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Mystical Yoga Holiday Greece
Discover your inner beauty through a holistic yoga and meditation holiday in Crete, Greece. Combining different yoga approaches for all levels with the plus of knowing the beautiful places that this magical island has to offer you'll be enchanted with your stay at the magnificent Elounda Bay Palace Hotel.
Highlights
- Daily 90-minute yoga practice
- Guided tour of Knossos and the Lassithi Plateau
- Excursion and boat trip to Spinalonga - Elounda - Ag. Nikolaos
- 45-minute relaxing Espace Vitalite Chenot Body Massage
- Luxury cruise to Dias Island with seafood lunch on board
- 6 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
You will stay at the Elounda Bay Palace Hotel in the Classic Mountain room.
Program
Sample itinerary
Day 1: Crete
Upon arrival, transfer from the airport or port of Heraklio to the hotel, at the time of check-in delivery of the rooms, free time to rest and enjoy knowing the wonderful facilities of the hotel.
Take the opportunity to meditate in a corner of the hotel enjoying the soft sea breeze. If you have not booked your yoga classes in advance, you could take advantage of this day to coordinate the time that suits you best. As well as coordinate in advance the schedule for your 45-minute relaxing massages Included in this program. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 2: Luxury cruise to the island of Dias (seafood lunch included onboard)
Hatha yoga class and meditation indoors or outdoors in the morning (depending on the weather), enjoy a delicious and healthy breakfast. At the indicated time, departure for the excursion with lunch included.
Discover the unique destination of Dia island. You will unwind, swim and dive into the crystal clear waters, explore the ruins of an ancient port, take a walk on the island or just relax on deck and enjoy the summer sun. Lunch will be served on board. Your senses will awaken to enjoy an unforgettable sailing experience. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 3: Guided visit to the Knossos Palace and the Lassithi plateau on a regular basis (in English)
Meditation and breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, departure to enjoy a guided tour of the majestic Minoan palace of Knossos and the Lassithi plateau. Knossos is just 5 km south of Heraklion. Dating back to 2000 BC, it was the throne of King Minos and the prosperous capital of Minoan Crete.
In the afternoon return to the hotel time to rest, and take advantage of your yoga class of the day. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 4: Relaxation day and Spa
Meditation and Hatha yoga class indoors or outdoors in the morning (depending on the weather), enjoy a delicious and healthy breakfast. Day off! Time to relax, beach, pool, spa, massages or any other activity you may want, take advantage of the hotel facilities and the treatments that are offered in its wonderful spa, or you can also do an optional excursion such as a visit to a vineyard and learn about the history of wines in Crete. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 5: Spinalonga - Elounda - Ag. Nikolaos excursion on regular basis (in English, including entrance fee of Spinaloga and boat ticket)
Meditation and Hatha yoga class indoors or outdoors in the morning (depending on the weather), enjoy a delicious and healthy breakfast. At the indicated time, departure for the excursion.
Visit the small fishing village of Elounda, the location of the BBC television series "Who pays the Ferryman" in the late '70s. Here you board a boat and sail through the bay of Elounda. You arrive at the small island of Spinalonga.
Spinalonga has had a checkered history and today, although uninhabited, it still resonates with reminders of the past, learn about its interesting history, then you will visit the picturesque town of Aghios Nikolaos.
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 6: Free day, outdoor activity (optional)
Meditation and Hatha yoga class indoors or outdoors in the morning (depending on the weather), enjoy a delicious and healthy breakfast. Day off! For those who want to stay active, you can book optional hiking, climbing and / or kayaking excursions to enjoy the island's nature or simply relax and take advantage of the hotel's facilities.
Farewell dinner with a three-course menu served at the Gourmet Dionyssos restaurant with live music (drinks excluded).
Day 7: Back home or continue your journey
Breakfast. Private transfer to Heraclius airport or port is included in your program. You also have the possibility to add nights in Athens or any other destination in Greece that you prefer. Holiday extension is available at an additional cost, not included in the package price. Grand Star Hellenic Mindful & Wellness Voyages will be happy to help you with everything you need so that your stay continues to be a dream come true reality.
The order of the excursions is indicative and will be defined on the day of the excursions according to the arrival date in the confirmation of your reservation.
Note
- Voyages do not include anything that is not clearly specified as included
- All hotels used in travel are those mentioned or similar, depending on availability at the time of booking
- Schedules and programs of excursions due to Covid-19 can be altered at the last minute by providers
Retreat location
This holiday takes place in Elounda, Crete.
Food
Breakfasts and five dinners are included in the price.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
What's included
- 6 nights Nights at Elounday Bay Palace 5-star hotel or similar in classic Mountain room or similar
- Welcome drink
- A basket of fresh seasonal fruits and a bottle of local wine in each room
- 5 buffet dinners in the main restaurant of Aretoussa (drinks excluded)
- Arrival and departure private transfers Heraklio airport or port in Crete
- English speaking assistant upon arrival
- Guided tour of the Knossos Palace and the Lassithi Plateau on a regular basis (in English)
- Spinalonga - Elounda - Ag. Nikolaos excursion on a regular basis (in English, including entrance fee to Spinaloga and boat ticket)
- Luxury cruise to the island of Dias (seafood lunch included on board)
- Daily 90-minute yoga session (45 minutes am and 45 minutes pm)
- 45 minutes relaxing body massage at the Espace Vitalite Chenot spa
- Farewell dinner with a three-course menu served at the Gourmet Dionyssos restaurant with live music (drinks excluded)
What's not included
- Optional entrance to the cave of Dias (6 EUR per person) and the Kera monastery (2 EUR per person)
- Air tickets or ferries to and from Crete
- New hotel taxes to be paid on-site directly to the hotel
- Anything that is not specified as "included"
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Heraklion International Airport (Nikos Kazantzakis Airport)
50 km
Transfer included
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
