Category: Nature

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…

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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…

From Mediterranean sunsets to religious festivals, experience it first hand with us

The Greek Orthodox tradition is steeped in the universal themes of life and death that are infinitely relatable to all of us. Easter particularly is a time when religious ceremonies bring communities together, both of the living and the dead, uniting communities on a continuous time line and reinforcing a sense of place, history and tradition. Our tours provide a window into this world. A glimpse into another culture's way…

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Free Travel Photography Mini Workshops

Chryssie's Greece will be exhibiting at The Photography Show 2018 from 17 -20 March at the NEC Birmingham - STAND G26 Free travel photography mini workshops from pro photographer and photography trainer Matt Widgery at the The Photography Show 2018. Get started on your journey to better travel photography with powerful tips that will immediately improve your portfolio and give you the confidence to tackle any new photographic challenge without…

Sense of Food – Photography Workshop

Lemnos island - 14 - 21 June, 2018 Cooking, styling and photography master class! You will cook, shoot and eat You will study how to cook special dishes, styling tricks and you will understand the secrets of how to create amazing food photography! A day from our new itinerary: Day 2 The organic day 07:00 – 09:30 Breakfast – Traditional Greek breakfast buffet – cooked by the hotel 09:30 – 10:30…