Athens and Acropolis

Gallery - Athens and Acropolis

We spend two days exploring the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, National Archeology Museum, restaurants, churches and much more.

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Gallery - Hikes

Kythera is well-known for its hiking trails. We will go on several short, moderate hikes around the island.

Gallery - Shopping

Athens and Kythera offer a variety of interesting and unique shops. On Kythera we will visit several local crafts shops.

 

Gallery - Beaches and Swimming

Kythera has over 30 beaches. There are wonderful quiet beaches and beaches for snorkeling.

Gallery - Villages

There are many quaint villages. We will visit some of the nicest.

 

Gallery - Kythera Island

We spend seven days on the wonderfully tranquil island of Kythera, home to Aphrodite. Each day is a relaxed mix of yoga, exploring Byzantine ruins, charming centuries-old churches, quaint villages, interesting restaurants and beaches

 

Gallery - Meals and Food

In Athens and on Kythera we experience a range of fresh, healthy authentic Greek food

 

Gallery - Sacred Sites

Both Athens and Kythera have significant and inspiring sacred sites. We will visit the temples of Athena, the birthplace of Aphrodite, several monasteries including the monastery of the Black Madonna and numerous churches.

 

Gallery - Sunsets and Sunrises

The eastern part of Kythera is on the Aegean Sea and the western part faces the Ionian Sea. We spend mornings with the Aegean sunrise and evenings with the Ionian sunset.

 

Gallery - Retreat Groups

A brief sampling of our retreat groups since we first began in 2010.

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