Classic Vactions - Classic Europe 2008 - (Page 38) Athens H O T E L G R A N D E B R E TA G N E Athens’s most historic and prestigious hotel • Overlooking Syntagma Square, the Hotel Grande Bretagne is next to the Parliament House, between Kolonaki and Plaka. • All 321 spacious guestrooms and suites are well appointed. Many offer views of the Acropolis, Parliament House, and National Gardens. • The spa and health center are located in the sublevel, while the rooftop pool and garden restaurant afford city and Acropolis views. BP Published Rates: From $479 to $929/Night* K I N G G E O R G E PA L A C E Majestically situated in the very heart of Athens • Located on Syntagma Square, steps from the Parliament House, this hotel was once a small palace and home to the prime minister. • 102 rooms and suites are decorated with antique furniture and champagne-colored silks and satins; all have marble bathrooms. • Guests can work out with a personal trainer or enjoy a swim, massage, or beauty treatment in the Palace Spa. BP Published Rates: From $359 to $499/Night* E L E C T R A PA L A C E P L A K A Fully renovated hotel in the shadow of the Acropolis • This hotel is a 10-minute walk from the Acropolis and a quick walk from the central subway station. • In the heart of the old city, the hotel has 150 fully renovated rooms and suites, plus a restaurant, bar, garden, and roof garden. • Fitness facilities include an indoor pool, steam bath, spa tub, sauna, gym, massage room, and a sparkling new rooftop pool. BP Published Rates: From $279 to $389/Night* FIVE WAYS TO enjoy Greece 4. Take a tour of Mycenae by driving along the coastal road to visit ancient ruins. Then visit Epidaurus and its theater, famous for its expert acoustics. 5. Visit the ancient town of Corinth, where St. Paul lived and preached for two years. Visit the huge agora (marketplace) and Apollo’s Temple (sixth century BC). 1. Cruise by hydrofoil (fast water vessel) to the island of Hydra, where you can stroll, shop, and swim. 2. Take a private car and driver to the Archaeological Museum and the Parthenon to truly understand the history of Greece. 3. Relax at a taverna and enjoy Greek specialty foods like spanakopita, baklava, and dolmades.
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