Greek Easter, or "Pascha" in Greek, is one of the most important celebrations in Greece. It is a time of spiritual reflection, renewal, and joy, and is marked by various customs and traditions. For travelers, experiencing Greek Easter in Athens can be a unique and memorable experience that will leave them with a deeper appreciation of Greek culture and its people.
"Tsoureki" The traditional sweet bread of Easter
One of the highlights of Greek Easter in Athens is the Holy Week, which begins on Palm Sunday and culminates with the Resurrection on Easter Sunday. During this time, the city is bustling with activity, and visitors can witness the rituals and traditions that have been passed down for generations. From the baking of traditional sweet breads (tsoureki), traditional easter cookies, and the dyeing of red eggs to the reenactment of the Passion of Christ, there is something for everyone to experience.
Epitafios, a symbolic representation of Christ's burial
On Holy Thursday, visitors can join the crowds at Athens' churches to witness the ceremonial washing of the feet. This is followed by the Good Friday procession (Epitafios), where a symbolic bier representing the body of Christ is carried through the streets. On Holy Saturday, visitors can witness the impressive candlelit procession, as the church bells ring out to signal the Resurrection of Christ at midnight.
But it's not just the religious ceremonies that make Greek Easter in Athens so special. It's also a time for feasting and socializing with friends and family. Traditional Greek dishes such as lamb, kokoretsi, and magiritsa are served, and visitors can join in the festivities at local taverns and restaurants.
At our Athens Food Tour our experienced hosts will explain the history and symbolism of the customs and traditions, and help them to experience Greek Easter like a local. You can also check YourAthensGuide for taverns and restaurants in Athens.
Greek Easter in Athens is a unique and unforgettable experience that should not be missed by travelers. From the religious rituals and traditions to the feasting and socializing, there is something for everyone to enjoy. At Athens Walking Tours, we invite you to join us on our tours and discover the magic of Greek Easter in Athens.
Our guide was amazing, made a conscious effort to keep us cool. Stopping in the shade to talk and kept us engaged with relevant history/facts often relating it to where we were from.
Ryan | Jun 24 | Acropolis & Museum Tour
Niobe was fantastic, so knowledgeable and took wonderful care of us. It was warm but we always stopped in the shade. So much information on the history of Greece & the Acropolis. We had a wonderful walk. Recommend booking early morning if possible.
John | Jun 24 | Acropolis Tour
Very well organized tour. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly Guide. Seeing the temperatures and the crowds really the best way and time to visit the Acropolis.
Marco | Jun 24 | First Access Acropolis Tour
Margarita was the absolute best — amazing English, full of information, fun to hang out with, etc. Book this tour asap!
Jason | Jun 24 | Athens City, Acropolis & Museum Tour
Angel was a wonderful and entertaining guide! He provided great descriptions and cultural contexts for each delicious dish we enjoyed. Angel also provided excellent and informative histories of the various sites and places we passed on our tour. My wife and I raved about our experience with our family. I highly recommend this tour, and Angel as a guide.
Jack | Jun 24 | Athens Old Town Food Tour
Easy skip the line - early entry allowed for good photos without the crowd. Tour was quick (1.5 hours) and left most of the rest of the day to explore on our own.
Barry | Jun 24 | First Access Acropolis Tour
Rina was amazing for our first ever walking tour. Incredibly knowledgeable and very easy to listen to. We learnt and enjoyed it so much. Great experience - our 11 and 9 year old got so much out of it. Thanks Rina!
Nicola | Jun 24 | Athens City & Acropolis Museum
The Acropolis and museum tour was great. Alice provided good historical context and explanations without overwhelming with too many facts. We were so glad we did the tour vs. going on our own and learned a few things along the way. Definitely recommend.
Maya | Jun 24 | Acropolis & Museum Tour
We had such a great Acropolis tour, Niiloletta was such a personable and informative tour guide, we learned so much and the tour went a good pace where we were truly able to experience the history of Acropolis!
Y Tresnan | Jun 24 | Acropolis Tour
I loved everything about our tour but mostly I loved Margarita! She was wonderful! So knowledgeable, just lovely, took such good care of us! You should give her a raise! She certainly deserves one! Thank you Margarita for a perfect first day in Athens!
Kim | Jun 24 | Athens City, Acropolis & Museum Tour
Great tour! It’s a really special experience to be one of the first groups to climb the Acropolis, and Niobe was a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide! Would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Athens.
Rachel | Jun 24 | First Access Acropolis
This was the highlight of our Athens stay! Eva was excellent - she was super knowledgeable, warm, friendly and funny! We learned a ton about Greek culture and tasted some awesome authentic Greek food. Would highly recommend especially with Eva - we loved her!
Kelly Cullen | May 24 | Athens Street Culture & Food
The private tour of the acropolis + museum was so much fun! My parents aren’t as agile as they used to be, and our guide Nikoletta was EXTREMELY accommodating and made sure they could both reach the top. She was also very knowledgeable and friendly. I would highly highly recommend this tour.
Leah Procopi | May 24 | Private Acropolis & Museum Tour
Orestis led our group of four on a fabulous tasting tour of authentic Greek food. He was very knowledgeable, pleasant, and lighthearted. Great experience, delicious food, so glad we did this tour!
Susan | May 24 | Athens Food Tour
Excellent choice. Our tour guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable, kind, sympathetic and embraced the history of Greece with quite interesting and rich presentation. Will definitely recommend it. 2-thumbs-Up !
Sergio del Lupo | May 24 | Acropolis of Athens Tour
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