Author: Chryssie Koussia

Special Christmas coupon

  Book till the end of December and pay only £1750 Messolonghi - Carnival Extravaganza 09-16 March 2019 https://chryssiesgreece.com/product/messolonghi-carnival-extravaganza/ Simply book online and enter the promo code at checkout; offer18 Do you want to see the real Greece, reaching areas off the Tourist trail? Our Authentic Greek trips give you the opportunity to experience Greece like a local, with a specialist guide you will be immersed in culture, history and…

40% off normal price – Western Crete Chania

Details EXCLUSIVE OFFER: 40% OFF FOR BOOKING TILL 30th July! Regular price: £3,100 Book till 30th July and Pay only: £1,860 Chania is not just a city – it is a painting! This tour is ideal if you want to mix up urban exploration and sightseeing with lounging by the sea. The Lefka Ori (mountain) provides a dramatic backdrop to the city’s stunning Venetian architecture and bustling market. There is…

Why Red Easter Eggs?

In the orthodox faith the egg symbolises the sealed Tomb of Christ — the cracking of which symbolised his resurrection from the dead. The red colour symbolises the blood of Christ Do you want to dye your eggs like we will do on Holly Saturday morning? It is simple just follow a few easy steps: Combine water, onion skins, and vinegar in a pot; bring to a boil. Set aside…

Etoliko - church (1 of 1)

Good Friday in Plaka- Free Photography Workshop

Byzantine Athens is represented by a small number of churches mostly dated from the 11th century. The decorations of churches with figures of Christ, the apostles and saints, was an early form of writing, with images explaining the Orthodox faith for those unable to read. These tiny churches with their red-tiled domes are antique gems set among the modern concrete buildings of the urban metropolis. We will meander through Plaka’s narrow…