Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens launches its 2025 festive program with Michelin-star dining, design-led traditions, spa rituals, and family experiences on the Athenian Riviera. Here’s what’s new this season.
Recently ranked #17 in The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025, Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens has announced its festive season programming—an expansive lineup of dining, wellness and family experiences set against the Athenian Riviera. Running from late November through early January, the coastal resort introduces new collaborations, a sustainability-led Christmas tree, and a full calendar of holiday dining across its restaurants.
A Riviera Icon Marks the Season
Long established as Athens’ most glamorous seaside retreat, the Astir Palace continues to shape the Athenian Riviera’s international profile. Its 30-hectare pine-framed peninsula, three private beaches and award-winning dining venues turn the holiday period into a high-season moment for both locals and travellers. The property’s three Michelin Keys and Forbes Five-Star rating have reinforced its position as the city’s benchmark for contemporary luxury.
This year, its Christmas tree carries a distinctly local touch: handcrafted recycled-glass ornaments designed by Soul Studio using bottles collected on-site. Beyond aesthetics, the installation signals the hotel’s growing emphasis on circular design and community-minded craftsmanship.
Seasonal Menus and Culinary Events
From November 30 to December 31, dining highlights extend across the resort:
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Taverna 37: A game and poultry menu rooted in Greek tradition, available dine-in or takeaway.
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Astron: Festive sweets including classic and triple-chocolate Panettone and the resort’s signature Black Forest Cake.
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Avra Bar: Weekend DJ sets and seasonal cocktails; a one-night collaboration with Athens’ award-winning LINE bar on December 14 supporting charity initiatives. Learn more about LINE, ranked #8 on The World’s 50 Best Bars.
Christmas at the Athenian Riviera
Holiday dining spans multiple venues:
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Christmas Eve
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Pelagos: A Michelin-starred menu featuring Caviar Pasta and Beef Rossini, accompanied by live string duo.
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Mercato: Italian classics, live saxophone and DJ sets.
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Christmas Day
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Mercato: A generous brunch with multiple live stations, DJ and live band.
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Taverna 37: Greek comfort dishes and live Greek music.
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New Year’s Celebrations
The resort steps into 2026 with a mix of refined dinners and high-energy parties:
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Pelagos: A seven-course New Year’s Eve menu by Chef Luca Piscazzi.
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Mercato: A truffle- and seafood-forward feast culminating in the signature Mont Blanc dessert.
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Taverna 37: Six-course celebratory menu.
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Avra Bar: Midnight party with fireworks, live band and packages offering either unlimited cocktails or unlimited champagne.
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January 1: Mercato hosts a New Year’s Day brunch; Taverna 37 offers a relaxed family-style lunch with live local musicians.
Wellbeing and Winter Rituals
The Spa reintroduces Yi, its grounding signature massage inspired by the Greek word for “earth.” Each booking supports We4All’s reforestation projects in Attica, giving the treatment a philanthropic dimension. Guests seeking movement can opt for holiday-themed HIIT workouts led by the Fitness Centre team.
Festive Moments for All Ages
The hotel expands its seasonal programming with:
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A Festive Boutique showcasing artisanal treats and wellness gifts.
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Designer shopping at neighbouring Astir Marina.
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A children’s program featuring a pop-up cinema, crafting sessions, treasure hunts, storytelling, and letters to Santa.
Design & Style Notes — TheHotelTrotter View
Four Seasons keeps leaning into understated Riviera luxury: natural materials, soft Mediterranean palettes and subtly theatrical lighting give each festive moment a sense of modern Greek glamour. The recycled-glass ornaments—glimmering like sea-polished pebbles—add a tactile, almost artisanal counterpoint to the resort’s sleek architecture. It’s an elegant blend of locality, sustainability and design storytelling.
Insider Tip
If you want the full festive atmosphere without crowds, book a late-afternoon drink at Avra Bar on a Saturday. Sunset over the Aegean combined with the weekend DJ sets offers one of the Riviera’s most cinematic holiday moments.
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