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Moving around in Greece - transportation
Public transport in the country is of high quality. The fare is quite affordable. Buses run not only inside the cities, but also connect all the regions of the mainland. There are buses every day from 5am to 12am. Night routes also run in the big cities and along the most significant roads. Inside the city, it is also possible to move around on trams and trolleybuses. Since 2000, there is a subway in Athens. Underground lines still don’t cover all parts of the capital of Greece. However, the subway is used by local residents and is popular among tourists. There are a lot of taxi services. Unlike European countries, the price of a ride is not too high. The cost of landing is 1 euro;1 km of the way will cost you from 10 to 50 cents, depending on the date, the time of day, and the city. Greece has a well-developed railway network. The express train is very popular. You will find comfort and service in the first class. Second-class cars often don’t have air conditioning and can be quite dirty. It is also possible to travel in a sleeping car.
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
It will welcome its first guests in 2024. 313 rooms of various categories will be available, the interior of rooms and hotel spaces will become one of the main features of the high-class hotel. When decorating the rooms, it is planned to use local textiles, which are famous for their high quality and are considered to be one of the best in the world.
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27.04.2024
It will welcome its first guests in 2024. 313 rooms of various categories will be available, the interior of rooms and hotel spaces will become one of the main features of the high-class hotel. When decorating the rooms, it is planned to use local textiles, which are famous for their high quality and are considered to be one of the best in the world.
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27.04.2024
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Travel guide to Chania
The Mosque of Janissaries located near the Venetian Harbor is an interesting historical site. It was built in the middle of the 17th century. At that time, the significant part of Crete was under the Ottoman Empire. As archeological researches have shown, the mosque was built on the ruins of the destroyed Venetian bastion. Today, the construction impresses with its inimitable architecture. The mosque has preserved … Open 
Advices for travellers
5. It is customary to leave a tip in restaurants and cafes; it makes out about 10% of the total bill. When paying at a little cafe, you can just round the resulting amount to any convenient sum. It is advisable to leave a small tip to the maid at the hotel, as well to the guide and taxi driver. 6. The most common public transport is a bus; you can easily travel throughout the city using it. If necessary, you can … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Those who are fond of seafood are sure to enjoy the romantic cozy restaurant Akrogiali. The restaurant is located near the coast; the majority of its visitors are guests of the resort. Among house specialties fish soup is noteworthy. Fans of vegetables would find a great selection of interesting salads there. Excellent Greek wines are served in the Akrogiali restaurant, including many rare sorts. The To Stachi … Open
Attractions and active leisure
The resort is sure to appeal to those who prefer outdoor activities. There are all conditions for an exciting pastime. There are beautiful parks and modern entertainment centers, colorful shops and markets, night clubs and discos in Chania. One of the most beautiful places in the resort is the Botanical Park of Crete. It is a picturesque oasis with amazing variety of exotic plants and landscapes. The garden covers a … Open
Cultural excursion through Chania - things to see
Powerful fortifications were built in 1929. Now the part of fortress’ halls holds a priceless collection of artifacts of the Maritime Museum of Crete. Schiavo bastion is considered to be the main attraction of the Evreika district; next to it there are several picturesque old streets too. The Splanzia is center of curious landmark objects. On its territory there is an arsenal of 15th century, as well as some … Open
Chania sightseeing
A pearl of Crete, this is a charming and a picturesque town, the rest in which will bring in a lot of new experiences. The old part of the town is particularly popular among tourists. Here you can walk along the port area and the waterfront, visit numerous restaurants and cafes, go to the eastern market or move to one of narrow streets, admiring old Venetian houses. Agora market is one of main attractions of the … Open
