Dreamy Greece Vacay with Sarah Smyth

You will have a short walk from the hotel to a local taverna. For dinner you will try Greek cuisine. Dinner is included at a local taverna with a set menu consisting of: Family style shared starters, choice of 1 main dish, dessert and 1 glass of wine or 1 beer or 1 soft drink. Water and bread are also included. Final menu and restaurant to be determined.

Very casual hangout. Maybe before or during or after dinner, who's to say! Would just love to sit and chat and get to know everyone, as well as encourage everyone to get to know one another! I'll also create & bring special cards and such to cultivate meaningful conversation. I'd also love to talk about intentions, going into our trip, and what you hope to get out of our travels. This will happen throughout the experience, so if you're sleeping or feeling tapped out socially, feel free to opt out and get some beauty rest.

You'll also find lots of goodies & merch from yours truly, as well as other fabulous brands, as you arrive. TBD, but it's going to be sexy & fun, just like you!

Overnight in Heraklion

Greek Continental buffet breakfast at the hotel is included. A typical Greek Continental breakfast usually includes: Coffee, tea, bread, jams, honey, yogurt, milk, croissant, cake, cereals, seasonal fruits, eggs, cold cuts, bacon & sausages (above items can vary).

You will be transferred 20 minutes for your archeological tour. Perhaps one of the most famous stories from Crete, visit the site and see where Knossos stood 3,000 years ago. Admission into the site is included. The vast labyrinth stretched beneath your feet, hiding the terrible Minotaur and all who challenged the king. This tour includes walking on uneven ground and walking on unpaved ground for roughly half a mile. After time with your guide you will be able to explore on your own.

Take a private transfer to Rethymno. Stops for bathroom/snacks will be made along the way as needed.

This is all still being researched, because we're still a ways away. But! Originally, the trip organizers had a big museum day planned for our second day. Mayyyybe I'm bias, but if I'm going to Greece, I want to be on a boat. On the water. Possibly topless? If showing skin is a crime, lock me UP. Anyways- we can decide as a group, looks like it'll be anywhere from $50-$150 per person, depending on size of group and length of our day. We can do a full day cruise, island hop, snorkeling, sunset cruise, the options are endless. So we can decide this as a group, and keep in mind, totally optional!

Again, depending on timing of our boat day! Although most dinners are not included $$$, I'll take anyone interested to a local dinner spot, and we can grub & have a few drinks and hangout. I'd also like to seek out a local sunset spot, as I am an absolute SLUT for a pretty sunset. Expect more bonding and fun times & conversations, DUH.

Overnight in Rethymno

Greek Continental buffet breakfast at the hotel is included. A typical Greek Continental breakfast usually includes: Coffee, tea, bread, jams, honey, yogurt, milk, croissant, cake, cereals, seasonal fruits, eggs, cold cuts, bacon & sausages (above items can vary).

After breakfast you will meet your private drivers and jeeps at the hotel for a half day of exploring Crete. There will be 4-6 people per vehicle. Rumble along remote roads in the gorgeous Rethymno region, passing landmarks like Prasses Gorge and Potamon Dam and stopping to swim in the Mediterranean Sea. The route is approximately 60 miles.

Light lunch is included at a local taverna. You will be served a traditional Cretan meal family style (shared local dishes) with 2 glasses of local wine.

A picturesque palm beach, stop for a visit and bring your bathing suit for a swim! You will have 1 hour to relax and explore before heading back for the remainder of the day. Please do not forget to pack a towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and water.

We can find a fun spot for dinner, or take some pizza’s to go and sit on the beach. I want to take some time to journal, if that fancies you! Vision boarding, crafting, journal prompts, and exploring our own minds & wants & desires in life. I swear, when I travel, life becomes SO clear, and it allows me to take a step back and worth through the normalcy, limiting beliefs, or decisions I'm struggling with on my day to day. Also just love a vision board moment. I love being a girl!!

Kidding, BUT don't forget we're going to be in TONS of STUNNING, and also instagramable, places, and I am a professional photographer, by default. So if anyone, honestly at any point on the trip, needs or wants any photos, I can take cute pics for you! Will also share all the content I get on the trip in a Dropbox or Google Drive, to make everyone from your hometown and all your ex boyfriends jealous hehe

LOL jk, but not. Let's hit the town ladies! Get dressed up, get locals to buy our drinks (it's called budgeting) and let our freaking hair down! A bar crawl of Rethymno, if you will. Til the break of dawn!!! (Or til they kick us out)

Overnight in Rethymno

Greek Continental buffet breakfast at the hotel is included. A typical Greek Continental breakfast usually includes: Coffee, tea, bread, jams, honey, yogurt, milk, croissant, cake, cereals, seasonal fruits, eggs, cold cuts, bacon & sausages (above items can vary).

In the early afternoon you will check out from your hotel and be transferred 30 minutes to the beautiful Argyroupolis Waterfalls. Before a delicious meal at one of the local restaurants, you will have time on your own to walk around, marvel at the springs and take photos.

Included lunch at a local taverna by the Argyroupolis Waterfalls. You will try local Cretan cuisine. Lunch at a local taverna with a set menu consisting of: Family style shared starters, choice of 1 main dish, dessert & 1 glass of wine or 1 beer or 1 soft drink - water & bread are also included. Final menu & restaurant to be determined.

After lunch take a private transfer to Chania. Stops for the bathroom/snacks will be made along the way as needed.

As we don't have to be up TOO early tomorrow, if anyone would like to go for a drink or five, we can go exploring and see what the night life of Chania has in store. Nothing too crazy, as we have a big day, but happy to go out and about if anyone is interested!

We mayyy be hurting from the night prior, but we’re in GREECE for god’s sake! Let’s get present, do some breathing exercises, and ground ourselves back in this FABULOUS, one in a lifetime experience we’ve found ourselves in. Post meditation, we can hang at the beach before our Waterfall Tour!

Before or after the waterfall tour, we can take a beat and take in the small town of Rethymno, before heading to our next destination! My favorite thing to do while traveling, is just that! Walking around aimlessly and taking it all in.

Overnight in Chania

Greek Continental buffet breakfast at the hotel is included. A typical Greek Continental breakfast usually includes: Coffee, tea, bread, jams, honey, yogurt, milk, croissant, cake, cereals, seasonal fruits, eggs, cold cuts, bacon & sausages (above items can vary).

Meeting in the hotel lobby you will begin exploring the town of Chania and tasting local delicacies. On your private walking tour, your guide will show you the highlights of the city and explain the various influences that have impacted the architecture and the city itself. After walking through Chania and tasting various local delicacies you will have a much better understanding of the local life and the Cretan cuisine. The number of tastings will be confirmed in your final itinerary. You will be walking on pedestrian streets and paved roads for approximately 1.4 miles. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and pack a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed.

From town you will be privately transferred to The Patriarchal Monastery of the Holy Trinity Tzagarolon, one of the most important monasteries of the Venetian era in Crete with a rich offering of history and education on the island. In recent years the Monastery has developed the systematic cultivation of organic vines and produces excellent wine, tsikoudia (raki), olive oil, honey, vinegar and olive oil soap. You will have the opportunity to taste 5 wines, accompanied by traditional Cretan snacks. *Please note that when visiting the Monastery, you will need to wear clothing that covers your knees and shoulders.

I love to move my body, especially when I'm traveling and wayyyy out of wack. After the walking tour, if anyone wants to go for a run with me, do a little workout, or go for a long walk, come with me and let's sweat! Also might be a good idea to sweat out the tequila I had the night before.

Lay on the beach, relax, lay face down in the water and play dead, join a local game of volleyball, hang out with our friends and lovers we made the night prior. Just some down time penciled in. Can easily switch this is we want to be more active, but in the midst of hectic travel, down time is always coveted.

Will probably grab a bite to eat in town and just see whats up, more casually than we did the night before, if anyone wants to join me!

Overnight in Chania

Greek Continental buffet breakfast at the hotel is included. A typical Greek Continental breakfast usually includes: Coffee, tea, bread, jams, honey, yogurt, milk, croissant, cake, cereals, seasonal fruits, eggs, cold cuts, bacon & sausages (above items can vary).

This morning you will be privately transferred to the dock for a boat tour. This shared cruise takes you to Gramvousa, where you will have the chance to observe geological phenomena, sea caves and beautiful waters. Upon arrival at Gramvousa Island, you will have time to walk up to the Venetian castle or spend your time swimming and sunbathing. Your next stop is Balos, one of the most beautiful places on earth! Here you will have the privilege of swimming in the shallow and warm lagoon waters. For today, please be sure to pack comfortable walking shoes, a hat, bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, water & snacks. You can also bring a change of clothes if you'd like. After returning to the dock you will be transferred back to the hotel where you will have time to relax on your own before the farewell dinner.

It’s our LAST DAYYYYY! UGH! We can do anything, but figured since we’re busy on the Cruise all day, seeing & walking around lots of different towns, we can chill at the beach after the boat; maybe rent paddle boards or kayaks on the water. Any other bucket list items on your list, let’s do it!

Depending on dinner timing, we can hit the sunset and hang and just debrief the week. If we’re extending our travel, we can game plan and see where everyone’s going next, and kiss each other on the lips because we’ve found our bestie soulmate fulfilling friendships for LIFE.

Farewell dinner included at a local taverna with a set menu consisting of: Family style shared starters, choice of 1 main dish, dessert and 1 glass of wine or 1 beer or 1 soft drink. Water and bread are also included. Final menu and restaurant to be determined. Roundtrip transfers are included.

Overnight in Chania

Greek Continental buffet breakfast at the hotel is included. A typical Greek Continental breakfast usually includes: Coffee, tea, bread, jams, honey, yogurt, milk, croissant, cake, cereals, seasonal fruits, eggs, cold cuts, bacon & sausages (above items can vary).

We will cry because we're going to miss each other, but smile through the tears because you've made 20+ new best friends for LIFE xo