The Panigiri Festival at Faneromeni Monastery
Excursions & day trips

The Panigiri Festival at Faneromeni Monastery

Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Take part in an authentic Greek festival
  • Get an insight into local culture and traditions
  • A big part of the celebration is the chance to shop and eat at the street market
What to expect

The festival of the Holy Spirit at the Faneromeni Monastery in Lefkada is an important religious event that draws many pilgrims from the island and across Greece. The celebration spans two days and is marked by prayers, reverence for the icon of the Virgin Mary, and religious rituals. You'll get a real flavour for authentic Greek culture here, and you can browse the sprawling market that is a central part of the festival - great for clothes, accessories, homewares and street food.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • Departure from Nidri at 18.00Return to Nidri at 23.00
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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