Zante St Dennis Festival Experiences
Excursions & day trips

Zante St Dennis Festival Experiences

4.2/5
Excellent
Based on 12 reviews
from
£18.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Head into Zante town to celebrate the feast of St Dennis
  • Watch the procession of priests and traditional costume
  • Mingle with locals at the bazaar and traditional food stalls
  • See the island in festival mood and watch the fireworks display
  • Local expert guide with an unrivalled knowledge of St Dennis
What to expect

Street food, lively processions, fireworks and marching bands – the feast day of St Dennis is Zante's biggest event of the year. And you can enjoy the best views on this evening tour. See the procession of priests in their finest robes and then mingle with the locals in the festival bazaar. Maria, one of our local guides, says, ‘The celebration of our patron Saint Dennis – known as Dionysus locally – is the most important event in every Zakynthian's diary. A highlight of mine is seeing the town in all its festive finery as we weave through the bazaar.'

To commemorate the island's patron saint, the whole of Zante comes out to celebrate on the 24th of August. You'll get to join in the festivities, heading into Zante town late afternoon. Take your spot in the crowd to watch the procession first, before a chance to mingle with the locals at the food stalls and bazaar. Maria says, ‘There'll be plenty of local delicacies on offer, including traditional sweet treats, roasted chestnuts, and my favourite – loukoumades – a typical Greek donut drenched in honey.'

And for those who book the boat trip option, the best is yet to come. As the night starts to draw in, sip on a glass of wine and kick back while you cast out and cruise around the harbour. It's the ideal viewpoint for the fireworks display, so relax and enjoy front-row seats to the dazzling cityscape, wrapping up the evening's magic. Snap up those last pics before heading back to dry land, where the bus will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Escort
  • check Book the optional boat trip to watch the amazing firework display
  • check A complimentary glass of wine served on board if you choose the boat trip option
What to remember
  • Operates on the August 24 only
  • There's a walk of around 20 minutes to get to and from festival
  • Food and drinks not included
  • Not suitable for guests with poor health
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
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.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.2/5

Based on 12 reviews from verified customers

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  • SW

    From United Kingdom - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    The procession and the fireworks were phenomenal. Staff should have taken names when guests got on bus; the delay was exceptionally hot and uncomforta ...

  • Ray

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    I do feel that the Rep should have been given a dry run through on the route from where the bus was parked to the church rather than being told that m ...

  • Emm Hunter Owen the Rev

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Amazing

  • Tracey McKelvie

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Trip overall was great though cost for travelling there & back on the bus was pretty high. Others booked their own bus for a fraction of the price. Al ...

  • Nicola Ward

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    The return bus journey time back would have been better 30/45mins earlier. Rather than 11pm.

  • Lea Davies

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    We enjoyed thw whole ceremony... The markets.. The cruise with fireworks were outstanding.....We didn't like where actually bus dropoff/pick up was al ...

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