REGISTRATION ENDS JUNE 1
Herbal Myth & Medicine Tour in Northern Greece
September 21-26, 2024
Join The Greek Herbalist and Mira Karakitsou of A Temple Wild on a mythical and mystical plant journey in northern Greece. This herbal myth and medicine tour will take us to Mount Pangaion, an area sacred to the god Dionysos, as well as to the picturesque Rodopi Mountains at the start of the vibrant autumn season.
Celebrate the Fall Equinox surrounded by the botanical bounty of this very special region of Greece. Welcome in the harvest season with hiking, hands-on herbal medicine workshops, and ceremonies honoring ancient Greek herbal traditions. Learn about sacred plants in Greek mythology and how to apply them to your own practices of self-care. Indulge in traditional Greek cuisine and experience the unique landscape of northern Greece.
Maria and Mira will introduce you to ancient and modern herbal medicine, sharing the mythical, mystical, and medicinal qualities of celebrated plants in Greece. We will also examine the significance of the harvest in our everyday lives, reflecting on the teachings of the plants and their role in ancient and modern celebrations of the Equinox season. Join us for this holistic exploration into the wisdom of an ancient practice.
This tour involves a moderately difficult hike on a maintained forest trail. Participants must be able to hike on uneven, uphill and downhill terrain for up to approximately 3 hours.
Registration includes:
5 nights in comfortable hotel accommodations
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner (excluding alcohol)
Workshops about Greek mythology, ancient Greek herbal medicine, and modern applications of Greek herbs
Hiking, sightseeing, and museum visits
Transportation to/from Thessaloniki airport and transportation to all group activities listed in the final itinerary
The Greek Herbalist tote bag
Registration does NOT include:
Flight to/from Thessaloniki
Meals, activities, and transfers not listed on the itinerary
Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Participation Rates and How to Register
€2,650 for single occupancy
€2,475 for double occupancy / per participant
Submit your non-refundable €500 deposit* and make your room selection (single or shared).
Special discount! Bring a friend and save €150 each. Discount applied to the final invoice.*
REGISTRATION ENDS JUNE 1
Participate on a tour with The Greek Herbalist and receive a 5% discount on your next tour.
*After you submit your non-refundable deposit, two invoices will be sent to you for half of the remaining balance to be paid by April 15, 2024 (invoice #1) and the other half to be paid by July 15, 2024 (invoice #2). Payments are accepted by any credit card or PayPal. Any fees for currency conversion are to be paid by the registrant. For refunds, invoice #1 can be fully refunded by April 30, 2024 or earlier. After April 30, 2024, invoice #1 can be refunded 50% until June 30, 2024. No refunds after June 30, 2024, but transfers to interested participants is possible. All participants must read and agree to our Booking & Cancellation Policy.
Sample Itinerary
We are preparing an exciting tour itinerary that will look somewhat like this.
The itinerary will be finalized closer to the tour dates.
Day 1: Saturday
Pick up from Thessaloniki airport
Group welcome and herbal tea workshop with Greek herbs
Tour of village
Dinner
Day 2: Sunday - Fall Equinox
Breakfast
Hike in the village of Mesoropi and forest meditation
Lunch
Fall equinox ritual
Dinner
Day 3: Monday
Breakfast
Exploring Kavala and visiting the Archaeological Museum of Kavala
Lunch
Myth and medicine workshop
Dinner
Day 4: Tuesday
Breakfast
Visit to Peliti Seed exchange
Lunch
Harvest workshop
Dinner
Day 5: Wednesday
Breakfast
Farm tour and workshop at Grizo & Prasino
Lunch
Free time
Dinner and closing ceremony
Day 6: Thursday
Breakfast
Final reflections
Drop-off at Thessaloniki airport
Join Us in Northern Greece
Submit your non-refundable €500 deposit* and make your room selection (single or shared).
Special discount! Bring a friend and save €150 each. Discount applied to the final invoice.
Participate on a tour with The Greek Herbalist and receive a 5% discount on your next tour.
*After you submit your non-refundable deposit, two invoices will be sent to you for half of the remaining balance to be paid by April 15, 2024 (invoice #1) and the other half to be paid by July 15, 2024 (invoice #2). Payments are accepted by any credit card or PayPal. Any fees for currency conversion are to be paid by the registrant. For refunds, invoice #1 can be fully refunded by April 30, 2024 or earlier. After April 30, 2024, invoice #1 can be refunded 50% until June 30, 2024. No refunds after June 30, 2024, but transfers to interested participants is possible. All participants must read and agree to our Booking & Cancellation Policy.
About the Instructors
Tour activities are co-led by Maria Christodoulou (The Greek Herbalist) and Mira Karakitsou (A Temple Wild)
Maria Christodoulou (The Greek Herbalist) is a clinical herbalist exploring the wisdom and whimsy of ancient Greek herbal medicine. Based in Athens, Greece, she offers educational herbal tours throughout the country and virtual courses based on the bounty of medicine and folklore of her ancestors. She is the author of “The Greek Herbalist's Guide to the Mountain” and "The Greek Herbalist's Guide to the National Garden.” In 2022, Maria was the recipient of the Ancient Worlds, Modern Communities Award from the Society of Classical Studies at New York University.
Mira Karakitsou (A Temple Wild) is a Greek-American artist and herbalist who crafts offerings inspired by the landscapes and myths of the ancient Greeks, their stories ripe with Eros and deeply rooted in Mediterranean soil. She is also the host of A Temple Wild, a podcast and show that explores the Greek myths, not just as stories created by humans, but as traditions growing from the landscape itself: grounded in Mediterranean earth and nourished by the sun, sea, and mountains. You can find her online at atemplewild.com, where she re-members ancient Greek plant lore and shares her essays, self-portraiture, poetry, and more.
Join Us in Northern Greece
Submit your non-refundable €500 deposit* and make your room selection (single or shared).
Special discount! Bring a friend and save €150 each. Discount applied to the final invoice.
Participate on a tour with The Greek Herbalist and receive a 5% discount on your next tour.
*After you submit your non-refundable deposit, two invoices will be sent to you for half of the remaining balance to be paid by April 15, 2024 (invoice #1) and the other half to be paid by July 15, 2024 (invoice #2). Payments are accepted by any credit card or PayPal. Any fees for currency conversion are to be paid by the registrant. For refunds, invoice #1 can be fully refunded by April 30, 2024 or earlier. After April 30, 2024, invoice #1 can be refunded 50% until June 30, 2024. No refunds after June 30, 2024, but transfers to interested participants is possible. All participants must read and agree to our Booking + Cancellation Policy.
