Luxury Holidays in Athens
It takes no more than a few hours to realize that Athens is a city of dramatic juxtapositions, in which archaeological sites lie adjacent to steel-and-glass office complexes. Residents joke that you don't want to dig too deep here or you might uncover a lost ruin and find your house taken over by a museum. This dichotomy between the ancient and the new is alluring. So is the scenery. The land is dotted with cypress groves, vineyards, and olive trees; carved into gentle bays or dramatic coves bordered with startling white sand; or articulated into hills and mountains that plunge into the sea. Indeed, you can't travel far across the land without encountering the sea, or far across the sea without encountering one of the roughly 2,000 islands. This natural beauty, combined with plentiful archaeological treasures, make Greece a truly rewarding destination. Combining culture and history, Athens rises as a top luxury destination in Europe, featuring some of the best hotels, gourmet restaurants and high-end luxury boutiques. The Acropolis and the Parthenon may dominate its skyline, but the Greek capital certainly doesn't live in the past.
Most of the luxury hotels in the heart of Athens are historic landmarks, with unique interior design and stunning views to the Acropolis. Luxury hotels in Athens are devoted to luxury travel and naturally, they are experts in tailor-making holiday experiences for those who know and enjoy the finer things in life. They will also take care of all those special touches that make an elegant holiday exclusively yours.
Things to do & see
Athens is widely popular for its rich historical and architectural value. Being the capital of Greece, Athens happens to be the best city to uncover Ancient Greece through its graphic alleys. Kolonaki, the fashion district of Athens, is recommended for luxury shopping because of its high-end boutiques. It is a posh meeting place offering plenty of choices for every hour of the day! Athens offers excellent opportunities for a splendid wine-tasting evening. There are several marvelous wine bars in the city of Athens, mainly concentrated in downtown Athens, where you can taste several top-notch wines. As a cosmopolitan city, Athens features several restaurants that serve food from different parts of the world. Asian, Mexican & Indian are the three most popular international cuisines in the city. You will find natural parks to relax, even in the centre of Athens. The most popular ones are Filopappos hill, Mount Lycabettus, and the National Gardens at Syntagma square. Athens has a rich shopping scene with large shopping malls and designers' stores where you will find almost everything you are looking for ranging from clothes, shoes and accessories to books, music and electronics! Below you will find among others shopping malls, local markets, as well as some of the best places to have fun and taste delicious Greek and International dishes! Beeing especially known for its rich heritage and culture, it goes without saying that the center of Athens has numerous museums and sightseeing attractions to explore.
Enjoy a luxury escape in Europe’s oldest city and you will experience the most dramatic contrasts between ancient and contemporary. From the comfort of your luxury boutique hotel, stroll along the huge and quite stunning pedestrian promenade that links numerous legendary historical sites, absorbing the atmosphere of a cutting-edge capital.