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Greece-A Healing and Wellness Discovery
Become one with yourself. Visit the mythological islands of Santorini and Crete, the lands of muses, gods and goddesses. Visit the historical sites, enjoy daily yoga and meditation, learn Greek dance, cook with a local Greek Yia Yia (grandmother), support women through the ''Angel's House'' women's social project and experience vibrant Greek community and culture. Inclusions INCLUDED: Learning Journeys Health and Wellness Manager Daily yoga and meditation Coach for airport transfers and touring Ferries as noted Santorini Volcano cruise 2 nights in Athens 3 nights in Santorini 3 nights in Crete Daily breakfast and dinner (excluding day of arrival and departure) 3 lunches Greek dance lesson Cooking demonstration Community service project
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Call (205) 271-9440 for more information or to book today! Mention code 13732769 | Learning Journeys | | | Day | Destination | Description | Day 1 | Athens | Arrive in Athens Namaste and Yiasou. Welcome to Greece! Your Learning Journeys representative will greet you upon arrival at Athens International Airport where you'll transfer to your hotel in downtown Athens. Afternoon yoga class. Evening welcome dinner overlooking the Acropolis tonight! PM-Meditation and overnight. (D) | Day 2 | Athens | Athens, Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon Morning yoga class. After breakfast we start off on a half day Athens city tour with a local historian guide, including a panoramic city tour and, of course, a visit to the Acropolis and the incredible Acropolis Museum. Our expert guide takes you to see the center of the city, Constitution Square (Syntagma), the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier and the National Library.In the afternoon drive along the coastal road, to the most Southern point of Attica, Cape Sounion, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand. On the way, you have a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore. After visiting the Temple of Poseidon, we will have a meditation near the rocky promontory of Sounion. Tonight, we will enjoy dinner at local seaside restaurant. (B,D) | Day 3 | Santorini | Athens, Santorini Early morning departure for Piraeus port and board the ferry boat heading towards Santorini Island. Arrival at the port of Santorini and transfer to hotel. The volcanic island of the Cyclades, Santorini, is known world wide as the most mythical Island. Afternoon free to explore the village walking along the cobble-stone streets and the white washed houses with blue shutters. Later afternoon yoga and meditation. Tonight enjoy your dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) | Day 4 | Santorini | Santorini, Volcano boat experience in the Caldera AM Yoga. Morning departure to the old port of Santorini for a tour in Caldera with a catamaran including visit of the Volcano and Oia village sunset. Admire the spectacular caldera, created by the eruption of the islands volcano in the ancient times and the white washed houses perched on the edge in Santorini. First stop at the red beach for swimming and snorkeling. Make a second stop at the white beach for more swimming and snorkeling and lunch. The last stop for swimming will be at hot springs created thousand years ago by the underwater power of the volcano! Return back to hotel. Meditation. Tonight enjoy your dinner at a local restaurant. (B, L, D) | Day 5 | Santorini | Santorini, Dance Class AM Yoga. Free day for spa,massage or for immersing in the local culture. This evening, get ready to learn the meaning of OPA! We will learn a traditional Greek dance followed by dinner at a local taverna. Overnight in Santorini. (B, D) | Day 6 | Crete | Santorini, Cruise to Crete AM Yoga. Morning and early afternoon free.In the late afternoon, we will head to the main port of Santorini to board the high-speed boat going toward Crete. Arrival at Heraklion port and transfer to the hotel. PM Meditation. Dinner & Overnight at hotel in Crete. (B, D) | Day 7 | Crete | Crete, Community Service at Angels House AM yoga. Morning to relax and reflect. This afternoon, we will visit 'Angel's House' which occupies, protects and helps the abused women, orphans and the homeless. At the moment there is only one structure which provides housing for abused women, orphans and the homeless. We will help the community by painting, working in the gardens and other projects as needed. Return to the hotel for meditation and overnight. (B, L, D) | Day 8 | Crete | Mystical Crete, Temple of Knossos and Arolithos, Traditional Village with cooking demonstration and lunch. AM Yoga. After breakfast, depart for one of the most mystical sites of Crete: The famous Knossos archaeological site. Knossos is the site of the palace of Minoan civilization. According to tradition, it was the seat of the legendary King Minos. The Palace is also connected with thrilling legends, such as the myth of the Labyrinth with the Minotaur, and the story of Daidalus, Ariadne and Theseus. This place will render you breathless as you wonder over the technology and facilities of that period.Here you will have the chance to cook with a Greek Yia Yia and learn to make tzatziki and Cretan dakos. Lunch will follow and then you will learn how to make loukoumades (Greek donuts). Free time to wander through the tree-lined narrow streets; take a look inside a typical Cretan village house for a snapshot of traditional Cretan life. Browse around the museum which contains items depicting the rural history and local handicrafts. Farewell dinner and overnight. (B, L, D) | Day 9 | Depart for Home | Depart for Home Breakfast at hotel. Depart from Greece, taking with you the magic and energy of the land. Love and light until we meet again on another great journey. |
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