Your own team of shopping experts is on hand for this luxury 4-hour private tour of Athens' best stores. An in-the-know guide whisks you away to the pedestrian-only zones of high-end Voukourestiou Street for labels like Cartier and Prada, and Ermou Street to shop internationally known retailers. Wander through the classy department store of Attica, and then explore the gritty but popular Monastiraki open-air market. And your shopping bags? Simply toss them inside your privately chauffeured, air-conditioned transport, leaving you free to shop some more.
Figuring out the best places to shop for luxury brands and local wares in Athens is ancient history. Your personal guide provides a suggested itinerary for your 4-hour shopping tour based on your preferences. Whether you want to know where to get deals on designer labels or how to find unusual trinkets, expect he or she to know the best of the best in Athens shopping.
After midmorning hotel pickup in Athens, begin in the city center to indulge your love for luxury on the pedestrian-only street of Voukourestiou, home to top-end stores like Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Cartier and Prada. Peruse the sparkling offerings of Greek jewelers like Mixalis and Kessaris. Linger in the shops that you like more, and when you’re tired of carrying around bags, ask your private chauffeur to take them to the car.
From there, take a short stroll to nearby Syntagma Square and the Attica mall, the city’s largest and most fashionable department store housed inside a gorgeous, renovated neoclassical building. Then head down Ermou Street, another pedestrian-only hot spot lined with boutiques and retail stores like Zara, Massimo Dutti and Marks & Spencer.
At the end of Ermou Street, you’ll reach Monastiraki, a lively and colorful open-air market resembling a grand bazaar and flea market. Find wares of every type and quality here, including clothing, shoes, handbags, pottery and jewelry, as well as one-of-a-kind items made by well-known graffiti artists.
Receive tips from your guide on which vendors to visit for specific items, and how to find the perfect souvenirs to take home. Refresh with a break at one of the many outdoor cafes, where you can enjoy a drink (own expense) and watch locals go about their day.
If you have questions about the wares at any of these shopping locales, or need help with translation, your guide is there for you.
After exploring Monastiraki, follow your guide back to your air-conditioned transport, where your private chauffeur is waiting and ready to take you and your many shopping bags back to your hotel.
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