Thursday, June 6, 2024 This summer, Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens celebrates Athens’ rich history and vibrant present with unique culinary, cultural, and wellness experiences. Delight in Taverna dining that warms the heart. Experience spa treatments infused with locally sourced ingredients.
This summer, Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens embraces the timeless allure of Athens, celebrating its rich history and vibrant present through curated experiences that highlight the city’s enduring creativity, culture, and cuisine. Innovations in Mixology Athens, a city known for its historical brilliance in philosophy, science, and literature, is also celebrated as the birthplace of the cocktail. The ancient drink Kykeon, a mix of water, barley, herbs, honey, and wine, was first recorded in The Iliad (750 BC).
This summer, Bar Manager Manon Kapfer honors this legacy with an advanced mixology masterclass at Avra. Guests will select ingredients from the hotel’s gardens and create their own sustainable cocktails in a cutting-edge laboratory. They can bottle their unique brews to take home and taste four of Kapfer’s award-winning creations.
Wine enthusiasts can also explore Greece’s ancient wine culture with a Wine Experience led by the Hotel’s Head Sommelier. This offers a deep dive into the sun-drenched wines praised by Socrates as the “oil to the dying flame of life.” A Culinary Journey Transitioning from innovative drinks to traditional dishes, Taverna 37 at.
