Quieten the Mind, Restore the Body, Awaken the Spirit
 

Arrive at Kythira airport to be met by the Amara team. Transfer to our retreat hotel with its unforgettable views.

 

Enjoy a relaxed first day becoming familiar with the local area and meeting other retreat guests...



Take a refreshing swim in the white sands of Kapsali bay, a short 10 minutes walk away or in the gorgeous hotel pool with its unparalleled views.
 
Perhaps take an early evening walk to the ruined windmill.

 

Round off the day with sunset yoga on the  magnificent outdoor platform before a ‘welcome’ dinner at the hotel.

Welcome the day with Sunrise Yoga before a nourishing, locally-sourced breakfast.
 
Free time until 13.00.

May we suggest using some ‘me’ time to talk to the team and investigate how we can help you relax, refocus & reconnect.
A Vision Board workshop can guide you to make meaningful change in your life.
Relax your body with an optional deep tissue massage.
Explore Japanese energy healing with our Reiki master.
Discuss the holistic body & mind benefits of better sleep, improved stress control, cleaner nutrition & intermittent fasting.
We will be available to encourage you at all times.
 
Enjoy an energising afternoon walk with our guide (up!) to the 13th century Venetian fortress of Chora Castle.
Explore beautiful whitewashed Chora town before a relaxed walk back (down!) to the hotel.
 
Sunset yoga then dinner on the terrace of the hotel.

Sunrise Yoga. Breakfast on the terrace.  

 

Free Time until 13.00 to explore or relax.

Book a 1-2-1 Reiki, deep tissue massage or personal visualisation board session.
We will be available to encourage at all times.

Team trip to Mylopotamos (river of mills), named for 22 watermills (for grinding wheat.) Today all are in ruins except one in working condition. Guided hike to waterfall and across the valley.
 
Join a Foraging and Herbal Workshop with our local Naturopath, a medicinal herbalist. Personalise your own creams to take home.

Coach to Agia Sophia stalagmite/tite cave.
Shopping opportunities back in Mylopotamos before dinner at renowned ‘Platanos’ taverna in the heart of the village.

Coach back to hotel.

Sunrise Yoga. Breakfast on the terrace 

 

Free Time until 13.00 to explore or relax.
Book a 1-2-1 Reiki, deep tissue massage or personal visualisation board session.
We will be available to assist at all times.

Coach to Myrtiodisis monastery, the spiritual center of the island, dedicated to the Virgin Myrtidiotissa considered the patroness of Kythira.
Short tour. Back to Chora.
Coastal hike to ‘Germanika’, southern vantage point during WWII occupation.
Back for 5pm

Nutritionist workshop & creation of a meal for all Amara guests.

Sunrise Yoga. Breakfast on the terrace 

 

Free Time until 13.00 to explore or relax.
Book a 1-2-1 Reiki, deep tissue massage or personal visualisation board session.
We will be available to assist at all times.

Team trip to British-built Moudari Lighthouse operating 24/7, overlooking the important waterway to the Peloponnese mainland.

 

Guided hike (down!) for swimming at Ag. Nikolaos bay.
Guided hike (up!) to Lighthouse and inside for a short tour.
 Guided hike back down to Platia Amos with taverna drinks on arrival.

Beachside dinner at renowned Kaleris taverna in Agia Pelagia. Coach home.

Sunrise Yoga. Breakfast on the terrace 

 

Free Time until 13.00 to explore or relax.
Book a 1-2-1 Reiki, deep tissue massage or personal visualisation board session.
We will be available to assist at all times.

Swimming/hiking trip to Avlemonas, one of the prettiest bays on the island.
Guided hike from there to Diakofti, the main port of Kythira. Coach trip to Limni and a swim between sheer rocks barely wider than your shoulders.

Farewell dinner outside at Skandeia restaurant.

Coach home.

Sunrise Yoga. Breakfast on the terrace 

 

Free Time until 10.00 to relax.

Coach to nearby Spillies cave church.
Guided trek (down!) to Porto Delfino with picture postcard views over Kapsali bay.
 

Coach to airport

Depart.