Sacred Traditions: Cretan Orthodox Easter Experience

About This Tour

Immerse yourself in the most important celebration of the Orthodox calendar. Experience authentic Cretan Easter traditions including church services with centuries-old Byzantine chants, the lighting of candles at midnight, traditional Easter foods preparation, and festive celebrations. Visit monasteries preparing for Holy Week, learn to make Easter bread (tsoureki) and dye eggs, witness traditional processions, and if timing allows, participate in the midnight Resurrection service. This tour offers a once-in-a-lifetime cultural and spiritual experience.

What's Included

• Expert cultural guide
• Participation in Easter preparations
• Traditional Easter bread making class
• Easter egg dyeing workshop
• Transportation
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Traditional Easter treats to sample
• Your own Easter bread to take home
• Attendance at church service (optional)

Not Included

• Full Easter dinner (samples provided)
• Personal expenses
• Late night transportation if attending midnight service
• Donations to churches

What to Bring

• Modest clothing for church visits
• Comfortable shoes
• Camera
• Candle (provided but you may bring your own)
• Festive spirit
• Respect for sacred traditions

Pickup Locations & Times