90-Minute Aroma Oil Massage plus 20′ min Free Fish Pedi

Athens can work your feet hard. This two-hour spa treatment gives you a calm break from the Acropolis, museums, and long city walks, pairing a 90-minute full-body aroma oil massage with a complimentary 20-minute fish pedicure. I like the generous massage time and the easy central location at Karori 23, near public transportation. I also like the small comforts, including slippers, towels, cold tea before treatment, and hot tea afterward, though drinks are not officially included and the fish pedicure will not suit everyone.

The treatment uses essential oils mixed with a carrier oil, with attention to the areas you want treated most. The atmosphere has earned strong praise for its quiet, polite service, and named therapists Penelope and Riechel receive especially warm comments. At $146.87 per person, this is not a bargain basement foot rub, but the long massage and second treatment make it a reasonable recovery session after a demanding day in Athens.

Key points to know before booking

• The massage lasts a full 90 minutes: This is the main event, not a short add-on squeezed between other activities.
• The fish pedicure adds 20 minutes: Your feet rest in warm water while small fish gently remove loose skin.
• Penelope and Riechel receive personal praise: You can request a preferred therapist, though availability is not guaranteed.
• The spa is in central Athens: The meeting point is Karori 23, Athina 105 51, with public transportation nearby.
• Only two people are allowed per booking: This works best for a pair rather than a large group.
• Appointments run from noon to 9 p.m.: A late afternoon or evening slot fits neatly after sightseeing.

A useful pause in a hard-working city

Athens is not a gentle city for your legs. You may spend the morning climbing toward the Acropolis, the afternoon crossing broad streets and museum floors, then walk again after dinner because the evening air is too good to waste. A long massage can be a smart part of your sightseeing plan, not just an indulgence.

This experience is designed for that exact problem. The treatment takes about two hours, so you can place it at the end of a busy day without losing an entire morning. The schedule runs daily from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., giving you useful flexibility.

I would avoid booking it immediately before a timed attraction. Allow enough space to arrive at Karori 23 without rushing, and remember that massage can leave you pleasantly sleepy. A late afternoon appointment is likely the most practical choice if you want to walk back to your hotel afterward.

The maximum booking size is two people. That keeps the experience suited to a couple, two friends, or a parent and adult child. It is not designed for a large birthday group or a whole tour party.

What happens during the 90-minute aroma oil massage

The massage is performed on bare skin, using essential oils blended with a carrier oil such as sweet almond, apricot kernel, or grapeseed oil. The treatment combines pressure with the scent and skin feel of the oils, and you can place emphasis on areas that need more attention.

That last point matters after a day in Athens. You might want extra work on tired calves, feet, shoulders, or the lower back. The description does not promise a medical treatment, so think of this as relaxation and general body care rather than a substitute for physiotherapy or medical help.

The essential oils are concentrated from flowers, fruit, seeds, leaves, and bark. Their main practical role here is to create a soothing sensory setting while the massage works the muscles and skin. Claims about immune support and healing should be treated cautiously. The dependable benefit is simpler: quiet time, steady pressure, pleasant oils, and a chance to stop moving.

Ninety minutes gives the therapist room to work without rushing from one body part to the next. Short massages often spend much of their time on setup and transitions. Here, the duration is long enough for a more complete full-body treatment and focused attention where you request it.

A particularly positive detail is the personal service. Penelope is praised for being accommodating and leaving one client ready to sleep, which tells you something useful about the style of treatment. If you prefer firm pressure, gentle pressure, or extra attention to one area, speak up at the start and during the massage.

The spa also provides towels and slippers. Those are modest touches, but they make a difference when you are arriving in street clothes after sightseeing. You do not need to treat this as a formal occasion. The point is comfort.

The 20-minute fish pedicure

After the massage, the package includes a 20-minute fish pedicure at no extra charge. You place your feet in warm water and let hundreds of small fish gently nibble away loose skin. It is an unusual experience, more playful than a standard pedicure, and it gives your feet a different kind of attention after a day on Athens pavement.

The fish treatment originated in the Middle East and Far East and has become familiar in spa settings around the world. The sensation is often described as gentle, though your reaction will depend on how comfortable you are with fish gathering around your feet.

The timing is well chosen. Twenty minutes is long enough to try the treatment without making it the entire point of your visit. It also gives your feet a softer, refreshed feeling after the massage.

I would be honest with yourself before booking. If the idea of fish touching your feet makes you uneasy, the package becomes less attractive because the pedicure is part of the experience. If you are curious and want something different from a standard spa visit, it is a fun extra.

The package information does not provide detailed health or sanitation rules for the fish pools. If that matters to you, ask the spa about its procedures before treatment. That is a fair question, especially if you have any foot or skin concerns.

Tea, slippers, towels, and the small comforts

The listed inclusions are the 90-minute massage, the 20-minute fish pedicure, towels, and slippers. Drinks are not formally included. Still, one positive account describes cold tea before the treatment and hot tea afterward, so you might receive a welcoming drink depending on the visit.

I would regard tea as a pleasant possibility rather than part of the guaranteed package. If you need water or a particular drink, plan accordingly.

The strongest praise focuses on the quiet, polite service and the sense of calm. One description portrays the entire two-hour visit as peaceful, with the sauna, massage, and fish treatment all working together. The sauna is not listed among the included features for this specific package, so do not assume it is part of your booking. Ask before using any additional facility.

The slippers and towels are more than decoration. After an oil massage, you will appreciate not having to manage your own towel or worry about ordinary clothing right away. These details help the visit feel like a complete spa break rather than a simple appointment.

Location at Karori 23 and the best time to go

The meeting point is Karori 23, Athina 105 51, Greece. The spa is near public transportation, which makes it easier to reach from other parts of central Athens. The supplied information does not give walking times from major sights, so check your route before leaving your hotel or attraction.

Opening hours are noon to 9 p.m., Monday through Sunday. That daily schedule is useful because Athens sightseeing days rarely follow a neat timetable. You can book around a morning museum visit, a long lunch, or an afternoon walk.

I would choose one of these plans:

• Early afternoon: A good reset if you started sightseeing in the morning and still want a relaxed evening.
• Late afternoon: The most natural choice after a day of walking.
• Early evening: Useful if you want dinner afterward, but allow time to leave the spa feeling calm rather than rushed.

The experience ends back at the meeting point. There is no hotel pickup or onward transportation listed, so you are responsible for getting to and from the spa.

Is $146.87 per person good value?

At $146.87 per person, this treatment sits in the special-occasion range. You are paying for roughly two hours of service, with 90 minutes devoted to the main massage and another 20 minutes to the fish pedicure. Towels and slippers are included, and the central Athens location may save you time and transport effort.

The value is strongest if you want a serious full-body massage. A 90-minute treatment is much more substantial than a 30-minute hotel massage or quick foot treatment. The fish pedicure then adds a distinctive extra without a separate charge.

The value is weaker if you only want a basic massage or are indifferent to the fish treatment. Since the package price covers both, someone who plans to skip the pedicure is not receiving the full benefit.

The service quality appears to be a major part of the price. Positive comments praise the staff’s politeness, the calm setting, and the skill of Penelope and Riechel. I would book this for recovery and comfort, not because it is the cheapest spa option in Athens.

It also works well as a shared treat. The booking limit of two keeps the experience intimate, and both people can enjoy a break from the city at the same time. If you are splitting the cost with a companion, the package feels easier to justify than booking a long massage alone.

Who will enjoy this most

I would recommend this experience to you if you:

• Have several days of walking and sightseeing planned in Athens.
• Want a long massage rather than a quick beauty treatment.
• Enjoy aromatherapy and scented oils.
• Are curious about a fish pedicure.
• Prefer a central location near public transportation.
• Are booking for one or two people.
• Want an afternoon or evening appointment.
• Appreciate a quiet setting and attentive service.

You may want to choose another treatment if you dislike oils, do not want massage on bare skin, or feel uncomfortable with fish around your feet. You should also ask about treatment details in advance if you have allergies, sensitive skin, or medical concerns. The description identifies several carrier oils, so you can use that information when discussing sensitivities with the spa.

This is also not the right choice if you need a medical massage or a treatment aimed at a specific injury. Its purpose is relaxation, refreshed skin, and a general sense of physical ease.

Booking, cancellation, and practical details

Confirmation is provided at the time of booking, and the experience uses a mobile ticket. Keep the booking information available on your phone when you arrive.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the appointment are not accepted for a refund. The cut-off follows local Athens time, so be careful if you are booking from another time zone.

The experience is open to most people, and the maximum is two participants per booking. Since the exact appointment time matters, arrive with enough time to find Karori 23 and settle in. The package is meant to be calm from the beginning, not a race through city traffic.

Should you book this Athens spa experience?

I would book it if your Athens plans include a lot of walking and you want one substantial recovery session. The 90-minute aroma oil massage is the real value, while the fish pedicure adds a memorable, slightly quirky finish. The strongest reasons to choose it are the long treatment, central location, daily hours, and consistently warm praise for the staff, especially Penelope and Riechel.

At $146.87, it is a splurge. You should be comfortable paying for relaxation rather than sightseeing or transport. But if you are traveling with one companion and both of you want a quiet pause, the two-hour format makes good sense.

Skip it if you only want a cheap massage, dislike scented oils, or have no interest in a fish pedicure. For everyone else, this is a well-timed way to let Athens stop demanding something from your feet for a while.

FAQ

Where does the aroma oil massage and fish pedicure take place?

The experience begins and ends at Karori 23, Athina 105 51, Greece. The location is near public transportation.

How long does the experience last?

The total duration is approximately two hours. This includes a 90-minute full-body aroma oil massage and a complimentary 20-minute fish pedicure.

What is included in the price?

The package includes the 90-minute full-body aroma oil massage, the 20-minute fish pedicure, towels, and slippers.

Are drinks included?

Drinks are not officially included. Cold tea before treatment and hot tea afterward have been provided on some visits, but you should not treat drinks as a guaranteed inclusion.

How many people can book together?

A maximum of two people can participate per booking.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.