Greek Island Hiking Group Retreat

May 11 to May 20, 2025 - 10 days - now enrolling

Join us for a customized retreat to Athens and the beautiful, peaceful island of Kythera. Kythera is a charming and picturesque island located between the southern Peloponnese mainland and Crete. It is known for its authentic villages and excellent hiking trail system.


Itinerary - 2 days in Athens, 7 days on Kythera, 1 day in Rafina

Acropolis - Erecthieon

Our itinerary will be that same as detailed on our website - www.greekislandretreat.com/itinerary.

For this hiking retreat we will include an additional night for the last night near the Athens airport.

Days 1 and 2: Athens

Day 3: Fly from Athens to Kythera

Days 3 to 9: Exploring Cultural Sites, Yoga, Meditation, Hiking

Day 9: Fly from Kythera to Athens - stay in port town of Rafina, near airport

Day 10: Rafina - breakfast and shuttle to airport


PRICE

Kythera trails - map and marker

The cost of the hiking retreat is $2,970 for 9 days, 9 nights. Register below for a $100 discount.

ACCOMMODATIONS: All hotels are included in the price. Retreat price is set for double occupancy in hotels. Single occupancy is $740 additional.

MEALS: Breakfast will be included each morning. Four dinners will be included:

  1. Opening dinner in Athens

  2. A dinner together in Kythera the first night on the island

  3. A dinner in the middle of the week

  4. Lunches are on your own

  5. Closing dinner together

TRANSPORTATION: Once you have arrived at the hotel in Athens and the retreat begins all transportation will be covered including round trip flight to and from Kythera and transportation on the island. On day 9, the flight from Kythera back to Athens is included. The hotel, near the Athens airport is included and it offers free airport shuttle.

YOGA and MEDITATION: Daily yoga and several meditation classes.

TOURS: We conduct guided tours and hikes around Athens and the island of Kythera. Museum fees included.

PAYMENTS

  1. Total Cost is $2,970. Register below to receive a $100 discount.

  2. Registration deposit is $200 - due upon registration to reserve your spot.

  3. First Payment of $1,770 due November 1, 2024.

  4. Final Payment of $1,000 due January 1, 2025. If register by October 1, 2024 (below) - only $900 is due.

  5. If choosing a single occupancy room, $740 additional is due January 1, 2025.

REGISTER: To reserve your spot - Fill out online form below and mail $200 deposit check to:  Jeanne Deignan-Kosmides/224A Cosey Beach Ave/East Haven, CT. 06512. Or pay by Venmo - contact Jeanne at 410-952-9173 for details. Or pay online with credit card.

CANCELLATIONS: No refund will be honored after January 15, 2025. The Deposit of $200.00 is non-refundable.

NOTE: Please do not use the website Payment page. Please use this page for Hiking Retreat payment —

www.greekislandretreat.com/hiking-payment