Athens

Getting around the Greek islands is now a breeze with Athens-based company, hoper, offering daily scheduled helicopter flights. Hoper launched operation this summer.

Smartflyer Australia, in conjunction with La Collection, has just concluded a familiarisation trip to Greece to showcase the luxury hotel representative’s partner properties. According to La Collection’s Craig Farrell – host of the itinerary – it was the most in-depth Greece educational the company has undertaken in the past two years.

La Collection, the Australian representative specialising in pure luxury hotels and resorts, has added to its curated portfolio with the addition of three exceptional Grecotel properties.

Every now and then a hotel opening makes waves around the world. The Dolli at Acropolis has certainly done that since welcoming its first guests in January 2023. A listed neoclassical 1925 mansion transformed into an exceptional boutique hotel, with only 46 luxurious rooms and private apartments.

Mandarin Oriental Hotels Group has confirmed a new hotel and residence for Athens, set on the city’s shoreline and a 15-minute drive from the centre.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is now offering post-cruise extensions in Greece as the luxury cruise operator expands it offering across Europe.

Abercrombie & Kent has released two new tailor-made 11-day itineraries that will unlock Greece and the spectacular Greek Islands. A&K has also expanded its portfolio of exclusive ‘Insider Access’ experiences in the destination.

Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens has forged a new partnership with Aegean Rib Voyages to offer a range of scheduled and tailor-made boat excursions to local destinations.

MSC Cruises is preparing to introduce new city stay packages that can be paired with sailings in select ports around the world.Launching in the northern summer, the ‘Stay & Cruise’ packages will include up to two nights accommodation, breakfast, a half-day city sightseeing tour, luggage transfer from the hotel to the cruise ship and private transfers to the ship.

Seabourn has confirmed plans to resume operations after its voluntary COVID-19 cruise pause from July 2021.

Celebrity Cruises will resume operations in Europe from 19 June 2021, with the cruise line revealing plans to deploy the brand-new Celebrity Apex to Greece.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has begun accepting reservations for its first Greek property in the Athenian Riviera, the new Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens. Just minutes from the historic city centre of Athens is a pine-clad peninsula jutting into the Aegean Sea, offering a myriad of recreational opportunities and world-class dining in a fabulously chic setting. The new Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens is now confirming reservations for arrivals beginning 29 March 2019.