For the Women Who Aren’t Quite Ready to Go Home
Santorini may be where we slow down. Athens is where we lean in.
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Join us September 9-13, 2026 for our Athens Side Quest. It is is a five-day, small-group extension immediately following the Santorini Slow Travel Retreat. It is designed for the women who want a few more days of exploration, conversation, history, and really good food before flying home.
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This is not a villa retreat. This is city energy.​
It is thoughtful. It is hosted. It is intentionally simple. And it is a completely different rhythm from the retreat.
The Energy of a Side Quest
Side Quests are intentionally more relaxed and independent than our retreats. There is no private chef or villa. There is no fully curated daily schedule.
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Instead, you get:
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A thoughtfully chosen hotel.
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Restaurant dinners instead of catered meals.
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Planned highlights with room to wander.
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A host who is exploring alongside you.
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You are welcome whether you attended the Santorini retreat or not. Some women will be continuing their journey. Others may join just for Athens.
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It is a little more gritty. A little more urban. A little more adventurous.
And for many, that is exactly the point.
Pricing & Booking
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$2,680 per person, double occupancy
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$900 upgrade, single occupancy
We pair you with a compatible roommate or you can room with a friend. Solo travelers are welcome to upgrade for privacy.
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Secure your spot with a 40% deposit ($1,072).
Full balance due by June 28, 2026.
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Deposits are non-refundable.
Retreat will be confirmed once 80% of spots are filled. If minimum numbers are not met, deposits can be refunded or applied to a future trip.
It's recommended to not book your flight until the retreat has been confirmed.
What We'll Do
Over four days, we will:
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Tour the Acropolis and Parthenon with a local guide
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Explore the Acropolis Museum
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Wander the charming streets of Plaka
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Climb through the whitewashed alleyways of Anafiotika
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Watch the sun set over the city from Mount Lycabettus
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Enjoy long dinners at neighborhood restaurants
There will be built-in structure and curated highlights, but this experience also leaves room for spontaneity. Want to shop? Museum hop? Sit at a café with a book? You’ll have time for that too.
Lunches are intentionally left open so you can explore at your own pace.
Location & Accommodation
We will stay in a centrally located 3.5–4 star hotel in Athens. The exact property will be confirmed closer to departure, but it will be clean, comfortable, walkable, and well-positioned for exploring the city on foot. You’ll have breakfast each morning at the hotel before heading out to explore.
What's Included
Your investment includes:
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Four nights accommodations in a 3.5–4 star centrally located Athens hotel
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Daily breakfast
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Dinner most evenings at local restaurants
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Guided tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon
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Entry and exploration of the Acropolis Museum
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Group experiences in Plaka, Anafiotika, and Mount Lycabettus
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Airport transfer at the conclusion of the Side Quest
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Hosted coordination throughout
What's Not Included
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Flights to and from Athens, Greece
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Travel insurance (recommended)
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Lunches & alcohol beyond what is included with group dinners
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Tips
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Optional personal activities during free time
