7 Day Signature Week-Long Hiking Holiday with Yoga in Dikastiká, Greece
Hiking and Yoga Holiday Greece
The Nefeli Nine week-long program focused on wellbeing has been designed to produce results that you can see for yourself and that are easy to maintain. They are not going to starve you, make you do endless sit-ups, or other tedious exercises. This is a balanced well-being retreat focused on fitness, travel, exploration, and good food.
Highlights
- 2 yoga classes per day
- Morning hikes
- 1 massage treatment
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
- Transfers to and from the airport
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Lounge
You will be accommodated in a beautiful villa on the Aegean Sea.
Program
What the retreat will do is show you hikes of breathtaking beauty Greece has to offer that are suitable for all ages and abilities. And feed you with delicious organic, wholesome food inspired by slow living and the Blue Zones—lots of it. And take you through two wonderful yoga classes daily, designed for you—just for you.
None of the programs is compulsory; however, none of their clients leave any of it out.
Sample daily schedule
- 07:00 Wake up with tea or coffee
- 07:15 - 08:00 Light yoga, mobility to wake up the body
- 08:00 - 08:30 Breakfast
- 09:00 Head out for a three- or four-hour hike
- 13:00 Lunchtime on the veranda
- 15:30 - 17:00 Between lunch and dinner, there will be a couple of hours to read a good book by the pool, take a nap, call your family, or even go for a little stroll in the area. Sometime after 16:00, you will be rewarded with an hour-long massage to soothe your tired muscles
- 18:00 Sunset yoga on the veranda
- 20:00 Dinner time
Included excursions
You will hike through the magical Greek countryside during this holiday.
Location
Dikastika will enchant you by transporting you through its unspoiled beauty, rural scenery, and historical monuments to a glorious past. Indulge in pure luxury at this wonderful traditional villa with panoramic views of the sea from every room. Located very close to Marathon (26 miles from Athens), the area is rich in history from the famous battle of the Greeks versus Persians, the birthplace of the Marathon, and you can even still visit the city of Rhamnous, a well-preserved and ancient citadel dating from 400 BC. During your time at Nefeli Nine, you will explore these ancient wonders and get lost amid pieces of living history.
Food
The food at Nefeli Nine is mostly plant-based, mostly local, all homemade, and absolutely delicious! You certainly won't go hungry on this retreat.
The food is an integral part of the overall experience, and the menu has been carefully designed to ensure it's both delicious and healthy. Working alongside clinical nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner Panagiotis Tsintavis, the team has designed a menu that is balanced, nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory, and tailored to support the energy needs of guests.
The meals are predominantly plant-based, with an emphasis on whole grains, legumes, and fresh vegetables. They are free from refined sugars, artificial additives, and processed foods, which can negatively affect health. Instead, the focus is on healthy fats and complex carbohydrates that provide sustained energy throughout the day.
Functional nutrition
Functional nutrition is an approach to nutrition that focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying root causes of health issues through personalized nutrition and lifestyle interventions. Functional nutrition practitioners work with clients to understand their unique genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that may be contributing to their health issues. By analyzing a person's diet, health history, and lab work, functional nutrition practitioners create personalized nutrition plans to support the body's natural healing processes, promote optimal health, and prevent chronic disease.
The diet plan consists of natural, fresh, and local ingredients. The kitchen team avoids all processed sugars, chemicals and additives. The menu is largely vegetarian, supplemented by organic lean meat and fresh fish, all inspired by slow living and the Blue Zones.
Things you might see on the menu
Before the retreats, the Nefeli Nine Retreats team takes special care to accommodate any dietary needs. They provide a form to notify them of any allergies, intolerances, or food preferences.
Breakfast
Breakfast is always served with a variety of teas and freshly brewed coffee.
- Homemade granola with yoghurt and fruits
- Blueberry and lemon overnight oats
- Coconut porridge with a raspberry coulis
- Banana pancakes with a selection of toppings
Lunch
- Crustless zucchini pie served with quinoa and black eyed pea salad
- Lentil and mushroom falafel with green tahini, served with grilled halloumi and a chopped salad
- Sweet potato frittata on a mixed leaf salad
- Grilled fresh fish served with wild greens and potatoes
Dinner
- Polenta-crusted eggplant served on a chickpea and tomato confit with baked feta
- Grilled tuna steaks with puy lentils and a salsa verde
- Chickpea and spinach stew, served on quinoa with toasted almonds
- Super Green soup with cannellini beans and rice and a poached egg
Dessert
- Homemade chocolate truffles
- Chia seed pudding
- Fruit salad
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Organic
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
Spa treatments
One massage treatment to soothe your tired muscles is included in the package.
What's included
- 6 nights in a beautiful villa
- Three gourmet meals per day
- Full-morning hikes through the magical Greek countryside. Amazing sights, sounds and smells
- Experienced guides and instructors
- Morning and afternoon yoga classes
- One massage treatment
- Airport transfers
What's not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos Airport)
27 km
Transfer included
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 36.3% 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.
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