ESCAPE INTO LITERATURE

Naxos Literary Retreat Itinerary

Stella or Paradiso Apartments, Plaka Beach, Naxos

Arrival Day

Morning/Afternoon – Guests arrive throughout the day a

7:00 PM – Welcome Reception

Drinks and light mezés served under the vines. A relaxed evening featuring local

Greek specialities, wine, and the opportunity to meet fellow literary enthusiasts.

Includes an overview of the week ahead.

Monday,

 9:00 AM – Breakfast at Stella Apartments

 10:00 AM – Tour of Stella and Retreat Facilities

Explore the grounds, including the pool, beach access, and library. Find your perfect reading spot in the shade, on the sand, or on your private balcony with sea views.

 1:00 PM – Lunch (Mediterranean, locally sourced dishes).

 Afternoon – Free time: read, write, swim, rest, or explore.

 7:00 PM – White Elephant Book Swap & Drinks

Bring a favourite book to share and discover a new one. Wine, appetisers, and discussion on the terrace as the sun sets over the Aegean.

 8:30 PM – Dinner at a nearby taverna.

Tuesday,

 8:00 AM – Optional Yoga Session

 9:00 AM – Breakfast at Stella

 10:30 AM – Excursion to Eggares Olive Press

 1:00 PM – Lunch

 Afternoon – Free time

 7:00 PM – Book Club & Dinner by the Beach

Exceptional food, wine, and literary conversation in a magical seaside setting.

Wednesday,

Cultural Exploration & Island Discoveries

 9:00 AM – Breakfast

 11:00 AM – Author talk

 1:00 PM – Lunch

 Afternoon – Free time

 5:00 PM – Visit to Kouros Statues

 8:00 PM – Dinner at a local taverna.

 10:00 PM onwards – Optional Reading Under the Stars

Thursday,

Literary Discussions & Author Evenings

 8:00 AM – Optional Yoga Session

 9:00 AM – Breakfast

 11:00 AM – Author talk.

 1:00 PM – Lunch

 Afternoon – Free time

 6:30 PM – Book Signing and drinks in Chora

Sunset drinks with authors.

 7:30 PM – Authors’ Dinner, Q&A andconversation including members of local community. Venue: Flamingo, Chora

 10:00 PM onwards – Optional Reading Under the Stars

Friday,

 9:00 AM – Breakfast

 10:30 AM – Lazy Morning Reading

 1:00 PM – Lunch

 3:00 PM – Trip to Chora

Guided exploration of the old town: marble-paved streets, Venetian architecture, and harbour views. Visit the Portara, the marble doorway of the unfinished Temple of Apollo.

 5:30 PM – Shopping Time

Browse bookshops, artisan crafts, and boutiques. Group photo at the illuminated Portara.

 8:00 PM – Farewell Dinner at a traditional taverna.

Saturday, 18 October 2025

Departure Day

 8.00 AM onwards – Breakfast available

 Morning – Smooth transfers to ferry terminal or airport.

Daily Amenities

 Access to pool and direct beachfront lounging

 Multiple quiet reading nooks in the gardens

 Beach access for seaside reading

 Private balconies with sea views.