‘The Return of the Oracle’
Pilgrimage to ancient Oracle Temples in Greece
Epidavros, Delphi, Trophonia, Mycenea and more
13. - 22. June 2026
In the sacred traditions of ancient Egypt and Greece, it was known that the divine speak in dreams. Temples were built as sanctuaries for dream incubation, where seekers came not merely to rest but to receive healing and divine guidance. Here, in the quiet hours of the night, messages from the more-than-human realms were delivered—visions of possible futures, paths of soul, and glimpses into the hidden architecture of the universe.
By honoring and tracking our dreams, we awaken the art of memory—not just personal recall, but soul memory, ancestral memory, memory of other lives and other times. Dreaming became a sacred science, a mode of conscious exploration where trained dreamers became seers, healers, and emissaries between worlds. They traveled wide in the multiverse, beyond the limits of time and the flesh, often in dreambodies shaped like birds, panthers, or serpents, slipping between dimensions, gathering knowledge to advise kings and guide the fate of nations.
Dreamers became participants in the imaginal realm, a field of real experience where transformation could be forged and destinies rewritten. Through dream, one could rehearse the afterlife, communicate across great distances without words, and remember the soul’s larger purpose. They knew what we are only now beginning to remember: that initiation occurs in a deeper reality. And that reality is opened through the dream gates.
In ancient Greece, the Oracle of Delphi was a sacred bridge between the divine and human realms, offering insight through the voice of the Pythia. When pagan temples were banned in the 4th century CE, this deep tradition of divination was silenced. In this retreat, we return to that forgotten wisdom—awakening the inner Oracle, Diviner, or Dreamer. We reclaim the art of receiving guidance beyond words, rooted in direct communion with the unseen.
Content of the Retreat:
* Dream Incubation
* Dream Theater
* Dream Re-entry
* artistic expression of our Dreams
* active Imagination
* Divination & oracular consciousness
*Journaling
*Visit to the Oracle of Delphi
*The Dream Oracle of Amfiareion
*Sanctuary of Asklepios in Epidavros
* Mycenae - The Lion´s Gate
*Vravrona Temple of Artemis
* Schinias Beach & Forest
Please note that the program can change due to weather or any other possible reason.
Program
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12. June
Arrival Athen’s Airport before 4 pm
Pick up & Drive to Galaxidi
Check in Hotel
Dinner in Galaxidi (not included)
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13. June
Breakfast in Hotel
Meet & Greet at Ariadne`s Garden
Oracle Divination Board Reading
Dream Oracle Work
Lunch
sacred Temple Dance, Voice and Sound - Reclaiming the Oracle Voices
Dinner in Galaxidi (not included)
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14. June
Breakfast
Deciphering of Dreams at Ariadne’s Garden
Lunch (included)
Visit of the Corycian Cave & Sound Healing Ceremony - Purification and Cleansing
Dinner in Galaxidi
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15. June
Breakfast
Dream Embodiment & Re-entry
Lunch
Visit of the Oracle Temple of Delphi
Delphi, the navel of the ancient world, where the Oracle Consciousness spoke through the Pythia.
Dinner at Delphi (optional)
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16. June
Breakfast
Visit of the Metamorphosis Church
Chilling at the Beach
Check out at Hotel
Drive to Palea Epidravos
Visit of Mykene. Mycenae was a powerful ancient citadel of the Late Bronze Age, famed as the center of the Mycenaean civilization and legendary home of King Agamemnon. Mycenae was not only a political and military center but also home to powerful spiritual cults, where priestesses held significant authority and women often enjoyed a higher degree of status and ritual influence than in later Greek societies.
Check in Hotel
Dinner at Palea Epidavros
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17. June
Breakfast
Visit of the ancient Temple of Asklepios
Ancient Epidaurus was one of the most important healing centers of the classical world, dedicated to Asclepius, the god of medicine. Renowned for its sanctuary, temples, and the remarkably preserved theater, it drew pilgrims from across Greece seeking spiritual and physical healing through sacred rituals and dream incubation.
Lunch
Swim to the sunken city
Dream Work
Dinner & Leisure time
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18. June
Breakfast
Dream Oracle Creation , Journaling & Divination Work
Lunch
Check out & Drive to Afidnes
Check in at IRIS Art Center
Dinner
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19. June
Morning:
Walk the sacred Amphiareion Temple at Oropos, dedicated to the seer-hero Amphiaraos, where pilgrims sought healing and divine dreams through ancient incubation rites.
Afternoon:
Artistic Expression of your Dreams at Iris Art Center
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20. June
Breakfast
Visit of The Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods, located near Schinia in Nea Makri, East Attica, is an ancient temple complex founded by Herodes Atticus around 160 AD. Dedicated to deities such as Serapis, Isis, and Horus, the sanctuary reflects the cultural and religious integration between Egypt and Greece during the Roman period.
Picnic & Art Work at the nearby Schinia Beach
Afternoon at Iris Art Center with Dream Incubation, Dream Theater and Oracle Work
Dinner
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21. June
Journey to the Acropolis, home to Athena’s Parthenon, the Erechtheion.
Lunch in Athen
Summer Solstice Ceremony
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22. June
Morning sharing circle and closing ceremony
around 1 pm Departure to Athens Airport for the flight back to your country
Cost for the 10 Days Pilgrimage:
1.800,- Euro
including Half Board, Double Room and Seminar Fee
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
There will be extra costs for the MiniVan, Insurance and the Driver.
This can vary depending of the group size and can be between 100,- and 200,- Euro!
International Flight to Athens
Entrance to the Temples
Snacks and optional Lunch
Souvenirs
Picture by the New York Public Library
Meet your Facilitator
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Annette Assmy
FOUNDER OF THE MYSTERY SCHOOL OF THE SOUL
Meet your Guest Teacher
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Annette Luycx
Annette Luycx, MEd, MSc, is a Dutch artist, author, and freelance art educator and coach, living and working in Greece.
Registration
General cancellation fees
In case of cancellation 8 weeks before the event 50% of the seminar fees must be paid.
In case of cancellation 4 weeks before the event 100% must be paid.
The Deposit of 200,- Euro is non-refundable.
I have the possibility to find a substitute participant for me in case I am not able to attend.
Please make sure to have your own travel insurance in case you cannot attend due to health issues!
Payment
Bank: Commerzbank
IBAN DE77290800100284143500
BIC: DRESDEFF290
Account Holder: Annette Assmy
Reference: Greece & Name of participant
Testimonials:
‘…The Egyptian trip with Annette and her team was such a gem, one of the best experiences of my life. The rituals and ceremonies were powerful, the group was such a wonderful soul family the visits and guides just amazing and passionating, the food exquisite. There are no words. A once in a lifetime experience on the land of Kemet, healing the Earth, visiting ancient sites, receiving ancient teachings, myths and archetypes, connecting to our star family and working towards inner and outer unity and sacred union. If you are on a healing and spiritual path to Union and Cosmic Love, don't hesitate, go! Thank you so much for this divine experience that makes life meaningful and profound. And we also had some childlike fun (as well as high priest/ess deep energy work, oracle revelations and initiations). Everything was there. It was pure, perfect, brillant, deep. I am grateful. Thank you…’ Olivia
‘…Annette, you are a shamanic, wise woman, a compassionate mother, a powerful warrior of light, the funny friend and you are representing the archetype of Auset, you can transform yourself and bring people to fly freely with you. I could learn from you how to lead, how to be strong, how to live in a tribe of people and co-create, how to trust, how to connect with the divine on a deepest level…’ Vanessa
