A small decrease is noted in reservations for this year’s Easter period in Greek destinations, according to the current picture of demand recorded by Greek travel agency members of the Federation of Greek Travel & Tourism Agency Associations (FedHATTA).
Against the backdrop of the positive timing of the calendar coincidence of Catholic and Orthodox Easter this year, as well as the fact that Easter 2024 was in May, FedHATTA records a decline in demand from international travelers compared to the corresponding Easter period last year, and a marginal decrease in domestic and outbound tourism by Greeks.
It is estimated that this year’s Easter period has the potential for further increases in bookings in the coming period, as a large part of the travel public remains undecided and is expected to make last-minute bookings.
Demand from Europe, L. America, USA & Japan for Easter in Greece
According to the current picture of demand recorded by FedHATTA in inbound tourism, most bookings come from both Europe (Spain, Italy) and distant markets (L. America, USA, Japan). The most popular destinations in these markets for this period are Athens, the South Aegean islands, Crete, the Peloponnese, and Halkidiki, while cruises also absorb a significant part of the demand.
The most popular trips to Europe and distant destinations
In outbound tourism, travel agencies present a rich range of programs in cosmopolitan metropolises of Europe as well as distant destinations, with options covering flight, accommodation, and tour packages for every preference and budget.
In organized holidays to distant destinations, New York dominates, with ten-day packages from €1,675, China with 11-day packages from €1,350, Japan with twelve days from €3,95,0 and Cuba with 10-day packages starting from €1,490. Other popular options include 11-day packages to Uzbekistan, starting at €990, five-day getaways to Cairo, starting at €670, and 6-day trips to exotic Bali, starting at €670.
Nearby European destinations are also in high demand. Five-day packages to Amsterdam start at €895, Barcelona at €765, Poland and Rome at €795 each, Berlin at €745, and Cyprus at €645. Meanwhile, six-day packages to Lisbon start at €745, and a combined experience in Switzerland and France at €995. Istanbul and Paris, also lasting five and six days, respectively, are offered at prices ranging from €625 and €629, respectively.
The most popular destinations for Greeks in Greece
At the same time, destinations from all over Greece are showing mobility, which are offered in four to five-day packages with accommodation in four-star and five-star hotels and by car. Emphasis is given to places where special celebrations for Easter take place, such as Crete (Rethymno and Chania), Corfu and Zakynthos, Chios, Syros, Monemvasia, Leonidio, Halkidiki, Andros, Hydra, Arachova, Agrinio, Kalamata, etc.
In Northern Greece, getaways to Veria start from 600 euros, to Xanthi from 462, to Alexandroupoli from 180 €, to Thesprotia from 187 euros and to Ioannina from 285 euros.
In central and southern Greece, packages to Kalamata start at €228, to Nafplio from €208, to Olympia from €189, and to Kalambaka from €204.
In island and seaside destinations, organized Easter holidays to Zakynthos start at €576, to Porto Heli from €648, to Corfu from €204, and to Halkidiki from €558.
Furthermore, on the basis of four-day groups, the highest mobility is recorded in the following destinations: Lake Plastira from €259, Lake Kerkini from €375, Lefkada from €395, Mani from €415, Syros from €469, and Zagorochoria from €599. Finally, packages for Patmos, 6 days, start from €619.
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