Schedule
Thursday 09/19
Welcome Dinner - 7:30 pmKalua AthensOur first meal of ChristosCon Athens brings us to Kalua which offers a mix of Mediterranean and Japanese Fusion cuisine. Kalua is perfectly positioned in the heart of the city with an unrivaled, unobstructed view of the majestic Acropolis. To take in this stunning view cocktails will be offered on the rooftop of Kalua, followed by dinner and surprise entertainment.
What to wear: Evening attire. Make a strong and fashionable first night impression with a cocktail dress or dressy separates and, as always, showcase your personal style. No jeans, no shorts and no sneakers.
Friday 09/20
Beauty & the Beach
Buses Pick up at Hotel Grande Bretagne - 10:30 amAttendees meet at Hotel Grande Bretagne for transportation to the White Party.
White Party - 11:00 am - 3:30 pmRoyal Beach Vouliagmeni ClubWe're all about the Mykonos vibe for this ChristosCon activity as attendees are transported to the outskirts of the city to the glamorous and exclusive "Athens Riviera". The entire beach is reserved exclusively for ChristosCon attendees. This White Party will have it all-cocktails, music, lunch, and shopping with vendors offering resort wear, jewelry and other Greek items.
What to wear: A white cover-up, white shorts and a white tee, white pants, white dress, anything you feel comfortable in that is white. If you are wearing a bathing suit under your clothes or plan to change into a bathing suit at Royal Beach you can wear whatever color bathing suit you like including white!
Buses pick up at Royal Beach to transport attendees back to Hotel Grande Bretagne- 3:30 pmTake this opportunity to freshen up or should we say "fashion up" as attendees get ready for Celia Kritharioti's atelier and fashion show.
Buses Pick up at Hotel Grande Bretagne - 7:30 pmAttendees meet at Hotel Grande Bretagne for transportation to Celia Kritharioti Couture atelier.
Fashion Show, Shopping and Cocktails - 8:00 pmCelia Kritharioti Couture@celiakrithariotiCelia Kritharioti, Greece's top fashion designer, will open up her atelier just for ChristosCon attendees. This is an incredible opportunity to see a private fashion show and indulge in shopping at the boutique while sipping cocktails. Celia Kritharioti has dressed the likes of Zendaya, Beyonce, Naomi Campbell, Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Kidman, Gwen Stefani and many more! Zendaya wore a custom Celia Kritharioti embroidered creation at this year's MET Gala. Celia's designs frequent the pages of Bazaar and Vogue. UK Vanity Fair has tapped her as one of the six couturiers to watch worldwide.
What to wear: Dress to impress Celia! Think Oscars or Golden Globes red carpet. Shimmery fabrics, ornate details, tea length or floor length gowns, long skirts with a dressy top, or evening pants suits. Suits for gentlemen.
Food truck - 10:00 pmFancy a late night snack? Attendees can visit the ChristosCon Athens food truck outside of the atelier for a snack and pictures.
Buses leave to transport attendees back to Hotel Grande Bretagne - after 10:30 pmAttendees are on their own for the rest of the evening. We can recommend Greek Bouzoukis or nightclubs for those attendees not ready to end the night.
Saturday 09/21
Get Your Greek On, OPA!
Meet at the Hotel Grande Bretagne - 9:00 amAttendees meet at the hotel to walk over to the Acropolis
Guided Tour of Acropolis - 9:30 am
Experience one of the world’s most iconic historical landmarks and pose for the ultimate #stossquad photo. There will be a lot of walking involved in this tour. If any attendees have issues with walking and/or climbing please note there is no handicap access at the Acropolis.
What to wear: Light-weight clothing that is easy to walk in. Flat shoes and sneakers are encouraged.
Explore on your own - 11:00 am - 3:30 pmTake this time to walk through the
Plaka or
Monastiraki one of the oldest neighborhoods of Athens or visit one of the restaurants on our list below for lunch.
Meet at Hotel Grande Bretagne - 3:30 pmAttendees meet at the hotel and will be split into two groups for shopping in Kolonaki with Chanel and Luisa World.
Kolonaki Shopping - 4:00 pmChanelChanel Athens will graciously close their doors for ChristosCon attendees to treat them to a VIP private shopping experience.
Luisa WorldLuisa will also be closing their doors for ChristosCon attendees to allow them to be part of the "Luisa World fashion tale" for an exclusive VIP shopping experience. The Athens store is their world headquarters and offers contemporary luxury brands such as Alaia, Jacquemus, Loewe, and Miu Miu.
Buses Pick up at Hotel Grande Bretagne - 7:45 pmAttendees meet at Hotel Grande Bretagne for transportation to Karavitis.
Traditional Greek Dinner and Dancing - 8:00 pmKaravitisTime for attendees to get "Greek" and sweaty from dancing. Authentic Greek night in the Plaka, the heartbeat of Athens, with family style food, special guests and fun activities.
What to wear: Up-scale casual with some sparkle.
Sundresses, maxi dresses or skirts, fancy separates. No jeans, no shorts.
Sunday 09/22
Buses Pick up at Hotel Grande Bretagne - 10:30 amAttendees meet at Hotel Grande Bretagne for transportation to Dionysos Zonars.
Yassas Brunch - 11:00 am - 2:00 pmDionysos ZonarsWe bid farewell to Athens under the shadow of the Acropolis. Dionysos Zonars' brunch features high-quality, traditional Greek and international dishes and it also happens to be the spot where movies are often filmed. The world's glitterati have made it the dining spot for decades.
What to wear: Dressy casual.
Sundresses, maxi dresses or skirts, linen pants with dressy tops, tailored separates. No jeans, no shorts.