This trip is full.
$2200 per person
Priestess Yeshe and Priestess Redfox are devotees of Aphrodite who have walked her path of Love & Beauty for over a decade. These experienced Priestesses will bring a small group of women to Cyprus from March 31 to April 9, 2024, to explore the sacred sites of the goddess, learn about her wide-ranging history, and practice self-care in gorgeous, holy locations. Our intimate travel group will spend time honoring the lineage of priestesses who came before us, studying the medicine, wisdom, and transformational powers of Love and Beauty.
Do you hear the call to join us?
Arrive in Paphos
March 31: When you arrive at the Paphos Airport, you'll be picked up and whisked to our home away from home to rest after your long flight. You can settle in, unpack, have a snack, or nap before dinner. Over our evening meal, we will debrief about the journey ahead, ending our night with offerings for the spirits and ancestors of the land.
Paphian Aphrodite
April 1-5: We will visit the Petra Tou Romiou, the ruins of the Temple of Aphrodite at Amathus, and the Sanctuary of Aphrodite and Museum, where they keep the aniconic meteorite that was worshipped as the goddess herself. We will also visit Aphrodite’s Bath and Stavrovouni, the mountain where there once stood another important shrine for Aphrodite. At these sacred sites, we will make offerings, host sunrise and sunset rituals, and perform divinations to receive messages from the goddess.
Goddess of Pleasure
April 5-8: On the 5th, we will take a beautiful day trip to visit inland Cyprus and Mount Olympus in the Troodos mountains, where numerous shrines to Aphrodite once stood. This rustic area is near archaeological digs that trace back to civilizations from over 7000 years ago. That evening, we will move from our home in Paphos into a spacious villa in Limassol, and on the 6th, 7th, and 8th we will enjoy a spa day, a shopping day, and a beach day with ritual dedications to the goddess.
Take Flight
April 9: On April 8, we will return to Paphos so that everyone can fly out on the 9th. Some will go home and perhaps some might want to come along for the next leg of the adventure in Crete!
Goddess of Love and Beauty
All over the ancient world, there were shrines to the local Goddesses of love, fertility, protection, and beauty. During the Greco-Roman period, many of these became known as shrines of Aphrodite. Cyprus is one of her most famous homes. She is mysterious, complex, multi-faceted, wise, daring, loving, and beautiful. During our tour, we will have daily teachings and discussions about how Aphrodite’s infinite energies are present in our lives.
Self Care
Our journey will move at the pace of self-care, with leisurely meals, a spa visit, at-home facials, a bag of yummy goodies to enhance the experience, and plenty of time to rest and integrate the lessons, rituals, and sacred sites we encounter.
Special Pricing for 2 or more trips!
If, in addition to the Aphrodite Retreat in Cyprus from March 31-April 9, you are also interested in booking the Mt Shasta Goddess Temple’s Daughters of Rhea tour of Crete from April 9-15, you will receive a discount on your trip fee. Make the magic last a little longer by extending your tour with our Temple Priestesses!
Lodging
Prices for this trip are based on single occupancy for each room, with a total of 4 guests plus Priestesses Yeshe and Redfox. Sleeping arrangements typically feature a private space for everyone.
Meals
Your trip fee includes breakfast daily. Every day, breakfast options will be provided including cereal, milk, yogurt, vegan options, eggs, toast, coffee, tea, and fruit.
Lunch and dinner will typically occur while we are out sightseeing, with each person taking responsibility for paying for two group meals.
If you have special needs related to food, such as gluten intolerance or allergies, please let us know so that we can support you in preparing for a happy, healthy journey.
Price Details
The price for this trip is $2200 per person. If you'd like to book, please see below.
Inclusions
pick-up at Paphos Airport on March 31, and drop-off at Paphos Airport on April 9
breakfast each day
lodging in a personal room
ground transportation to all sites and activities
Admission to Aphrodite Temple and Museum
Luncheon near Aphrodite’s Birthplace Beach
Daily devotional lessons about Aphrodite and her history
Rituals and ceremonies
Spa massage or facial
goodie bag with items to awaken Love & Beauty
pre-trip planning assistance
Exclusions
flights to and from Cyprus
lunch and dinner expenses (estimate $200)
admission to any additional sites or events
spending money
Personal expenses- laundry, toiletries, offerings at sacred sites.
If you are interested in receiving the day-by-day itinerary, and booking your space on this journey, an application and a $500 non-refundable deposit are required. Please use the button below to apply for this trip and schedule your deposit meeting with Priestess Yeshe.