Get the chance to explore two of top ranked UNESCO-listed Classical sites.
Drive through the fertile plain of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes – connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus and arrive in Delphi Archaeological Site widely known in ancient times as the navel of the world, the “Omphalos”.Spend some time at the traditional Arachova Village. Where you have the opportunity to wander around the picturesque stone houses, enjoy the colorful scenery of one of the most famous destinations in Greece.
Visit and admire the breathtaking views of the world significant Meteora Monasteries – one of the most famous man made wonders of the Medieval World.
Admire the clifftop Byzantine Monasteries built all the way back in the 14th century by the monks that still operate nowadays! Take a peek inside, meet and talk to the monks and discover priceless artifacts and wall paintings.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Pick-up / drop off from hotel or apartment
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Breakfast
✔ 1 overnight Hotel Accomodation in 3 or 4 star hotel in twin sharing basis
✔ Professional guide with good knowledge in history and culture of Greece at destinations
✖ Entrance fees to Delphi archeological site and archeological museum ( 12 euros perperson).
✖ Meals ,Drinks and beverages ( except breakfast to the hotel)
✖ Entrance fees to the Monasteries in Meteora( 3 euros per person per monastery)
Pickup Locations
1. Pi Athens
2. Wyndham Athens Residence
3. Amalia Hotel Athens
4. Titania Hotel
5. Philippos Hotel
6. Philosofia Athens Suites
7. The Editor Athens Hotel
8. Arion Athens Hotel
9. Andronis Athens
10. Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre, an IHG hotel
11. Athens Tiare Hotel
12. Novotel Athenes
13. Njv Athens Plaza
14. Athens Cypria Hotel
15. Athens Center Square
16. Bob W. Eolou Athens
17. COCO-MAT Athens Jumelle
18. Radisson Blu Park Hotel, Athens
19. Royal Olympic Hotel
20. NEW Hotel
Additional Info: Pick up / drop off is included from all Athens centtraly located hotels and apartments. Please inform us of your hotel os apartment address during the booking. You are going to receive an email with the exact pick up time 48hrs prior departure.
Itinerary
Pick up from Athens centrally located hotels or apartments and depart to Delphi.
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Delphi
Pick up from your hotel or apartment and departure for a 2 days tour in the mainland Greece. After approximately 3 hours and after having a short stop on the way, we shall reach our first destination for today, the small town with its huge impact on World’s History, Delphi .Lying uphill of Mount Parnassos, within the angle formed by the twin rocks of the Phaedriades, the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, home of the most famous oracle of ancient Greece which defined all major historical events of ancient Greece. Delphi was referred as the centre of the world! It is here, that the two eagles sent out by Zeus from the two edges of the universe to find the navel of the world, finally met each other! Our professional guide will provide all necessary information during the drive
Duration: 2 hours
2
Delphi
Visit of the archaeological site, and the archeological Museum. The sanctuary of Delphi, set within a most spectacular landscape, was for many centuries the cultural and religious centre and symbol of unity for the Hellenic world. As soon as we finish the guided tour, you will visit a local restaurant for lunch ( own expenses). In the afternoon and after visiting picturesque mountain village of Arachova, we will drive through Central Greece crossing the Thessalian plain, to Kalambaka, a small town built on the foothill of the majestic grey rocks and crowded by the Meteora Monasteries. Overnight in Kalambaka.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Delphi Archaeological Museum
Visit of the archaeological Museum. The sanctuary of Delphi, set within a most spectacular landscape, was for many centuries the cultural and religious centre and symbol of unity for the Hellenic world. As soon as we finish the guided tour, you will visit a local restaurant for lunch ( own expenses).
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Kalambaka
In the afternoon and after visiting picturesque mountain village of Arachova, we will drive through Central Greece crossing the Thessalian plain, to Kalambaka, a small town built on the foothill of the majestic grey rocks and crowded by the Meteora Monasteries. Overnight in Kalambaka.
Visit at the Meteora Monasteries and drive back to Athens.
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After breakfast we shall depart for our very next destination on our tour. Leaving behind the town of Kalambaka or recently renamed as Meteora, we meet with the breathtaking grey rocks. Upon arrival we shall visit Meteora and the 2 major monasteries. Breathtaking scenery perched on huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless monasteries where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art.
Duration: 4 hours
2
Kalambaka
After our visiting the monasteries we will stop for lunch in an nearby traditional restaurant ( Own expenses). Early in the afternoon we depart for our return to Athens
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We usually visit Great Meteoro Monastey and St. Stefanos
• 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.
• Post Covid 19 Policy: Vehicles will be sanitized before every pick up. Hand sanitizing done before departure and after every major stop.Maximum 6 clients in a 12 seater minibus to secure social distance between tourists ( for shared small group tours only). All our vehicles will operated with 50% capacity ( for shared small group tours only). Face masks available for clients. Guides will wear facemasks and use microphone when guiding. Fresh trash bag will be place in every vehicle and waste will be destroyed at the end of the tours.
