Greece Between Seasons
Greece Between Seasons
An off-season journey through Greece that moves beyond the familiar, revealing a quieter, more intimate side of the country when the crowds have gone and local life takes centre stage. From the ancient landmarks of Athens to the Byzantine splendour of Mystras and the chestnut-forested villages of Arcadia, the experience unfolds at a slower, more unhurried pace, hink golden foliage and mist-veiled mountains, crackling fireplaces, snow-dusted peaks or amber autumn trails, and tables laden with the flavours of the season. Private guided visits, hands-on culinary moments, and scenic explorations are woven together with time to unwind through spa, meditation, and holistic wellness, offering a deeply immersive escape into Greece’s off-season soul.
Day 01 - ARRIVAL
TRANSFER: ARRIVAL AT ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, WHERE YOU WILL BE MET IN THE ARRIVALS HALL BY A PRIVATE DRIVER. ARRIVAL AND CHECK-IN AT YOUR ACCOMMODATION FOR AN EVENING AT LEISURE.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
• PRIVATE MEET & GREET AT ATHENS AIRPORT
• PRIVATE TRANSFER TO HOTEL
• ASSISTANCE WITH LUGGAGE
Day 02 - ATHENS MYTHOLOGY TOUR
EXPERIENCE: PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR OF THE ACROPOLIS, TEMPLE OF OLYMPIAN ZEUS, AND ANCIENT AGORA, DISCOVERING ATHENS’ MYTHOLOGY AND HISTORY.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
• PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR
• ENTRANCE TICKETS
Day 03 - MORNING COOKING EXPERIENCE IN MICHELIN-RECOGNIZED KITCHEN
DURATION: 4 HOURS
EXPERIENCE: HANDS-ON GREEK AND MEDITERRANEAN COOKING SESSION WITH A CHEF, FOCUSING ON PROCESS, TASTING, AND FLAVOR LOGIC.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
• COOKING CLASS WITH CHEF
• PRIVATE TRANSFER
Day 04 - TRANSFER TO MYSTRAS PRIVATE MYCENAEAN TOUR
TRANSFER: Private transfer from Athens to Mystras with check-in assistance and arrival at your retreat.
EXPERIENCE: En route guided visit to the Mycenaean site, followed by check-in and the start of a 3-day wellness program combining spa, meditation, and holistic therapies. Begin with personalized diagnostics, including 3GL analysis, body composition, and respiratory testing, before unwinding with infrared sauna, salt room therapy, phototherapeutic revitalization, and a guided meditation session.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
• Private transfer Athens–Mystras
• Check-in assistance
• Guided Mycenaean tour
• 3-day wellness program
• Spa and meditation access
Day 05 - PRIVATE BYZANTINE HIKE IN MYSTRAS
DURATION: 4–5 HOURS
EXPERIENCE: EXPLORE THE BYZANTINE RUINS OF MYSTRAS WITH A PRIVATE GUIDE, WALKING THROUGH HISTORIC MONASTERIES, FORTIFICATIONS, AND COBBLED PATHS WITH VIEWS OVER THE SPARTAN PLAIN. After the hike, return to the retreat for a detox and regeneration program including a body scrub ritual, lymphatic drainage massage, detox cupping therapy, and holistic wellness sessions inspired by the 5 Elements and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
• PRIVATE ROUND-TRIP HOTEL TRANSFERS
• EXPERIENCED PRIVATE GUIDE
• ENTRY FEES TO MONASTERIES AND FORTIFICATIONS
Day 06 - PRIVATE DAY TRIP TO MONEMVASIA WITH WINE & LOCAL TASTING WITH TRANSFERS
EXPERIENCE: JOURNEY THROUGH THE COASTAL AND MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPES OF THE PELOPONNESE TO THE MEDIEVAL TOWN OF MONEMVASIA. EXPLORE THE STONE-BUILT OLD TOWN, ENJOY GUIDED FREE TIME, AND TAKE PART IN A CURATED WINE TASTING CELEBRATING THE REGION’S WINEMAKING TRADITIONS. BACK AT THE RETREAT, CONCLUDE YOUR WELLNESS PROGRAM WITH REGENERATIVE THERAPIES INCLUDING THE HUMAN REGENERATOR, PRESSOTHERAPY, AND A FINAL MEDITATION OR EMOTIONAL DETOX SESSION.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
• PRIVATE ROUND-TRIP TRANSPORTATION FROM MYSTRAS
• FREE TIME TO EXPLORE MONEMVASIA OLD TOWN
• GUIDED LOCAL WINE & PRODUCE TASTING EXPERIENCE
Day 07 - TRANSFER TO ARCADIA FROM MYSTRAS
TRANSFER: AFTER CHECK-OUT, PRIVATE TRANSFER THROUGH THE PELOPONNESE TO ARCADIA. CHECK-IN AT YOUR ACCOMMODATION. EVENING DEGUSTATION MENU DINNER.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
• PRIVATE TRANSFER MYSTRAS–ARCADIA
• DEGUSTATION MENU DINNER
Day 08 - ANCIENT OLYMPIA & OLIVE OIL EXPERIENCE
DURATION: 5 HOURS
EXPERIENCE: VISIT ANCIENT OLYMPIA WITH A GUIDED ENTRANCE TOUR, EXPLORING THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE FOR 2 HOURS, FOLLOWED BY A 1.5-HOUR OLIVE OIL TASTING IN A PRODUCTION ESTATE.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
• ROUNDTRIP PRIVATE TRANSFERS
• ENTRANCE TO ANCIENT OLYMPIA SITE
• GUIDED TOUR OF OLYMPIA
• OLIVE OIL TASTING EXPERIENCE
Day 09 - VILLAGES OF ARCADIA TOUR & HIKE IN LOUSIOS GORGE
DURATION: FULL DAY
EXPERIENCE: JOURNEY THROUGH THE HEART OF MOUNTAINOUS ARCADIA, VISITING TRADITIONAL STONE-BUILT, BEFORE EMBARKING ON A SCENIC HIKE THROUGH THE DRAMATIC LOUSIOS GORGE.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
• PRIVATE TRANSPORT
• GUIDED HIKE IN LOUSIOS GORGE TRAILS
• VILLAGE EXPLORATION
•PRIVATE GUIDEING EXPERIENCE
Day 10 - CHECK-OUT AND PRIVATE TRANSFER TO ATHENS AIRPORT
CHECK-OUT AND PRIVATE TRANSFER TO ATHENS AIRPORT
TRANSFER: AFTER CHECK-OUT, ENJOY A PRIVATE TRANSFER TO ATHENS AIRPORT FOR YOUR DEPARTURE, ENSURING A COMFORTABLE AND STRESS-FREE JOURNEY.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
• PRIVATE TRANSFER TO ATHENS AIRPORT
• ASSISTANCE WITH CHECK-OUT AND LUGGAGE
• TIMELY ARRIVAL FOR FLIGHT DEPARTURE
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