On the road with K-Studio: Athens to the Peloponnese
Athens, Greece
23 – 28 September 2025
The work of revered Greek practice, K-Studio, will be front and centre as our intimate group explores three of the practice’s hospitality designs in the Design Hotels network, starting at Perinath in Athens, travelling on to the mountain retreat Manna and ending at Dexamenes Seaside Hotel on the coast of the Peloponnese Peninsula
If you are a design and architecture enthusiast with your sights set on a Greek adventure, this D/A trip is made specially for you. Athens-based practice K-Studio has designed some spectacular properties for hoteliers across various regions of Greece – from urban sanctuaries to remote retreats – and we’ve in turn designed a road trip in partnership with Design Hotels giving a taster of their work and the cultural offering that surrounds it.
Starting in Athens, our intimate group – formed from the D/A community – will spend two nights at Perianth Hotel, where D/A editors will guide them through a tailored itinerary of the design, craft and art offerings in the city. Athens is currently bursting with creative energy, and we’ve tapped our network to line up inspiring experiences that will leave a rounded impression of the city’s historic elements alongside its buzzy, contemporary scene.
Before we leave the capital, the group will be joined for a meet and greet with K-Studio founders Dimitris and Konstantinos Karampatakis, who will talk us through the designs of the three hotels we’ll visit over five days – learning how the duo fuses history, architectural traditions and light for a magic alchemy that lives in their projects.
Out on the road, we’ll spend a night at Manna – a luxury mountain sanctuary that was originally built in 1929 as a sanatorium, but has been given new life as a secluded natural paradise. K-Studio approached the heritage-listed monument with sensitivity, layering in textural details and a minimalist material palette that is designed for relaxation and peace.
For the last leg of the journey its back down to the coast for two nights at Dexamenes Seaside Hotel – a distinctive property adapted from a group of industrial wine tanks with staggering views of the Ionian Sea. Here, owner and visionary, Nikos Karaflos, has put together a programme including a clay workshop and a special dinner inside one of the wine silos, that shares his love and appreciation of the venue and its unique architectural story.
Highlights
• Stay at three award-winning K-Studio-designed hotels, each with a distinct architectural story across mountain and seaside landscapes.
• Explore Athens with D/A editors through curated visits to studios, galleries, and contemporary craft spaces.
• Meet K-Studio’s founders for an intimate discussion on their design philosophy and creative process.
• Experience Manna, a restored 1920s sanatorium reimagined as a mountain retreat surrounded by nature.
• Unwind at Dexamenes Seaside Hotel with views of the Ionian Sea and an immersive clay workshop.
• Enjoy a private dinner inside a former wine silo, blending history, architecture and cuisine.
Inclusions
• Five nights’ accommodation across Athens, Arcadia and the Ionian coast
• All meals and refreshments, curated to highlight local Greek produce
• Guided experiences, including design talks, studio visits, and cultural tours
• Private group transfers between all destinations
• Exclusive access to workshops and events hosted by hotel founders and D/A editors
Itinerary
Expand all daysDay One
23 September 2025
Welcome to Athens
Day Two
24 September 2025
Design Encounters in Athens
Day Three
25 September 2025
Transfer to Manna
Day Four
26 September 2025
Seaside Shift
Day Five
27 September 2025
Creative Encounters
Day Six
28 September 2025
Farewell
Application
Offer includes hotels, F&B, local activities and experiences and local transfers; costs exclude flights and airport transfers. To reserve your place, a 30% non-refundable deposit is required, with the remaining balance to be charged 90 days before the start of the trip. If you book within 90 days of the start of the trip, the full amount is due.
£4750
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Our trips are curated by editors and creatives with a deep understanding of design, architecture, and culture. Each itinerary is built around exclusive studio visits, private collection tours, and encounters with designers and tastemakers you won’t find in a typical guidebook.
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Our experiences are ideal for design professionals, collectors, and culturally curious travellers who value thoughtful curation, access, and intimacy over mass tourism.
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We keep our groups intentionally small—usually no more than 12 participants—to allow for deeper conversations, access to private spaces, and a more personal experience throughout.
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Pricing typically includes accommodation, all scheduled activities, most meals, and on-the-ground transportation. Airfare and personal expenses are not included. A detailed list of inclusions and exclusions will be provided before you book.
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Yes. While the days are thoughtfully planned, we always include downtime so you can explore at your own pace or simply unwind.
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Absolutely. Many of our travellers come alone and leave with new friends. We welcome solo travellers and offer single room options (subject to availability).
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We understand plans can change. Our cancellation terms vary depending on the destination and trip. Full details are outlined during the booking process, and we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance.
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Not at all. While many of our guests are from the design or creative industries, we welcome anyone with an interest in culture, aesthetics, and thoughtful travel.
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