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We invite you to meet our Concierge team members. They stand ready to be of service daily, dedicated to unlock the secret treasures of Athens.
From dinner reservations at the finest city restaurants to private tours of historical landmarks, our team always performs with efficiency and aplomb. Turn to
them for car rentals, limousine service, florist services, theater and sports tickets, directions, general information, and so much more.
GB Roof Garden Restaurant
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BUS TOURS
Discover Athens with the daily city tour departing from the hotel.
☞ One departure per day
during winter ☞ Two departures
per day during summer ☞ During the 5-hours tour,
guests are guided around the city’s treasures by an expert tour guide
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Acropolis & The Parthenon
☞ Some of the attractions that
the guests will have the chance to admire during the tour are the Parthenon, the New Acropolis Museum, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Panathenaic Stadium
Panathenaic Stadium
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PRIVATE TOURS
You can tour Athens’s cultural and archaeological sights in a private car with a private guide.
Adrian’s Arch
With this option you will have the chance of a personalized guided tour in the comfort of a nice car and selecting to be guided to the places of your preference. This tour takes a minimum of 3 hours, depending on the places one selects to see.
Kindly note that the tours arranged by the Concierge team of the Hotel Grande Bretagne and the King George, are all executed by certified professionals and fluently speaking multilingual tour guides. Their level of knowledge and expertise reflects to the high standards
Acropolis Hill
of service that both hotels offer to their Guests and are very carefully selected.
☞ Athens walking tour,
Being on the top list of certified guides in Athens, it is the best way to get the most out of our long and unparalleled history during your stay with us.
☞ Athens Mythology tour,
including the Acropolis Hill, the Parthenon Temple and the New Acropolis Museum tailored for children ☞ Athens Panorama City Tour ☞ Flavorful Athens Food Tour
(duration 4 hours)
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CAR TRANSFERS
The Concierge team will be delighted to assist you in arranging a limousine or taxi transfer from/to Athens International Airport (ATH), the port of Piraeus or any other point in the greater area of Athens.
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CLASSICAL TOUR CURATED BY “DISCOVER GREEK CULTURE”
(4hrs approx.)
Private walking tour
On a different note, we would like to inform you of a similar Athens city tour, “Classical Tour” provided by ‘Discover Greek Culture’’, which might be of interest to you.
A chance to visit the Acropolis, one of the world’s most iconic landmarks, and the worldrenowned Acropolis Museum, with private guided tour, led by our expert tour guides.
☞ Visit to the Acropolis and
the Acropolis Museum ☞ Pick up from and drop off at the
Hotel Grande Bretagne / King George ☞ Licensed historians/
archaeologists tour guides
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New Acropolis Museum
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MUSEUMS
The Acropolis Museum, the city’s newest and most comprehensive museum, the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, one of the oldest and most important museums in the world devoted to ancient Greek art, the Benaki Museum, a private collection museum dedicated to Greek culture and the War Museum, established in order to honor all those who fought for the country’s freedom during various periods of the Greek history are only a few of the many a visitor can explore while in Athens.
Museums of Athens
National Archaeological Museum
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THE FOUNDATION
A cultural gem that houses the National Library of Greece and the Greek National Opera, as well as the Stavros Niarchos Park.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC)
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
SNFCC hosts music events, guided tours, workshops and activities for all ages, designed by the famous architect Renzo Piano.
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04 Dining at the Hotel Grande Bretagne & King George
GB Roof Garden Restaurant
GB ROOF GARDEN RESTAURANT & TUDOR HALL RESTAURANT
Allow our Concierge experts to arrange your lunch or dinner reservation at the GB Roof Garden or the Tudor Hall Restaurant and savor the unique flavors of the Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, overlooking the Acropolis and the city of Athens.
Tudor Hall Restaurant
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05 The Wine Library
We proudly introduce you to a unique setting, the Wine Library, located at the mezzanine of the GB Corner at the Hotel Grande Bretagne, a distinct “library”, showcasing all the 3.500 wine labels of the historic hotel.
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Let the Head Sommelier of the Hotel Grande Bretagne introduce you to indigenous Greek and international varieties, as well as propose the wine that exclusively responds to your taste preferences.
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Since we understand that relaxation is vital while travelling, we are willing to assist in making your reservation for the treatment that best suits your needs at the multi-awarded GB Spa of the
GB Spa
GB Spa Indoor Pool
Hotel Grande Bretagne. Re-energize your mind, body and soul in what is probably the most opulent environment you will find anywhere in the city. The spacious, awardwinning spa attracts both hotel
GB Spa Treatment Room
and external guests thanks to its calming atmosphere, incomparable facilities and world-class treatments.
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07 Shopping
After your morning walks through historic treasure troves enjoy an afternoon visit to the shopping district, where the most elegant international brands are being hosted. Choose Monastiraki Flea
Voukourestiou Street
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Market upon the beginning of a bright Sunday morning. Here, you will be thrilled to walk through colorful shops and find a wide selection of souvenirs and traditional relics to take back home.
SHOPPING HOURS:
NOTE THAT:
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Monday, Wednesday and Saturday: 9am – 3pm*
* Large shopping malls remain open until 9pm.
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Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9am – 9pm
** While most are closed on Sunday, some shops around Plaka and Monastiraki are frequently open.
Monastiraki
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We will gladly arrange tickets for you and your loved ones at Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Greek National Opera and Epidaurus Ancient Theatre.
Theatre & Cultural Events
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
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09 Athenian Riviera & Saronic Gulf Islands
Vouliagmeni Lake
ATHENIAN RIVIERA
Take a ride down the Athenian Riviera and head from the center of the city towards Cape Sounio, alongside the majestic coastline and the blue sea.
SARONIC GULF ISLAND HOPPING
Indulge in a variety of activities on the way, from swimming and savoring seafood delicacies to exploring the Greek history among the ruins of the ancient temple of Poseidon. In the middle of the way, Vouliagmeni Lake, a natural wonder only a few kilometers
drive from the city center, with waters emerging from underground springs and the nearby sea. This resort – like lake offers the chance to enjoy the sunset along with a refreshing cocktail, a light meal or a dessert after swimming in the lake’s thermal therapeutic waters.
We will be glad to arrange a private yacht cruise or an organized tour around the islands of the Saronic Gulf for you and your company. Travel from Athens to Piraeus Port and embark on a cruise ship or a private yacht for your sail to the island of Hydra.
Enjoy the pristine beaches and warm ocean, sip an ouzo in a local taverna or wander down pave stone streets lined by characteristic red-tiled homes. In the early afternoon, set sail for the lovely island of Aegina, passing through the narrow strait separating the Peloponnesian coast from the island of Poros.
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10 Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus & Agamemnon’s Tomb
Take a ride heading to the south of Greece and explore the ruins of a city that came to the light in the late – 19th century. This is Ancient Corinth, one of the largest and most important cities
Ancient Corinth
Agamemnon’s Tomb
of ancient Greece. Continue your trip towards Nafplio, the first capital of the First Hellenic Republic and of the Kingdom of Greece, and drive to Mycenae to enjoy a walking tour around the ruins of the
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Palace, Agamemnon’s Tomb and Lion’s Gate. Do not miss to visit the ancient theatre of Epidaurus, where the summer Festival takes place.
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Explore the famous sites of Meteora, Delphi and Olympia by taking a private helicopter tour from Athens. We will be delighted to organize this very special one-day trip for you and take you to a journey with majestic panoramic views.
Helicopter Excursion
Meteora
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Mykonos
MYKONOS & SANTORINI
Let our Concierge team members assist you with the reservation of your hotel in Mykonos and Santorini and book your tickets, so that you only have to dream of your next destination.
Santorini
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CONTACT
HOTEL GRANDE BRETAGNE CONCIERGE +30 210 33 30 830 grandebretagne.concierge @luxurycollection.com
KING GEORGE CONCIERGE +30 210 33 30 284 kinggeorge.concierge @luxurycollection.com