With the assistance of luxury bespoke agency Greece Insiders, experts who specialize in designing tailor-made, and private experiences, I have compiled a luxurious way to experience Athens for a brief respite before heading onwards to the Greek islands. Set on a lush pine-clad peninsula just outside of Athens, Astir is located in the Vouliagmeni area and an easy 30-minute drive from the airport or city center. In 2019, Four Seasons Astir Palace combined the three original resorts Astir Palace, Arion, and Nafsika. In its early years, Astir Palace welcomed Jackie Onassis, Brigitte Bardot, Nelson Mandela, Frank Sinatra, John Wayne, and even Vladimir Putin. Restaurant Manager Cedric Vinckier (far left), and Chef Luca Piscazzi (far right) with the amazing ... [+] staff at Pelagos at the Four Seasons Astir Palace.

Source: Forbes August 01, 2021 15:00 UTC