Delphi and Meteora Monasteries 2 Days Private Tour

Athens, Greece
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

This tour allows to explore villages on Mount Parnassus, the famous Oracle of Delphi, medival Monasteries and of course taste the Greek cousine. Starting from Athens, crossing two provinces you will reach the Oracle of Delphi. You will visit the most powerful Ancient Greek sanctuary of Apollo where people would go to get answers. Having formed history for many centuries still preserves the temple of Apollo, the Theatre, the Stadium and numerous offerings to the prophet god. Next follows the Museum of Delphi famous for its Charioteer bronze statue. Propably hungry by then we'll get to Delphi village and enjoy an authentic lunch. Next we will continue driving until Kalabaka, the town below Meteora Rocks to spend the night. Next day we will see Meteora closer enjoing the most breathtaking view in the country. You will visit two of the ”suspended” Monasteries and experience their atmosphere of serenity. Last stop will be Thermopylae and the statue of Leonidas above his cenotaph.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottles of water on board
  • Admission tickets for Delphi site and Museum
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Acommodation at Kastraki
  • Professional English Speaking Driver
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Local Licensed tourist guides can be arranged uppon request
  • Admission ticket for Thermopylae (costs 3 euros per person)
  • Admission ticket for two Monasteries in Meteora (costs 5 euros each)

What to expect

Day 1: Athens-Delphi-Meteora
  1. Arachova
    15m
    Enjoy a photo stop of the picturesque village of Arachova and its mountainous view.
  2. Delphi Archaeological Museum
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Before leaving the site you will also visit the Museum of Delphi famous for its Charioteer bronze statue.
  3. Delphi
    1h
    Probably hungry by then we will drive to the village of Delphi and enjoy an authentic Greek lunch and a breathtaking view of the olive trees and the Corinthean gulf.
  4. Tholos of Athena Pronaia
    15m
    We will stop at the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia to admire closer the unique Tholos that is still standing before the Oracle of Delphi.
  5. Temple of Apollo
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Crossing two provinces of Greece you will reach the Oracle of Delphi. There you will have time to visit the most famous and powerful Ancient Greek sanctuary of Apollo where in antiquity people would go to get answers. The sanctuary that formed history for many centuries still preserves the temple of Apollo, the Theatre, the Stadium and many evidence of the numerous offerings to the prophet god.
Day 2: Meteora Monasteries - Kalabaka - Athens
  1. Meteora
    2h
    We will drive up to see Meteora closer enjoying some of the most breathtaking views in the country. You will also have the opportunity to visit at least two of the ”suspended” Monasteries and experience the unique atmosphere of serenity.
  2. 1h 30m
    We will visit Kalabaka, the town below Meteora rocks, for our lunch break and a short walk.
  3. Campo della battaglia delle Termopili
    20m
    We will stop to see the battlefield of Thermopylae where king Leonidas led his 300 Spartans against the Persian army.
  4. Thermopylae Museum
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    We will stop at the History Centre of Thermopylae to learn more about the battle and have a break before our drive back to Athens.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Your driver will meet you at your hotel or he will be waiting for you at the exit of your terminal holding a sign with your name.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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