Thessaloniki: the capital of Greek food!

Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece, located in the North part of the country. For more than 2.300 years it has been a histoic crossroad between the West and the East, a “co-reigning” city during the Byzantine Empire and a “co-capital” in the modern Greek state. Thessaloniki keeps you for an abundance of …

Truffle hunting at Meteora!

The Natural History Museum of Kalambaka & Mushroom Museum have launched the exciting activity of “Truffle Hunting” ! Accompanied by mushroom specialists and hikers,you are given the opportunity to explore the breathtaking natural scenery of Meteora and learn about mushrooms! Following the “mushroom hunt” is lunch time, during which you will prepare your own Truffle Spaghetti in …

Greek Easter in Santorini: the most enchanting scenery of the world

Walking through fields of white earth and old small houses, one reaches the traditional village, where the “Epitafios walk” is covered in true spiritual ambiance. The road is decorated with tined lamps forming a river of fire that trembles accompanied by chanting and the smell of spring flowers. At the monastery of Prophet Elias, at the …

Easter in Greece: Highlights Guide!

Greece plays host to religious festivals with deeply rooted customs and centuries-old traditions all year round. One of the greatest celebrations of Christianity is Easter. The faithful Christians all over Greece follow the Holy Week ritual devoutly, giving themselves body and soul into the culmination of the Passion of Christ and finally rejoicing in His …

“Clean Monday” : Everything you need to know!

“Kathari Deftera,” Greek for Clean Monday, is considered to be one of the most important feasts all over Greece, each year commencing the 40-day period of the Great Lent for the Eastern Greek Orthodox Church, which is called “Sarakosti.” The feast begins on the first day of the 7th week before the Orthodox Easter Sunday. …