Itinerary
Day 1: Athens - Delphi - Kalambaka
Stop At: Temple of Apollo, Delphi Greece
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
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.
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Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* or 4* hotel
Day 2: Kalambaka - Meteora Monasteries - Athens
Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
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.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Leonidas Monument, Lamia, Thermopylae 350 09 Greece
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
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Athanasiou Diakou 26, Athina 117 43, Greece
Traveler pickup is offered
Complimentary pick up/drop off service from/to Athens centrally located hotels.
08:30 AM
2 days(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
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.
Not wheelchair accessible
Please note that from 1/1/2018, a new hotel accommodation tax has been applied and will be paid directly in hotels as following: 5* hotels - 4 Euro per room/per night, 4* hotels - 3 Euro per room/per night, 3* hotels - 1.5 Euro per room/per night.
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 42 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Rakesh_P
They should select better place to eat lunch with more options. Lunch break is after 2 pm instead of around 12-1 pm.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : Louise_S
It was interesting to visit Delphi and Meteora. But we were being told how little time we had the whole trip by a guide that gave me the impression she had better things to do. There was little engagement by the guide with those doing the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : Jose_R
The tour guides were really good and knowledgeable. They had good communication skills and very professional. The driver is exceptional... TomTom. Very meaningful experience. 5 stars
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : Mel_F
The tour was fantastic! Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly and informative. The tour stopped for coffee breaks and lunch both ways to break up the journey, but the destinations were absolutely worth the length of the drive.
The town we stayed in was quaint, and the views were stunning. The shops, bars and restaurants stayed open late.
My only negative about this tour would be the accommodation. We selected the 3* hotel, but in my opinion this is a stretch, I’d give it a 1.5* at most. It was clean, but tired. The rooms were basic, and the towels were ready for retirement several years ago. The dinner and breakfast the accommodation provided was ok, not great. Do your self a favor - pay for the upgraded accommodation.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : Rebekah_R
This tour was so worth it. Traveling with my two young adult sons. We love history and culture. The tour guide was excellent. Gave us great information throughout the entire trip.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
Posted By : jeraldinekon
Spectacular experience with informative & helpful tour guide Anna. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wish to see more of Greece in a short timeframe. The bus journey to Delphi is nothing but breathtaking. And the journey from Delphi to Meteora brings a total different experience. I must say, most of the time, we are spent on traveling. But the guide shared a lot of history and stories along the way. Also, the view itself is worth the ride. There is also WiFi on the bus (but connection can be slow in the mountains). Overall, we enjoyed this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
Posted By : Angela_E
A fabulous way to visit two ‘must see’ destinations. Our guide Anna bought Greek history and culture to life.
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Posted On : 2024-04-26
Posted By : juan_c
Anna was such an outstanding tour guide complementing the beautiful scenery around Delphi and Meteora. She spoke with such enthusiasm that she kept us engaged. Words cannot describe the majestic peaks of the monasteries. I would also like to thank George for driving us safely and making the journey as comfortable and safe as possible!
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Posted On : 2024-04-25
Posted By : Mahesh_V
We had a great trip. The guide Annamarie was awesome and knowledgeable. The trip was planned well with sufficient breaks. The accommodations were decent as well
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Posted On : 2024-04-23
Posted By : Adele_G
This tour is a great way to see two wonderful sites that are quite far from Athens. The tour includes a lot of driving but it is all well worth it. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and conveyed lots of great information at the sties we visited and as we drove through Greece.
It should be noted that this tour company does not offer pick-ups from all hotels in Athens, so you should keep that in mind. I was under the impression that I would be picked up from my hotel but later learned that I needed to walk to a meeting point where I would be picked up.
A note on the dress code for Meteora. Women and men must both have their shoulders covered. Men can wear any shorts or pants that go past their knees. Women need to wear long skirts or they can wear shorts or pants and wrap a scarf around their waste to give the impression that they are wearing a long skirt.
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Posted On : 2024-04-21
