Athens - the gateway to Greece, both ancient and modern.
There couldn't be a better venue for a Conference or Incentive at any time of the year. Sprawling at the fοοt of the holy rock of the Acropolis with its monuments symbolizing everlasting spiritual values, modern Athens, the country's capital city has grown into a bustling metropolis, yet still retains its unbreakable links with its glorious past and its traditions.
Dominating the Athenian skyline, the Acropolis & the Parthenon Temple represent the quintessence of the classic era & one of the most important monuments on the World Heritage List. The city offers a safe & visitor-friendly environment to get to know Greece. The majority of archaeological sites have been perfectly integrated into the contemporary city & the countless museums present a vibrant cultural scene.
Accommodation, Conference & Dinner Venues
Athens has a surprising selection of unique, unusual, cultural & quaint venues that add that special, unforgettable aura to any event. Custom built conference halls, Olympic properties, art galleries & museums for exclusive use, ancient theatres, estates & high-tech venues in the middle of Athens provide space for meetings, congresses & special events. Hotels of all standards are within a few minutes from Syntagma Square, the heart of the city.
Shopping, Coffee Culture & Day Time Activities
The Plaka is the ancient quarter of Athens. Ancient foundations, statues and monuments are found throughout this area, and all in the shadow of the Acropolis. Beautifully preserved neo-classical houses line the cobbled streets & it is a shopper’s paradise for furs, gold and silver jewellery, leather goods and Greek handicrafts. Enjoy a coffee or a meal with views to the major sites of antiquity, such as the Ancient Agora & the Parthenon Temple.
Ermou Street, appropriately named after Hermes, the patron god of commerce has been one of the best places in Athens for shopping since the end of the 19th century. Sophisticated Kolonaki is 5 minutes walk on the other side of Syntagma Square. It offers some of the best shopping in town from top Greek and foreign fashion designers, and when you need a break head for the coffee shops surrounding the square: this is a prerequisite for trendy Athenians and visitors alike to see and be seen.
Athens is the only capital in Europe that has islands just an hour away. Feel like a millionaire on a luxury yacht for a day visit to one of the islands of Hydra, Aegina, Spetses & Poros. Each one is a delightful escape from the big city. Cruising the Aegean is one of the joys of Greece & 3, 4 & 7 day cruises start from Piraeus port.
After dark
Athens night life is vibrant & has something to suit all tastes, from world-class performances in ancient amphitheatres, to cabaret, Greek bouzouki, local & international live music events & the notoriously late night partying in a huge variety of bars, clubs every night of the week. The Psirri district has some of the hottest clubs while Gazi hosts many arty bars & restaurants around the old industrial gas works, while sophisticated Kolonaki & Athens Riviera from Mikrolimano to Vouliagmeni all offer exciting night life venues.
A unique destination Whatever you choose to do in Athens, all your senses will be stimulated by this amazing city. Music, street-vendors cries, discussion and of course traffic will be your first impression, followed closely by the brilliance of blue sky overhead and white buildings below, the delicious smells of souvlaki meat roasting on open fires, the taste of earthy Greek food and touch of warm air on your skin will assure you that it is great to be alive and experiencing a unique destination.
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