Highlights of the Mainland: Delphi and Meteora

Duration3 days

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 50 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the famous historical monuments of mainland Greece! With this three day sightseeing tour in Greece from Athens including Meteora and Delphi you will visit some of the most interesting sites in Greece. Visit the archaeological site of Delphi with Apollo temple and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed rock-tower monasteries of Meteora.

Options

Single Room |Standard Hotel Category

Single Room
Standard Hotel Category
Pickup included

Triple Room |Standard Hotel Category

Triple Room
Standard Hotel Category
Pickup included

Triple Room |Superior Hotel Category

Triple Room
Superior Hotel Category
Pickup included

Double Room |Superior Hotel Category

Double Room
Superior Hotel Category
Pickup included

Double Room |Standard Hotel Category

Double Room
Standard Hotel Category
Pickup included

Single Room |Superior Hotel Category

Single Room
Superior Hotel Category
Pickup included

What's included

Italian-speaking guide available on Wednesday departures only from June to August
Entrance fees for the Archaeological site of Delphi and 2 monasteries of Meteora
2 nights' accommodation in your selected hotel category
Operated with English-speaking guides on shared basis
Dinner
Breakfast
French-speaking guide available on Tuesday departures only
Meet & Greet on arrival at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens Airport
Inbound/Outbound transfers from/to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Air-conditioned shared transportation for transfers from and to Athens airport and for the 2 days

Expenditures of a person nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
Flight tickets or visa fees
Visit of the Museum of Delphi is not included
Airport taxes for domestic and international flights
Gratuities for driver and guide
Overnight city tax for the hotel overnights effective from January 1st 2018
Clients will have to pay the TAX on the spot at the hotels

What to expect

Day 1: ARRIVAL ATHENS

12h

On your arrival at Athens airport you will be met and taken to your Athens hotel. Rest of the day free of leisure. Visit on your own the famous flea market in Plaka (old town of Athens).

Overnight in Athens.

Day 2: ATHENS – DELPHI – KALAMBAKA (586 km - 7 hrs)

12h

After a delicious breakfast, hop on board your luxury bus and enjoy a unique journey northwest to Delphi, arriving around noon. Famous for its theater, Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins, Delphi was considered the center of the earth and the universe and played a central role in the classical Greek world. Visit the archaeological site and the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle. In the afternoon after lunch depart through Central Greece and the cities of Lamia (short stop), Trikala crossing the Thessalian plain, to Kalambaka (a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks, and crowded by the Meteora Monasteries (short stop for souvenirs).
Overnight in Kalambaka

Day 3: KALAMBAKA - ATHENS (355 km – 4.5 hrs)

12h

Savor breakfast in your hotel and then travel to nearby UNESCO-listed Meteora for a tour of the cliff-top monasteries. Visit two different impressive Byzantine Monasteries built on top of rock towers and providing breathtaking views over the plain. The monasteries are perched on top of towers of sandstone, which for centuries provided totally inaccessible retreats for the monks. Meteora is considered one of the most beautiful and inspiring areas of mainland Greece, and its monasteries are one of the country's most unique attractions. Return to Athens passing by the heroic monument of Leonidas king of Sparta in Thermopylae (short stop for photos). Arrive in Athens in the early evening. In the evening (after 20:00 pm.) transfer to Athens airport and flight back or extend your stay in Athens by booking an optional post night.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Airport

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice
Day 3: In the evening (after 20:00 pm.) transfer to Athens airport and flight back. Ensure you arrange your flights arrangement with this in mind otherwise we suggest you to book for an additional night in Athens.
What do I need to bring? Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Greece. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sun glasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.