Passover programs in Europe have become increasingly popular over the past fifteen years. There was great demand for the limited, post-COVID Passover programs in Europe and we expect that to continue this year. Pesach 2023 begins on Wednesday, April 5th and ends on Thursday, April 13th in Europe and Wednesday, April 12th in Israel. Passover is an ideal time to vacation in Europe without having to worry about where to eat or daven. The Pesach hotels in Europe provide Kosher for Passover food as well as daily minyanim. There are Pesach hotels that offer golfing, skiing,pools and spas. Chol Hamoed is a great time to explore the local cultural and heritage sights or lounge on the beach.
Passover programs in Italy (Lake Maggiore - Shutterstock)
Check out our full list of Passover programs in Europe. See below a brief description of each hotel and program. Please click on the program for more information. We are updating our Pesach guides on a daily basis so check back with us frequently.
Passover Programs 2023 in Italy
- The Imperiale Palace Hotel in the Ligurian Riviera with Leisure Time Tours and hosted by the Minkowitz Family: The hotel has a private beach, swimming pool and spa. Enjoy gourmet culinary experience, lectures, children’s programming and optional tours of the area.
- The Grand Hotel Rimini Luxe with Avi and Belinda Netzer: This hotel on the beach has newly renovated rooms, new spa and indoor swimming pool. The program offers kids club, entertainment, shiurim, organized tours and delicious food.
- The Simplon Hotel in Lake Maggiore with Tour Olam: The hotel in the heart of the park, offers stunning views, health complex, swimming pool and spa. Enjoy the Jewish atmosphere with daily minyan, Daf Yomi, lectures as well as delicious meals and activities for the kids.
- The Hotel Adria in Milano Marittima with Koltuv Events: Beautiful location with tennis courts, private beach and pools. The program offers minyan, shiurim, kids club, entertainment and optional tours to nearby cities and attractions.
- The Grand Hotel Gallia on the Adriatic Coast with KolTuv Events: Newly renovated hotel with sea view, pool, spa and tennis courts. Enjoy full board, minyanim, delicious food, entertainment and optional day trips.
- Hotel Ariston on the Amalfi Coast with ORAH Kosher Tours: Enjoy the spa, private beach and sports facility. The program offers kids' club, lectures, entertainment and tour packages.
- Forte Village Resort on Sardinia with J WorldClub: Luxury resort with pools, spa, sporting activities, golf and kids club. There will be shiurim in French and English, entertainment and magical Mimouna.
- Cesare Augustus Hotel in Venice with ACE Holiday: Hotel with private beach and swimming pool, in a great location to explore the local tourist sights. Program offers minyanim, shiurim, kids' club, entertainment and tours.
- Olimpia Cilento Resort on the Salerno Coast with Italy Kosher Dream: Delicious Italian food prepared by Italian chefs, minyan, shiurim, entertainment and day trips to discover the beauty of the Salerno and Amalfi coast.
- Sikania Resort & Spa Butera in Sicily with Lena Club: Resort with pool, spa, private beach and activities. Sephardi and Ashkenazi minyanim, lectures, kids club, day trips and entertainment.
Passover programs in Prague (Shutterstock)
Passover Programs 2023 in Prague
- Hotel King David is the only kosher hotel in the Czech Republic and offers its own synagogue, spa, steam room and mikvah. The hotel is walking distance to popular sights: the Jewish Quarter, Wenceslas Square, Old Town Square, Charles Bridge and Prague Castle. The Pesach package includes meals and entertainment.
- The Radisson Blu Balmoral Hotel with Travellux: Luxury hotel in the village of Spa, known for its healing springs. Enjoy delicious meals, lectures, shiurim, kids club and entertainment.
- Georgia Palace Hotel & Spa Kobuleti with Mikud Tours: Luxury hotel on the beach, just 30 minutes from Batumi. The hotel boasts pools, spa, fitness room, basketball, billiards and more activities. The program includes delicious gourmet meals, kids club, minyan, lectures, shiurim and entertainment.
- Dreamland Oasis Hotel Batumi with Kosher Tours: Five-star hotel with private beach, water park, pools, activities and beautiful grounds. Enjoy gourmet meals, lectures, shiurim and entertainment.
- The Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée on the French Riviera with David Guez Organisation: Hotel offers stuning views of the Mediterranean, heated swimming pools, fitness center, Hammam and more. Enjoy delicious French cuisine, minyan, lectures, entertainment, Mimouna and excursions.
- Residence Cap Vacances l'Estanyot in Port Barcares with Kangourou Club: Hotel near the beach with heated swimming pool, playgrounds, sports and tennis. Gourmet meals, kids club, excursions, minyan and lectures.
- The Mamie Courch' Hotel in Courchevel with Alef Loisirs: Enjoy spring skiing in the French Alps. Lots of fun family activities. Hotel has a wellness center, indoor heated pool and beautiful terrace. Program offers gourmet food, minyan, lectures and kids programming.
- Belambra Clubs Holiday Village "Les Vignes" in south of France with Family Holidays: Unique site near the beach with heated pool, sports, activities, daily minyan, kids club, lectures, activities and entertainment.
Pesach Programs in Greece for 2023
- The Sheraton Rhodes Resort with Shainfeld Tours: The resort has a private beach, multiple pools and spa. The program offers gourmet meals, optional tours, performances by famous artists, lectures and activities for the entire family.
- Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort in Crete with My Tours Glatt: The resort offers golf, water sports and Six Senses Spa. The program includes French gourmet food, musical entertainment, kids club, lectures, shiurim and Mimouna.
- Hotel Amirandes Grecotel Exclusive Resort in Crete with Tour Plus: Take advantage of the spa, tennis courts, playgrounds, fitness facilities, children’s complex and water sports. Enjoy gourmet meals prepared by international chefs, the beautiful beaches and day trips.
- Elysium Resort & Spa Hotel Rhodes with Kosher Travelers: Choose 8, 10 or 12 night stay at this seaside resort with a range of outdoor activities, pool, private beach, gym, spa and nearby tourist sites. Enjoy fine dining, fabulous speakers and entertainmers and programming for kids and teens.
- Mediterranean Village Resort in Thessaloniki with Genesis Kosher Tours: Resort located on a private beach offers pools, spa and sports center. Enjoy delicious food, kids club, minyanim, lectures and entertainment.
- Rodos Palladium Leisure & Wellness in Rhodes with Daniel Ohayon: Luxury hotel on the beach and only 15 minutes from Rhodes town. Enjoy pool, spa, golf, delicious meals, entertainment, excursions, Mimouna and more.
- Wyndham Loutraki Poseidon Resort with Club Ness One and Daniel Ohayan: Resort on the waterfront with breathtaking views, pools, beaches, fitness center and water sports. Program offers delicious meals, synagogue, lectures, activities, entertainment and excursions.
- The Royal Blue Resort & Spa with MK Palace: Exclusive resort on the north coast of Crete has 38 pools, 4 restaurants and 4 bars. Enjoy delicious meals, minyan, lectures, kids club, excursions, entertainment and activities.
- Hotel Amaronda Resort & Spa with Signature Kosher: "Adult Only" Passover program perfect for singles, couples or families with older children. The resort has a private beach and modern facilities. Program includes gourmet meals, tours, shiurim, lectures and minyanim.
- Miraggio Thermal Spa with K Luxury: Entire resort in Chalkidiki reserved for the program. Resort boasts private beach, spa and heated outdoor pools. Exclusive culinary experience with Chef Meir Adoni, entertainment, excusions and kids programs.
- Avra Imperial Hotel with Tour Plus: Unique resort in western Crete with pools, spa, gym, tennis courts and water sports. Enjoy gourmet meals and fabulous day trips.
- Hotel Out of the Blue Capsis Resort with Arie Traiteur in Crete: Luxury resort by the sea with a private beach, pools and spa. Enjoy a relaxing vacation with delicious meals, lectures, children's programming and entertainment.
Passover programs in Cyprus (Shutterstock)
Passover Programs 2023 in Cyprus
- The Blue Lagoon Kosher Spa Hotel on the beach in Paphos has a private beach, spa, synagogue, tennis courts and pools. The program offers rich meals, minyan, entertainment and excursions.
- Sentido Sandy Beach Hotel & Spa on the beach in Larnaca with Luxury Club: Hotel with private beach, pools, spa and water sports. Program offers delicious food, synagogue, kiddush, Mimouna, kids club and entertainment.
- Secret Forest Resort & Spa located in the heart of the mountains: Spa resort surrounded by nature with medicinal sulfur pools and springs. Relax, recharge, take long walks, yoga, healthy meals, pool and more.
Passover Programs in Turkey 2023
- Amara Premier Palace in Antalya, Turkey with Vered Holidays: Enjoy fine Glatt kosher cuisine, kids club, lectures and shiurim.
Pesach Programs in Spain 2023
- The Hotel Oasis Park & Spa on the Costa Brava with Ocher Holidays: The hotel, located near the beach and city center, has pools, spa, gym and playground. The program has Sephardi and Ashkenazi minyan, gourmet meals, kids club, entertainment and Chol Hamoed trips.
- The Meridian Hotel & Spa on the Gold Coast of Catalonia with Tour Plus: The hotel has a luxurious spa, gym, pool, direct access to the beach and water sports. The program offers a true culinary experience, amazing day trips and more.
- Hotel Tropic Park on the Barcelona Coast with Gourmet Travel: The hotel is opposite the beach and close to the center of Malgrat de Mar. The program offers delicious meals, kids village, Chol Hamoed tours, entertainment and Mimouna.
- Montecastillo Golf & Sports Resort with KDeluxe: Newly renovated resort with golf course, spa, fitness center, pools and tropical garden. Glatt kosher program, kids' club and family activities.
- Hotel Estival Islantilla Resort & Spa on the Spain-Portugal border with Hofesh: Luxury resort on the beach in Andalusia, has 3 pools, private beach, water park, spa and indoor heated pool. Program offers exquisite cuisine, baby and mini club, Ashkenaz and Sephard minyan, lectures in English, entertainment and excursions.
Passover 2023 Programs in Romania
- Aurelius Hotel in the Carpathian Mountains with Avimor Tourism: Luxury hotel with swimming pools, fitness room and spa center. Enjoy gourmet meals, entertainment, outdoor activities and excursions.
There were many successful Pesach programs in Europe for Passover 2022, including those in Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, Spain and Prague. Most Passover programs in Europe sold out early and had long waiting lists. Those who booked their Pesach vacation early enjoyed lower rates for both programs and flights. This year, airlines should be better prepared for the increase in international travel so there will be fewer cancellations and the low dollar/euro exchange rate helps to compensate for the effects of inflation. There are Pesach programs in Europe to accommodate a range of budgets. Passover program prices vary based on the location, amenities and programming. Many programs have early bird deals so the earlier you book the better, lock in the price and reserve a spot before the program sells out.