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Did you travel to Greece during covid in 2020??

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Did anyone travel to Greece in 2020? I have been considering travelling to Greece this year, but I don’t know what it will be like with covid. If anyone has any first hand experience I would really appreciate it.
 
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d_kakavouli said:
Did anyone travel to Greece in 2020? I have been considering travelling to Greece this year, but I don’t know what it will be like with covid. If anyone has any first hand experience I would really appreciate it.
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Hi! I travelled to Greece last summer, it was definitely an adventure. So many rules and regulations have changed since then, so I would make sure to keep updated with what the government is saying. There were definitely a lot less people, but not everyone was following the guidelines. I would suggest being as safe and careful as possible when traveling and staying in touristy areas.
 
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No way! I am waiting until things get better and we can all move on from the pandemic!
 
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Have you been vaccinated yet! I don't plan on traveling until I get both doses
 
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Have you been vaccinated yet! I don't plan on traveling until I get both doses
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Still waiting! Once this happens more people will travel to Greece this Summer.
 
d_kakavouli said:
Did anyone travel to Greece in 2020? I have been considering travelling to Greece this year, but I don’t know what it will be like with covid. If anyone has any first hand experience I would really appreciate it.
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Yes and it wasn't that bad. We had to get tested when we got off the plane and wait 36 hours to confirm negative. It was a bit annoying to have to wear masks when walking around but my favorite activities, eating, sipping coffee and laying on the beach I was able to do mask free :)
I hear they are opening up May 15th!
 
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Yes and it wasn't that bad. We had to get tested when we got off the plane and wait 36 hours to confirm negative. It was a bit annoying to have to wear masks when walking around but my favorite activities, eating, sipping coffee and laying on the beach I was able to do mask free :)
I hear they are opening up May 15th!
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Woah that's so soon...I had no idea, thanks!
 
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