Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens Unveils Sparkling Festive Program

Winter warmth, bold flavours and sea-view celebrations, Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens marks the festive season in signature style. Recently named #17 in The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025, the legendary Athenian Riviera retreat invites friends and families to gather for a sparkling seasonal program. From Michelin-starred feasts to memorable family moments, cozy weekends, and spa indulgences, the hotel sets the stage for heartfelt celebrations and connection.

The Warmest Welcome

Festivities unfold in Athens’ iconic seafront sanctuary. Framed by pine forests and the glittering Aegean, Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens fuses timeless glamour with contemporary chic. Winner of three Michelin keys in 2025 and a Forbes Five-Star property, the 30-hectare (74-acre) resort – with three private beaches, two pools and award-winning restaurants and bars – immerses guests in a refined seasonal escape.

This year, the elegant retreat introduces a meaningful new touch to its iconic Christmas tree, handcrafted glass drops by local artisans at Soul Studio. Each delicate, light-catching ornament is made using recycled glass from bottles collected at the hotel. Inspired by the endless rhythm of the Aegean and the dance of light on its surface, they symbolise both renewal and connection - and honour shared moments with guests past and present.

Flavourful Feasting

Philoxenia, the Greek art of hospitality, shapes winter menus made for sharing. From November 30, 2025, to December 31, 2025, Taverna 37 serves a traditional game and poultry menu, spotlighting locally sourced ingredients and time-honoured recipes.  Available for takeaway or to enjoy in Astron’s light-filled ambience, festive treats include a rich Panettone in both classic and triple chocolate, decadent spreads, and the signature Four Seasons Black Forest Cake. Avra Bar showcases mesmerising mixology, light bites to share, and live DJ sessions every weekend. On December 14, Avra’s Great Sunday Club partners with the trailblazing Athens’ bar LINE, ranked #8 in The World’s 50 Best Bars, for a charity collaboration blending inventive cocktails with plenty of holiday spirit.

Christmas Celebrations

An elegant Christmas Eve dinner at Michelin-starred Pelagos features signature dishes including Caviar Pasta and Beef Rossini, set to the sounds of a live string duo. At Mercato, Italian specialties such as fresh pasta and a delicious Panettone Gelato take centre stage on Christmas Eve, energized by a live saxophone and DJ sets. Mercato’s Christmas Day brunch brings a dazzling array of choice across multiple live stations, backed by a DJ and a live band. At Taverna 37, Greek favourites promise an equally indulgent start to the day, accompanied by a live Greek music duo for a joy-filled celebration.

In With the New
New Year’s Eve dining at Pelagos unfolds with Chef Luca Piscazzi’s seven-course menu, complete with optional wine pairings, a live cello, and a violin for a refined evening celebration. At Mercato, a lavish spread of seafood, black truffle, and Wagyu beef comes to a sweet conclusion with Pastry Chef Michalis Chatzikalimeris’ signature Mont Blanc dessert, while Taverna 37 closes out 2025 with a six-course feast. Avra Bar sets a high-energy stage for midnight with DJ sets, a live band, fireworks, and guest’s choice of two packages, unlimited cocktails or unlimited champagne, with shareable bites. 2026 opens at Mercato with a New Year’s Day brunch spotlighting vibrant flavours and feel-good favourites alongside a live DJ and band. Starting the year in the spirit of connection, Taverna 37 promises a restorative family-style lunch that guests can enjoy as local musicians perform in the background.

Winter Wellbeing
Rejuvenating winter wellness offers the ideal counterpoint to celebrations. Yi is the Spa’s signature massage, inspired by the Greek word for earth. This deeply relaxing experience blends gentle-to-firm techniques and stress-relieving strokes to restore balance and vitality. It also offers the perfect chance to honour the true spirit of the season as every booking supports We4All’s reforestation efforts in surrounding Attica, making Yi a gift for both people and the planet. For guests interested in some festive physical activity, the Fitness Centre comes to the rescue with a high-energy HIIT workout that combines quick interval training with holiday-inspired moves.

Together Time
Curated experiences and seasonal gifts bring friends and families closer. The Festive Boutique in Nafsika Lobby offers artisanal delicacies, pampering delights, and unique gifts for loved ones, while Astir Marina’s designer boutiques are just steps away. At the Spa, wellness-inspired treats and festive pop-ups, including signature Four Seasons candles and linens, allow guests to bring the Athens Riviera style home.

The season is also full of wonder for younger guests. A pop-up cinema screens classic holiday favourites, while the Kids Club offers Christmas crafting, storytelling afternoons, treasure hunts, and letter-writing to Santa – adding a dose of magic to the most wonderful time of the year.

For further details about the festive experiences at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, visit the website.