O U R   S E R V I C E S

Helping You planning your vacation or long stay

Transportation:
How to go to the apartments

To Athenian apartment
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OPTIONS:
A) From Athens Airport you can take the metro (3 line or blue line towards Agia Marina) and get off at Ampelokipi Metro Station (30 minutes ride). Then you can walk 10 ' to get to the apartment or you can take the local blue bus A7 or B5 or yellow-trolley bus 18 or 19 towards Pedion Areos and get off at Hippocratus bus stop. Then it takes 2 minutes to get to the apt on foot. Or you can take a taxi from Ampelokipi Metro station to get to the apartment. It takes 2-3 minutes.

B) You can take a taxi from the taxi station of the airport if your luggage is very heavy. So you can go directly to the apartment. Taxi fixed price: 38-40 Euros (including airport taxes, luggage fee and tolls fee)

C) We can arrange a pick up from the airport after your arrival and/or transfer to the airport the day of your departure. Our people will welcome you by holding a label with your name and take you to the apartment directly. Extra charge in reasonable price. We need to be informed in advance about your arrival and/or departure time.
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To Xylokastro Apartment

OPTIONS:
A) From Athens Airport by Airport BUS X93 to Bus Terminal KTEL KIFISSOU. It takes 60 minutes to reach the bus terminal.  Then buy your ticket: One way ticket costs 12 Euros per person and Return ticket costs 20 Euros per person. It takes 2 hours to reach Xylokastro.  Get off at Xylokastro bus terminal station. Walk 3 minutes to reach the apartment.

B) From Athens Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" DIRECTLY to Xylokastro town by suburban train in less than 2 hours. Change train at Kiato and get off at Xylokastro  Train Station. Then take a taxi to reach the apartment.
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C) By car from Athens Airport in 1,5 hour. You can rent a car from Car Rental Companies at the airport. 

Apartment Booking

HEALTH & HYGIENE GUIDE DUE TO COVID-19 IS POSTED IN APARTMENTS

DISINFECTANT  PRODUCTS ARE PROVIDED TO OUR GUESTS FREE OF CHARGE

YOUR HEALTH IS OUR TOP PRIORITY

Apartment in Athens: 
"Athenian Oasis with fountain in city center". Only 3 minutes to reach downtown by metro and 5 minutes to get to the Acropolis by metro. 
EXCEPTIONAL HOSPITALITY: TRAVELLER REVIEW AWARD WINNER 2020 (covering the whole year of 2019)

​​Apartment in Xylokastro: "Amazing Summer Paradise by the beach", 1 minute to the beach, cycling path and coastal road, with outstanding sea view and 2 balconies for dining out!

SUITABLE FOR LONG OR SHORT STAY

SUPER CLEAN AND DISINFECTING ACCOMMODATION

WORK FRIENDLY APARTMENT
IDEAL FOR DIGITAL PROFESSIONALS-REMOTE WORK-LONG STAY
WIFI-ETHERNET PORT, FULLY FURNISHED APT, ORGANIC TEA-COFFEE

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Travel Activities

Athens: We will provide you with city map and information about our experiences, activities, attractions and city's secrets.
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Xylokastro town: We will provide you with information about the local cultural events (cinema, theater and music performances) and sports such as swimming, windsurfing, fishing, tennis, football, walking, hiking, biking, jogging and more.

D E S T I N A T I O N S

ATHENS and XYLOKASTRO TOWN

ATHENS, Capital city of Greece

Population of Athens: approximately 4.000.000 including residents of suburbs 

Athens is Twin City with the following cities in the world:
(alphabetical order)
Ammochostos (since 2005), Beijing (since 2005), Bethlehem (since 1986), Chicago (since 1997), Los Angeles (since 1984) and Nicosia (since 1988).

Main Attractions of Athens

 Acropolis of Athens, New Museum of the Acropolis, Plaka (oldest neighbourhood filled with antiquities, museums, cafe-restaurants and Greek gift shops), National Archaeological Museum, Cycladic Art Museum, Aiolou and Ermou streets (first roads in ancient Athens), Keramikos (ancient cemetery), Temple of Olympian Zeus, Philopappou Hill, St. George Church on Lycabettus Hill, Megaron Mousikis (Conference Center and Music Hall), Thesion area, ancient Temple of Hephauestus, Monastiraki Flea Market, Ancient Greek Agora, Constitution Square with Parliament, Panathenaikon Stadium, National Garden (next to Parliament building), Park of Zappeion Megaron (Conference and Exhibition Center), Kolonaki area (shopping district and full of great restaurants and advanced bars), Ermou street (fashion district), the Trilogy Buildings (National Library, Academy and University), Numismatic Museum of Athens, Benaki Museum (Folk Art Museum), Theoharakis Foundation-Gallery, Museum of Ancient Greek Technology-Kotsanas, Museum of Folk Art and Tradition in Plaka, Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments in Plaka, Natural History Museum in Kifissia (Northern Suburb of Athens), Palaio Phaliro and Marina Flisvos (coastal zone with sea food restaurants, the marina and the beach), Onassis Foundation (Cultural Center), Stavros Niarchos Foundation (Cultural Center and National Library), and many monuments/churches from Byzantine Era (5-15th centuries A.D.). Also Historical Archives of National Bank of Greece (History of Greek paper-coins), Hellenic-Nobel-Museum (Chalandri suburb) and more.
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Selected Byzantine Monuments in Athens:

Byzantine and Christian Museum, Church of Panagia Kapnikarea, Church of Holy Apostles, Church of Panagia Pantanassa, Holy Trinity Russian Church, Church of the Virgin Mary, St. Irene Church, Church of St. Nicolas Ragavas in Plaka, Monastery of Daphni, Monastery of Kaisariani and more. 

FREE ENTRANCE 

In all archaeological sites and museums in Greece
6 March: Melina Merkouri Remembrance Day
18 April: International Day for Monuments
18 May: International Museum Day
5 June: World Environment Day
27 September: World Tourism Day
Last weekend in September: European Heritage Days

Suburbs of Athens

Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon (east-south end of Attica province), Lake Vouliagmeni, Glyfada,Voula, Vouliagmeni (south coastal zone), Kifissia is one of the northern suburbs full of green, high fashion stores, great restaurants-cafe and a beautiful park that hosts the Annual Flower Show in May and more

Great Restaurants in downtown Athens

Traditional Greek Cuisine 
- Neoklassiko Restaurant, 20 K. Serbias str, close to Syntagma Sq. (souvlaki-kebab)
- Athinaikon Restaurant, 34 Metropoleos street, close to Syntagma Square
- Tzitzikas and Mermigas, 12-14 Metropoleos street, close to Syntagma Square
- Ergon Foods, 23 Metropoleos street, Athens
- Black Duck Garden-Restaurant-Cafe, 5-7 Papariigopoulou str. Klathmonos Sq.
- Gulliver Athens Bar-Restaurant, 11 Kolokotroni st, 3 blocks from Syntagma Square
- Maiandros, 47 Adrianou street, Plaka
- Efcharis, 49A Adrianou street, Plaka
- Heterocliton Wine Bar-Restaurant, 2 Fokionos street, next to Metropoleos street
- Balthazar Bar-Restaurant, 27 Tsocha street and Vournazou str., Ampelokipi, tel. 210-6441215 (Modern Greek and Japanese cuisine.) Excellent location: Beautiful and well preserved neoclassical building of 1897 including a well designed garden
- Loukoumades (traditional Greek dessert), 21 Aiolou street
- Meliartos, 65 Ermou street
- Savvas, 91 Ermou street

Best Roof Garden Restaurants 

RESERVATION IN ADVANCE is recommended
Mediterranean cuisine, seafood, international and local cuisine
Amazing view of Acropolis and/or Lycabettus Hill and Saronic Gulf including islands

- GB Roof Garden, Great Britain Hotel (since 19th century), Syntagma Square,tel. 210-3330766
- Galaxy Bar and Restaurant, Hilton Hotel, Vasilissis Sophias Avenue, tel. 210-7281402
- Electra Restaurant, Electra Hotel, 18 Nav. Nikodemou str, entrance of Plaka, 210-337000
- Acropolis Restaurant, Divani Palace Acropolis Hotel, 19 Parthenonos str. 210-9280100
- Thea Terrace Bar, 21 Apollonos street, Plaka, 210-3234350
- Olive Garden, 52 Panepistimiou street, downtown, tel. 210-3326000

Great Restaurants for professionals

RESERVATION IN ADVANCE IS RECOMMENDED
- Block 146 Restaurant, 14 Filikis Etaireias Square, Kolonaki, tel. 210-7220649, open daily from 13.00 in the afternoon to 12.00 in the night, soft music (special dish/trip tip steak etc.)
- Brunello Restaurant, 21 Loukianou str. Kolonaki, tel. 210-7248889 (Best Mediterranean and European cuisine including wine-bar with over 100 wine brands/also for vegetarians)
- Zurbaran Restaurant, 38 Patriarchou Ioakeim street, Kolonaki, tel. 210-7238334
(great food and very tasty desserts)
- M8 Restaurant-Bar-Cafe, 8 Melioni street, Kolonaki, tel. 210-3643388
(special dish veal liver, salmon and more)
- To Kafeneio, 26 Loukianou street, Kolonaki, tel. 7237757 (Mediterranean and Greek cuisine including excellent finger food as well)
- Mparmpounaki made by Papaioannou, 39 B Haritos street, Kolonaki, tel. 694-5790460 (excellent sea food and a variety of fishes)
- Vassilenas Restaurant, 13 Vrasida street, behind Hilton Hotel, tel. 210-7210501 (Modern Greek cuisine including a variety of dishes and wine)

Museums' Coffee Shops and Restaurants

- Restaurant of Benaki Museum, 1 Koumbari street and Vasilissis Sophias Avenue (close to Syntagma Square). It is housed in a Neoclassical Mansion. Great restaurant with a spectacular view of National Garden and Ardittos Hill with surrounding area
- Cafe-Restaurant of Numismatic Museum. It is  a hidden gem located at the courtyard of the Museum. On Thursday's evening, jazz performance is held at the backyard. 12 Panepistimiou Avenue (or 12 Eleftheriou Venizelou Avenuea). 
- Cafe-Restaurant of New Museum of Acropolis, 2 floor, amazing view of Acropolis
- Cafe-Restaurant of Byzantine Museum, at the backyard garden of the Museum. Great meeting spot to enjoy discussion with friends and the beauty of our nature
- Cafe of Cycladic Art Museum, housed in a Neoclassical building located on Vasilissis Sophias Avenue (Queen Sophia Av.)  Atrium-Cafe is filled with greenery.
- Cafe of National Archaeological Museum, located on the ground floor and by a central yard with a garden full of plants and statues. 

Asian Cuisine
- Sushimou, 6 Skoufou street, close to Syntagma Square
- Shisan Sushi Bar, 25 Kalamiotou street, St. Irene Square (delivery to our apartment)
- Nolan, 31-33 Voulis street, close to Syntagma Square
- Koi Sushi Bar, 1 Apollonos street, 2 minutes from Metropoleos street
- Nakama, 5 Massalias street, close to Academy street
- Wabi Sabi, 9 Benaki street
- Izakaya, 5 Leventi street, Kolonaki
- Osaka Sushi Bar, 43 Metropoleos street
- Gaku Sushi-Izakaya, 2 Apollonos street
- Noodle Bar Syntagma, 11 Apollonos street
- Street Wok Panormou, 115Z Panormou street, close to our apartment (15')
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Yogurt Desserts
- Yogolicious, 48 Adrianou street, Plaka

Best Bars in the world in 2019-2020 and historical bars

- The Clumsies, 30 Praxitelous street, downtown Athens, tel. 210-3232682, close at 2.00 in the midnight. Number 6 on the list of the best 50  bars in the world in 2019, all day bar for cocktails and food including private dinning area with unique atmosphere in a neoclassical mansion of 19th century

- Baba au Rum, 6 Kleitiou street, downtown Athens, tel. 211-7109140. Number 22 on the list of the best 50 bars in the world in 2019, some retro decor, 250 wine brands and cocktails, special cocktail "Modernist"

- Noel, 59 B Kolokotroni street, downtown Athens, tel. 211-2159534. Lux and comfy

- Au Revoir Bar, 136 28th October street (or Patission street), Kyspeli, close to Athens center, at Kefallinias bus stop. tel. 210-8230474. Oldest bar in Athens since 1958 with 60s decor, atmosphere and music. Legends of music such as Frank Sinatra and others had visited this bar in 60s. This bar is part of the music history of Athens.

Experiences-Activities

We offer memorable experiences between 1 - 3 hours and for art, nature, culture and gastronomy lovers. Good tip is highly recommended. Regular fee is not charged. Please review the tipping rules in Greece under our feature-page title Tips.

ART EXPERIENCES

1. Water colour experience or 
2. Mosaic art experience or
3. Bookbinding experience or
4. Creative art experience (make/paint an ancient Greek style clay pot, make a mask or a victory wreath or a coin, create an ancient Greek sculpture, design your own Greek sandals, make a musical instrument of ancient times and more upon request)

NATURE EXPERIENCE

Walking tours in our natural treasures of Athens such as the National Garden, Lycabettus Hill, Park of Zappeion Megaron, Park at Evaggelismos metro station, Venizelos Park next to Megaron Mousikis (Music Hall) and many more

CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

Walking tours of Classical or Byzantine or New-Classical Athens

GASTRONOMY EXPERIENCE

A Greek cuisine experience can be organized in the Athenian apartment!  We can cook for you and you can enjoy your meal with your loved ones at the balcony and in privacy. We will design and prepare a traditional Greek lunch or dinner including high quality Greek products, wine and desserts. Then you will eat your Greek meal at your Greek Home! You can also enjoy some Greek music if you are interested in. We have the right music that will accompany your Greek meals!

Green News!

An open-air Green Market is held on Wednesdays from 7 am to 3 pm at Gyzi area. It is full of vegetables, fruits, flowers and sea-food. It is 2 blocks away from our apartment "Athenian Oasis with fountain".

Gift Shop

A rich Gift Shop full of handmade decorative and practical gifts such as paintings, drawings and prints, wooden/glass decor items, wooden boxes, trays, bottle-lights, notebooks, mirrors, frames, fine and fashion jewellery, key-chains, bookmarks and more will be available to you. Customized and personalized gifts according to your preference are created. You can select a beautiful gift for yourself and/or your loved ones. You can buy it during your stay or we can ship it from Athens to the address you will provide us. It is optional to buy a special gift. 
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XYLOKASTRO, Corinthia Province, Peloponnese

(From Athens: 1,5 hour by car or 2 hours by bus or suburban train)

Xylokastro is twin city with Furth district of Northern Bavaria in Germany

Information

Population of Xylokastro town and the surrounding area is approximately 8.000. Xylokastro is a coastal town and one of the oldest summer destinations in Greece. 
Xylokastro is considered the "Diamond of Corinthian Gulf". Its name derived from the Wooden Castle-military campus that was built approximately in 1260. 
Xylokastro= Xylo (Wood)+ kastro (Castle)---> Wooden Castle

In 18th and 19th centuries the trade of the local product of raisin (dried grape) was well developed. Corinthian raisin is one of the most popular products in all over the world. 

Since 1919, Xylokastro was established as a popular international tourist destination. Many tourists from France, Italy and Germany enjoyed their summer vacation in the town and especially close to "Pefkias" (Pine-tree Forest). The European high society, politicians, kings, and authors/poets visited Xylokastro in 20th century. 

Products: Olive oil, oranges, lemons, grapefruits, pergamot-oranges, grapes, raisin, wine and Greek herbs and vegetables

Attractions

• Pefkias (Pine-tree Forest including 83 species of plants, trails, cafe-restaurants, and the small Church of St. Barbara)
• St. Vlasios Church, built in 1908-1910 following the Byzantine style
• Church of Holy Mother was built in 1965-1970 and it is the only one in Greece that has followed the Old Christian Style in building (300-600 A.D.)
• Church of St. Gerasimos was built in 1620 and it has icons made by the most famous Greek iconographer named Photis Kontoglou.
• Monastery of Holy Mother (or Panagia) at the mountain peak
• Villa of Aggelos Sikelianos (famous Greek poet). This summer house was made of stone by local workers. The poet had lived there with his American first wife Eva Palmer through 1930.
• Marina of 320 positions for fishing boats and yachts 
• Mansion of George Krinakos was built in 1870-1880 and today the City Hall of the town is housed there.
• Open-air Theater "Vasilis Georgiadis" of 650 seats
• Arena for football
• Gym and athletic places for tennis and beach-voley
• Kamari Village is close by and it has a beautiful Folk Art-Culture Museum
• Two open-air cinemas called Electra and Avlaia.

Surrounding area to visit

Kiato or ancient Sykyon city, Loutraki (with popular Casino), ancient and modern city of Corinth, Acrocorinthos, Nemea (every 4th year the Nemean Games have held to reborn the ancient Games), Trikala (beautiful especially in the winter including ski resort), Stymfalia (lake since ancient times) and more.

Archaeological Sites of Corinthia Province

- Ancient Corinth: Going there by local bus. The city was first inhabited during the Neolithic Era. Today the ruins of the Temple of Apollo, Agora, Theater, Odeon, and the Temple of Octavia are survived. In ancient times, it was the largest commercial destination in Peloponnese. The residents of ancient Corinth established colonies in Syracuse. 

- Nemea: It is the town of myths and legent such as Hercules. Nemean Games were held there every fourth year. Today you can visit the ruins of a large temple and you can take a Wine Tour. Nemean wine and raisin are popular in all over the world. 

- Lake Stymfalia: Stymfalia was also the name of a town where the first resident was Stymfalos. The town belonged to Arcadians. It was popular because of Hercules. Today there is a fish called Phoxinellus Stymfalicious and it is the only one that can survive in that lake when it is dry in the summertime. This fish is covered with mud.

- Heraion: 15 km nortwest of Ancient Corinth. It is called Heraion because of the Temple of Hera. The excavations brought to light the early Corinthian civilization.

- Ancient town of Pheneos: First settlers were Pelasgeans. In 1900 B.C., the area was inhabited by Arcadians and in 1500 B.C. by Achaeans who created the Mycenaean center of Pheneos. They participated in the Trojan War with sixty soldiers. Today the new town of Pheneos including a large valley is located at the top of the mountain Zeria. This mountain is also popular because in the winter time it is a great place to enjoy the snow and the magnificent landscape. 

Experiences

Xylokastro is a paradise for visual artists and creative people.
You can bring your portable easel and your colours.
There are many places and spots to visit and capture the nature. 

Sports-Activities

Swimming, windsurfing, fishing, beach-volley, football, biking, hiking, walking, jogging and more

Green News!

An open-air Green Market is held on Fridays from 7 am to 12 in the afternoon at Xylokastro town. It is full of local fruits, vegetables, local herbs and fresh sea-food. It is only 3 small blocks away from the apartment "Amazing Summer Paradise". 

ENJOY YOUR STAY! 

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Athenian Oasis with fountain-Apartment 

EXCEPTIONAL HOSPITALIY: TRAVELLER REVIEW AWARD 2020

ONLY LONG TERM STAY DUE TO PANDEMIC:
FROM 1 month to 3 years

BOOKED until 2022

UTILITIES: Free Internet via WiFi, hot water, power and linen/towels are included

SPECIAL DEALS
More info under Athenian Apartment feature

UNDER SIGNED AGREEMENT
RECEIPTS INCLUDED/LONG TERM 

A) 850 Euros per month, fully furnished/equipped apartment including all utilities. For individuals

B) 900 Euros per month, for 1 or more months, all utilities and freshly washed sheets/pillow cases/towels once a week are also included. Apartment's cleaning-sanitizing once a week is offered complimentary, following your preference on day and time of the week. For professionals.

C) 500 Euros per month
(guest is responsible to pay all the bills about utilities: water, power (electricity), Internet, heating, and general management of the building
DETAILED INFO under ATHENS APARTMENT feature
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Xylokastro-Amazing Summer Paradise by the beach-Apartment

PREFERRED LONG TERM STAY:
From 3 months to 1 year and more

From June to end of August:
Fully furnished/equipped apt
1-3 guests- all utilities included
1800 Euros per month 
(including free WiFi, one bike for free, hot water, power-electricity, and linen/towels)

From September to May:
1-3 guests-all utilities included
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FOR LONG TERM STAY/1-3 Guests
FOR DIGITAL PROFESSIONALS
1100 Euros per month 
(including free Internet, one bike for free, hot water, power-electricity, and linen/towels)

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What you need for booking with us: 
1. Your bank account number IBAN (in case of refunding)/Credit card number
2. Passport/photo ID 
3. Your telephone number
4. Your email/mailing address/names of guests
5. Certificate of vaccination or recovery or negative PCR test of COVID-19

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