Marvelous 2026 Santorini Write-In Retreat
Description
Take advantage of this amazing opportunity to find your muse and recharge your writing on the Greek Isles. Write your book by the sea, while experiencing rich culture, delicious cuisine, uncanny energy, and endless history on the beautiful volcanic island of Santorini. Dedicate time to your craft while being immersed in the unique and vibrant culture. Focus on your writing. Replenish the well. Experience the wonder of Santorini.
Along with the invaluable fellowship of writers, retreat attendees will have their first pages critiqued by a writing instructor and may request a personal recommendation on a curated short list of agents to pitch with the best fit of a productive working relationship.
Sorry, no starving-artist-roughing-it this week. We are spoiling our muses! Our two writing residences, specifically chosen to maximize inspiration (and the views), are outstanding resorts. Both are perched atop of the largest inhabited caldera in the world. Enjoy the magnificent view of the Aegean Sea and the slumbering volcanoes peaking through the blue waters, rimmed by incredible cliffs and picturesque white houses.
Writer-attendees will receive: daily classes on the craft and business of publishing; personalized critique groups to workshop their writing; downtime (optional) for creativity and writing; a critique of their first pages and query letter from the writing staff. Following a morning focus on writing, attendees get daily excursion to experience the energy of the island. (All excursions included in attendance price.)
Two night Athens ADD-ON is available for attendees. Please request information when registering and we will coordinate airport transfers, flight to Santorini, and time in Athens to experience the highlights.
Flexible Payment Schedule
- Booking deposit of $250, fully refundable, minus a 5% processing fee for 60 days.
- Additional deposit of $500 is due December 4, 2025.
- Final payment due 75 days prior to first day of the retreat. Or choose no-interest monthly payment plan to be complete 30 days before the commencement of the retreat.
- Flexible cancellation policy: Cancel for any reason up to 60 days prior to retreat, 50% refund, 30 days prior to the retreat, 25% refund. Less than 30 days prior to retreat not eligible for refund. This doesn’t include the initial deposit which is only refundable in the first 30 days.
- Insiders Tours strongly recommends travel protection/insurance for unforeseen circumstances.
- Price may increase closer to Write-In and is dependent upon international currency fluctuations.
- Step back in time and live the long history.
- Savor the delicious culture and cuisine.
- Find the perfect ‘Instagrammable’ pic for your next post.
- Enjoy the fellowship.
- Refill the well of inspiration.
- Elevate your writing with professional instruction.
- Learn about current publishing climate.
- Empower your career.
- Write-In Santorini.
Meet our 2026 Master of Classes and Workshops–CHUCK SAMBUCHINO: author, editor, and professional writing instructor!
Chuck is a former longtime editor at Writer’s Digest. For almost two decades, he has been an instructor on getting published, finding an agent, writing better, and promoting books. He has been featured by the New York Times, USA Today, Forbes.com, Reader’s Digest, The Hollywood Reporter, Wired, and many other media outlets.
He has written more than 25 books — nonfiction, reference, and children’s books — including a best-seller whose film rights were optioned by Sony. Currently, he helms Writing Day Workshops, and helps coordinate writers conferences all over the US and online.His writing guides include the GUIDE TO LITERARY AGENTS as well as CREATE YOUR WRITING PLATFORM and several others. Learn more about him at ChuckSambuchino.com.
2026 CLASSES & WORKSHOPS center on critical information on how to navigate and succeed as a writer in today’s rapidly evolving publishing world.
Instructional classes focus on a variety of topics, such as: how the publishing industry is changing-from AI to hybrid publishers; how to find an agent and write a query letter; social media and book promotion; how to write like the pros by sharpening your craft and self-editing; and more. The 2025 retreat features something for everyone–beginner to published.
All retreat classes and workshops are open to Q&A sessions for attendees. It’s a perfect opportunity to get your specific, personal questions answered directly by an industry professional. Faculty and staff are available throughout the retreat to answer questions and guide your path.
Every day on the island has time set aside for writing as well as small group critique sessions where writers have the option to share their work with the group and get feedback from other attendees or faculty members.
No classes or sessions are mandatory. You are welcome to come and learn as you please, but also relax as you please. A full schedule will be provided before your arrival on the island.
Lastly, but in no way to be minimized, the opportunity of finding inspiration in this beautiful and historic locale is hugely compounded by the fellowship of other writers. This fellowship is PRICELESS.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION & LODGING OPTIONS
One of the most inspirational locations to hold a creative retreat is perched atop the beautiful Santorini Caldera, with amazing views of the volcanoes dotting the deep blue Aegean water. We have secured two sister resorts on a favorite part of the island. While there are a variety of accommodations to choose from, we suggest a critique villa (two or three bedroom) in which the supportive energy of participants adds to the week’s productivity.
DIAMOND LEVEL ACCOMMODATIONS
- Lodging in the 2/3 bedroom villas with private pool (each room has private bath)
- $4,000 per person double occupancy per room
- $5,400 single occupancy bedroom
- Cave Suite with private pool:
- $4,300 per person double occupancy
- $5,900 single occupancy
Lodging in the critique villas means you’re sharing a writing den in your two- or three-bedroom critique villa, with private infinity pool & endless views of the powerful caldera from this 5 star resort. Note: each villa only has one bedroom (again with own bath) with two twin beds. The other bedrooms are outfitted with king/queen beds and their own baths as well. Due to the unique location and building conditions, each unit may vary to accommodate the natural environment. Not every room is the same.
GOLD LEVEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Your other beautiful and wallet-friendly lodging option, a neighboring resort five minutes from the classroom, offers cozy and comfortable hotel-style rooms, all with balconies or patios and a resort pool.
- $3,400 per person double occupancy
- $3,900 single occupancy
Write-In & Learn in Santorini
What's Included
The cost of the tour includes:
- Transfers from/to Airport/Port and hotel
- Six nights luxury accommodations
- Daily breakfasts & 5 group dinners
- Daily Classes & Workshops
- Faculty and staff available throughout the retreat
- Entrance fees and tickets for excursions and museums
- 24/7 Insiders Certified Tour Leader
- Local licensed tour guides
- Land and sea transfers
Only the first 20 people are guaranteed a space.
Please review disclaimers prior to registering.
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