Month: March 2018

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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Photography Show 2018

Travel Photography Mini Workshops - stand G26 at the Photography Show 17-20 March Have you ever fancied expanding your photographic skills on a photography workshop holiday? Join us on one of our fully escorted and professionally tutored tours to experience the beauty of hidden Greece the tourist crowds miss. Immerse yourself in culture and history, take some amazing shots in breath-taking locations and learn the art of ‘telling stories with your…

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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…