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Peloponnesus Cruise. Yoga Retreat Plus
Unexplored spaciousness

8 days/7 nights

The place where Paris and Elena were first coupled together attracts poetic souls and gives wide flight for imagination. The kingdom of Nestor, legendary Sparta and Mistras revive history. And you will definitely remember the Gibraltar of the East.

 

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Piraeus/Athens

Day 1 Piraeus/Athens

Ten kilometres southwest of central Athens, Piraeus is dazzling in its scale, its seemingly endless quays filled with ferries, ships and hydrofoils. While technically its own city, it melds into the Athens sprawl, with close to half a million people living in the greater area.

The most attractive quarter lies east around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano harbours. The latter is lined with cafes, restaurants and bars often filled with people who've disembarked from their yachts for the day.

Arrival:
Departure: 20:00

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Monemvasia

Day 2 Monemvasia

Medieval city on a rock

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Monemvasia is a Medieval Castle Town, exclusively carved on a huge rock looking as if it came down from a fairy tale. The island is linked to the mainland by a short causeway 200m in length.

Go back in time wondering in paved narrow streets, viewing the elegant stone mansions and the Byzantine churches, such as the church of Agia Sofia and Christ Elkomenos. Do not also miss the breathtaking sea view from the top of the Castle during your Monemvasia holidays. 

Try Greek Malvasia wine. In 12-15th centuries this wine ruled the Europe. The name "Malvasia" comes from Italian word "Malvasia" for Monemvasia; because it was a trading center.

8:00h — Morning Yoga

It’s a daily session to wake up with the rising sun and do a gentle all-levels welcome yoga. Starting with a short meditation to connect ourselves and our intentions for the day, chanting a few mantras to awaken our soul, we continue with a couple of easy breathing exercises just before the physical practice. The flow with the postures is slow and easy to follow for everybody, always with more challenging options for advanced students. After 60 min we finish the physical exercises with a smooth and deep relaxation to start the day new and refreshed in all ways.

 

17:30h — The Earth Element Special Session

We start the first of five special yoga sessions with the Element Earth related to the 1st Chakra. We work our roots through our legs and feet practicing balancing poses, strength and resistance on our legs, increasing our security and our attention in the present moment. It’s a practice for an intermediate level where beginners can feel the challenge and the advanced ones the joy.

 

Arrival: 11:00
Departure: 20:00

3
Pylos

Day 3 Pylos

Mirriad of beaches across a vast bay, lagoon with flamingos, waterfalls, caves, castles, tombs, kayaking and diving, golf center and natural resorts - entwine activities into a hit pack in Pylos. 

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Pylos is built amphitheatrically in the bay of Navarino, where the historic battle took place, and is defined by the Isle Sfaktiria. In Pylos there are many historical and natural attractions. Among them, Paleokastro, Niokastro,the cave of Nestor, the lagoon of Gialova, the bay of ​​Voidokilia - one of the most spectacular beaches and bays of Greece. the impressive ancient trees that dominate the Square of Trion Navarchon, downtown, combined with the breathtaking views of Sfaktiria Island create a separate idyllic atmosphere.

Very few towns in Greece gather this many myths.  Hercules, Odyssey, Jason. Trojan War, Argonauts, and Odyssey. Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, and Hades. According to Homer, Pylos was the kingdom of Nestor.

 

8:00h — Morning Yoga

A charge of strength and energy for the whole day!‎

 

17:30h — The Water Element Special Session

Water Element is the second special yoga session related to the 2nd Chakra. We work our flexibility opening our hips and stretching our legs, increasing the flow of water on us allowing to liberate and heal emotions, increasing our creativity and our sexual energy. It is a practice for an intermediate level. 

 

 

 

Arrival: 12:00
Departure: 22:00

4
Katakolo

Day 4 Katakolo

Port for the homeland of Olympic Games

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Katakolo is a gateway for the archaeological site of Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Adjacent to the port is the sunken ancient city and port of Pheia. 

The small city itself is picturesque and offers a variety of restaurants, coffee shops, and shops. And the view to the traditional lighthouse.

Be sure to visit reconstructed interactive exhibits-replicas of the ancient greek inventions in Museum of Ancient Greek Technology.

A short distance from the port of Katakolo, there are many diverse beaches, mostly sandy.

 

8:00h — Morning Yoga

A charge of strength and energy for the whole day!‎

 

17:30h — The Fire Element Special Session

Working with our 3rd Chakra, we do a special yoga session focused on the Fire Element. We work our core in power yoga sessions, where we work with strength and resistance, resting in soft twists that help us to increase and release at the same time our inner fire. This practice is also for an intermediate level.

 

 

Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 22:00

5
Kefalonia (Sami)

Day 5 Kefalonia (Sami)

Kefalonia, the largest Ionian island

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Kefalonia is the island of sailors and mountain climbers, Greeks and Venetians, winemakers and travelers. Here stands Enom – the tallest mountain of Ionic islands (1628 m), covered with unique pine trees. Those willing to make a pilgrim tour may get into the Saint Gerasim monastery. There you will find an ancient sycamore tree still standing, said to have been planted by the saint himself. His cave-cell is located under the building of the monastery. Then we shall go for Andrew the First-Called Apostle monastery, the museum with miracle-making icons of Stephano Tsagarol, the Monastery of Saint Crucifixion in Pessado and the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary with benches. It is also possible to pop into the local winery, where six kinds of Kefalonian wine are being made out of Robola grape.

Another excursion will go to the famous Drogarati cave with stalactites, stalagmites and unusual acoustics, due to which Maria Kallas and Luchano Povarotti took the floor there once. Then the observation ground above the famous beach Mirtos awaits us, followed by a lunch in the picturesque nearby village of Agia Efimia. Our trip will end with the visit to the underground lake Melissani; the cave that once stood over it was destroyed during an earthquake. Now the lake is exposed to the sun, which creates beautiful light show on the water with colors ranging from sky-blue to intense dark-blue.

 

8:00h — Morning Yoga

A charge of strength and energy for the whole day!‎

 

17:30h — The Air Element Special Session.

The Element Air practice is focused to open our 4th Chakra, working with our backbends and shoulder mobility. Feel more liberated and expansive after this class that ends with a special breathing session. The practice level — intermediate.

 

 

 

Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 20:00

6
Itea

Day 6 Itea

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Located in the Fokida region of Central Greece, Itea is a small waterfront town located in close proximity to the archeological site of Delphi. Featuring a relatively new port that hosts a number of vessels, Itea’s view of waters and imposing mountains in the horizon make for a pleasant stroll or coffee by the sea. 

 

8:00h — Morning Yoga

A charge of strength and energy for the whole day!‎

 

17:30h — Sunset Yoga (outdoor session)

We do a very special yoga session in an amazing outdoor spot nourishing ourselves with a magnificent sunset while we come into the flow of a multi-level yoga session. We start with the Sun Salutations that are the same with the morning classes, but after some gentle poses, we practice a powerful meditation focused on our dreams, desires and life intentions.

 

 

 



Arrival: 09:00
Departure: 22:00

7 .1
Corinth Canal

Day 7.1 Corinth Canal

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The Corinth Canal is a canal that connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnesian peninsula from the Greek mainland, thus effectively making the former an island. The canal is 6.3 kilometers (3.9 miles) in length and was built between 1881 and 1893.

The Corinth Canal, though only completed in the late 19th century, was an idea and dream that’s dates back over 2000 thousand years. It saves the 700-kilometers (430 mi) journey around the Peloponnese! The strip of land that connects the Peloponnese and mainland Greece is called the “Isthmus”. At its narrowest point, it is only 4 miles wide, and in ancient times, one could see from one side to the other.

 

8:00h — Morning Yoga

A charge of strength and energy for the whole day!‎

 

17:30 h — The Ether Element Special Session

We work the higher Chakras with the Element Ether, the more subtle one. The practice is focused on our arm balances and inversions, giving us bravery, power and stillness, and equally a peacefulness. The practice is also for an intermediate level.

 

 

 

 

 

Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 09:00

7 .2
Aegina

Day 7.2 Aegina

Aegina offers finest pistachios in the world, olive groves and some of the most significant monasteries and temples of Greece

Glorious historical past left Aegina with many ancient monuments open for sightseeing. The most impressive archaeological site of the island is the Ancient Temple of Athena Aphaia, dating back to the 6th century BC. It forms in fact an equilateral triangle with the Parthenon and the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, the so-called “holy triangle” of the antiquity. 

Other important sites are the Temple of Apollo and the Temple of Ellanios Zeus.

Aegina is a food lover’s paradise- from pistachios being ubiquitous to the freshest seafood.

Arrival: 13:00
Departure: next day 06:00

8
Piraeus/Athens

Day 8 Piraeus/Athens

Ten kilometres southwest of central Athens, Piraeus is dazzling in its scale, its seemingly endless quays filled with ferries, ships and hydrofoils. While technically its own city, it melds into the Athens sprawl, with close to half a million people living in the greater area.

The most attractive quarter lies east around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano harbours. The latter is lined with cafes, restaurants and bars often filled with people who've disembarked from their yachts for the day.

Arrival: 08:00
Departure:

* Please note  the quoted timing (arrival /departure time to/from the islands) is indicative and may slightly change due to weather conditions and especially for the sake of better provisioning of all the activities and benefits of the cruise.

Cabin
Category
Deck Cabin
Description
Cabin № 

Price per person
in Double
accommodation
(EURO)

Price per person
in Single
accommodation
(EURO)

Mini-suite MAIN DECK 20 м2 double bed + sofa 6158 7488
A-class 18 м2 double bed  4 5158 6198
A-class 16 м2 double bed  2, 3 4898 5958
A-class 14 м2 double bed  6 4268 5098
B-class superior TWEEN DECK 12 м2 double bed 14, 15 4138 4958
B-class superior 12 м2  round double bed 21 4138 4958
B-class 12 м2  double bed 16, 17, 18  3998 4788
B-class 11 м2 double bed 29  3668 4388
B-class 11 м2 twin  24 3668 4388
B-class * 12 м2 triple 19, 23, 25, 27  2658 n/a
B-class * 11 м2 triple 22  2498 n/a



For CRUISES information and reservations in the GERMANY/AUSTRIA/SWITZERLAND:

0800-811-1888

 

YOUR EARLY BOOKING BENEFITS:

30% off the cabin fare if booked more than 9 months prior to departure date of your chosen cruise;

20% off the cabin fare if booked 9 to 6 months prior to departure date of your chosen cruise;

10% off the cabin fare if booked 6 to 3 months prior to departure date of your chosen cruise.

Prices include / free of charge:

• Full board (meals 4 times a day)
• Coffee/ tea and still water, crackers free during a day at the bar counter
• Drink package
• Port fee 
• Kayaks, windsurf boards, fins and masks for snorkeling
• Entertainments on board: show and animation programs, sails practices, yoga classes, karaoke
• SAT TV in the cabins
• Jacuzzi                                                                                                                                
• Service charge (tips)

On extra payment:

• Cocktails, alcohol and drinks in the bar, not included into the drink package
• Diving equipment and diving instructor services, underwater group tours
• Rent of underwater towing scooters
• Water skies, wakeboards etc.
• Instructors for windsurfing and diving
• Bus excursions with invited guide
• Laundry services, massage services
• Air tickets, transfer and visa cost
• Yoga instructor and gear (200 euros pp per cruise)

Special deal for children:

• 2 adults +1 child 8-12 years, child discount - 100% off
• 2 adults +1 child 12-18 years, child discount - 50% off
• 1 adult + 1 child  8-12 years, child discount - 50% off
• 1 adult + 1 child 12-18 years, child discount - 25% off

Notice: Children under 8 years will be allowed on board on special request and upon approval by the Company.

THERAPIES ON BOARD

Full body massage — 60min (190€)

A full body massage with medicated herbal oils that helps to feel a deep relaxation, a nice energy release and a complete nourishing experience in all senses. It is a physical and energetic trip.

Aromatherapy back massage — 30min (120€)

With natural and eco pure essential oils you receive a back massage that helps with the pain and discomforts of spine, shoulders, and lower back.

Aromatherapy face massage — 30min (120€)

With natural and eco pure essential oils you receive a neck, head, and face massage that relaxes you and nourishes your skin with this ancient science of aromatherapy.

Aromatherapy foot massage — 30min (120€)

With natural and eco pure essential oils you receive a foot and leg massage that will relax you and nourish your blood with this ancient science of aromatherapy.

Chakra Alignment — 60min (150€)

An energetic healing that helps to balance your Chakras, opening ones that are damaged, closing those that are overexposed, moving the stagnant energy to where you really need it, and bringing stability and peace to your energy system. We apply gemmotherapy, sound healing, pendulum reading and hand healing. 

A Personal Сhart reading is available at the end of the session for an extra 25€.

Your yoga instructor - Naïr


  • Trained in India, Colombia and Barcelona
  • Specialized in Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga Kids and Yoga for Pregnancy, plus massages, aromatherapy, chakra healing, gem therapy, etc.
  • Holistic approach to yoga based on imersion into the self

 

Special Booking and Cancellation Terms

To address current situation of uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, we have devised the RISK-FREE booking policy, so as to guarantee you against any financial losses in any event.

For all cabin bookings operated by RUNNING ON WAVES in 2022 and 2023:

  1. Cancellation is free of charge up to 72 hours before departure.
  2. Deposit at the time of booking – 25% of the cruise fare.
  3. Balance, including port fees, is due 30 days before departure. If the booking is made less than 30 days before departure, full payment is due at the time of booking.
  4. In case of cancellation, no cancellation fees apply, and you will be offered the following two options:
  • Full refund of the amount paid to the moment of cancellation; or
  • Future Cruise Credit Voucher for the full amount paid to the moment of cancellation, PLUS 10% BONUS discount on your cruise fare, PLUS A MYSTERY BONUS ON BOARD;

The voucher valid up to December 31, 2023 (with possible extension thereafter, if the situation requires).

Such transferal can be either to a particular departure date in the future, or if you are hesitant about your new desired date of cruise, the voucher will be issued for the whole period up to December 31, 2023 (with possible extension) with validity for any scheduled cruise by RUNNING ON WAVES, subject to cabins availability.

The Company guarantees to retain for the alternative cruise the same cruise fare at which the original booking was made.

If you have booked your cruise with an Early Booking Benefit, your special 10% BONUS discount will be added to your existing Early Booking discount.