Greece Easter Holidays

This spring, swap the chocolate eggs and daffodils for firecrackers and carnivals on a Greece Easter holiday. Easter, not Christmas, is the most important religious holiday for Greek people (and they really know how to throw a party!). In fact, it’s such a big deal that festivities last a whole week. People across the country gather for processions, church services and traditional feasts. On Easter Sunday itself, church ceremonies end at midnight and many local tavernas stay open late. There’s no better way to immerse yourself in Greek culture than visiting at Easter time, and the friendly local people will no doubt be happy to have you at their table. And of course, there’s still all the usual draws of this beautiful country: sun, sea, charming villages and undiscovered islands. Let our experts customise your Greece Easter holiday and we’ll make sure you experience the best that this truly special country has to offer.

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We’ll tailor your Greece Easter holiday to suit you, but here’s a taste of what you could enjoy on your trip:


Join an Orthodox Easter parade in Corfu

Easter is a big deal all over Greece, but the island of Corfu goes especially big on the celebrations. Corfu is home to many lively Easter traditions including parades, the throwing of pots and other unusual local customs. If you want to really immerse yourself in Greek culture and meet plenty of friendly locals on your Greece Easter holiday, Corfu is your best bet


Hike Samaria Gorge in Crete

Another plus of a Greece Easter holiday is that temperatures aren’t nearly as high as in the peak summer season – perfect if you prefer a more active holiday. One of our favourite Greek activities is the Samaria Gorge hike in Crete, Greece’s largest island. Starting at the top of the gorge at sunrise, you’ll hike the ten-mile trail down through some pretty spectacular scenery and finish up on the beach for a well-deserved rest.


Enjoy the sun in Rhodes

If you’re after a Greece Easter holiday that feels more like a mid-summer escape, head to Rhodes. Rhodes is Greece’s southernmost island and enjoys temperature highs of around 20-25 degrees Celsius in spring. Pack your flip-flops and your sunscreen – summer’s coming early!

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