Santorini Sunset Yoga and Coastal Hiking Wellness Retreat

The retreat runs twice in 2027: May 16–21 and October 3–8. Both are five nights, arriving on day one in the afternoon and checking out after breakfast on day six. Mornings begin at 7:30am with vinyasa flow yoga and meditation — sequences that link movement to breath, with options for backbends, arm balances and inversions if you want them, and modifications for anyone who doesn't. Evening classes on two of the days are yin or restorative: longer-held seated and supine postures to stretch and release tension.

Sally Mitchell has been teaching yoga since 2010 and leading retreats since 2014. She's an E-RYT 200-hour yoga and meditation teacher, a certified massage therapist, a reiki practitioner, a ChiRunning and ChiWalking instructor, and an integrative nutrition health coach. Her classes are strong but supportive, with attention to alignment and breath. Groups tend to be mixed in age and experience, and a lot of people come on their own — solo travellers are matched with roommates of the same sex if they book a shared room, or can book a room to themselves.

The excursions are what separate this from a standard yoga week. The sunset cruise sails into the caldera, stops for a hike on the volcano, anchors so you can swim in the volcanic hot springs, and includes dinner on board as the sun goes down. The coastal walk from Oia to Fira follows the caldera rim with views over the Aegean the whole way. At the winery, you get a five-course wine tasting with food pairings. Afternoon and evening time outside those excursions is free — red, black and white volcanic beaches, other towns, a massage arranged directly with the hotel, or just the pool.

Dinners are mostly plant-based with fish and poultry options, and vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free or other dietary needs can be accommodated if you tell them in advance. Breakfast is a Greek buffet at the hotel. All rooms have private bathrooms; the Traditional Apartment adds a seating area with a sofa, and the Superior Room has either a separate bedroom plus living room or an open loft bedroom, with sea, pool or village views.

Note that Oia sits on a hill, and both the hotel and the town have staircases — the hotel porter can help with luggage. The retreat is for adults 18 and over, and smoking and vaping aren't allowed.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation at Aethrio Sunset Village Hotel, Oia - Daily vinyasa flow yoga and guided meditation classes on the sunset terrace - Yin yoga and yoga nidra evening classes on scheduled days - Traditional Greek buffet breakfast daily at the hotel - 3 group dinners at local restaurants - 1 dinner aboard the Sunset Cruise - 1 five-course wine tasting and food pairing dinner at a local winery - Afternoon/evening Sunset Cruise on the Aegean Sea - Hike on the volcano during the cruise - Swim in the volcanic hot springs - Coastal walk/hike along the Caldera rim with caldera views - Use of hotel outdoor pool and sunset terraces - Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and special dietary options if requested in advance

What's not included

- Flights - Airport transfers (approximately €45 per person one way, or €12 per person for a group of 5 or more; extra charge for night arrivals) - Travel insurance (strongly recommended, including Cancel For Any Reason coverage) - Lunches (local restaurants and hotel snack bar available) - Additional excursions not listed in the retreat itinerary - Massages and spa treatments (arranged directly with the hotel, additional cost) - Personal expenses and tips