Many ferry routes to the Greek islands are already sold out for Greek Easter 2025, but Greeks are reeling from the steep prices.
According to the Greek Consumers’ Institute, hosting an Easter dinner for eight now costs approximately €361.95 — an increase of €11 compared to 2024.
Retail stores across Greece are now operating on extended holiday hours for Holy Week, following their Sunday opening on April 13. The move aims to accommodate consumers ahead of Easter, but merchants remain cautious amid sluggish market activity.
Celebrate Easter 2025 in Greece the sustainable way with eco-farms, car-free islands, and family-friendly getaways rooted in nature and tradition.
The Easter holiday schedule has been in effect since April 10, with retail stores open Palm Sunday, and most supermarkets also operating to meet consumer demand for Easter shopping.
The result—if you have the patience—is an evenly cooked yolk, solid white and extra nutrition
The Easter 2025 Holiday Shopping Hours officially begin today, Thursday, April 10, in Athens and Thessaloniki, with extended opening times to accommodate holiday shoppers.
Voucher holders are responsible for just 25% of the ferry fare, while people with disabilities (PWDs) travel for free.
A 50% increase in the price of chocolate Easter eggs is expected, driven by rising cocoa prices on the international market.
Greece battles egg fraud as Easter demand peaks, with mislabeled imports sold as local products or cage-free.
In anticipation of Easter, the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce has announced the proposed holiday hours for retail stores, running from Thursday, April 10 to Holy Saturday, April 19, 2025
The 3rd Festival of Sacred Music spans 40 concerts, transforming Athens into a spiritual stage. At the Acropolis Museum, two days of performances blend Byzantine hymns, Tsitsanis’ songs with Dimitra Galani, and Theodorakis’ orchestral works, including Epitaphios and the Mauthausen Trilogy.
As inflation and production costs continue to weigh on the market, Greek families may find this year's Easter table more expensive than in previous year
As per tradition, schools will remain closed for two weeks, allowing students an extended holiday period
The "Easter Basket" which will likely go into effect on Wednesday, April 9, and remain until Holy Saturday, April 19, will traditionally include lamb, goat, Easter bread, chocolate Easter eggs, and other chocolate-based products.
Athens Municipality offers a variety of free, family-friendly activities, including concerts, Greek Easter crafts, theater, and movement workshops for children of all ages
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As the Easter holiday season approaches, Athens and Thessaloniki are expected to see a surge in foreign visitors as demand for short-term rentals across Greece is rising. According to the latest report from AirDNA, which collects short-term rental data from public and proprietary sources, including Airbnb and Vrbo, data the strong start to 2025 for short-term […]
Public transport in Athens will be limiting services over the Greek Easter Holiday. Shops will be closed on May 6 and 7.
According to custom, national carrier Aegean will be bringing the Holy Light to Greece from Jerusalem on a special flight to Athens on the evening of Holy Saturday