Greek Islands with Lacey Stone

Welcome to Greece! We’ll meet as a group in Athens for a short, 45-minute direct flight to Santorini. This sun-bleached island is built on the rim of an ancient volcano with drop-dead gorgeous views over the Aegean Sea. We’ll have lunch with a view, visit a winery, and explore Santorini, then hop on a ferry for a quick trip to the island of Folegandros. You won’t find any airports or cruise ships here: it is a paradise untouched by time, a precious gem where it’s easy to enjoy the simpler pleasures Greek island life has to offer.

We’ll meet in the evening to have Lacey guide us in defining our intentions for the week ahead, eat together as the sun dips into the ocean, and wind down with a cocktail and breathe in the fresh Mediterranean air.

Wake up to a glorious Mediterranean morning and get ready for a day of joy and transformation. Lacey will guide us through her exclusive island bootcamp to get our bodies and minds charged for the day ahead.

After we freshen up, we’re off to explore the island. We’ll hike to a secluded beach where we can take a refreshing dip into the ocean. Lunch is at a beachfront taverna, toes in the sand, sipping and savoring fresh produce and wine sourced directly from the island. After lunch, we’ll head out to explore Folegandros on foot – the island is not accessible by road, only by stone footpath or by boat – and hike over to the white sands of Angali beach for a leisurely swim, unwinding from our fast-paced and hectic lives as we connect with our self and with each other.

Our theme for today is exploration. We’ll set sail on our own private yacht for a gentle cruise to dreamy Polyaigos. It’s the largest uninhabited island in Greece, peaceful, largely untouched by humans, and full of natural beauty. We’ll sail around the island and explore its cliffs and caves, stopping frequently to swim, snorkel, or explore the shallows on stand-up paddleboards.

In the afternoon we explore Chora, the main village on Folegandros and one of the oldest medieval villages in the islands. Taking a step into Chora feels like you’re traveling back in time. From here it’s a short steep climb up to Chora’s 400-year-old hilltop church, watching as the sun sets gently into the sea.

The next three days of our adventure are devoted to exploring the island of Milos, an astonishing spectacle of colour and natural forms filled with criss-crossing footpaths that lead to clifftop volcanoes, hidden hot springs and dozens of sandy white beaches. Chances are you’re already familiar with Milos: it’s where the famous Venus de Milo was uncovered, a statue that barely scratches the surface of Milos’ rich cultural history.

Our Milos adventure starts with a fun, collaborative cooking class where we’ll learn to make (and taste) local delicacies such as pitarakia (traditional hand-pies filled with sweet cheeses or watermelon) and fire-roasted souvlaki.

In the evening we’ll reconvene for a sunset hike to Plaka and its iconic church overlooking the Aegean. Then we’ll share our tales of adventure over a meal at family-owned, award-winning taverna. We’ll have the starry night sky serve as a backdrop for an unforgettable meal.

Remember how fun it is to just move? To dance with abandon? To shake it with everything you’ve got? Lacey sure does — which is exactly why we’ll be starting off our day with an energizing bootcamp led by Lacey.

After we’ll explore the best of Milos: a dip in the natural wonder that is the Papafragkas cave; a walk on the moon-like terrain of Sarakiniko, with its pure white stones sculpted by volcanic eruptions that make it one of the most photographed places in the Cyclades; a private visit to Milos’ famous catacombs, considered to be among the world’s oldest and best-preserved catacombs and only second to the catacombs in Rome.

Take the afternoon to re-introduce yourself to frolicking, and revel in the lazy joy that is having nothing to do beyond following the sun wherever it takes you.

Today we are sirens at sea, luxuriating on our private yacht and being pampered as we sail around our island home. Kleftiko, one of the most photographed areas in Greece, is a group of inlets and caves accessible only by boat. We’ll set out in our private yacht to discover Kleftiko’s hidden wonders — with plenty of snacks and drinks onboard, of course, and plenty of time to swim and snorkel.

Tonight is our last night together, and it’s a cause for a seriously joyful celebration. We’ll come together for a final taste of the Cyclades Islands as we share our favorite stories from the trip over carafes of wine and the warm light of the fire. Expect plenty of laughter, a few happy tears and plenty of hugs from your fellow travelers.

Our final day together. Have no fears and no worries. We’re taking your fabulous, tired self home today so you don’t have to lift a finger. We’re loading up baggage and flying you directly from Milos to Athens International Airport.

Whether your next stop is home or someplace new and undiscovered, you’ll feel energized and in balance. A week in the Greek Islands with Lacey Stone is just what you needed. The answer was within you all along. It just needed a little positive motivation to blossom.