source: @ReCult Interreg VA Greece/Cyprus Greece is looking into ways to tap into the growing potential of religious tourism, Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki said on Thursday. Speaking during a round-table discussion that took place on the island of Rhodes, Zacharaki confirmed Greece’s potential as a growing religious tourism destination. “We expect the

New Azur Retreat on Meganisi Takes Accommodation to Different Heights

Azur Retreat, Meganissi The Azur Retreat, a new boho lux resort on the Ionian island of Meganisi, has opened its doors and is offering travelers a whole new accommodation experience. Azur Retreat is a modern seafront boutique resort catering to the needs of discerning travelers in search of an island sanctuary with world-class comforts and […]

Athens on TIME Magazine’s ‘World’s Greatest Places 2021’ List

Athens, Greece. Photo source: @Visit Greece TIME Magazine has included Athens on its list of the “World’s Greatest Places of 2021” for its prime cruise infrastructure and tourism offerings. The magazine’s annual list shines a light on ingenuity, creativity, revitalization and reopenings in destinations across the world. To compile the list, TIME solicited nominations of

Minoan Lines: 100% of Employees Vaccinated Against Covid-19