Easter treats across Europe with easyJet

Each year, more of us are enjoying the affordability of being able to take advantage of a well-earned break at Easter, and this year is no exception! Close to half a million passengers are set to travel with easyJet, Europe’s leading low-fares airline, this Easter. That’s a 13% increase in passengers taking advantage of the Spring break compared to last year.

easyJet has identified the best Easter celebrations across Europe, so all that’s left for you to do is book the flights to suit your agenda.

LONDON
Cathedrals, concerts and family fun; the long Easter weekend sees the city come alive with activity including church services, live concerts and family-friendly events.

London is home to some of the oldest and most breathtaking holy buildings in the world. The most famous of which is St. Paul’s Cathedral, masterpiece of Britain’s most admired architect, Sir Christopher Wren. With its splendid dome, soaring arches and intricate carving, Wren had built an icon for the nation.

St. Paul’s was a great achievement, as it is the only cathedral finished in a designer’s lifetime. Building commenced in 1675 and the final stone was laid on the Lantern in October 1708, on Sir Christopher’s 76th birthday...

Experience ‘times gone by’ in Battersea, on the banks of the river Thames in South London, where you will be delighted by the annual horse parade. With an array of horse-drawn carriages, this annual Easter Monday event is a huge parade of working horses along the main streets of Battersea and finishing in the local Park. Giant cart horses to Shetland ponies, all brought out to help you get a real feel for how London streets looked almost a century ago.

If the Easter celebrations aren’t a good enough reason for you to grab your passport and travel, then easyJet can offer many other reasons why you should. The famous West End of London is buzzing whatever time of year you visit. Hot-off-the press; the fantastic new musical Dirty Dancing has taken the country by storm.

The notorious Phantom of the Opera and the colourful The Lion King are also legendary shows and definitely worth a visit. The West End is home to many restaurants and fine cuisine, so if it’s a quick take-away or a candlelit supper, the city of lights will certainly not disappoint you.

easyJet flies to London Gatwick from Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness with prices from £22.99 one-way (incl. taxes).

easyJet flies to London Luton from Inverness, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Belfast, Edinburgh and Glasgow with prices from £22.99 one-way (inc. taxes).

easyJet flies to London Stansted from Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Belfast with prices from £20.99 one-way (inc. taxes).

ROME
One of the world’s greatest cities, Rome has a wealth of history for you to discover. With a huge array of historical and cultural sights, you certainly won’t be short of things to do.

Saint Peter's Basilica is quite simply the largest, most lavish church in the world. Climb to the top of the dome for incredible views of the city. Close by, the Vatican attracts thousands of people each day to see the beautiful paintings and architecture, the culmination of which is the Sistine Chapel. To get a sense of ancient Rome, also explore the magnificent Colosseum and walk through the captivating Roman Forum.

easyJet flies to Rome from London Gatwick, Bristol, Newcastle, Belfast, Nottingham East Midlands and Bristol with prices from £25.99 one-way (incl. taxes).

EDINBURGH
The Scottish city of Edinburgh will be awash with colour this Easter as the children of the city step out in style to celebrate Easter along Princess Street on Easter Sunday, the 16th of April.

Edinburgh’s ‘favourite festival’ is set to hatch a feast of fun as thousands of performers, from a number of nations, take part in the traditional Easter festival. Marching bands, pipers, acrobats, entertainers, clowns, stilt walkers and a myriad of other performing groups, will create a kaleidoscope of colour and culture.

The festival will start from The Mound, move along Princess Street and then head into Princess Street Gardens. The parade will start a 1pm and the day will be bursting with activity. Once you arrive in the gardens you will be able to really get into the party spirit as the face painters, Easter egg hunts and musical entertainment helps you look and feel part of the extravaganza all for free.

easyJet flies to Edinburgh from London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, Belfast and Bristol with prices from £20.99 one-way (incl. taxes).

SPAIN
Easter week in Spain is bursts into celebration. In a land known for its deep-rooted religious beliefs and traditions, there is no religious occasion more fervently celebrated in Spain than the Holy Week, or Semana Santa.

The highlights of the celebrations are the four days of processions which are a fascinating occasion for visitors who flock to Spain during the Holy Week to witness them. Culminating in vibrant processions on Easter Sunday, the celebrations, which mark the Resurrection of Christ, celebrating his triumph over death, are full of colourful sights and sounds and the church and cathedral bells are heard ringing throughout the country. Every year, hundreds of thousands come to this devoutly Roman Catholic country to witness the spectacle and enduring traditions of the people, as they mark the most important day in the Christian calendar.

The most colourful parades can be found in Seville, Murcia, Malaga and Madrid. easyJet flies directly to three of the airports but Seville is a four-hour trip. It is well worth all the effort.

Murcia
easyJet flies to Murcia from London Gatwick and Bristol with prices from £31.99 one-way (incl. taxes).

Madrid
easyJet flies to Madrid from London Gatwick, London Luton, Bristol. Edinburgh and Liverpool with prices from £26.99 one-way (incl. taxes).

Malaga
easyJet flies to Malaga from London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, Belfast, Bristol, Glasgow, East Midlands, Liverpool and Newcastle with prices from £25.99 one-way (incl. taxes).

BRISTOL
If you enjoy the thought of Easter celebrations but want to avoid the crowds, then head off to Bristol as it can offer a great family program with crafts and activities as well as all the trimmings.

The Easter egg hunt will be held at the local swimming pool this year; the underwater hunt will really get the older children excited and encourage them join in.

The Easter parades rolls out across the town from 1st April, with a full week of activities to choose from:

Bristol Zoo will be holding an eggstaravaganza over the holiday period, with the opening of a new Sensory Easter Trail offering a unique chance to see, touch, hear, and smell the world of eggs.

Go bananas in the Wildwalk with a mix of hands-on exhibits, multimedia displays and play areas to discover how similar we are to our ape relatives. Or, head for the 200th birthday celebrations at the British and Commonwealth Museum at Temple Meads to stroll around their Victorian Fair. There are side stalls and sweet sellers and opportunities to meet the characters and showmen from yesteryear.

easyJet flies to Bristol from Belfast, East Midlands, Glasgow, Inverness and Newcastle with prices from £19.99 one-way (incl. taxes).