Discover Cretan Easter
Simpson Special Interest Holiday
27 April to 4 May 2027
THE EXPERIENCE
THE WEEK IN BRIEF
• Flights and car hire
• Accommodation and daily breakfast at Arosmari Village Hotel
• Welcome drinks
• Programme of escorted Easter activities and celebration Easter Lunch at Arosmari
• All taxes and entrance fees included
In the Greek calendar, Easter is the most important religious festival and is celebrated over several days with ceremonies, processions and of course, much feasting and merriment.
This is a colourful and joyful time to visit Crete; with spring in full bloom and summer on its way, the local people observe many informal local traditions, culminating in the break of their annual fast on Good Friday. The island is also at its most lovely at this time of year thanks to the vast array of wild flowers and the wonderful sense of anticipation that pervades in the local communities. Traditionally, Cretans spend a whole month preparing for Easter (mentally, physically and spiritually) in the build up to Christos Anestis at midnight between Easter's eve and Easter day.
Our programme of optional guided activities affords you a chance to experience Crete’s proud tradition of philoxenia (the warm welcome of strangers) and feel part of the Easter celebrations.
"As in many previous years our recent Simpson holiday in Crete was exceptional. We chose to go earlier than usual for the Vamos village Easter celebration – and we were not disappointed. Arosmari remains one of our favourite places to stay; the staff there are wonderful and cannot do enough for you. We have already booked to go back!"
Ms Heather Wood
| 27 April | Arrival day | Welcome drinks and dinner |
| 28 April | Holy Wednesday | A perfect day to start your holiday in Vamos with some well-earned rest, in preparation for the celebrations to come. |
| 29 April | Holy Thursday | A chance to learn the secrets of preparing some of Crete's most popular dishes, including Cretan cheese pies, traditional dyed eggs and other Easter treats. |
| 30 April | Good Friday | Observe the evening procession of the epitaphs led by the local priest in Vamos. |
| 1 May | Easter Saturday | The day is yours to relax at Arosmari, with the option to attend the traditional evening church service in Vamos. |
| 2 May | Easter Sunday | Enjoy a traditional Cretan Easter lunch at Arosmari. |
| 3 May | Day at leisure | With the celebrations over, this is the day to explore the local area, head to the beach or discover some of the local archaeological attractions. |
| 4 May |
Departure day
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