Yoga and Adventure on the Greek Islands

Welcome to Athens!

On arrival at the Athens airport, you will be transferred to your hotel by private transportation. The retreat officially starts at the group dinner and orientation.

If you arrive early in the day, you may enjoy a walk in the center. Then, stroll into the picturesque alleys of the Plaka area, and enjoy some “Ouzo” along with heavenly taste “mezedes” with the view of the Acropolis rising above the city.

6:30 PM: Meet in the hotel lobby for a meet and greet.

7:00 PM: Dinner at Mystilli. 5 minute walk from the hotel.

Athens - A Walk through Ancient History

Breakfast at your hotel at your leisure. The morning is yours to explore as you wish!

1:00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant if you are around or free to be on your own.

3:00 PM: Departure time for our excursion to the Acropolis.

The best way to see Athens is a private walking tour. You can feel the vibes, explore every sense, meet the locals, and taste street food!

This evening we will walk to Acropolis Hill, where you’ll enjoy Parthenon, the Erectheion & the surrounding monuments.

Then descend to the Acropolis Museum to have a view of fascinating exhibitions. Continue by crossing Andrianou Street, the most distinctive street of the Plaka neighborhood, the imposing Roman Agora, the vivid life of Monastiraki Square, and the surrounding streets.

7:00 PM: Dinner as a group at a local restaurant.

Mykonos

Breakfast at your leisure.

5:40 AM: Today, we will be transferred to the port for our cruise to the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos to enjoy the perfect beach and fantastic nightlife! White and Blue mix in this beautiful Cycladic architecture and narrow alleys of Mykonos town.

We'll enjoy some free time to get settled until our cooking class in the afternoon.

12:00 PM: Lunch at the hotel.

3:30 PM: Meet at reception for transfer for our local Greek cooking class.

We will learn about the Mykonian culture and Greece through its delicious food, and the best way to do this is by taking the Mykonian spiti hands-on cooking class. Then, we will be picked up with the Mykonian Spiti's vehicles from the specific location and transferred to Mykonian Spiti, where you will be welcomed with the traditional "loukoumi" accompanied by Teta's liqueur.

Right after, we will visit the vegetable garden to learn how to cultivate seasonal vegetables used in the kitchen of Mykonian Spiti for food preparation. Then, in the corner of the park, we will find Myconian traditional food like rusk with local cheese named" kopanisti," tomato, olives," louza" (traditional Myconian smoked pork), local sausage accompanied with handmade wine, and Cretan raki.

Before serving dinner or lunch, we will start the cooking lessons, which will last for 45 minutes with the responsibility of Teta. First, we will learn to make spinach pie, stuffed tomatoes and peppers, and the famous tzatziki. Then, depending on the number of participants, the guests will take turns helping the hostess prepare the meal. Immediately after, dinner or lunch will be served consisting of all the dishes of the lesson (spinach pie, stuffed tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, seasonal salad, feta cheese, and kopanisti, and the main dish, orzo with beef).

To do the session well, seasonal fruit and a handmade dessert will be served, which will be washed down by unlimited drinks like the traditional "Raki," handcrafted wines, and other fruit juices. Then before we leave, there will be a photo session with guests and staff, guestbook dedications, and a small gift bag for two participants loaded with traditional flavors and drinks. Once done, our escort will wait to transfer us back to the hotel or drop you off at any location you request.

Private Catamaran Cruise ( 5 hours)

Breakfast at your leisure.

9:30 AM: Meet at reception. Our cruise boat leaves Mykonos’ old port and arrives approx. 45min. later at Rhenia island. We anchor by a deserted beach where we’ll have time to swim in the crystal-clear waters, sunbathe on the fine sandy beach, or stroll around the place. Full lunch served aboard: Mediterranean style, freshly cooked on-board, right in front of you! Open bar (sodas, water, beer, white wine).

At around 2:30 PM, we sail to Delos Island to admire the archeological site (the entrance fee is paid extra). If you don’t want to see Delos, your captain will also allow you to visit another beach near Delos and continue swimming while the rest of the group explores Apollo’s birthplace. At around 4:30 PM, we’ll start the trip back to Mykonos and the Old Port after a day full of fun and unique memories!

Have fun, enjoy the sun, and drink cocktails on board or the coast.

Recommendation: 180 Sunset Bar for drinks with a view.

8:00 PM: Group dinner at the hotel.

Mykonos Town

Breakfast at the hotel at your leisure. The morning is your to spend how you wish.

1:00 PM: Lunch at the restaurant at the hotel if you are around or you are free to do your own thing.

2:00 PM: Depart the hotel for an excursion to explore Mykonos Town. The Town of Mykonos, called Chora by the locals, is a traditional Cycladic village built around a bay. It has whitewashed cubic houses with wooden doors, windows, and balconies painted in bright colors, narrow streets forming a labyrinth, beautiful churches, lovely chapels, and purple bougainvilleas contrasting with the bright white of the buildings' walls.

Cars are not allowed in the heart of Mykonos Town for most of the day, which makes the walk among the labyrinth streets particularly pleasing. The best way to see the Town is to explore it on foot.

Mykonos Town has numerous cafes, chic boutiques, souvenir shops, and fine jewelry shops lie in the beautiful capital. You will have free time here to explore as you wish. A sight worth visiting in the Town is the church complex of Panagia Paraportiani, which is a listed national cultural monument and is a superb representation of Cycladic architecture.

Those beautiful churches are located on the hill of the old Venetian castle (Kastro), now in ruins.

The famous whitewashed windmills, the trademark of the island, are standing on a hill overlooking the city. From there, one can enjoy a magnificent view of Little Venice, one of the most beautiful parts of the capital.

Little Venice is located on a peak of land, like a small peninsula. This peak of land consists of two-story Venetian houses of bright colors, built very close one to another, with colored wooden porches and balconies that seem to fall into the sea. The scenery forms an enchanting and unique image that charms everyone with its incredible beauty and magical atmosphere.

Another trademark of Mykonos is Petros the pelican, usually found hanging around the old port. He is quite a charmer and loves to pose for photographs. Be sure to look for him!

The capital also has an archaeological museum between the port and the Town. It exhibits various sculptures, pottery, and figurines originating from the islands of Delos and Rhenia. In addition, a nautical museum and a folklore museum housing a collection of icons, furniture, and folk musical instruments are also housed in the Town of Mykonos.

7:00 PM: Dinner at a local restaurant in Little Venice.

Breathtaking Cliffs

Breakfast at your leisure at the hotel.

9:00 AM: Meet at reception for our ferry to Santorini. Boat departure is 9:50 AM. Upon arrival, we will transfer to our hotel in Santorini.

Relax at this scenic volcanic island with its breathtaking views and white-washed houses draped along the high cliffs of Santorini's breathtaking "Caldera." You'll have some free time to walk through Oia, Fira, and Imerovigli villages. Sample at local stores a variety of local cheeses and Santorini's famous tomato paste and "Fava."

1:00 PM: Lunch will be held at the hotel if you want to join, or you are free to have lunch on your own on this day since you will have the day free to do as you wish.

7:30 PM: Sunset dinner at a local restaurant.

Fira- Oia Hike

Breakfast at your leisure, followed by free time to explore independently. Today the day is yours to explore Santorini at your leisure. To avoid the heat and the crowds, we'll meet in the evening for a scenic 2 mile walk, dinner and wine tasting.

1:00 PM: Lunch will be held at the hotel if you want to join, or you are free to have lunch on your own this day since you will have the morning free to do as you wish.

3:30 PM: Meet in front of the hotel for our sunset walk. Walking from Fira to Oia is one of Santorini’s top experiences. Hike along the rim of a caldera, explore the towns of Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani, and Fira, and enjoy some of the most beautiful views of the islands.

If you go the entire distance, you will walk just over 10 km (about 6 miles). The walking path is a mix of paved, pedestrian streets and dirt hiking trails. It’s a hilly walk with little shade so please back plenty of water, a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses.

Along the way, you also have the option to make a detour out to Skaros Rock. This is an outcropping of rock located near Imerovigli. If you add this on to the walk, it will add another 45 to 60 minutes to the hike.

With hiking Fira to Oia, you will get to see the amazing views of Oia in front of you (rather than having to turn around to see them), and you can end in Oia. Spend the rest of the evening exploring the village, watch Oia’s legendary sunset, and then return to your hotel.

Distance: 10 km (6 miles) one-way

Length of Time: 3 to 5 hours

Difficulty: Easy

* Please note that if you would like to not do this hike, you can arrange for the hotel taxi to take you to the restaurant to meet the group. Feel free to charge the ride to your room and we will cover the cost.

8:00 PM: Dinner at Karma Restaurant

10:45 PM: We will return to the hotel.

Sunset Catamaran Dinner Cruise

Breakfast at the hotel at your leisure. The morning is yours to spend as you wish.

12:00 PM: Lunch at a nearby restaurant if you would like to join or on your own if you are out and about.

2:00 PM: Depart the hotel for our sunset catamaran cruise excursion. A sunset catamaran cruise is definitely one of the must-have experiences in Santorini. It is the perfect way to explore all the hidden gems of the island. This will be a 6 hour tour.

We will have the chance to see the spectacular volcanic cliffs before visiting Therasia island for a first dive in the crystal clear waters and heading to the famous Volcano of Santorini for another swim with the stunning wild view of the volcanic scenery a few meters away.

After, we will set sail for Akrotiri village, where we will admire its adorable Venetian lighthouse and an interesting rock formation on the caldera, called the Indian Rock.

The next stops are at Mesa Pigadia Beach, White Beach or Red Beach, depending on the weather conditions and the wind. Here, besides the tremendous landscapes, you can relax by the water or swim your worries away in addition to taking beautiful photos and use the snorkeling gear to discover underwater thrills. Most of all, you will indulge in a delicious meal in spectacular surroundings.

After dinner, we will follow the caldera coastline, where you can take splendid photographs of the admirable old port of Fira, the hidden church of Seven Holy Youths and the bay of Armeni.

Before the end of the cruise, get ready for the highlight of the tour – the captivating sunset of Santorini at the best spot, under the village of Oia– a mesmerizing spectacle to relish on board.

Departure day

Today we take a short flight from Santorini to Athens for your departure flight home. Please choose a flight that departs after 10:00 AM from Athens. Please note that your retreat officially ends after breakfast this day.

We want to thank you for choosing Walker Wellness Retreats for your journey to the Greek Islands!