This is not just a holiday in the conventional sense. The Apollonian Circle is a carefully guided journey that begins and ends in Heraklion, Crete, designed around a single arc – Sailing in Cyclades islands in a 4 days circle, learning how to conscious receive, embody and integrate light through:
- daily Qi Gong & Tai Chi practice,
- movement aligned with the rhythm of the sea,
- breath, silence and natural pacing,
- gradual immersion in places of profound historical and energetic significance.
The word Cyclades comes from the Greek word Kyklos (Circle), meaning “the islands that lie in a circle”. But what do they encircle? The name was given in the antiquity, because the islands surrounded Delos, the sacred place on which Apollo, the God of Light and Harmony, was born. Thus, the name Cyclades means: “The islands encircling Delos.”
Throughout four days at sea, participants are gradually introduced to the Qi Gong (Chi Kung). Practice of light absorption (a traditional Qigong practice dating back to the 11th century, from the Chinese Long Men Pai Temple)— not symbolically, but somatically: through breath, posture, movement and meditation.
Each island prepares the body and mind for what comes next. Each anchorage refines the vessel.
The final day of the journey is dedicated to returning — not just to Heraklion port, but to daily life —with a big difference: with the capacity to absorb and circulate light.
The Apollonian Circle is not simply a sailing retreat. It is designed for those who seek depth without spectacle, meaning without excess and transformation without force. It is a living journey into light, carried by sea, breath and conscious movement.
Itinerary
- Day 1, Saturday, 22nd of August – Arriving and settling on the Catamaran
Begin your journey in Heraklion.Transfer from the airport to the Heraklion Port. Settling into the Catamaran and free time to visit Heraklion until 21:00 o’clock (time of sailing to Anafi) - Day 2, Sunday 23rd – Opening to Light
Arriving at Anafi. Practice Tai Chi and learn breathing techniques to help you absorb light. Experience internal quiet, steady absorption, and connect with the energy of heaven and earth. - Day 3, Wednesday 24th – Culmination, Appreciation and Gratitude
Arriving to Iraklia, practice Qi Gong and awaken the inner dragon of light. Meditate on the light received, embodied, and honored. In the evening, practice Tai Chi. - Day 4, Wednesday 25th – Carrying the Light Home
Sail back to Heraklion, Crete after a short stop on the island of Dia (deriving its name from Zeus, in Greek also Dias). Practice Qigong and Tai Chi and reflect on your journey. Completion and Reflection Day on the island of Zeus.
Return to Heraklion Port around 19.00 and Transfer to the airport.
Includes
- 4-day catamaran sailing cruise
- Daily Qi Gong & Tai Chi practice
- Visits to Cyclades islands
- Breakfast and lunch
- Cleaning and bed sheets
- Boat cost, Fuel marine fees
- Lifejackets, Insurance, Safety instruction,
- Certified Professional Crew
Excluded
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Towels
Pet. Pets are not allowed.
Bring your swimwear, sunscreen, towel and any personal items you need for the trip.
Important information
Please provide us with passport/ID details of all passengers at least one day before the cruise:
- Full names,
- ID/Passport Numbers,
- sexes,
- dates of birth,
- countries (country that issued a document).
*Your passport details obligatiory requested by the Port Authority.
Meeting point
The Meeting Point address is: outside Café Marina, Leof. Nearchou, Iraklio 712 02, Grèce https://maps.app.goo.gl/F9hfcfj8TV36bkn7A Please be at the meeting point 10-15 minutes before the cruise starts. Our assistant will come to pick you up.
Transfer
We will inform the customer of the pickup details during the day before the activity takes place.
Transfers are provided from Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis, Leof. Ikarou 26, Nea Alikarnassos 716 01, Greece
