CRETE 2025 - 2026
Healing is a holistic journey of transformation for the mind, body and soul.
Revitalize your mind, body and soul by embarking on one of Rare’s transformative wellness and yoga retreats on the enchanting Greek island of Crete.
During each of our Rare Wellness Retreats, we allow the body's innate self-healing abilities to return to a state of balance and harmony. Whether you are a yoga instructor and looking for an epic destination to host your next yoga retreat or are looking for a fun and transformational yoga vacation in a magical location, Crete provides the perfect setting.
Highlights
• Yoga with a View: Daily yoga and meditation sessions with panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and northwestern coast of Crete, perfect for yoga practitioners of all levels.
• Cultural and Historical Tours*: Discover the charm of Chania’s old town, Venetian harbor, and nearby historic sites, with expert guides who bring the stories of Crete to life.
• Nature Immersion in Samaria Gorge*: Hike through the famous Samaria Gorge, surrounded by stunning cliffs, ancient flora, and breathtaking landscapes.
• Luxury Accommodations with a panoramic view of the endless olive groves and sapphire blue Mediterranean Sea. Relax at the Sanctuary by Rare or one of our other Rare Wellness Villas, offering comfort, elegance, and easy access to Crete’s best sights.
• Greek Culinary Experience*: Delight in Cretan cuisine through curated local meals and a cooking workshop showcasing local ingredients, herbs, and traditional recipes.
*Additional fees may apply.
Sample Crete Yoga Retreat Itinerary
• Day 1: Arrival in Chania, airport code CHQ. We will arrange a taxi or van pickup to take you to our Rare Wellness Villa . Welcome circle with your choice of nonalcoholic and/or alcoholic beverages and Mediterranean hors d'oeuvres before dinner out in the Old Port.
• Day 2: Morning yoga class followed by a guided walking tour* of Chania’s old town, markets, and historical sites.
• Day 3: Visit to ancient Aptera. Meditation and/or a mindfulness practice amid the ruins with a view of the Cretan Sea.
• Day 4: Full-day excursion and hike in Samaria Gorge*. An evening restorative yoga and reflection circle.
• Day 5: Beach day at Balos Lagoon and plenty of free time for relaxation or optional wellness workshops.
• Day 6: Cooking workshop, followed by a guided tour to the Monastery of Agia Triada; sunset meditation in the monastery’s peaceful olive grove.
• Day 7: Closing yoga session by the sea, group reflection, and farewell dinner celebrating and honoring where you currently are on your wellness and healing journey.
Why Rare Wellness Retreats?
Each of our Rare Wellness Retreats are individually curated to meet the needs of each of our retreat hosts and retreat guests. As experienced travelers who travel over half the year all around the globe, we understand that it is the details that make an epic experience.
From the handpicked restaurants we frequent and the world renown beaches we have swam in to the ancient sites we have personally explored to the people we collaborate with, there is nothing we have not experienced that we will share with you.
We know that each of our retreat destinations share a special magic that we are excited to share with you. And our Crete Yoga Retreats are no different.
Contact Us Today
For more information about Rare Wellness Retreats, to start planning your 2025 retreat in Crete or to secure your place in one of our Crete Yoga Retreats today, please fill out the form below, message us via WhatsApp at +1 (954) 406 - 3944 or email us directly at shakti@rarewellnessretreats.com.