BY GREECE & MEDITERRANEAN TRAVEL CENTRE

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1 BY GREECE & MEDITERRANEAN TRAVEL CENTRE

2 Welcome to the Luxury Greece Collection The Luxury Greece Collection is a division of local boutique Australian owned and operated company, Greece and Mediterranean Travel Centre. We specialise in luxury, customised holidays in Greece, where we have been catering to discerning travellers for more than 16 years. We take great delight in providing insider access to extraordinary people and the most exclusive places. Our founder and managing director Halina Kubica calls Greece her second home, finding that a little local insight goes a long way in opening doors to turn good holidays into unforgettable ones. Halina has carefully nurtured personal relationships with accommodation partners so we can offer our travellers those special added privileges. As part of our inner circle, we can obtain complimentary upgrades, special amenities for honeymooners and even hard to get accommodation during peak season. Guests of Luxury Greece Collection also have access to our exclusive travel attendants located in our Athens-based office, and offer on-the-ground assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whether you dream of a sunset dinner on the caldera in Santorini, or being inspired on a private guided tour of the Acropolis, our Travel Concierges can make it happen for you. The team at Luxury Greece Collection possesses years of personal experience and offers customised, hands-on service assuring that your holiday will be impeccable from start to finish. Experience Greece Like You ve Never Imagined From cosmopolitan nightlife to crystal waters lapping at pink sand beaches, Greece is one of the most visited destinations in the world. Home to Zeus, Aphrodite and Poseidon, Greece is also the land that inspired Plato and Homer. Discover classical Greece and immerse yourself in UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites like the Acropolis, the monasteries in Meteora and Ancient Delphi. Experience modern-day Greece and hop across the islands that lie scattered on the Aegean Sea like jewels and unspoilt paradise beckons. Soak in the unhurried day-to-day life of a small Grecian village. Drink handcrafted cocktails on a sophisticated island resort at the edge of your own private infinity pool. Explore the art and history of Athens on exclusive tours arranged just for you. Watch the sunset paint the buildings in Santorini with splashes of colour. Snorkel or dive in crystal clear waters off the coast of Crete. Let us take you on the trip of a lifetime.

3 Luxury Greece Awaits What is luxury, but the ability to fully immerse yourself in an experience without hesitation? Just as travelling is about the journey, luxury is not about the accommodation or amenities, but the ease with which you experience a new world. Our team can help ensure that your Greece holiday is smooth, enjoyable, and unforgettable. Whether you wish to experience the city like a local, indulge in spa treatments at a high-end luxury hotel, dive into the sparkling Aegean Sea from the deck of a private yacht, explore the ruins of Ancient Greece, or enjoy the one-on-one attention of a knowledgeable guide on a private tour in Mykonos, each itinerary is tailor made and suited to your unique tastes. From private beaches to sumptuous meals, our experienced team at the Luxury Greece Collection can merge experiences, accommodation, and transportation to a unified whole. Experience your own private paradise just how you wish. From discovering a seaside village that looks like a movie set to uncovering the Ancient World through ruins on the mainland, each holiday is uniquely designed for you. With the Luxury Greece Collection taking care of every detail of your holiday, you can relax and recharge as we look to your every need. Experience luxury. Experience Greece. Santorini is home to many jewellery makers. For a luxury investment, head to Poniros and admire the works of one of the most prominent and celebrated jewellery designers of Greece, Yiorgos Poniros. Famous for his masterpiece, the Volcanic Flower, each piece is finely crafted and an instant keepsake that your family will treasure for years to come.

4 Travel in style Luxury Greece Collection can take the guesswork out of departure times and meeting points by organising personalised and private transportation for all your excursions so you can travel in comfort and style with ease! FERRIES Taking a ferry or hydrofoil between the islands is usually the most popular way to explore the magic of the Greek islands. Those who have entrusted us with their journey will have their tickets pre-booked and delivered to their hotel. Our team can assist in selecting comfortable Business Class or VIP seating on the fastest service available. CHARTER A PRIVATE YACHT Charter a yacht and set sail to explore the sparkling Aegean Sea. Sail until you stumble across a pristine, deserted beach. Enjoy the white sand, crashing waves, and local wildlife as you nibble on some of Greece s traditional foods. LUXURY VEHICLES For those seeking a highly personalised service, Luxury Greece Collection can arrange a chauffeur driven luxury car. We also offer a wide selection of luxury mini vans and mini buses throughout Greece for small and large groups. If it s a self-drive holiday you are after, our team can help you drive in style with a choice of luxury rental vehicles. HELICOPTERS & PRIVATE JETS Board a state-of-the-art helicopter and take to the skies to experience aerial views over Greece and its remarkable sites, or escape the queues at the port and arrive to your hotel in style. Our team will help to arrange a helicopter to whisk you away for your birds-eye view adventure or will book transportation between the islands by helicopter or private jet.

5 Luxury Destinations in Greece This is just a small sampling of the options available to you through the Luxury Greece Collection. To learn about our entire collection of luxury accommodation, please contact us for more information. ATHENS HOTEL GRANDE BRETAGNE MYKONOS MYCONIAN AMBASSADOR HOTEL SANTORINI CANAVES OIA LUXURY SUITES CRETE AMIRANDES, GRECOTEL EXCLUSIVE RESORT The Hotel Grande Bretagne is a multi-award winning five-star hotel in the heart of Athens. Experience unrivalled views of the regal Acropolis, the Olympic Stadium, and Lycabettus Hill from your suite before stepping out the front door to experience world-class shopping and museums. As just one of nine properties in the elite Myconian Collection, the family-run Myconian Ambassador Relais & Chateaux Hotel is the best in its class. It s situated in a delightful elevated location overlooking the famous Platis Gialos beach. Enjoy the diamond waters of the Aeagean Sea as well as Mykonos old town Chora. Canaves Oia Luxury Suites offers stunning access to the beauty of Santorini. Operated by the family-owned Canaves Oia group, these freshly renovated suites feature spacious living areas, private plunge pools, and opportunities for dreamy starlit dinners in secluded open-air dining areas. Amirandes, Grecotel Exclusive Resort offers high-tech luxury villas perched on the beach in Crete. This is truly an opportunity to get away from it all and indulge in your own home cinema, private gym and luxurious bathroom featuring aromatherapy Jacuzzi bathtubs. Walking distance to exclusive shopping areas, museums and the business district Personalised Butler Service in selected room categories Enjoy fine Mediterranean cuisine at the GB Roof Garden Restaurant, or an afternoon high tea at the Winter Garden Retreat to the GB Spa for a massage, beauty treatment, or luxuriate in the thermal Suite High-tech suites feature high-speed internet, a home theatre with a flatscreen television, satellite and a Bluetooth sound system Rooms, suites and villas feature private balconies and some with a private Jacuzzi or pool Room service complements in-room minibars and Nespresso machines Specialist treatments available at the Thalasso Spa with three thalassotherapy pools Sublime suites each with a private plunge pool on the balcony Experience Santorinian culture with a ceremonial wine tasting Private gourmet candlelit dining experience with breathtaking panoramic views of the caldera Ideal location for weddings with spectacular views of Oia as your backdrop Design-forward aesthetics modelled on the sprawling palaces of the Minoan kings and Venetian nobles who once ruled Crete A selection of 10 exceptional restaurants and bars on the property with a dizzying array of epicurean delights Family-friendly elegance with a Kids Club catering to the needs of families A sanctuary for the senses with an Elixir Alchemy Spa

6 Unique Experiences Just for You Create memories to last a lifetime with bespoke experiences crafted just for you. The team at Luxury Greece Collection can suggest a wide variety of uniquely Grecian experiences that you won t find anywhere else. WINE TASTING IN SANTORINI Santorini s unusual climate creates the perfect environment to make unique, world-class wine. Indulge in a luxury wine tasting tour hosted by one of the region s best sommeliers and end the day enjoying a stunning sunset dinner on the caldera in Santorini. BEHIND THE SCENES At Luxury Greece Collection we will suggest experiences that are unique, such as getting to meet Greece s last hand-made bell-maker who will show you how livestock bells have been forged by hand in his family for generations. We can also arrange a visit to the last remaining tanning workshops in Europe where you ll see what a tanner s working life was like, almost unchanged from a century ago up to today, and listen to the tanners stories father and son to understand what life is like today in this part of Greece. DINE IN A MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANT Athens is home to a diverse food scene with world-class epicurean delights made from the freshest local produce. Enjoy the best seafood at Michelin-starred Varoulko; quirky, creative Mediterranean dishes at Funky Gourmet; or Spondi, where the menu changes according to the seasons and the imagination of the chef. LEARN THE SECRETS OF TRADITIONAL GREEK CUISINE Enjoy exploring the deep richness of Greek cuisine with a home cooking class. Indulge in an authentic, hearty feast after learning how to craft a salad, a selection of appetizers, main course and even dessert. Or, embark on a Foodie Walking Tour of Nafplion visiting the local pastry shop and historic family distillery. Indulge in the tasting of ouzo, local liqueurs, olives, cheeses and yoghurt while admiring Venetian, Ottoman and the Neoclassical influences of this historical town. This is just a small selection of the experiences the team at Luxury Greece Collection is able to arrange for you. No request is too big or too small. Please contact us to learn more about crafting your own bespoke Grecian itinerary.

7 Luxury Destination Weddings & Honeymoons in Greece Dreaming of your very own Mamma Mia wedding? Choose Greece. With its storied history, rich culture, stunning landscapes and a temperate Mediterranean climate, Greece is an idyllic and romantic choice for a destination wedding or luxury honeymoon. Choose to carry out your nuptials by the stunning Aegean Sea, at a beachfront hotel, on an island winery or in front of a stunning Greek chapel. Whatever your style, with our local extensive knowledge the qualified team at Luxury Greece Collection can arrange every detail for couples wanting to recreate the film s magic for their special day. DIVISION OF: Greece and Mediterranean Travel Centre Level 8, 309 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: (02) or info@greecemedtravel.com.au YOUR TRAVEL AGENT