The Elite Collection · Athens, Greece
Luxury Lifestyle in Athens: Private Access, Fine Dining, Boutiques, Supercars & Yachts
The finest of Athens for discerning visitors, carefully chosen: private after-hours access to the Acropolis, Michelin-starred dining, legendary hotels, spas and salons, the designer flagships of Voukourestiou Street, fine jewellers, supercar and motorcycle showrooms, private yacht charters and chauffeured travel.
Updated October 2026
What's onThis week in Athens
Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Athens.
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Official, after hours
The Acropolis Experience
The Ministry of Culture's exclusive private visits to the Acropolis outside public opening hours, early morning or evening, for groups of up to five, with a private guide. Book well ahead.
Acropolis of AthensExplore View on map
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Two Michelin stars
Delta
Greece's most decorated kitchen, set inside the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. Nordic-inspired technique meets Greek produce in long, seasonal tasting menus with a strong sustainability focus.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, 364 Syngrou AveExplore View on map
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5-star icon
Hotel Grande Bretagne
Athens' most famous hotel, facing Parliament on Syntagma Square since 1874. Opulent rooms, a celebrated rooftop restaurant and a spa.
1 Vasileos Georgiou A'Explore View on map
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Private after-hours access 2
See the Acropolis without the crowds: official private visits outside opening hours, and expert-led private tours.
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Archaeologist guides
Context Travel Athens
In-depth private and very small-group tours of the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum and ancient Athens, led by archaeologists, historians and other experts.
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Official, after hours
The Acropolis Experience
The Ministry of Culture's exclusive private visits to the Acropolis outside public opening hours, early morning or evening, for groups of up to five, with a private guide. Book well ahead.
Acropolis of AthensExplore View on map
Exclusive dining: five of our favourites 5
Michelin-starred standouts and reservation-only tasting menus. Just five, chosen with care, so you don't have to choose from five hundred.
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Two Michelin stars
Delta
Greece's most decorated kitchen, set inside the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. Nordic-inspired technique meets Greek produce in long, seasonal tasting menus with a strong sustainability focus.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, 364 Syngrou AveExplore View on map
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Michelin Guide
Hervé
A chef's-counter experience where every guest watches the open kitchen at work. Precise, playful tasting menus and one of the city's most sought-after reservations.
170 Trion IerarchonExplore View on map
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Michelin Guide
Pelagos
Seafood fine dining at the Four Seasons on the Athens Riviera, with tables looking out over the bay. Pristine Greek fish treated with Mediterranean finesse.
Four Seasons Astir Palace, 40 ApollonosExplore Book a table View on map
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Michelin Guide
Soil
An intimate, earthy restaurant in a neoclassical house with a leafy garden. Tasos Mantis cooks thoughtful tasting menus built around Greek terroir and foraged ingredients.
5 FerekidouExplore View on map
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Michelin Guide
Spondi
A long-standing Athenian institution serving French-led haute cuisine in a romantic stone courtyard tucked away in Pangrati. Michelin-starred since 2002.
5 PirronosExplore View on map
Grand dames & stays: five of our favourites 5
Legendary city hotels and ultra-private hideaways on the Riviera coast.
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Riviera resort
Four Seasons Astir Palace
A luxury resort on its own pine-covered peninsula on the Athens Riviera, with private beaches, sea-view rooms and Michelin-recognised dining.
40 ApollonosExplore View on map
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5-star icon
Hotel Grande Bretagne
Athens' most famous hotel, facing Parliament on Syntagma Square since 1874. Opulent rooms, a celebrated rooftop restaurant and a spa.
1 Vasileos Georgiou A'Explore View on map
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5-star
King George
Elegant, intimate luxury next door to the Grande Bretagne, with antique-filled rooms and Tudor Hall's rooftop views of the Acropolis.
3 Vasileos Georgiou A'Explore View on map
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Beachfront resort
One&Only Aesthesis
A beachfront retreat on the Riviera with bungalows and villas among the pines, a private beach and a relaxed, glamorous mood.
Glyfada seafrontExplore View on map
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Boutique luxury
Xenodocheio Milos
A refined boutique hotel from the team behind Estiatorio Milos, with serene rooms and acclaimed Greek seafood downstairs.
3-5 KolokotroniExplore View on map
Wellness & escapes 4
Award-winning spas, thalassotherapy and the warm thermal waters of Lake Vouliagmeni.
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Thalassotherapy
Divani Apollon Thalasso Centre
Athens' only thalassotherapy centre and one of the largest spas in Europe: 3,500 m² by the sea, with a 270 m² seawater pool with 16 water-jet stations, 25 treatment rooms and a big Technogym fitness centre with personal trainers.
Divani Apollon Palace, KavouriExplore View on map
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Riviera spa
Four Seasons Astir Palace Spa
An all-white spa on the Riviera with views of the Saronic Gulf, rituals inspired by Hippocrates, massages using herbs grown on site and an adults-only hydrotherapy zone with an aroma steam grotto, hammam, vitality pool and chilled showers.
40 Apollonos Street, VouliagmeniExplore View on map
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Multi-award-winning
GB Spa, Hotel Grande Bretagne
The multi-award-winning spa beneath Athens' grandest hotel: an indoor pool, herbal steam bath and ice fountain, a couples' suite, Ayurvedic rituals, massages and facials, with a menu of light food and drinks to enjoy between treatments.
Hotel Grande Bretagne, Syntagma SquareExplore View on map
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Thermal swimming
Lake Vouliagmeni
A natural lake fed by underground mineral springs and sea water, with water at roughly 22 to 29°C all year, so locals swim here even in winter. Its mineral waters have long been used for bathing therapy. Sunbeds are included with entry.
VouliagmeniExplore View on map
Hair & beauty 3
Premier salons in Kolonaki, Glyfada and at the Four Seasons Astir Palace.
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English-speaking team
Achilleas Sotiriou & Anthi
A Kolonaki colour and styling salon led by celebrity stylist Achilleas Sotiriou, with an English-speaking team: balayage and ammonia-free colour, keratin smoothing and hair extensions.
17 Tsakalof StreetExplore View on map
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At the Four Seasons
Petros Salon Four Seasons
Petros' second salon, inside the Four Seasons Astir Palace on the Athens Riviera: hair, colour and special-occasion styling, make-up, brows and nails, in a resort setting.
Four Seasons Astir Palace HotelExplore View on map
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Hair, nails & make-up
Petros Salon Glyfada
One of Athens' best-known salon names, on Glyfada's designer Kyprou Street: cuts, colour and balayage, keratin and hair treatments, make-up and brows, manicures, pedicures and nail extensions.
51 Kyprou StreetExplore View on map
Premium retail 12
The designer flagships of Voukourestiou Street and Kolonaki, Athens' landmark department store, multi-brand boutiques and the Riviera's next luxury destination.
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Louis Vuitton, Dior & more
Astir Marina Luxury Boutiques
Ten minutes from Glyfada, the open-air marina is the Riviera's luxury shopping hub, with standalone stores for Louis Vuitton, Dior, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, Loro Piana, Zegna, Polo Ralph Lauren, Golden Goose, Orlebar Brown, Zeus+Dione and Rolex.
Astir Marina, VouliagmeniExplore View on map
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Greece's biggest department store
attica Department Store
Greece's largest department store, a few steps from Syntagma in the Citylink building, with floors of international and Greek fashion, designer labels, beauty, shoes, homeware and a café. Tax-free shopping for non-EU visitors, personal shopping and alterations.
9 Panepistimiou StreetExplore View on map
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Roman jeweller
Bvlgari
The Roman jeweller's Athens boutique on Voukourestiou Street, run with Kessaris, for high jewellery, watches and accessories.
20 Voukourestiou StreetExplore View on map
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Fine jewellery
Cartier
Cartier's Athens boutique on Voukourestiou Street, for fine jewellery, watches and leather goods from the Paris house.
7 Voukourestiou StreetExplore View on map
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Opened 2023
Chanel
Chanel's first boutique in Athens, opened in 2023 over two floors on Voukourestiou Street, with fashion, handbags, shoes and accessories.
13 Voukourestiou StreetExplore View on map
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Fashion & accessories
Dior
Dior's Athens boutique on Voukourestiou Street, opposite Chanel and Louis Vuitton, for women's fashion, handbags, shoes and accessories.
18 Voukourestiou StreetExplore View on map
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Corner of Syntagma
Hermès
The Paris house's Athens boutique on the corner of Stadiou and Voukourestiou, steps from Syntagma Square, for silk scarves, leather goods and ready-to-wear.
4 Stadiou Street & 1 Voukourestiou StreetExplore View on map
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Flagship
Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton's main store in Greece, on Voukourestiou Street: leather goods, fashion, watches and fine jewellery, with personalisation services.
19 Voukourestiou StreetExplore View on map
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Since 1975
Luisa World
Athens' leading multi-brand luxury retailer, founded in 1975, with labels such as Saint Laurent, Valentino, Loewe and Bottega Veneta at its Kolonaki flagship.
15 Skoufa StreetExplore View on map
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Voukourestiou Street
Prada
The Italian house's boutique among the luxury flagships of Voukourestiou Street, for ready-to-wear, bags and shoes.
17 Voukourestiou StreetExplore View on map
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Coming soon
Riviera Galleria
The Riviera's new luxury shopping destination at The Ellinikon, designed by Kengo Kuma, with around 95 stores, designer boutiques and fine dining. Under construction; check for opening dates.
Poseidonos Avenue, The EllinikonExplore View on map
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Designer multi-brand
Soho Soho
One of Glyfada's best-loved designer boutiques, stocking labels such as Missoni, Rabanne, Stella McCartney, Victoria Beckham, Zimmermann, The Attico and Roberto Cavalli.
70 Kyprou StreetExplore View on map
Fine jewellery & watches 7
Greece's famous jewellery houses and official boutiques for Rolex, Panerai and more.
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Kolonaki flagship
Ileana Makri
The Athenian designer's flagship in Kolonaki, for her signature evil-eye pieces and colourful fine jewellery, worn by celebrities around the world.
13–15 Patriarchou Ioakeim StreetExplore View on map
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Luxury watches
Kessaris
Athens' leading luxury jeweller and watch retailer, with its own high-jewellery collections and watches from Omega, Breitling, Jaeger-LeCoultre and more.
7 Panepistimiou AvenueExplore View on map
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Greek jewellery house
Lalaounis
The flagship of Greece's most famous jewellery house, known for gold pieces inspired by ancient Greek art. Its jewellery museum shop is by the Acropolis.
6 Panepistimiou Avenue & Voukourestiou StreetExplore View on map
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Official Rolex retailer
Ora Kessaris Rolex Boutique
Kessaris' official Rolex and Tudor boutique on Voukourestiou Street, Athens' most exclusive shopping street, a short walk from Syntagma Square.
8A Voukourestiou StreetExplore View on map
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Italian watches
Panerai Boutique
The Italian watchmaker's dedicated boutique on Voukourestiou Street, run by Kessaris, with the full Panerai collection.
24 Voukourestiou StreetExplore View on map
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Fine watches
Patseas
Fine watches from Rolex, Cartier, Girard-Perregaux and Hublot, and fine jewellery; a favourite for engagement rings.
Four Seasons Astir Palace, VouliagmeniExplore View on map
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Since 1895
Zolotas
The historic Athenian jewellery house, famous for hand-hammered gold inspired by ancient Greek treasures, in its flagship store near Syntagma Square.
10 Panepistimiou AvenueExplore View on map
Luxury cars & motorcycles 9
Official showrooms for Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Porsche, Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz and Tesla, and for Ducati, Harley-Davidson and BMW Motorrad motorcycles.
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Official dealer
BMW Motorrad Sfakianakis
The official BMW Motorrad dealer for Athens, for new BMW motorcycles and scooters, test rides, riding gear and servicing.
Kifisou Avenue & 36 Papakyriazi StreetExplore View on map
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Official dealer
Ducati Athens
The official Ducati dealer in central Athens, on Kallirois Avenue near Syngrou-Fix, for new Ducati motorcycles, from the Panigale and Monster to the Scrambler range, plus servicing.
9 Kallirois AvenueExplore View on map
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Opened 2026
Ferrari – Genesis
Ferrari's official importer in Greece for more than 30 years opened this new showroom and service centre in Kifisia in January 2026.
14th km, Athens–Lamia National RoadExplore View on map
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Official dealer
Harley-Davidson Athens
The official Harley-Davidson dealership for Athens, in Koropi near the airport, with new motorcycles, genuine parts and accessories, riding gear and a specialist service centre. Open Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 5pm.
Leoforos Evelpidon & Ifestou StreetExplore View on map
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Official dealer
Mercedes-Benz – Lambda Star
Mercedes-Benz's official dealer in Athens, with showrooms in Marousi, Chalandri and Kifisia, for new cars, AMG models and servicing.
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Renovated 2024
Porsche Center Athens
Porsche's official centre for Athens, renovated and reopened in 2024, with new and approved used Porsches, test drives and servicing. Open 9am to 6pm on weekdays.
12th km, Athens–Lamia National RoadExplore View on map
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Range Rover
Spanos Luxury House of Brands
The official Range Rover, Land Rover and Jaguar retailer on Syngrou Avenue, for the full range, test drives and servicing.
367 Syngrou AvenueExplore View on map
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Electric cars
Tesla Athens
Tesla's first store in Greece, opened in 2022 on Kifisias Avenue in Marousi, where you can see the cars, book a test drive and order a new or ex-demo Tesla.
7 Kifisias Avenue, corner of Neapoleos StreetExplore View on map
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Official dealer
Trident Cars (Lamborghini & Maserati)
The official Athens dealer for Lamborghini and Maserati in Kifisia, for new and approved used cars and after-sales service.
Dios & Anixeos StreetsExplore View on map
Yachts & private charters 4
Private day cruises on the Riviera, crewed yacht charters to the islands, and the superyacht marina at Vouliagmeni.
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Bespoke day cruises
1852 Private Boat Tours
A boutique Glyfada company for private day cruises on the Athens Riviera, on luxury motor yachts including a Pardo 43 and a Riva, with captain and crew.
Glyfada MarinaExplore View on map
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Superyacht marina
Astir Marina Vouliagmeni
Ten minutes south of Glyfada at the Four Seasons Astir Palace: a superyacht marina with 59 berths for yachts of up to 60 metres and one for yachts over 130 metres, with a restaurant, café-bar and boutiques, and Bagatelle and Cova nearby.
40 Apollonos Street, VouliagmeniExplore View on map
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Island cruises
Istion Yachting
Sailing yachts and catamarans from Alimos Marina, with or without a skipper, plus private day cruises along the Athens Riviera.
Alimos MarinaExplore View on map
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Crewed & luxury charters
Kiriacoulis Yachting
One of Greece's largest yachting companies, with a base at Alimos Marina, for crewed and bareboat charters, luxury yacht charters and yacht sales.
Alimos Marina (head office: 7 Alimou Avenue)Explore View on map
Elite transport 1
Chauffeured cars to glide past the Athens traffic, from the airport to the Riviera.
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Mercedes S-Class
Sixt Chauffeur Service
Pre-booked chauffeured cars in Athens, from executive Mercedes-Benz S-Class saloons to V-Class vans for groups, for airport transfers and hourly hire, 24 hours a day.
Most boutiques on Voukourestiou Street open Monday to Saturday and close on Sundays. Non-EU visitors can claim tax-free shopping on larger purchases; ask in store. Car showrooms and yacht companies are best visited by appointment.
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