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The Tsitouras Collection
Firostefani, South Aegean, Greece · Independent · Core Luxury
Dimitris Tsitouras, art collector and historian, opened six rooms in 1985 inside a 1780 sea captain's mansion in Firostefani that had already been a school and a post office. Nearly four thousand Greek artifacts and modern works fill the house. Sunset drinks happen on the Maria Callas Terrace above the caldera.
- 6 rooms
- Opened 1985
About The Tsitouras Collection
- The 1780 captain's mansion later served as a school and a post office before the 1985 hotel conversion.
- The private collection runs to nearly 4,000 Greek artifacts and modern works.
- Six rooms, a rooftop infinity pool on the caldera, and the Maria Callas Terrace for sunset.
History
Established in 1985 by art collector and historian Dimitris Tsitouras, the hotel is housed in a restored 18th-century sea captain's mansion originally built in 1780. The property has historically served as a school and a post office before being transformed into a boutique retreat that showcases a vast collection of Greek artifacts and modern art. It remains a family-run establishment noted for its association with legendary cultural figures and its distinctive themed accommodations.
The setting
6-minute walk to Three Bells of Fira church. 2 km from Museum of Prehistoric Thira.
Experiences
- Private candlelight dinners on the Maria Callas terrace — Private canopy candlelight dinners on the Maria Callas Terrace, arranged by the concierge with external private chefs.
- Private and semi-private sailing tours — Private and semi-private sailing tours offered by the hotel.
- Wine tasting tours — Wine tasting tours offered by the hotel.
- Private and semi-private island tours — Private and semi-private island tours offered by the hotel.
- Helicopter services — Helicopter services offered by the hotel.
- Yacht hiring — Yacht hire offered by the hotel.
Amenities
- Rooftop infinity pool with caldera views
- Maria Callas Terrace for sunset gatherings
- Extensive private art collection (nearly 4,000 artifacts)
- Personalized butler service and concierge assistance
- Complimentary sunset cocktails and a la carte breakfast
- Spa and massage treatments available in-suite
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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