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Peloponnese

Mystras: the Byzantine Renaissance

As a general rule, most of our guests have never heard of Mystras before we stop for a visit. Also, as a general rule, they tend to love the place.

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Athens

The Best Churches in Athens to spend your Easter

The night of the Resurrection is mystical in the city of Athens. Find out which amazing churches we recommend to spend your Easter!

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Peloponnese

The most fascinating Greek Easter customs in Peloponnese

The revival of these famous customs, such as the "Saitopolemos" in Kalamata and the balloons in Leonidio, keep the traditions alive and at the same time attract a large number of visitors each year.

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Athens

A guide to celebrating Greek Orthodox Easter in Athens

If you're in Athens in spring, don't miss the Easter festivities. They're filled with age-old rituals, candle-lit processions, lambs on spits and fireworks at midnight.

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Greek History

The Church services during the Holy Week just before Greek Easter

The celebration of Easter is the most important holiday in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

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