(Including transfers and guided tours)
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with an unforgettable holiday in Athens—one of Europe’s most vibrant winter destinations—with the option to extend your journey into the enchanting Greek mainland. Immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere filled with sparkling lights, joyful traditions, rich gastronomy, and world-class entertainment, perfect for couples, families, and culture enthusiasts.
Athens transforms into a true winter wonderland during Christmas. Streets, squares, and historic avenues glow with thousands of twinkling lights, elegant decorations, and joyful installations. Syntagma Square dazzles with its iconic Christmas tree, while charming neighborhoods such as Plaka, Kolonaki, and bustling Ermou Street brim with holiday spirit, boutique shopping, traditional sweets, and lively Christmas markets.
With Yona Travel by your side, your Christmas in Athens will be truly effortless and unforgettable.
We will take care of every detail of your festive escape—from comfortable accommodation and seamless transfers to reservations for all your entertainment activities. Whether you prefer fine dining, family-friendly events, live music stages with famous Greek singers, cozy tavernas, cultural performances, or Christmas workshops, we will handle all bookings with precision and care.
To elevate your experience even further, Yona Travel provides personalized, curated lists of Christmas activities throughout the city, tailored to your interests and travel style. Whether you’re traveling as a couple, with friends, or with family, we ensure that every moment is filled with joy, comfort, and festive magic.
Highlights
Gastronomy & Fine Dining
Indulge in the best of Greek culinary tradition. Enjoy festive gourmet menus at award-winning restaurants with stunning Acropolis views, savor cozy evenings in authentic tavernas, or immerse yourself in the warm ambiance of music-filled mezedopoleia. Seasonal treats such as melomakarona, kourabiedes, and tsoureki complete the holiday experience.
Festive Activities for All Ages
Athens offers a variety of holiday activities for the entire family:
- Christmas villages & open-air ice-skating rinks
- Themed parks, children’s shows, and interactive workshops
- Seasonal events at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center & Technopolis
- Illuminated walks, Christmas storytelling, and craft activities
Culture, Theater & World-Class Performances
Christmas in Athens is a highlight for culture lovers. Enjoy:
- Classical concerts and opera performances at the Athens Concert Hall
- Festive ballets and seasonal productions
- Acclaimed theater shows for adults and children
- Contemporary music events and Greek cultural performances
Nightlife & Live Music
As night falls, Athens comes alive. Experience:
- Stylish rooftop bars with festive cocktails
- Warm and cozy tavernas with live Greek music
- Bouzoukia and famous music halls featuring leading Greek singers
- Trendy clubs and lounges filled with holiday spirit
Extend Your Journey: Christmas in Mainland Greece
Enhance your city break with optional excursions to magical winter destinations:
- Delphi & Arachova – a snowy mountain village known as the “Mykonos of Winter”
- Kalavryta – Christmas markets, alpine scenery, and the historic rack railway
- Meteora – mystical monasteries rising above misty landscapes
- Nafplio – Greece’s romantic first capital dressed in elegant Christmas lights
These extensions offer snow-capped mountains, cozy guesthouses, authentic winter cuisine, charming villages, and serene landscapes—an ideal complement to your festive Athens escape.
Day by day itinerary
What is included
- Private transfers: From/to Athens airport to /from City hotel on arrival and departure.
- Accommodation: 4 star property in the Athens city center. The price is calculated on the basis of 3 nights in double room with breakfast.
- Athens Gourmet Food tour: 4 hours city center private walking tour with experienced English speaking guide. The tour includes sampling of foods and drinks. Take the streets for a tour of Athens’ cafés, markets, delicatessens, and street food haunts. Stop along the way to sample local treats washed down with Greek wine. Continue with stops for food, drinks and coffee at some of the city’s hidden taverns, restaurants and cafes. The Gourmet Athens Food tour has been rated recently as the best culinary experience in Europe.
- Personalized, curated lists of Christmas activities throughout the city, tailored to your interests and travel style.
- Reservations for your dining and entertainment.
- All local taxes and fees, except the “Climate change resilience tax”, paid by the client on the spot at the hotels. The amount for a 4 star hotel is 10 euros per room/per night.
- Insurance for civil liability (against insolvency).
- Travel folder with vouchers and useful information for your activities.
Optional:
- Transfers and transportations as per your request.
- Guide for your nights to music-tavernas and live stages.
- Day trips around Athens and further etxentions
