Originally known as Kat’s Favorites Tour, this journey has evolved into Eyia’s Favorites Tour, a specially curated small group luxury tour of Greece designed to showcase the best of the Cyclades Islands while blending authentic local experiences with comfort and style. This experience reflects Eyia Retreats' founder, Katrina Paraskevopoulos' personal favorites and the essence of Greek island life.

Hear from Kat: Traveling in Greece is an experience unlike no other. It’s when I feel most abundant surrounded by so much natural beauty, incredible hospitality, peace & stillness, and vibrant aliveness. I want you to feel this way too.

The love and friendship I’ve found through traveling Greece is something I so deeply cherish. I want you to feel Greece and some of my favorite people, places and experiences.

Traveling in Greece is unlike any other experience. From the breathtaking landscapes of the Aegean Sea to the warmth of Greek hospitality, every moment opens your heart. On this tour, you’ll experience authentic Greek experiences, from private guided tours to local culinary delights, all while traveling in an intimate, small group setting that makes every detail feel personal and effortless. In Greece, we take pride in what we call philoxenia (φιλοξενία), translated to "friend to a stranger", where you'll experience being treated as a cherished friend, not just a visitor.

This tour is more than just a vacation; it's a journey curated with care, passion, and a deep love for Greece. 

Welcome to Eyia's Favorites Tour: Cyclades Edition.

At Eyia Retreats, we believe travel should be both luxurious and deeply authentic. This 9-day, 8-night small group luxury tour takes you across Athens, Milos, Paros, and Santorini, blending boutique travel experiences, authentic local moments, and Greece’s best-kept secrets. Your journey begins in Athens, where you will settle in one of our favorite luxury boutique hotels and have a wonderful start to the trip with Greek souvlaki dinner and rooftop cocktails. You can’t go to Athens without tasting Souvlaki! Athens is where you’ll feel the heartbeat of Greece, the perfect starting point for your Cyclades Islands tour.

Next, we travel to Milos, one of Eyia’s favorite islands and a highlight of any luxury Greece travel experience. Here you will experience the incredible blue waters of the Aegean through our private boat day experience. Your boutique hotel features stunning panoramic sea views and private plunge pools, perfect for unwinding in style. 

Next is Paros. Meet local culture in Paros with a private authentic Greek cooking class, village walks, hikes, beach time, and some fun out in town, all curated for the best experiences in Greece! Our partners & boutique hotel stay in Paros feel like home and we know you’ll feel it too. 

Finally we will journey to Santorini, often the place most thought about when you hear ‘Greece’. You will experience luxury with Eyia's favorite 5 star hotel brand, your own pool & caldera views, inspirational sunsets, private guided tours, and more. This is luxury Greece travel at its most unforgettable.

The Eyia’s Favorites Tour is the ultimate small group luxury tour of Greece. With boutique accommodations, private experiences, and curated local immersion, this journey is designed for travelers who want the intimacy of a small group, the elegance of luxury travel, and the joy of authentic Greek life. This tour is a unique opportunity to experience what Greece has to offer in a way that is absolutely one-of-a-kind...and a memory that will last a lifetime. 

• 8 nights, 9 days  accommodation

• 3 luxury hotels & 1 boutique experiences 

• Daily breakfast & dinner + 5 lunches (wine with every dinner) 

• Welcome drink upon arrival in Athens

• All inter-island transportation: ferry tickets from Athens to Milos, Milos to Paros, Paros to Santorini 

• Group transportation throughout the entire trip

• Explore Athens with a short guided walk through the city

• Evening rooftop with Acropolis view & cocktail in Athens

• Optional daily Wellness & Mindfulness practices

• Private Sailing Day in Milos

• Sunset in the village in Milos

• Sarakiniko Moon Beach in Milos

• Private Authentic Greek Cooking Class in Paros

• Night out in Paros

• Explore a traditional village in Paros

• Private Guided Tour in Santorini, seeing the real Santorini

• Fine dining with sunset dinner in Santorini

• Wine Tasting in Santorini

• Eyia Retreats Tote Bag

• Travel support from Eyia Retreats
  
  See itinerary on our website
  Flights, daily local tax, & final transfer from Santorini to next destination, not included.

As a Greek-American, I spent every summer in Greece with my family, as well as additional trips around Greece. I met my now husband in Greece in 2014 and it only deepened my connection to this incredible country.. I have officially moved to Greece in March 2023 which has allowed me to embrace my love for travel even more. 

My extensive background in biopsychology, coaching, personal health & wellness add a foundational piece to all of the Eyia Retreats, wellness!  On this retreat, I will take you on the adventure of a lifetime to my favorite places, showing you an authentic, local experience with luxuriousness weaved in throughout. Why luxury?  Maybe you’ve seen luxurious stays online and thought you would never experience it yourself, or you’ve had the belief that “it’s what other people do.” My goal for YOU to have this experience. I want to make your dreams come true and as you leave, the dream becomes part of you.

Full payment must be made within 60 days of the retreat start date. There is a $1000 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot.  Prices are based per person. Prices do not include flights. 

This curated small group luxury travel experince includes Athens + 3 islands, Milos, Paros & Santorini.

Luxury to us is the people, the service, the small touches, the feeling it leaves us, and of course amenities. 

On this tour, you’ll get to enjoy the perks of a done-for-you trip, traveling like a local without the headache of planning or researching a thing. The experiences and accommodations include local partners that our team has worked with many times before, so you are truly getting the best of the best without lifting a finger of your own to research any of it.

 In Athens we will stay at Xendocheio Milos a luxury boutique hotel located a few blocks away from Syntagma Square. This hotel gives Greek essence with contemporary & luxury design. We have intentionally selected each accommodation to match our retreat vision and give you a relaxing and Greek experience. Your retreat begins.

The second stay is at Milos Breeze Boutique Hotel, a luxury boutique hotel with panoramic sea views in Pollonia. We have been hosting retreats here for 6 years!

Next, is Margaritas Studios, a boutique hotel near the sea, in Paros with our dear Stella and her family. The hospitality, love and community you'll experience in Paros is unlike no other. This is luxury. The last time I said goodbye to Stella I was in tears. I can't wait to show you both authentic & local experiences and a fun night out in Naoussa village. Dancing anyone?

Finally, you'll meet Santorini luxury at Andronis Concept Resort. Be treated like the VIP you are with 5 star luxury. You'll have a room with caldera view (the view you want in Santorini), your own pool, and the best amenities.

This experience provides you with the opportunity to explore some of the most exquisite hidden gems while nurturing your soul within a supportive, like-minded community. You’ll walk away feeling expanded, removed from your worries, and deeply connected to LIFE. This will be an opportunity to expand you on all levels, and unlock something within you that you didn’t know needed to be released.

Eyia Retreats will support you with any travel questions you may have and support your journey to Greece. We can advise you on good flight options and planning gets to be easy!

Once you arrive in Athens, everything is taken care of and you can fully enjoy!

We recommend that you fly into Athens Airport, ATH, on May 2nd by 2PM local time. The tour ends on May 10th at 11AM. You will fly or ferry from Santorini to your next destination. We highly encourage doing more island hopping or exploring mainland Greece. We can support with your post-tour travel to make your experience in Greece seamless. If needed an early departure flight from Santorini to Athens can be booked to help make a connection. Otherwise, we suggest returning home May 11th to have a relaxing and easy travel experience. Contact us for support.

• Comfortable clothes & shoes (with ankle support) to explore
• Evening dinner outfit (at least 1 recommended for Santorini)
• Workout / Walking Shoes
• Yoga/Workout clothing for optional movement
• Bathing suit (at least 2 recommended)
• Sun protection: hat, glassses, sunscreen
• Layers for wind/cooler nights: sweater, scarf, outer layer
• Motion sickness medicine if you need for the ferry
• A book to relax for pool/downtime
• We will provide a journal, but you may want your own journal for reflection

Eyia Retreats has partnered with Let's Be S.M.A.R.T. a registered non-profit organization with the mission to educate children and adults on animal welfare. Their main goals are to Successfully Manage Animal Rights Today and work toward global animal welfare. In Greece they have multiple activities including a sterilization program and running a cat sanctuary in Attika region where they rescue cats in need.

While in Greece you can adopt a Greek kitty to take home with you! Contact us or Let's Be S.M.A.R.T to go through an adoption pre-approval process. 

They complete all the necessary exams and paperwork so your kitty is ready and safe to travel home with you!

Alternatively, at the time of booking you will have an opportunity to donate.