FAQ
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What is the dress code?
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Semi-Formal? Church ceremony will be indoors, cocktail and reception will be outdoors The average temperature in Loutraki in July for a typical day ranges from a high of 86°F to a low of 61°F. Some would describe it as pleasantly warm.
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How to get to Loutraki?
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Fly into Athens, Loutraki is a little over an hour drive from Athens. 1. Rent a car 2. Taxi or Car service- 1H 16MIN- $140-$180 (highly recommended if you are not renting a car. Book car service in booking.com) 3. Train- Take train to Athens, Transfer to the train to Korinthos (Corinth). From the train station in Korinthos take a taxi to your hotel. 2H41MIN- $24-$34 4. Bus- Take bus to Athens, Transfer to bus Loutraki (runs every 4 hrs)- 3H 25MIN- $12-$16
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Popular Summer Coffee Drinks?
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You will NOT find American iced coffee. Try these: Frappe: Greek Iced coffee drink made from instant coffee, water, sugar and milk Freddo Espresso: (our beverage of choice) Shot of expresso mixed with sugar with an electric blender, over ice. Freddo Cappuccino- a Freddo Express with a creamy foam layered on top Sugar levels- Sketos- plan, no sugar, no milk Metrios- medium sweetness Glykos- Sweet Me Gala- with milk
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Can I flush toilet paper?
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In most places throughout Greece you can't put toilet paper down the toilet. Instead, you must put it in the bin beside the bowl. You can flush toilet paper in most modern hotels. You will usually see signs when it's not allowed.
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Tipping
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Tipping is not mandatory or customary, but appreciated. 5-10% at a restaurant is a good tip. (but check your receipt to make sure tip hasn't been included) They know you are Americans. lol
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Will there be plate smashing?
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Unfortunately, no. Smashing of dishes/plates in public places for entertainment has been outlawed since 1969 because of safety concerns.
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Do I need to learn Greek?
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Locals love it when you speak any amount of Greek. Here are some words and phrases to get you started! Hellas (e-las) or Hellada - Greece in Greek Yiasoo (YAH-soo)- hello and goodbye Yiasas- hello and good bye to elders and groups of people Ti kanis? (Tee-KAH-nis?)- How are you? Kala, esi- Good and you? Kalimera (kah-lee-MER-ah)- Good morning Kalispera (kah-lee-SPER-ah)- Good evening Kalinihta (kah-lee-NEEKH-tah)- Good night (leaving for the night) Efharisto (eff-kha-ri-STOE)- Thank you Parakalo (para-kah-Loe)- you’re welcome / please Yia mas! (YAH-mas)- cheers Harika (HA-ree-ka)- Nice to meet you Signomee (See-GHNO-mee)- excuse me Toualeta (tua-LEH-tah) or Banio- bathroom Nero- water Bira- beer Nai (neh)- Yes Oxi (OH-hee)- No Endaxi- Ok To logarismos parakalo- The bill, please Miden- Zero Ena- One Dio- Two Tria- Three Tersera- Four Pende- Five Exi- Six Epta- Seven Okto- Eight Enea- Nine Deka- Ten AND of course, "OPA!"- Oops, Wow, Bravo, all right