ESCAPE INTO LITERATURE
Domnista Reading Retreat Itinerary
Yliessa boutique hotel
Arrival Day
Morning/Afternoon – Guests arrive
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 Yliessa
10:00 AM – Explore the grounds, including the pool, beach access, and library. Find your perfect reading spot ion your private balcony, by the pool or in the lounge
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
10:30 AM – Excursion
1:00 PM – Lunch
Afternoon – Free time
7:00 PM – Book Club & Dinner
Exceptional food, wine, and literary conversation in a magical seaside setting.
Wednesday,
Cultural Exploration
9:00 AM – Breakfast
11:00 AM – Author talk
1:00 PM – Lunch
Afternoon – Free time
5:00 PM –Excursion
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
Sunset drinks with authors.
7:30 PM – Authors’ Dinner, Q&A and conversation including members of local community.
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 – Excursion to Karpenis
5:30 PM – Shopping Time
Browse bookshops, artisan crafts, and boutiques. Group photo
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 airport.
Daily Amenities
Access to pool
Multiple quiet reading nooks in the gardens
Private balconies with sea views.
Daily homemade breakfast
Lunch
Evening drinks and dinners at local tavernas
Perfect Reading Locations
Comfortable poolside cabanas
Secret garden corners
Private balconies with forest views
