Welcome to Athens, one of the most ancient cities in the world, that is
bathed in light and in the Mediterranean Sea. The capital of Greece, apart from
cradle of culture, is also a modern city that offers dozens of possibilities
for an unforgettable and creative stay. In Athens you may findlittle cool
shops, elegant designer’s boutiques, grand Shopping malls with high-end &
mainstream retailers. Don’t miss the chance to meet the innovative Athenian
designers through their unique creations and treat your friends and family with
memorable souvenirs and chic gifts that will always remind of your time in the
Greek capital.
In Athens the hordes of picturesque café in every neighborhood have a
distinctive character. Explore the city and visit the numerous restaurants and
scenic tavernas to taste the famous Greek cuisine. For those who seek the
ultimateculinary experience, Athens homesan excellent range of fine dining
options, with Michelenstarred restaurants that combine a unique creative form
and high standard qualityin an absolutely stunning view. Book a table and watch
the sun sink in the sea or enjoy Acropolis from another angle while tasting
some excellent Greek wine with your world class dishes.
With a coastline exceeding 50 km, with more than 211 days of sunshine per year,
proximity to the Aegean islands, modern structures and extremely competitive
prices
Athens is the next big thing in Europe for the next decades.
Syntagma Square
Syntagma Square is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843. It is located in front of the 19th century Old Royal Palace, housing the Greek Parliament since 1934. Syntagma Square is the most important square of modern Athens from both a historical and social point of view, at the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics.
Acropolis Museum
Visiting the Acropolis Museum is must! It is a masterpiece of contemporary architecture with one of the world’s most fascinating view; the sacred rock of Acropolis. The museum is focused on the findings of the archaeological site and it houses every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece.
The museum was founded in 2003 and opened to the public on 20 June 2009. Nearly 4,000 objects are exhibited over an area of 14,000 square meters,offering the most genuine sense of the glorious era one can have.
Monastiraki-Plaka
Monastiraki, is a flea market neighborhood in the old town of Athens, and is one of the principal shopping districts in Athens. The area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops, and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in Athens for bargain shopping. The area is named after Monastiraki Square, which in turn is named for the Church of Pantanassa that is located within the square. The main streets of this area are Pandrossou Street and Adrianou Street.
Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is known as the “Neighborhood of the Gods” due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites.
Athens Riviera
Athens Riviera is the coastal front of the metropolital area of Athens where the urban landscape gives way to a unique seaside view. It is the ultimate island look and feelwithout even leaving the city. This gorgeous stretch of coastline with its green-blue water, organized beaches and rocky coves is teeming with five-star resorts, esplanades, marinas, windsurfing and sailing. Combined with the ideal climate, the Athens Riviera makes you feel as if you’re on an endless summer holiday.
Your excursion to the southern suburbs begins from Faliro and reaches Sounion. The tram connects Athens – from Syntagma Square – with the southern suburbs and is a leisurely way to get to the coast. Route T3, which reaches from Faliro until Voula, is the most enjoyable way for you to get to know the coastline. Along the way, you’ll encounter seaside neighborhoods and destinations full of temptations for you to stop and check out: Alimos, Glyfada, Voula, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza, Lagonissi, Saronida, Anavyssos are all perfect for swimming or a stroll, with shopping, dining and more.
In this suburb of Athens, you’ll find organized, emerald water beaches, and rocky coves perfect for a swim. There is certainly no shortage of inviting sand or Blue Flag awards on stretches of coast like Eden Beach at MavroLithari, the beaches at Anavyssos, Varkiza, AsterasVouliagmenis, Kochilia in Lagonissi and many more. Five-star resorts with spas, esplanades, palm trees, sea sports, sailing and even golf at the modern Glyfada Golf Club await you. Traditional tavernas and gourmet restaurants serve freshly caught fish. The beat goes on at numerous beach bars and clubs where you will dance until dawn, barefoot on the sand. Here the sun shines bright and the laughter rings out loud all year round.
Cape Sounion
Cape Sounion is the pomontory at the southernmost tip of the Attic Peninsula, 10 kilometers south of the town of Lavrio and 70 kilometers southeast of Athens. Cape Sounion is noted for its Temple of Poseidon, one of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Athens. Its remains are perched on the headland, surrounded on three sides by the sea. It is one of the most inspiring, memorable sights in Greece. From the moment one first spies the tall elegant columns, while approaching Sounion along the sinuous Attic coast, the ancient temple’s ruins elicit awe. On the sacred promontory’s summit, sea and sky stretch into the distance as far as the eye can see. This is the perfect place for streaky pink sunsets, evening calm, and enjoy anouzaki by the sea in a neighboring tavern.
Aegina –Hydra-Poros Full Day Cruise
The Saronic islands are very popular Greek islands for summer holidays and weekend breaks. This is because there are the closest Greek islands from Athens. Aegina, Poros, Hydra and Spetsesare renowned for their classy inhabitants and the world famous visitors that rush into them every summer. The crystal water, the relaxing atmosphere and the long history are the most distinctive characteristics of Saronic Greece, which have a different character each. Poros is great for sailing, Hydra has amazing architecture, Spetses stands out for the elegant mansions and Aegina is ideal for family vacations.
Mycenae & Epidavrus
Epidaurus was a small city (polis) in ancient Greece, on the Argolid Peninsula at the Saronic Gulf. The asclepeion at Epidaurus was the most celebrated healing center of the Classical world, the place where ill people went in the hope of being cured. The prosperity brought by the asclepeion enabled Epidaurus to construct civic monuments, including the huge theatre that delighted Pausanias for its symmetry and beauty, used again today for dramatic performances, the ceremonial hestiatoreion (banqueting hall), and a palaestra. The ancient theatre of Epidaurus was designed by Polykleitos the Younger in the 4th century BC. The theatre is admired for its exceptional acoustics, which permit almost perfect intelligibility of unamplified spoken words from the proscenium or skēnē to all 14,000 spectators, regardless of their seating.The ancient theatre works even today and hosts ancient Greek dramas with world class protagonists, every summer. Very interesting sightseeing in Epidaurus is also the small Archaeological Museum on the spot, with statues and other findings from the excavations.
Santorini
There is no place on Earth that can compare to the island of the most memorable sunset of the world. Santorini is instantly recognizable due to the breathtaking view in which the blue sky meets the beautiful little houses perched on top of volcanic soil, surrounded by the deep blue water of the Aegean Sea. The magical scenery seems to be chosen by Gods and the millions of tourists that visit it every year, can prove it.
Somewhere in the middle of the island you can find Caldera, the result of grand volcanic eruption thousands of years ago. Today, it is an underwater active volcano but you can wander on the two residual islands of black lava. Upon your visit you can see its crater, touch the lava rocks and feel the steaming volcano underneath your feet.
Dining in Santorini is another reason to fall in love with this unique island. The extraordinary setup of the landscapecombined with the delicious dishes and the exquisite menus offered, take you in a journey of a once in a lifetime gastronomical experience. It is the ideal scenery to enjoy a romantic candlelight dinner. The options are endless; from picturesque little taverns in the narrow alleys to the high class restaurants that serve you a mythical dinner under the stars. So many choices, so little time…
Santorini offers some of the most exquisite beaches of the Aegean. Their wild beauty is characterized by spectacular rock formations. The Red Beach, The Black Sand Beach, Perivolos, Kamari, Vlichada, whatever your sea-side style, Santorini has something to offer. The Mediterranean climate and the clear blue sea offer seemingly endless long, lazy days of warm sunshine, and opportunities to swim, sunbathe, relax and socialize.
Mykonos
Mykonos needs no introduction. The national and international jet set meets there every summer to enjoy unique beauty of an island that has it all. Mykonos offers real treasures with a traditional Cycladic charm whether you are looking for adventure or even if you want to stay away from the bright bulbs of the Hora. Start from Mikri Venetia (Little Venice) to watch the sun dive in the Aegean. If you want a more panoramic view of the sunset, then visit PanaghiaParaportiani and head to Castle Panigirakis to enjoy your cocktail in the most relaxing surrounding, while listening to live music.
Let yourself walk in the labyrinth of narrow pedestrian streets bedecked with bougainvillea and lined with picture-perfect, tiny churches, restaurants and boutiques. Every little shop there is an experience of its own!
For art, check out Mavrogenous street; Greek designers line Matogliani, while Little Venice is great for casual fashion, jewellery and tacky souvenirs.
During the peak months of July and August, Mykonos doesn’t sleep. You can find several clubs in Hora but it’s the beach superclubs such as CavoParadiso, Super Paradise and Paradise Club that attract local and international DJ talent on a nightly basis. Beach parties kick off in the afternoon, and the action keeps going until dawn.
Speaking about beach life, Mykonos has a beach to suit your needs. The island boasts 25 beaches, to be precise, and they’re justifiably its biggest natural attraction.
All are stunning, with crystal clear, azure blue and turquoise waters and
exquisite vistas. Some are organized with opulent sunbeds, food and drink fit
for kings and queens, celebrities and mega yachts moored in the background.
Others, while also boasting 5* services, are less loud in tone and disposition;
ideal for families with kids and romantic couples.
One of the places where you can enjoy some of the very best delicacies
of Greek and International cuisine is in Mykonos Island, Greece.Guests with
discerning palates are welcome to set off on a culinary journey of Greek,
Mediterranean, International or eclecticmix and match flavors and tantalize
their taste sense at some of the best restaurants in Greece.
With their own local herb and produce either from farms or the freshest fish of
the Aegean they are able to provide an organically grown twist to their already
rich menu selections. Don’t forget to book early because especially during
summer time, this dining experience isin high demand!
One thing is certain; in this island you will never be bored! Let yourself feel
the fascinating vibes of this island and meet the most vibrantand lively people
you’ve ever met! Mykonos in few words is the best place
to see and be seen, so there is no better occasion to reveal your brand new
refreshed look to the world!
