Mykonos

Final Itinerary 02  May  –  06  May  2015  

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by Yoga Voyage

Mykonos Yoga Retreat A spiritual journey with Kikki Persson

Content Yoga  Voyage  Package………………………………………………..4  

Accommodation……………………………………………………...5  

Yoga  Teacher…………………………………………………………8  

Yoga  Itinerary,  Venue  &  Practice.……………………………………9  

What  to  see  &  what  to  do……………………………………………13  

What  to  eat……………………………………………………………18  

Checklist………………………………………………………………19  

 

Yoga Voyage Package YOGA & ACCOMMODATION TWIN SHARING OCCUPANCY

PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON £329.00**

Price Package Inclusion

•  Return Mykonos Airport Transfer •  5Days/4 Nights Accommodation in Mykonos Bay Hotel 4*

•  Daily Buffet Breakfast •  One Dinner BBQ by the pool & bonfire night

•  Daily yoga session with Kikki Persson

**Single Supplement is available at £25.00 per night

All packages are subject to availability. Prices are not in conjunction with any other offers. All bookings confirmed are non-refundable

02 – 06 May 2015  

Mykonos Bay Hotel

Courtyard Twin Room

Exterior

Mykonos Bay Hotel

Courtyard Twin Room

Exterior

•  24-hour front desk •  24-hour room service •  American Buffet Breakfast & Greek homemade traditionals •  Internet corner & free Wi-Fi internet access •  Safe deposit box •  Parking •  Car & bike rental/transfer service •  Alisahni Restaurant •  Lounge cocktail bar & Pool bar •  Swimming Pool (sea water) & Beach front location •  All Rooms are air-conditioned & heating, satellite TV, direct dial phone, hairdryer, fridge/mini bar, bath/shower, balcony/terrace, with sea

view or pergola view. Baby cot on request.

Amenities & Services

Kikki  Persson    

Instructor in Vinyasa Yoga & BoxingYoga™ With qualifications in Vinyasa Yoga & BoxingYoga™ as well as studies in Biomedicine Physical training and Strength & Conditioning science, Kikki has a background in Dance & Martial Arts and welcomes all levels of students. “Dear Yogis, I am really looking forward to meet you all at the magical Mykonos Island. We will be practicing yoga on and off the mat in various areas of the hotel facilities. I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to contact me should you wish to discuss any problems including medical issues. You may contact me at hejtoday@gmail.com or contact me via facebook/hejtoday (Kikki Yoga)” Kikki

Yoga Teacher

Day 1 – 02 MAY 15 - SAT  

Meet and greet at MYKONOS airport: proceed to airport pick up. Transfer to Mykonos Bay hotel

Induction with Kikki Persson at 2030PM

Remainder of the day at your own leisure.

Group supper at Joana Nikos Taverna – 2100PM (optional)

Cost range €12 - €30 per person (A la carte)  

Day 2 - 03 MAY 15 - SUN  

Sunrise Yoga Session - Yang/Dynamic Yoga

Afternoon at your own leisure

Sunset Yoga Session- Yin/Restorative Yoga Evening at your own leisure

DAY 3 – 04 MAY 15 - MON

Sunrise Yoga Session – Boxing Yoga™

OPTIONAL EXCURSION : DELOS ISLAND

Sunset Yoga Session- Yin/Restorative Yoga

Evening at your own leisure  

Yoga Itinerary

DAY 4 – 05 MAY 15 - TUE

  Early Sunrise Yoga Session –

SURYA NAMASKARA Yang/Dynamic Yoga

Afternoon at your own leisure

Sunset Yoga Session- Yin/Restorative Yoga

BBQ POOL PARTY & DINNER & BON FIRE NIGHT (WHITE THEME DRESS CODE)

Evening Meditation- TAPAS (Inner Fire)

  DAY 6 – 06 MAY 15 - WED

  Early Sunrise Yoga Session

Free at own leisure until departure flight return to London  

Yoga Itinerary

Exterior

Various locations:

On the private sandy beach

On the grass sea facing

Indoor practice by the pool  

Yoga Venue

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 1.  Yoga practice will follow the eight limbs of yoga

2.  Please bring a yoga mat and comfortable clothes to practice in

3.  All sessions will be 1.15 hrs and will be led by Ms Kikki Persson

4.  Temperature in the early morning and late evening can be quite chilly during the month of May, please bring extra warm clothing

5.  Average temperature during the day is 23 degrees

6.  Participants accompanying their spouse or friends are welcome to join yoga but not compulsory

7.  Daily breakfast included – Opening hours is between 8AM to 11AM

Yoga Practice

Sunset over Little Venice Mykonos

Walking to Chora Town One of the first things to do on the first day of arrival, is to explore the town centre of Mykonos; Chora. Only a short walk of 5 minutes, to the stunningly picturesque Cycladic town with a maze of tiny streets and whitewashes steps lanes. There will be a lot of little shops, art galleries, cafes, stylish bars and restaurants. Ice cream parlor will probably be in fact your favorite stops during your trip in Mykonos. Remember, on the 1st evening in Mykonos, there will be a group supper arranged at Joanna’s Nikos Taverna after induction. Highly recommended for first timer to Mykonos but optional.  

What to see & What to do

Quad biking on Mykonos Island One of the things to do is hiring a quad bike for a day and to explore the whole island at a minimum cost of €18 per bike per day. You can team up with your friend or anyone in the group at the retreat. You can navigate by using a map which can be obtained from your hotel reception desk. All you need to have is your driving license and a credit card to guarantee.  

What to see & What to do Quad biking around the island

Take a trip to Delos Island Free shuttle to town harbour and hopping on the local ferry at the cost of around €18 and half an hour boat ride will get you to the mystical and ancient Greek ruins. Facts: Delos island is a small uninhabited island close to Mykonos, is a UNESCO world heritage area known for its important archaeological sites. There are daily excursions from Mykonos Town except Monday, when the archaeological site is closed. Boats leave at 9AM, 10AM and 11AM from the pier at the west side of the harbour, right behind the little church of Agios Nikolaos. The boat trip takes about 30 minutes. Boats return at 12:15PM, 1:30PM and 3PM. Boat trips to Delos are also organised from Platys Gialos and Paranga Beach. The excavations are open from 8:30AM to 3PM, so have an early start if you really want to see it all.  

What to see & What to do

Take a trip to Tinos Island It’s a good excuse that this year we have extended days to a 6days/5nights retreat. This will be a good opportunity to explore Tinos Island especially for the previous participants who had no chance in the previous years. Facts and Why Tinos Island? The island is located near the geographical center of the Cyclades island complex, and because of the Panagia Evangelistria church, with its reputedly miraculous icon of Virgin Mary that it holds, Tinos is also the center of a yearly pilgrimage that takes place on the date of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary (15 August, "Dekapentavgoustos" in Greek). Apart of the church, Tinos island offers unspoiled architecture, its picturesque villages, its beautiful beaches and its traditional culture and way of living that has been going on through the year. When to go? Please check with reception prior to boarding the ferry at Chora Harbour, Mykonos price ticket as low as €16 per return ticket.

More info from www.fastferries.com.gr

What’s New to see & do do

Mykonos Kayak If you are feeling a bit adventurous, then head to the famous Kayak couple who had been running the programme since 2012 and it became the the no.1 activities in Mykonos on Tripadvisor. A full day kayaking at the price of €65 per person includes a short course training, safety equipment and a picnic lunch in some of Mykonos paradise

More info from www.mykonoskayak.com

What’s New to see & to do

Mouth-watering greek cuisine Here are some of the popular dishes to order while you stay in Mykonos. Greek salad is famous among all served with delicious feta cheese, while seafood pasta iss great for seafood lovers. Fried cheese or known locally as saganaki cheese are great starters. But lastly is the greek spinach pastry, served almost every morning during breakfast at hotel, is a of local favorite.

What to eat

Greek Salad

Saganaki cheese

Seafood pasta

Greek Spinach pastry

Checklist 1.  WHAT TO PACK

Make sure you have enough clothing for over 5days/4nights retreat. Not to forget to have some space in your luggage for your yoga mat and change of clothes including a special theme night on our last night BBQ by the pool – ‘White Theme Dress’ though is not compulsory. Temperature wise it can get as hot as 28 degrees, but bring enough clothes as unexpected wind factor with temperature drop to 15 degrees in the evening. 2. HOTEL & FLIGHT CONFIRMATION A final itinerary will be issued to you 2 weeks prior to departure. Note all hotel accommodation has been arranged by Meridian Voyage, should there be any changes in regards to room allocation please email Denis – info@yoga-voyage.co.uk before the final list will be send out. All flights are arranged by participants, please check your flight details confirmation prior date of travel. 3. GETTING TO THE AIRPORT Please make your own way to the airport with your own copy of flight confirmation. Myself (Denis) and Kikki will be on Easyjet flight via London Gatwick departure flight 1355. If you are boarding at the same flight feel free to locate us at that time; our contact details is available at point no. 14 EMERGENCY CONTACT.

Checklist 4. MEET & GREET AT MYKONOS AIRPORT

Upon arrival at Mykonos, please proceed to arrival hall, Nikos and his team will be waiting for you to meet and greet before your transfers to Mykonos Bay Hotel which should take less than half an hour.

EASYJET GATWICK BOUND ETA : 1945PM

5. CHECK IN MYKONOS BAY HOTEL Upon arrival at the hotel, please proceed to reception for check in. Reception team will be asking your passport details and credit card to guarantee your incidental charges. Note all rooms, airport transfer and breakfast are prepaid by Meridian Voyage Ltd. Mr Pamma and his team from Mykonos Bay hotel will be able to assist you on your luggage while getting into your allocated room. You will have sometime to refresh yourself before scheduled induction at 2030PM. 6. INDUCTION at 2030PM with KIKKI PERSSON A short induction will take place at the hotel lobby area at 2030 as more participants will be arriving late at latest flight via Gatwick at 1945. This will allow you to get to know your Yoga Teacher – Kikki Persson. She will go through the yoga itinerary with you and this is also a chance to get to know the rest of the participants – non yoga participants are also welcome to enjoy some refreshments. 7. DAILY YOGA ITINERARY Daily Yoga Itinerary will be posted on the glass wall in the dining room area and lobby area to keep you informed of the yoga schedule and optional activities for you to join as a group activity.

Checklist 8. GROUP DINNER on the 02 MAY 15 - OPTIONAL As a tradition and a fourth year we would like to invite you to join us for a group supper at Joanna’s Nikos Taverna which is at the centre of Chora Town. The restaurant serves a la carte dishes, consisting of Greek speciality and vegetarian option is made available. You would expect the cost to be between €12 - €30 per person. If you wish to join us please RSVP by emailing me so that I can reserve the table and we will reconfirm the time to meet for supper which usually will be after the induction on arrival. 9. WHAT TO DO & WHAT TO SEE I have given you some few ideas of other activities that you can do while in Mykonos; please feel free to choose the way you want to spend the rest of your holiday. Here are some idea of ferry schedule for excursion.

EXCURSION DATE DEPARTURE RETURN APPROX COST

DELOS ISLAND MON 04TH MAY 1000AM 1500PM €18PP

NOTE : The departure & return times are based on the Fast Ferry schedule from Chora Harbour.

All prices is at approximate cost of the ferry ticket prices; Delos Island will have an additional charge of €5 per person for entrance to the ancient site.

Checklist 10. THEME NIGHT – BBQ POOL PARTY & BONFIRE NIGHT (WHITE THEME DRESS) The tradition continues that everyone will be wearing white on the last supper – having BBQ for dinner by the pool. After the dinner, we will be heading towards the beach for a small gathering next to the bonfire, get ready to melt your marshmallows and watch the night go by. Kikki will be closing the night with a meditative session called ‘FIRE NIGHT’ 11. TRAVEL INSURANCE & VALID DOCUMENT All travellers must make their own arrangement for travel insurance and a valid travel document. 12. LIABILITY & DISCLAIMER Meridian Voyage will not be liable for any changes, damages or cancellation that occurred or made by appointed third party suppliers or due to any act of nature. By choosing to travel with Meridian Voyage, you will not hold us responsible or liable for any loss or damages or claims howsoever arising except those permitted by law. 13. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY READINESS (PAR Q) All participants joining yoga will be required to complete PAR Q form which will be past on to our yoga teacher to ensure your readiness and awareness to the instructors prior to any form of exercises. Should any participants wishing to share medical or limitation issue privately you may do so by contacting our yoga teacher Kikki Persson at email hejtoday@gmail.com or via facebook/hejtoday.

Checklist 14. EMERGENCY CONTACT In case of emergency whilst in Mykonos, please contact the following emergency contact: MR DENIS BAIL – TRAVEL MANAGER - +44 7919 828196 MS KIKKI PERSSON – YOGA TEACHER - +44 7415 974276 MR PAMMA BERHA – HOTEL MANAGER - +30 2289 023338