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Easter Trips in Greece

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Enjoy Greek Easter in all its glory with these special packages designed to help you fully experience Greek Easter in Greece.

1. Easter in Crete at the Maris Resorts

Creta Maris ResortCreta Maris Resort; used by permission

Take advantage of special pricing at this group of resorts on the Greek islands of Crete. Easter specials are usually posted 4-6 weeks prior to Easter.

2. Easter on Santorini

Photo of church on Santorini copyright Glenn SteinerGlenn Steiner

From Aegea Adventures, a deluxe week on Santorini experiencing the glories of Greek Easter while staying at 4-star hotels. Trip fee does not include international airfare but it includes the flight from Athens to Santorini and back.

3. Easter on Cyprus at the Columbia Beach Resort, Paphos

Aspire Travel and the Columbia Beach Resort is offering a week-long Greek Easter experience. Note that the UK-based travel organizers are quoting in pounds, not Euros or dollars.

4. Spend Easter on Poros

From Greece AD, a trip to spend Greek Easter on the traditional island of Poros.

5. Aegean Airlines Easter in Greece Specials

About 2-3 weeks before Greek Orthodox Easter, check Aegean Airlines for resort and flight specials. These are aimed at their frequent flyers, but it is quick to join and handy for your air travelsin Greece, which is likely to be on either Aegean or Olympic. In 2012, the offer included the Costa Navarino Resort, the Belvedere, and several other acclaimed hotels.

6. Olympic Air Easter Specials

Olympic Air offers regular "weekend specials", including offers during the Easter period. Be aware that flights on smaller planes to more remote islands may be filled up long before the Easter season starts.

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