2-Day Delphi and Meteora Tour from Athens

Day 1: Athens - Delphi - Kalambaka

1. Temple of Apollo
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Arrive at Delphi at around noon. Famous for its ancient ruins including a theater and the Temple of Apollo, Delphi was considered the center of the earth and universe, and played a central role in the classical Greek world. On arrival, visit the the mountainside archaeological site and view the Temple of Apollo, famous for its oracle.
2. Delphi Ancient Town
   Pass by · Admission ticket included
   One of the most important archaeological sites in Greece
3. Meteora
   Pass by
   In the afternoon, after lunch (own expense) travel through central Greece and the city of Lamia. After a short stop in Lamia, continue to the city of Trikala for a short stop and cross the Thessalian Plain to Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks crowned by the Meteora monasteries. Following a short stop for souvenir-shopping, overnight stay in Kalambaka at your choice of a centrally located 3- or 4-star hotel in the town.

Day 2: Kalambaka - Meteora Monasteries - Athens

1. Meteora
   2h 30m
   Leave in the morning for a tour of nearby Meteora’s monasteries. Visit two different Byzantine monasteries built on rocktops and commanding fantastic views over the plain. Meteora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Built on the top of sandstone pillars, the monasteries provided monks with totally inaccessible retreats for centuries. Meteora is considered one of the most beautiful area of mainland Greece, and its monasteries are one of its most unusual and distinctive attractions.
2. Leonidas Monument
   15m
   During your return to Athens, enjoy an optional visit to a factory making Byzantine-style icons, and stop for photos at the monument to the heroic Leonidas, King of Sparta, at Thermopylae. Your tour returns to Athens in the late afternoon.

Pickup details

A complimentary pickup service is offered from select centrally located hotels in Athens, approximately one hour before the tour's departure. The supplier will email you prior to your tour date with details about the pickup location and time.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• To enter the monasteries, appropriate clothing is required. Ladies should not wear short skirts and must have long sleeves. Men are not allowed to wear shorts.
• Please note that a hotel accommodation tax will be applied. The tax will be paid directly to the hotel and the cost is as follows: April-October for 4 star hotels - €10 per room/per night and for 3 star hotels - €5 per room/per night, November-March for 4 star hotels - €3 per room/per night and for 3 star hotels - €1,50 per room/per night.
• Please note that the tour doesn't include guidance inside the Delphi Museum. However, customers can visit it during their free time, using the Delphi archaeological site's ticket. They do not need to pay any extra cost.
• Customers can be brought on board any kind of luggage they wish (carry-ons, larger luggage etc). There is storage space available on the buses.
• The approximate return time in Athens is 6:30 pm