2-6 M. Alexandrou, Karaiskaki str., 104 37, Metro Station Metaxourgeio Tel.: +30 210 52 01 600, Fax: +30 210 52 25 524 • e-mail: [email protected] www.classicalhotels.com Classical Athens Imperial Rooms & Amenities

Distinctive and welcoming, the Classical rectly to Karaiskaki Square. area in open plan style. Elegantly deco- Athens Imperial is one of the city’s most rated, and with marble bathroom with stylish and vibrant hotels. Its monumen- GUEST ROOMS & SUITES separate shower cabin and exclusive tal facade ushers guests into a tastefully The Classical Athens Imperial has a to- luxury guest amenities. All Junior Suites furnished and arty interior that combines tal of 261 rooms including 25 suites. All offer King Beds. contemporary decoration with timeless guestrooms are equipped with individu- elegance. Its state-of-art business facili- ally controlled air-conditioning, work- Corner Junior Suites: ties can transform guest rooms into an ing desk, refrigerated private maxi-bar, office and host conferences and meet- in room safe, satellite TV with 24-hour ings for up to 1,400 people, while the 7th movie channel, coffee making facilities, floor has been tailored to the needs of direct dial telephone, High-Speed Inter- discerning business executives. Over- net Access and voicemail. The marbled look the city from the roof garden, facing bathrooms accompanied by lavish vani- the Parthenon and enjoying a cocktail by ties and makeup/shaving mirror; most the pool. have separate shower cabin and feature fine personal-care items, hair dryers, slippers and terry bathrobes. Additional- Located on building’s corner on all ly, all suites and deluxe rooms on the 7th floors, and with approximately 50 square floor are equipped with iron, iron-board meters of space they consist of a spa- and coffee-machine. cious bedroom and large sitting area with working desk, in open plan style. Stylishly Classical Guest Rooms: decorated with elegant furnishings and exclusive luxury guest amenities. Appro- priate for triple occupancy, most of them with panoramic city view. Available with LOCATION King bed.

Executive Suites:

Located on all floors, they provide 26 square meters of space. The decor is contemporary with elegant furnishings, working desk, marble bathroom and lux- Within the historical center of Athens, ury amenities. Classic rooms are avail- this impressive deluxe hotel is in walking able with King or Twin beds. distance from the National Theatre and Located on all floors, they occupy 50 square meters of space and consist of minutes from the Acropolis by metro. Deluxe Guest Rooms: The Classical Athens Imperial provides one bedroom and separate sitting room easy access to all areas both within and with second TV set. Stylishly decorated outside the city centre, as it is across with elegant furnishings and exclusive Athens Metro station and minutes away luxury guest amenities. Appropriate for from Central Train station and National triple occupancy, most of them with pan- Highway. Classical Athens Imperial is an oramic city view. Available with King bed. ideal base for exploring Athens, equally convenient for business or leisure travel- Corner Executive Suites: ers. Located mainly on the upper floors of the hotel, they provide 30 square meters of TRANSPORTATION space, while most of them offer Acropo- Athens’s International airport El.Venizelos lis or Lycabettus Hill view. They consist is 36 km from the Hotel. Easy private or of a spacious room, working desk, and public transportation is available. Cen- marble bathroom with separate shower tral Athens train station is in a walking cabin and luxury amenities. The Deluxe distance. Opposite from hotel, the Athe- rooms are available with choice of a King nian Metro provides access to the most or Twin beds. areas of Athens and the International Airport. Achilleos street (hotel frontage) Junior Suites: Located on the 2nd through the 4th floor, directly leads to the national highway. Located on all on hotel’s corner, these Suites are 55 floors they provide square meters and consist of one bed- FROM THE AIRPORT: 44 square meters room and separate sitting room. Spa- Driving the main highway with direction of space offering cious marble bathroom with separate to Athens (), taking “Pireas- panoramic city shower cabin. Luxurious furnishings, all Lamia” exit, turning left to direc- view. The Junior equipped with top quality guest ameni- tion. After Athens central Bus station Suites consist of ties. They are appropriate for triple occu- “Ktel” (left side), on the traffic lights, turn a spacious bed- pancy and, available with King bed. left. This is Athinon Avenue, leading di- room and sitting  Classical Athens Imperial R o o m s & A m e n i t i e s

Corner Deluxe Suites: …in the Room: RECREATION Fitness gallery:

Located on the 5th through the 8th floor, on hotel’s corner, with Acropolis view. • Exquisite Designers Fabrics These 55 square meters of space con- • Queen Size Beds & Twins sist of one bedroom and separate sit- • Down Comforters and Pillows ting room. Spacious marble bathroom Work out in the fully equipped fitness • Working Desk with lamp with separate shower cabin. Luxurious room, or choose to simply indulge yourself furnishings, all equipped with top qual- • Marble Bathrooms with a sauna or a steam bath. Professional ity guest amenities. Appropriate for tri- • Make-up & Shaving mirror trainers and experienced therapists are ple occupancy, available with one King • Hairdryer at-hand to offer a wide range of massage, bed. • Separate shower cabin skin-care, beauty and fitness treatments at (most of the rooms) the Elixir Fitness Gallery on the 8th floor. Gold Presidential Suite: • Luxurious Bathroom Amenities • Slippers & terry bathrobes • In-Room Safe deposit box • Maxi bar • Direct-Dial Phone • Voice Mail • Satellite and Pay TV (movie channels) • Hi-Fi CD • Coffee making facilities Located on the Executive floor, overlook- • Iron, ironing-board ing Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill, sets (for all suites & deluxe rooms on 7th floor) hotel’s top accommodation. The Presi- • Individual thermostat Controller dential Suite occupies 90 square meters • Smoke detectors and Sprinklers Pool: of space and consists of a large bed- • Soundproofed windows room and separate dining room seating • Free high speed Internet Access 8 persons, spacious sitting area with 2 • Evening Turndown sofas, large screen TV set, wide working • 24-hour in Room Dining desk, 2 marble bathrooms and stereo …Business Services: system. Available with King size bed. The Presidential Suite connects with a superior room, which may be used as second bedroom.

GUEST SERVICES AND FACILITIES Indulge: • Wireless Internet Access (Wi-Fi) Outdoor swimming pool located on roof • Concierge Services top with panoramic view of Athens. • Multi-Lingual Staff • Business Lounge • Express • 24-Hours Business Centre laundry • Wireless Internet Access (Wi-Fi) / dry cleaning • Extensive Banquet facilities service • Conference Hall (up to 1.400 persons) • Baby Sitting • Direct dial phone Services • Laptop available • Non • Computer Smoking • Fax Rooms • Photocopy Machine • Private • Printer Parking • Wireless phone Off-site recreation: • Car rental • ISDN & ADSL telephone lines • Tennis • Metro Station • Secretarial services • Golf across the • Diving Street • Windsurfing • Physician on call

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RESTAURANTS & BARS “Asia Fresh Restaurant” Discover Asia Fresh Restaurant, where authentic sushi and a great variety of Japanese recipes offer you addictive tastes in an Asian urban-minimalistic setting.

Try the best maki, nigiri, sashimi and the most delicious crunchy duck- talk of the town- accompanied with sake!

“Hippy Chic Lounge Bar” Natural daylight filters through from the impressive 7 storey atrium, illuminating the tree – piece of art – hanging in the air. Ideal charming spot for private rendez-vous, small gatherings, and cocktails before or after a night out. Serving all kinds of beverages and light snacks, the Hippy Chic lounge bar is the hotel’s most lively area.

Open daily from 07.00 am to 02.00 am.

“Island 12 o’clock”

Rise up to the 9th floor to our rooftop pool bar where the beautiful people soak up the gorgeous views. Feast for the eyes: the view of the city from the Acropolis and the Lycabettus Hill to the Saronic Gulf. Reserve a deck chair, get wet and sip an evening cocktail.

Open daily from 10.00am to 02.00 am, April to October.

 Classical Athens Imperial Conference & Banqueting

CONFERENCE & BANQUETING FACILITIES: Classical Athens Imperial offers conference facilities to accommodate up to 1.400 persons. Flexible spaces with planning as- sistance to adapt perfectly to your needs. High tech equipment that accommodates most demanding presentation and com- munication requirements is available upon request. Experienced staff on site to respond promptly to every demand and ensure your meetings´ success. Audio Visual Services & Equipment • Public address system with wireless hand-held and tie-clip microphones, table-top microphones, speaker microphones • Simultaneous interpretation system fulfilling the European Union specifications • T.V. monitors / PLASMA / Proscreens • Tape recording (single or double) and in-print publication • Camera video projectors • Data video projectors • Front & Back projection screens • Personal Computers & peripheral, Laptops • Video players • DVD players • Wired or wireless voting system • Video conference • Satellite links • Videowalls • Flipcharts • Technical secretariat, Fax & laser printers • Stage lighting & special lighting effects • Stage scenery designing. Upon request

 Classical Athens Imperial Places of Interest

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES The Pnyx is unspectacular. It is a small Roman temple in the centre of Athens, Acropolis hill surrounded by parkland, with a large southeast of the Acropolis. Begun in the flat platform of eroded stone set into its 6th century BC, it was not completed until side. The Pnyx was used for popular the reign of the Emperor Hadrian in the assemblies in Athens as early as 507 2nd century AD. In was at that time the BC, when the reforms of Cleisthenes largest temple in . transferred political power to the citizens. It looks down on the Ancient Agora, the OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST commercial and social centre of the city. At this site all the great political struggles (Constitution Square) of Athens of the “Golden Age” were fought out. Statesmen such as Pericles, Aristides and Alcibiades would have spoken here regularly, with the Parthenon, Temple of Athena, the city’s protective goddess, looking down on their deliberations. Hill The Hill of the Muses, south-west of the Acropolis and with a view that sweeps from the Saronic Gulf to the Argolic Hills, The greatest and finest sanctuary of is now known as Philopappou Hill. From ancient Athens, dedicated primarily to its here you are almost at eye-level with the Syntagma Square is located in central patron, the goddess of wisdom Athena, Acropolis and you have a breathtaking Athens, Greece. The Square was named dominates the centre of the modern view of the Parthenon. Below, the city after the Constitution which King Otto was city from the rocky crag known as the stretches out for miles around, extending forced to grant the people after a popular Acropolis. Thanks to the vision and to the mountains of Parnitha and Imittos. and military uprising, on September subsequent aggressive project known as The monument in memory of the Roman 3, 1843. Syntagma Square is also the The Unification of Archaeological Sites, Gaius Ioulius Antiochus Philopappos, a frequent site of political demonstrations. the area surrounding the Acropolis has benefactor of the town, was put on the The Greek Parliament is just across been beautified into Europe’s largest top of the hill in 115 AD. Amalias Avenue to the East, and is surrounded by the extensive National archaeological park; a network of paved Theatre of Dionysos pedestrian-only pathways filled with Gardens, which are open to the public. green-topped hills, historically significant Around Syntagma, there are many tourist ancient ruins and renovated 19th century shops, airline offices, banks, restaurants neoclassical buildings. A stroll in this and first class hotels. The Square is also most unique open air museum and located near many of Athens’ oldest and ecological park is sure to be a memorable most famous neighborhoods and tourist one. The entrance to the Acropolis begins attractions. at the Propylaia, a single building with two wings that was used as the official It is the oldest section of Athens and entrance to the Parthenon. The Propylaia the most popular and picturesque were built between 437 B.C. and 432 B.C. area, expanded to the North and East and can be credited to the renderings of of the Acropolis. The district of Plaka is architect Mnesicles. Cut into the southern cliff face of the a gloriously exotic labyrinth of alleys, The Propylaia lead you to the Parthenon, Acropolis, the Theatre of Dionysos is winding streets and stairs lined with C19th the ruins of which still dominate the centre the birthplace of Greek tragedy and was neo-classical houses and mansions, with of the Acropolis and undoubtedly the the first theatre built of stone. Aeschylus, beautifully decorated tiled roofs. Most most recognised monument and symbol Sophocles, Euripides and Aristophanes of them are restored accommodating of Athens past and present. Dedicated all had their plays performed here, during museums, restaurants or shops. to the goddess Athena, the Parthenon, the dramatic contests of the annual City Plaka district is almost completely made of Pentelic marble and of the Dionysia festival, when it was little more pedestrianised and contains the famous Doric order, was designed by architects than a humble wood-and-earth affair. flea market around Square, Iktinos and Kallikrates during the period Theatre of Herodes Atticus ancient sites and small museums of 447-432 B.C. Inside the archaeological This small Roman theatre seats 5,000 traditional and popular culture. site, discover one of the most important spectators and is still in use today. Built Monastiraki museums in the world, the Acropolis by the Roman consul Herodes Atticus It is one of the most vivid and busy areas Museum with priceless works of art, such between AD 161 and 174, in memory of in downtown Athens. It is ideal for walking as the east pediment of the Parthenon, his wife, the shape was hollowed out of or shopping day and night. the Caryatids, the frieze from the Temple the rocks on the southern slope of the Psirri, Theseion and of Athena Nike, and the rooms housing Acropolis. Three of the most works by the sculptor, Pheidias. The Arch of Hadrian hip and artsy Pnyx - Ancient Agora - Temple of A monumental gateway resembling – in parts of town Athena some respects - a Roman triumphal arch. where Athenians It spanned an ancient road from the center and travel-savvy of Athens to the complex of structures on visitors choose the eastern side of the city that included to hang out. the Temple of Olympian Zeus. It has Centred around been proposed that the arch was built , (the to celebrate the adventus (arrival) of the original gas works Roman Emperor Hadrian and to honor plant in Athens) him for his many benefactions to the city, Gazi, which means on the occasion of the dedication of the gas in Greek, fuels nearby temple complex in 131 or 132 CE. artists’ inspiration The Temple of Olympian Zeus as is apparent by the area’s many galleries, The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also lofts, ethnic and contemporary restaurants, known as the Olympieion, is a Greco- cafés and bars. Don’t miss the largest and

 Classical Athens Imperial Places of Interest busiest outdoor marketplace in Athens where significant findings from excavations museum’s annexes include: the Tzidaraki butchers and sellers of produce compete for of the area in which it is housed. The Mosque (the museum’s original location), your attention by displaying fresh fish, meat, primary findings, objects directly related where the “V. Kyriazopoulos Collection vegetables, herbs and spices and calling out to the cemetery offer profound insight of Folk Pottery” is now housed and the their competitive prices. into the burial customs of ancient building at Kyrrestou 8, known as the Lycabettus Athens. Artefacts include funerary urns “Baths of Athena.” The newest building at and monuments and grave offerings. Panos 22, in Plaka, features historic items The museum’s collection also includes from various Greek trade professions of excellent examples of pottery. the 19th and 20th century. National Art Gallery- Alexandros Soutzos Museum The National Art Gallery is one of Greece’s main art institutions and features paintings and works of art from some of Greece’s and Europe’s best from the 19th and 20th centuries. Emphasis is given to popular Greek contemporary artists The hill of Lycabettus offers a unique sight including Giannis Tsarouchis, Domenikos of ’s peninsula with Athens, Piraeus Theotokopoulos (a.k.a. El Greco), and the Saronicos golf. The St George’s Theodors Vrizakis, Nikolaos Kounelakis, church on Lycabettus is a traditional 19th Nikiforos Litras, Konstantinos Parthenis, century building. You can reach the hill Maleas, Giannis Moralis and others. either on foot following the stairs, or by car Jewish Museum of Greece taking the road that leads to the theatre More than 7,000 objects depicting 2,300 of Lycabettus. During the summer, the years of Jewish life in Greece is depicted Lycabettus theatre hosts various theatrical in thematic exhibits here. They include the performances and concerts. history of the Greek- speaking Romaniote Jews (whose presence in Greece The Panathenaic Stadium (also known goes back to the 3rd century B.C.), the as the Kallimarmaron) in Athens is the Holocaust and the Jewish participation in only major stadium in the world built fully the Greek War of Independence. of white marble (from Mount Penteli). The War Museum In ancient times it was used to host the Collection of mementos and historic items athletic portion of the Panathenaic Games document the struggles for freedom of in honour of the Goddess Athena. During the Greek nation from ancient times to classical times the stadium had wooden This group of collections comprises many the present. seating. It was remade in marble by the distinct categories totalling more than archon Lycurgus in 329 BC and was 30.000 items illustrating the character of SHOPPING DOWNTOWN Shopping in downtown Athens (the enlarged and renovated by Herodes the Greek world through a spectacular Commercial Triangle as called by the Atticus in 140 AD, to a capacity of 50,000. historical panorama: from antiquity and locals) is an exciting experience with the age of Roman domination to the IMPORTANT MUSEUMS bigand small shops and boutiques medieval Byzantine period; from the fall of National Archaeological Museum clustered around and along Ermou St. Constantinople in 1453 and the centuries The National Archaeological Museum is a - the capital’s ever popular downtown of Frankish and Ottoman occupation; must to visit. One of the richest museums walkway, sophisticated Stadiou St. (we to the outbreak of the struggle for concerning ancient Greek art in the world, its recommend the largest department store independence in 1821; from the formation collections are representative of all the cultures in the centre of Athens, CityLink), classy of the modern state of Greece in 1830, up that flourished in Greece: from the prehistoric Voukourestiou St., traditional Pandrossou to 1922, the year in which the Asia Minor age until the later age of Turkish dominance, walkway and elegant Mitropoleos Str. You disaster took place. including frescoes from prehistoric Thera may find anything, from small decoration and statues from the classical period, such Cycladic & Ancient Greek Art items of convenient prices to well-known as a bronze statue of Poseidon. Greece’s An extensive and unique private collection designer’s creations most important collection of ancient statues, of prehistoric art from the Cycladic islands Plaka and Monastiraki remain open until pottery and fragments. as well as ancient Greek and Byzantine art. late in the evening as well as all day National Historical Museum Numismatic Museum Sunday. Relics and rare historical evidence and The Numismatic Museum of Athens, with documents relating to modern Greek history, a history going back to 1829, is one of ATHENS NIGHTLIFE Psiri, just north of Plaka, is Athens’ busiest such as weapons used by revolutionaries that the few of its kind in the world and the nightlife area. Restaurants, cafes, bars fought the Greek War of Independence are only such museum in the Balkans. It and ouzeries (bars serving maze and here. It is the oldest museum of its kind and provides continuous educational support ouzo, plus beer and wine) line the streets it includes rich collections, which highlight the for Hellenism in terms of numismatics, between , most representative phases of Neo-Hellenism history and art history with a collection and Monastiraki. A variety of music clubs from the fall of Constantinople (15th Century) of approximately 6,000 coins covering cater to all tastes - from Latin grooves onwards. The museum is also a research the ancient Greek world, the Roman and to Greek rock to traditional Rembetika centre for modern Greek history. Byzantine periods, western Mediaeval music. In summer, there are live outdoor times and modern times. The building Byzantine and Christian Museum concerts and performing arts events in that houses the museum, Iliou Melathron, A veritable treasure trove of Byzantine and Herod Atticus Theatre and on Lycabettus is to be appreciated for its design by post-Byzantine art and culture. Over more Hill. The Megaro Concert Hall is the city’s architect Ernest Ziller, who is credited with 25,000 artefacts, drawn from the entire Greek leading performing arts centre with regular designing over 500 buildings in Greece. world and other territories where the Hellenic classical concerts, theatres and opera spirit flourished, organized into collections Greek Folk Art Museum performances from touring international. that date from the 3rd to the 20th century. A rich collection of Greek folk art dating The Archaeological Museum of Kera- from 1650 until today including works of EXCURSIONS NEAR ATHENS meikos embroidery, weaving, costumes, Half-day Ancient Corinth Newly refurbished, this museum displays masquerades, silver, metals, pottery, Leave Athens and drive South West until you some of the ancient world’s most wood carvings and stone carvings. The reach the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea. Drive on  Classical Athens Imperial Places of Interest and visit the Ancient town of Corinth where for the tourist while in Greece, there is can be found at the following places: St. Paul lived and preached for two years. also three, four and seven days cruises ATHENS TENNIS CLUB The remains of the city, which includes the available throughout the Greek Islands. 2 Vas. Olga Ave., Athens, Agora (Market Place) and Apollo’s Temple Tel: +30 210 92 32 872 (6th Century B.C.) clearly shows how rich ATHLETICS SPORTS FACILITIES and important Corinth was in Ancient times. Greece has a long tradition in athletics. A PANELLINIOS GYMNASTIC CLUB Half day - Poseidon Temple Sounio variety of spectator sports and recreation 26, Mavromateon St., Athens, - Sunset await the visitor to Athens. Soccer heads the Tel:+30 210 82 33 720 This is a journey into the past. The journey list as the nation’s favourite sport followed is along the beautiful Athens coastal road by basketball and volleyball. Track and TRANSPORTATION WITHIN through Glyfada and Vouliagmeni and field is also popular. Most of the National ATHENS Varkiza districts where many Athenians live Tourist Organization of Greece (EOT) public If you are in a hurry, the best way to get and enjoy the seaside areas. Then out along beaches and swimming pools in the Athens around the centre of Athens is with a taxi, the winding coastal of the Saronic Gulf, until area offer full sea sports facilities such as which can be flagged down from any you reach the Temple of Poseidon. Here dressing rooms, piers, canoes, pedalo, fields street corner. Taxi fares are still among guides will regale you with the woeful tale for various games, tennis courts, volley and the cheapest in the world. of Poseidon, a heart-rending story, which basketball courts, children’s playgrounds, a Taxis you will enjoy as the sunsets in its natural pavilion, pastry shop, snack-bar, restaurant, Taxis are plentiful, but avoid them during colourful magnificence. It is sadness and self service and discos. rush hours (13.00 - 15.00) when they are beauty all in one; you cannot fail to be difficult to obtain. Also make sure you flag CLIMATE down one in an area where the cab can moved by the experience. It is also a great Indicative temperatures place for those who love photography. stop without causing traffic circulation One-Day Delphi Excursion MONTH LOW HIGH problems, otherwise it won’t stop. One of the favourites from Athens. This is JANUARY 6˚C 13˚C Trains Information about train service throughout almost a journey, which cannot be missed, FEBRUARY 7˚C 14˚C as your trip to Greece would be incomplete Greece and for destinations abroad by rail without it. Passing by Thebes (the tragedy MARCH 8˚C 16˚C can be obtained from the Greek Railway of King Oedipus) and to the pretty town APRIL 11˚C 20˚C Organization (OSE), the main headquarters of which is near Omonia Square. of Levadia. Then on to Arachova which is MAY 15˚C 25˚C famous for its’ hand woven rugs, arriving Metro in Delphi, set amongst one of the largest JUNE 20˚C 30˚C The Metro / subway runs from 05.30 to Olive groves in Greece. The road leading JULY 22˚C 33˚C midnight daily. Tickets must be purchased before entering the train and must be up to Delphi is lined with colourful blooms AUGUST 22˚C 34˚C of broom and Daphne. Delphi is considered cancelled before entry. The line operates SEPTEMBER 19˚C 29˚C to be the “Omphalos”, the navel, or centre from the Athens northern suburb of Kifissia of the ancient world. The ruins of the OCTOBER 15˚C 23˚C to the port of Pireaus, with stops in between Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios, the Temple at major areas of Athens. Only a small NOVEMBER 11˚C 18˚C portion of the journey is underground thus of Apollo and the treasury of the Athenians DECEMBER 8˚C 15˚C are in exceptionally good condition despite offering an excellent opportunity to see the vagaries of time and weather of the much of the Athens metropolitan area. thousands of years. It is indeed a delight. BEACHES Bus The shops on the roadside provide an Yabanaki Beach Park-Varkiza City buses an inexpensive way of travelling. amazing variety of honey, nuts, sweets and Tel.: +30 210 89 72 414 A ticket for all buses and trolleys cost 0.50 € herbs, which you can buy. Thalassea-Voula for a single journey. They can be bought in One-Day Argolis Trip Tel.: +30 210 89 59 632 all metro stations and at about 3.500 news On the way to Argolis one passes through stands. Public transport to Athens and the Corinth Canal, which connects the WATER SKIING the port of Pireaus is provided by express Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea. A short Vouliagmeni Bay: airport bus connections 24 hours a day. stop here will allow you to see the narrow School, Tel.: +30 210 89 60 939 AIRPORT canal, and maybe you will be lucky and see School, Tel.: +30 210 89 60 820 Designed for the 21st Century, Eleftherios one of the passenger ships or cargo ships School, Tel.: +30 210 89 60 743 Venizelos International Airport is connected being tenderly guided through. Then on to Varkiza: to the national road network via a new 6- Mycenae, the Homeric city of the Atreides School, Tel.: +30 210 89 70 040 lane motorway link. Aiming to serve both (the city of gold) of ancient poets, see the passengers and the general public, the new Lion’s Gate and the Cyclopean Walls and DIVING airport offers abroad selection of stores and the Royal Tombs. Then continue to the For information on submarine activities an extensive assortment of merchandise. seaside resort of Nafplion and to Argolis with driver’s breathing apparatus and Tel.: +30 210 35 30 000 nestling at the foot of the Palmidi Fortress depressuring chambers can be given from atop the cliffs. Following is the Epidavros the Hellenic Federation of Underwater PORT village and the most wonderful site of the Activities, Aghios Kosmas, Ellinikon. During the summer tourist season, most Epidavros Theater. Created in the 4th boats towards the Greek islands are full. Century B.C., this amazing theater is still in GOLFING Boat connections are frequent between operation to this day and it is considered In Greece, a lot of golf courses have been the islands during the summer. Hydrofoils to be the peak of an actor/actress carreer developed all over the country. The most serving the nearby islands of the Saronic to perform on this hallowed site. The of them provide everything the discerning Gulf and the Peloponnesian coast leave acoustics are still phenomenal to this day. golfers could wish for and guarantee from the port of Piraeus and Zea port. unforgettable sunshine golfing holidays. Tel.: +30 210 42 26 000 CRUISES AND YACHTING The golf club of, which is considered to 3 Island - One-day cruise to the Saronic be among the finest in Europe. CITY ESSENTIALS islands of Aegina, Poros and Hydra GLYFADA GOLF COURSE in Athens, • Electricity-220V Ac, 50Hz is available with departures daily from Tel.: +30 210 89 46 820, • Visas- Au/Eu/Us none the marina terminal in Paleo Faliron & Fax: +30 210 89 43 721 • Dialing code +30 national (210 city) Piraeus. Departures are usually at 8.00 Open all year round. • Health- no vaccinations needed and at around 19.30 the ships return. • Tab water is safe to drink however for The cruise ships also have spacious sun TENNIS visitors the consumption of bottled decks, restaurants, bars and some even Most beaches in the Athens area have water is recommended offer a swimming pool. tennis courts, which can be used by • Money - euro 3-4-7 Day Cruises If there is more time tourists. Other courts in the Athens area