About this Journey

Welcome to Crete – Where Food, Myth & Nature Collide

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You’ve long imagined yourself on the island of Crete—its wild coastline, mountain villages, olive groves, and tavernas where time forgets to pass. But planning it? Overwhelming. The island is vast. The roads wind through rugged terrain. You don’t speak the language. You’re not sure where to start.

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Start here.

 

With PAREA Retreats, where luxury meets simplicity, and every detail has already been considered—for you.

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This 10-day, 9-night journey is more than a retreat. It’s a reconnection—with food, nature, culture, and yourself. You’ll stay in a private villa nestled among olive trees, wake up to breakfasts prepared with love, and spend each day immersed in the real rhythms of Crete. You’ll explore ancient towns, make bread in the mountains, sip wine under the sun, and dance beneath stars. You’ll swim in waters so clear they don’t seem real. And you’ll eat—really eat—fresh, deeply nourishing food, served with purpose and paired with storytelling.

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This is slow travel done exquisitely. This is the soul of Crete, curated for those who crave substance, connection, and joy.

PRICE INCLUDES

• ​10 days, 9 nights

• Luxury Villa Accommodation. Single or Double. Each Bedroom Has Its Own Ensuite Bathroom.

• Meals: Daily Hearty Breakfast and Group Lunch/Dinner, and Snacks. Dinners Include Wine. 

• Private Guided Tours

• Exploring the Towns: Free time for you to venture out into each town and explore solo, if you wish!

• Ground Transportation: Private driver and well air conditioned vehicle for transportation to and from all group + scheduled activities.

• Travel Support: PAREA Retreats is available to help you on your journey to Greece with the option for special rates for additional travel planning before or after the retreat.

• Boat Day: Private boat with our own Captain, excursion to secluded beaches for swimming, snorkelling and sightseeing.

• Beach Day: Beach lounge chairs and umbrellas.

• Exclusive PAREA Retreats Tote Bag