Breakfast at your hotel at your leisure.

8:10 AM- 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! 

Start the day by walking to the 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. 

1:30 PM- Return to the hotel. Lunch at a nearby restaurant followed by free time to explore on your own before dinner.

7:00 PM - Dinner as a group at Fita. We'll meet in the lobby as a group around 6:45 pm, then walk over together.

Hotel/Lodging:

Grand Hyatt Athens

Address: Leof. Andrea Siggrou 115, Athina 117 45, Greece

Phone: +30 21 4402 1234

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. 

Ferry Time: Pireaus to Mykonos 2.35 hours

1:00 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.

Hotel/Lodging:

Archipelagos Hotel

Kalo Livadi, 846 00, Greece

+30 2289 072012

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. Lunch will wait for you afterward on board with homemade Greek flavor treats! 

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.

8:00 PM - Group dinner at the Archipelagos Hotel Restaurant, located inside the hotel.

Hotel/Lodging:

Archipelagos Hotel

Kalo Livadi, 846 00, Greece

+30 2289 072012

Breakfast at your leisure at the hotel.

8:40 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. 

Ferry Time: Mykonos to Santorini 1.55 hours

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."

12:00 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.

8:00 PM - Group Dinner at Barolo Restaurant.

Hotel/Lodging:

Aressana Spa Hotel and Suites

Mitropoleos, Thira 847 00, Greece

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 Culinary hike and wine tasting.

12:00 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.

7:20 PM: Meet in front of Kamari Tours ( right next to the hotel )

We will have an excellent opportunity to catch a break from the overcrowdedness often faced on the island. Be one of the few privileged to have hiked some sections of the world-famous Fira-Oia hike peacefully. Our tour also includes a delicious dinner at Assyrtiko Restaurant. 

We'll enjoy an excellent wine tasting of four volcanic Santorini wines and an expert guide who will share tidbits about Santorini viticulture and wine history. It's the ideal tour for outdoor enthusiasts and wine lovers alike! We'll make stops along the way to view villages lit up at night and catch a glimpse of the volcano. 

When we reach Fira, we'll dine on delicious authentic Greek food at the iconic Assyrtiko Restaurant. We will indulge in four types of Santorini volcanic wines, including the famous Vinsanto wine. We'll learn about the island's wine culture and history from your expert guide, including how the wine derives its mineral-like taste from the volcanic earth of Santorini. Finally, we'll head back to our port destination from Fira to conclude the tour.

If you're looking for a hiking adventure equipped with a wine-tasting and cultural experience, this tour is for you.

Duration: Hiking time 1h30 – total time 3 hours. Distance: 3,5 Km

Hotel/Lodging:

Aressana Spa Hotel and Suites

Mitropoleos, Thira 847 00, Greece

Breakfast at the hotel at your leisure. Today the morning is yours to do as you wish.

12:00 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.

2:30 PM: Meet at reception for our ferry to Crete. Boat departure is at 4:00 PM. 

Ferry Time: Santorini to Crete 1.45 hours

Today we will transfer from our hotel in Santorini to the port for your cruise to the Island of Crete—a Culinary paradise with friendly people and unique sites. Arrive in Chania and settle at your hotel. Relax at the old port next to the water and taste traditional local recipes.

Free time to explore on your own before dinner.

7:00 PM: Dinner as a group at Kimatogi.

Hotel/Lodging:

Cretan Dream Resort & Spa

Address: Kato Stalos, Stalos, Chania 731 10, Greece

Phone: +30 2821 036800

7:45 AM: Meet in the hotel lobby for our 7 Villages Day Tour.

Today we explore the unique area of Apokoronas, the eastern province of the Chania region. It aims to introduce the visitors of this island to the pure side of the Cretan mainland. Tour the villages, meet the locals, taste the delicious local products, and learn about Crete's history, culture, and traditions. 

Following a route through nature and traditional Cretan villages, you will arrive in Gavalochori village and visit the folklore museum of Apokoronas. The seven rooms will reveal everything about history, handicrafts, and people's everyday lives in the previous centuries. 

Leaving Gavalochori, driving towards Vrises village, you will stop by a traditional distillery. You will discover the secrets of the local spirit "Tsikoudia" or "Raki" and learn everything about its production. First, you will tour the traditional part of the distillery and then the modern one's facilities. Tasting is following, combined with delicious local products. 

The village of Emprosneros follows the theatre "Mikis Theodorakis and the invisible church of St. Antony, built on the rock. The experience of the Cretan cheese-making process follows. First, you visit a cheese factory and taste the local "Graviera," "Mizithra," or "Anthotiros" cheese varieties. You will also taste some olive oil on warm bread, cookies, and Cretan biscuits in the local bakery.

After that, you will enjoy lunch in a traditional "kafeneio" in Fres village, speak with the locals, and learn about the countryside's way of life. Finally, you will have the chance to see pure beauty and feel the real Crete around you. Apokoronas is one of the most historical places in Crete because of its people. 

7:00 PM - Group Dinner at Krinos Restaurant & Bar.

Hotel/Lodging:

Cretan Dream Resort & Spa

Address: Kato Stalos, Stalos, Chania 731 10, Greece

Phone: +30 2821 036800

Breakfast at the hotel at your leisure.

8:30 AM: Meet at reception for group departure.

Today's destination is the port of Kissamos. Our ship departs from the port at 10:20 AM. An hour later, we'll reach the small island of Gramvousa. The boat stays on the island for two and a half hours. The castle of Gramvousa is to be found at the top of the island, built by Venetians on top of some cliffs to act as a fortification protecting the island. Today, it offers visitors a panoramic view of the amazingly blue waters of the Cretan Sea. 

If you wish, you can climb up the path to the castle, if not, you can stay on the beach and swim. 

The ship departs from Gramvousa Island at 1:30 PM, the breathtaking lagoon of Balos being its destination. The journey is short and lasts only about 20 minutes. The ship reaches Balos at 1:50 PM and stays there for three hours!

The ship departs for Kisamos Port at 4:30 PM. Our bus be waiting for us when we return to take us back to our hotel.

* This is a shared boat experience.

8:00 PM: Dinner at Oinomelo

Hotel/Lodging:

Cretan Dream Resort & Spa

Address: Kato Stalos, Stalos, Chania 731 10, Greece

Phone: +30 2821 036800

Breakfast at your leisure at the hotel.

Today is free to explore Chania's old town on your own. Take the chance to admire the famous monuments and the well-known spots inside the Old Town and the Venetian Harbor! You will walk on the stone paths where the Venetians, the Ottomans, and the old Cretans used to live and work. You will admire the incredible flower-decorated neighborhoods, see traditions, meet the locals, and eat like locals.

12:00 PM: Lunch will be held at the hotel if you want to join, or you can have lunch on your own on this day since it is free.

7:00 PM: Dinner as a group at Katsaroles Taverna.

Hotel/Lodging:

Cretan Dream Resort & Spa

Address: Kato Stalos, Stalos, Chania 731 10, Greece

Phone: +30 2821 036800

4:00 AM: Meet at reception for your flight back to Athens for your departure flight home. Our flight is A3331 departing @ 6:20 AM. 

Please choose a flight that departs after 9:00 AM from Athens. If you would like a boxed breakfast in the morning, please let the front desk know, and they can arrange it for you. Your retreat officially ends after breakfast this day.

Thank you for choosing Walker Wellness Retreats for your journey to the Greek Islands!