Corfu Easter
Experience the one-of-a-kind Corfu Greek Easter celebration
Experience the famous Easter in Corfu this year, one of the most beautiful, most ritualistic and above all, the most melodic in Greece. The chandeliers of the cathedral tremble in the darkness under the sounds of the church organ at the moment of Christ’s death. The philharmonic orchestras play mournful marches accompanying the Epitaphs in Liston, while the whole city is painted in purple light. And after the breaking of the jugs comes the turn to play the joyful marches. Easter celebrations in Corfu do not resemble the traditional Greek customs, with which we have identified this holiday.
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Destinations: Corfu island
Region: Greek Islands: Ionian Islands
Accommodation: 4 nights in Corfu
Tour Language: English
Age Range: 1 to 99 year olds
Available: April – October
Departures: Daily
Immerse yourself in the enchanting Corfu Easter festivities this year, known for its breathtaking beauty, rich traditions, and soul-stirring music in Greece.
The candles flicker in the dimly lit church as the organ fills the air with melancholic tunes marking the moment of Christ’s passing.
Philharmonic orchestras serenade the Epitaphs procession at Liston, painting the town in a mesmerizing purple glow. The solemn melodies give way to lively marches as the clay pots are shattered, ushering in a joyful atmosphere.
The Easter celebrations in Corfu are a unique and vibrant departure from the typical Greek customs associated with this holiday.
Day 1: Athens, Corfu island
Early morning departure from Athens traveling to Igoumenitsa with intermediate stops.
From Igoumenitsa we will take the ferry witch will take us to the island of Phaeacians, in the beautiful and much-sung Corfu.
Arrival, settling in and dinner at our hotel.
Day 2 : Mon Repo – kanoni – Casa Parlante Museum – Epitaph
Breakfast and departure to get to know Central Corfu and its historical corners. The island’s trademark is Panagia of Vlachernae, which is located on the homonymous islet opposite Pontikonisi and which we will reach by hiking (weather permitting) via a footbridge. We continue our hiking route with the local guide to Kanoni and from there to the archaeological site of Paleopolis where we will visit the well-known palace of Mon Repos, built by the English commissioner of the Ionian Islands Frederic Adam and given as a gift to his Corfiot wife Nina Palatianou. This is followed by a guided tour of Forteza Vecchia in the Old Fortress of Corfu and the Old Town. Passing by the Museum of Asian Art, our next stop is the most vibrant museum in Corfu, Casa Parlante. The moving human figures of robotic technology, but also with the faithful decoration and furnishings, Casa Parlante promises to travel you to another era. We return to the hotel for rest. In the afternoon we depart again for the city of Corfu. Arriving in Corfu we will see it decorated in mourning with purple streamers and bands in every neighborhood. The city exudes an atmosphere of devotion, while the mourners will meet in the central square of Spianada. In a strongly emotionally charged atmosphere, the great choir of the Metropolis sings “Ai geneai pasai”, while at the same time the holy clergy, as well as a multitude of citizens, follow the Epitaph with slow devout steps. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay. (Depending on the time of the epitaph, dinner may be late in the afternoon, before the procession).
Day 3: Corfu town – Jug Custom (Botides, Corfu Easter Custom) – Paleokastritsa
Breakfast and departure to get to know Central Corfu and its historical corners. The island’s trademark is Panagia of Vlachernae, which is located on the homonymous islet opposite Pontikonisi and which we will reach by hiking (weather permitting) via a footbridge. We continue our hiking route with the local guide to Kanoni and from there to the archaeological site of Paleopolis where we will visit the well-known palace of Mon Repos, built by the English commissioner of the Ionian Islands Frederic Adam and given as a gift to his Corfiot wife Nina Palatianou. This is followed by a guided tour of Forteza Vecchia in the Old Fortress of Corfu and the Old Town. Passing by the Museum of Asian Art, our next stop is the most vibrant museum in Corfu, Casa Parlante. The moving human figures of robotic technology, but also with the faithful decoration and furnishings, Casa Parlante promises to travel you to another era. We return to the hotel for rest. In the afternoon we depart again for the city of Corfu. Arriving in Corfu we will see it decorated in mourning with purple streamers and bands in every neighborhood. The city exudes an atmosphere of devotion, while the mourners will meet in the central square of Spianada. In a strongly emotionally charged atmosphere, the great choir of the Metropolis sings “Ai geneai pasai”, while at the same time the holy clergy, as well as a multitude of citizens, follow the Epitaph with slow devout steps. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay. (Depending on the time of the epitaph, dinner may be late in the afternoon, before the procession).
Day 4: Easter meal – Corfu city (Spianada, Liston)
Rich breakfast and today’s Lambriday is dedicated to you, to enjoy the comforts of the hotel.
At noon we will have our Easter festive meal, with many Easter delicacies.
In the afternoon we will depart for a nice walk in Spianada, the largest square in the Balkans.
We will enjoy our coffee in Liston, admiring the palace of Saints Michael and George and the imposing old fortress. Return to the hotel and overnight.
Day 5: Corfu – Preveza – Athens
A hearty breakfast and we set off for our return to Athens. On the way we will stop in the beautiful Preveza and we will arrive in the capital in the evening with the best memories of a magical trip.
The order of the tours may be changed for the best execution of the program, without omitting anything from what is written in it.
Included
- Transportation/travel by air-conditioned vehicle
- Ferry tickets Igoumenitsa – Corfu or Lefkimmi (depending on your hotel) – Igoumenitsa
- 4 nights at a 4* hotel
- 4 breakfasts
- Experienced leader / driver of our office
- Liability insurance
Not included
- Entrance to museums, monasteries, archaeological sites & points of interest.
- Food & Drinks.
- Climate resilience fee payable locally at the hotel on arrival.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips (Optional)
- Anything not mentioned in the program.
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