Mystical Crete

The Star Mountains, An Ancient Path of Feminine Wisdom

12 days, 11 nights / 8 days, 7 nights

Thursday, 11th of June - Monday, 22nd of June 2026

(or, Monday, 15th of June - Monday, 22nd of June 2026)

Get ready to greet the magical, the mythic, and the mystical. In Mystical Crete, you step into a realm where the ordinary dissolves, and the extraordinary awakens: sacred sites where the ancient still whispers, waters that cleanse and renew, practices that shake off what no longer serves.

Here, the human opens to the divine, the soul remembers its origin, and life is experienced not as survival but as a luminous journey of renewal, connection, and transformation. Do you feel the call to pause, breathe, and rediscover yourself beyond the roles you play? 

Thursday, 11th of June - Monday, 22nd of June 2026

(or, Monday, 15th of June - Monday, 22nd of June 2026)

 
For eight or twelve transformative days, we gather in the cradle of modern civilisation, the island of the Great Goddess, to discover a place as diverse and majestic as no other, and let myth enter our lives.

Together, we will:
● Explore ancient Greek philosophy as a guide to self-discovery and resilience
● Walk among sacred ruins, caves, and landscapes that hold centuries of wisdom
● Connect with our inner selves through rituals, reflection, and mindful practices
● Connect more deeply with the Divine Feminine within.
● Laugh, share, and grow in the company of like-minded people

This retreat is a journey of Divine Feminine awakening - surrender, joy, and the courage to live in radiant truth. 

What to Expect

This June 2026, join us for 12 or 8 days in Crete, where the crystal waters of the Mediterranean Sea meet the timeless spirit of the Goddess. This retreat is not just for renewal, but for a whole new version of you to be born - by opening to the Divine Feminine, surrendering to joy, and rediscovering pleasure as a sacred path. Here, you will reconnect with your creative essence, soften into flow, and celebrate the beauty of being fully alive in the present moment.

Our days will begin in sacred circle with meditation, prayer, and intention-setting, attuning to the energy of each place before we walk the land and enter its stories through myth and inner connection; under the summer sun and by the crystal waters of the Mediterranean Sea we will swim, laugh, sing, and dance, while evenings invite sharing, yoga, breathwork, journaling, and joyful circles that celebrate creativity, joy, and the simple delight of being human. 

Mystical Crete
Mystical Crete
Mystical Crete

Tour Schedule

11 June 2026

Day 01

· 18:00: Meeting at the hotel in Herakleion (Crete) to begin our Journey with a circle, and have meditative and somatic practices.
· 20:00: Dinner and evening walk in the city of Heraklion. 

12 June 2026

Day 02

· 07:00: Morning meditation and Somatic Work
· 08:00: Sharing Circle and talk about today’s work
· 09:00: Breakfast
· 10:30: Visit Knossos. We explore the ancient city of Knossos, once the vibrant heart of Minoan civilization. Far more than a palace, Knossos was a living city, a place of ceremony, art, and innovation, dedicated to the Great Goddess and the harmony of life. Here myth and archaeology meet, inviting us to walk between worlds, through the corridors of time, and into the soul of ancient Crete.
· 14:00: Traditional Greek Lunch
· 16:00: Rest and Restore (also possibility of beach time)
· 19:00: Evening practice and integration of the day’s work.
· 20:00: Dinner 

13 June 2026

Day 03

· 07:00: Morning meditation and Somatic Work
· 08:00: Sharing Circle and talk about today’s work
· 09:00: Breakfast
· 10:30: Visit Cave Skoteino. There is the possibility to descend to the cave of Skoteino, which is quite an initiation and a bit of a hike, as we have to be careful while descending the four levels/floors of the cave.
It is said that this cave was devoted to Artemis (Vritomartis) and that it has been used for ritual, ceremony, or initiation since 5,000 BC. Archaeologist Paul Faure believes the cave is the same as the Labyrinth of the Minotaur.
· 14:00: Traditional Greek Lunch
· 16:00: Drive to Lentas (Southern Crete)
· 19:00: Evening practice and integration of the day’s work.
· 20:00: Dinner 

14 June 2026

Day 04

· 07:00: Morning meditation and Somatic Work (at the beach)
08:00: Sharing Circle and talk about today’s work (at the beach)
· 09:00: Breakfast
· 10:30: Visit the Asclepieion in Lentas (ancient Levina).
· 14:00: Traditional Greek Lunch
· 16:00: Hike (about 30–40 minutes) to Lion Hill (Lentas means “Lion”), where the energy of Rhea, Titaness and Mother of the Gods, is felt. Time to reflect, meditate, and do breathwork.
· 18:00: Rest and Restore (or visit the beach)
· 20:00: Dinner 

15 June 2026

Day 05

· 07:00: Morning meditation and Somatic Work (at the beach)
· 08:00: Sharing Circle and talk about today’s work (at the beach)
· 09:00: Breakfast
· 10:30: We will visit (possibly by boat from Lentas) the beach/canyon Trafoulas (Trahoulas), where Ley Lines intersect at a cave, emanating powerful healing frequencies. Healing meditation on that spot.
· 12:30: Then we will go to the beach/canyon Tripiti (by boat again), where there is a powerful Dream Oracle Cave and a 3,000 BC Minoan town ruin.
· 14:30: We will eat in a beautiful, small local taverna that is inside the canyon.
· 17:30: Return to Lentas, Rest and Restore. Arrival of the remaining people of the group, who will spend 8 days with us.
· 20:00: Dinner 

16 June 2026

Day 06

· 05:00: Drive to the Asterousia Mountain Range to climb to the top early in the morning. This sacred summit was a ceremonial portal in ancient times. Near the top is a mysterious hole in the ground where, according to legend, offerings were cast and re-emerged from another opening at the sea. Before reaching the top, there is a sanctuary to visit.
· 09:00: Breakfast at Thalori and rest.
· 10:00: Free time in the pool, and the option to do horse riding.
· 14:00: Lunch at Thalori.
· 18:00: Evening circle, music, singing, and dancing.
· 20:00: Dinner 

17 June 2026

Day 07

· 07:00: Morning meditation and Somatic Work
· 08:00: Sharing Circle and talk about today’s work
· 09:00: Breakfast
· 10:30: Visit the Asclepieion of Agios Ioannis and spend time in the dream caves.
· 13:00: Beach time
· 14:30: Traditional Greek Lunch
· 16:00: Rest and Restore, Free time
· 18:00: The Labyrinth, Sharing circle, integration time, energy practices.
· 20:00: Dinner 

18 June 2026

Day 08

· 07:00: Walk to the Cave of Hermes Kranaios (also known as the Cave of Pan) and feel its energy. We will spend part of the day in the cave. We practice meditation, and we do energy work and somatic work
· 09:00: Breakfast
· 14:00: Lunch back at the village
· 16:00: Drive to Tsoutsouras.
· 19:00: Sharing circle
· 20:00: Dinner 

19 June 2026

Day 09

· 07:00: Morning meditation and Somatic Work
· 08:00: Sharing Circle and talk about today’s work
· 09:00: Breakfast
· 10:30: Visit the Cave of Eileithyia (Goddess of Childbirth), once visited by pilgrims from around the world praying for and receiving guidance on how to call in their soul-child.
· 12:00: Swim to the cool-water spring in a sea cave if conditions allow.
· 14:00: Traditional Greek Lunch
· 17:00: Optional afternoon hike to a nearby beach (with hats).
· 19:00 Integration time
· 20:00: Dinner 

20 June 2026

Day 10

· 07:00: Morning meditation and Somatic Work
· 08:00: Breakfast
· 09:00: Visit the Santuary of Hermes and Aphrodite (it is closed, so we will enter discreetly - only with everyone’s agreement). This temple was active for nearly 3,000 years (2000 BC – 700 AD). Bring water bottles, a spring inside flows with highly charged, energised water.
· 12:00: Walk to the Crater of Rhea, nearby, filled with crystals from an ancient meteorite impact that once destroyed a city below.
· 14:30: Traditional Greek Lunch
· 16:00: Rest and Restore (or time on the beach)
· 19:00: Sharing circle
· 20:00: Dinner 

21 June 2026

Day 11

· 07:00: Morning meditation and Somatic Work
· 08:00: Breakfast
· 09:30: Boat to Aspes, the Caves of Ancient Dream Oracles (Depending on weather). We will spend the day in the caves and on the beautiful beach that is there(we will bring food with us). Summer Solstice and Closing Ceremony.
· 16:00: Drive to Herakleion.
Alternative (If weather does not allow Aspes visit)
· 09:30: Drive to Aghios Thomas, where worship once honored Artemis, Demeter, and her Daughter, goddesses of the underworld, and where it is said the Eleusinian Mysteries began. Summer Solstice and Closing Ceremony.
· 14:00: Traditional Greek Lunch
· 16:30: Drive to Herakleion
· 20:00: Dinner (we can share on the dinner table) 

22 June 2026

Day 12

· 07:00: Morning meditation and Somatic Work.
· 08:00: Closing Circle.
· 10:00: Breakfast 

Marianna Tsili

A few words about your Guide

Marianna Tsili was born and raised in Athens, Greece - a land where mythology, history, and spirit still breathe through the mountains, seas, and ancient stones. From a young age, she felt a deep connection to the archetypal energies of her homeland and the invisible threads that link myth with the soul.

Her path weaves together cultural studies, writing, and spiritual practice with a calling to create experiences that awaken remembrance. As the founder of Mystical Greece, Marianna guides seekers through sacred landscapes not only as a traveler’s journey, but as an initiation into inner transformation.

Her work blends mythic storytelling, archetypal wisdom, energy practices, meditation, and somatic exploration, always with an emphasis on presence, observation, and embodied integration. For her, ancient sites are mirrors - reflecting the parts of ourselves that long to be seen and reclaimed.

In this retreat, Marianna brings her love for Crete, her sensitivity to the unseen, and her ability to hold safe, transformative space. Her deepest intention is to help participants listen to the land, reconnect with the wisdom within, and awaken their own inner feminine essence, regardless of gender.

Mystical Crete
Mystical Crete

Practical Information

Price

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Price Includes

✔ Accommodation
✔ All Transport From Herakleion, Crete
✔ All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
✔ Entrance fees to sites
✔ Guided practices & ceremonies
✔ Horse riding session (if possible) 

Price Does Not Include

✘ International flights to/from Crete
✘ Travel insurance (mandatory)
✘ Personal expenses (snacks, drinks, shopping, etc.)
✘ Optional activities not listed in the program 

Group size

10–15 (intimate circle)

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