Retreat fact sheet, Q&As

Cost:
  • £380 per person based on 2 people sharing, or £485 for single occupancy - September 2019
  • £495 for 7 nights accommodation and retreat package per person, based on 2 people sharing, or £675 for single occupancy (2020)

Deposit: £150 (non-refundable)
 
Balance due 10 weeks before retreat

Price includes:
  • Accommodation (apartment) with small kitchenette, air conditioning, outdoor space.
  • Yoga class 8am – 9am
  • Pilates class 6pm – 7pm
  • Goody bag
Flights, transfers and meals are not included

Travel:
Flights are best booked in advance, if left, the price will increase.  You need to fly to Athens, Greece.  Ensure your flight is early in the day Saturday allowing you time to reach Poros or book a Friday night flight arriving early Saturday.  I have taken this flight many times and it is fine.  You arrive about 3am and stay in the airport a couple of hours before catching the 8am dolphin to Poros.  For your return flight book a late afternoon or evening flight, allowing you time to return to Athens from the island.

You might want to try Expedia for your flights:  https://www.expedia.co.uk/

Onwards from Athens there are different ways to reach Poros Island:
(Don’t worry about this now, I will help you and it can be booked later.  I will keep in touch and remind you, with the links to book, nearer the time)

  • Taxi to Piraeus – there are taxis just outside the airport.  Will cost about 50 euros.  The journey will take about an hour.
  • Bus to Piraeus – X96 you pick up the bus outside the airport.  Purchase ticket at kiosk, this will cost about 5 euros.  Allow a good hour or more to reach Piraeus.  Depending on traffic.
The road journey to Piraeus will take about one hour.  At Piraeus (Gate 8) you will need to travel by a flying cat (this is a large catamaran), flying dolphin or ferry to Poros, the fast boat will cost about 25 euros and takes about an hour, the slow ferry will take about 2 and a half hours.  Here is a link to Hellenic Seaways to book the fast boats (the cat or dolphin).  It is advisable to book in advance as they can be fully booked although tickets are not normally available until about 8 weeks before you travel!  You will not need to book a ferry as you can purchase ticket at Piraeus.  Check time-table to decide the best option nearer the time of travel.
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Arriving in Poros via boat:  Take a taxi to Neorio Bay, Petros Taverna. This will take about 5 minutes.
 
Taxi or mini bus from Athens to Poros.  The cost will depend on the number of passengers.  A mini bus with 6 passengers will cost about 50 euros each.  A taxi would be about 200 euros.  If you want to explore this option, please get in touch and I will make enquiries.  The journey will take about 2 and a half hours by road and is door to door. 
 
Things to do in Poros:
  • Swimming, the sea is lovely and warm in September.  The beach is directly outside the apartments, with some beautiful bays a short walk away.
  • Water skiing, wake boarding, banana rides or rings.  Excellent tuition on water sports.
  • Cruise boat trips around Poros Island can be booked. 
  • Walking and cycling, explore the island and explore Poros town.
  • Exclusive traditional Greek cooking workshops and lunch at Petros Taverna.
  • Eat!  There are so many fantastic tavernas and one of the very best is Petros where we will be enjoying our Yoga and Pilates.
  • Explore nearby islands.  There are many places to visit that are a short boat ride away.  Tickets can be purchased in town.
  • Massage and beauty treatments are available to book.
  • Soap making workshop.
  • Visit 'In the land of the wolf' -horse spirit and active life, Devils Bridge hiking, Methana Volcano hiking and more.
  • Relax, read and meditate any time you want to.
 
FAQs:

Will the retreat include flights, transfers and meals?
The price of the retreat is for accommodation and class sessions only.  All other costs will need to be paid for while you are there.  The food at the taverna is amazing, there is a wonderful choice and I know you will love it there. I will organise 2 evenings out in town, visiting my favourite bars and tavernas. 

Will there be towels in the accommodation?
Yes, towels are provided for the room.  If you want a beach towel, please take your own.

Will there be a hair dryer in my room?
No.

Is there a fridge and cooking facilities in the room?
Yes, there is a fridge and basic cooking facilities in your room.

Will there be yoga mats?
Yes, yoga mats are provided.  You will need your own yoga towel, this is placed on top of the mat as in warm weather, you can sweat and slip.
Here is a link: Yoga-Pilates-Towel

Are there any planned activities between classes?
Yes, there are some fabulous activities I can organise for you or you can just chill out relaxing on the beach or explore and enjoy the island.

What is the name of the accommodation?
The accommodation will be in the Argiris apartments, fondly known to the English clients as ‘The Green Shutters’. All rooms have balconies and overlook the sea. If this accommodation fills up, we can take rooms a little further down the bay. All have sea views and balconies.
http://www.poros.com.gr/studios-kaikas/index-en.htm

Please just ask if you have any further questions.