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Delphi And Meteora 2-Day Tour From Athens

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Archeology, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    2 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, French, Spanish

Description

Embark on a captivating journey exploring ancient wonders and breathtaking landscapes. Begin with a scenic drive from Athens through historic locales like Thebes and Levadia, culminating in Delphi. Then, delve into the mystique of the Archaeological Site, tracing the sacred path past iconic landmarks like the Athenian treasury and the temple of Apollo. Next, journey onward to Kalambaka, nestled beneath the towering rocks of Meteora. After that, explore Meteora's cliff-top monasteries, offering a glimpse into centuries of history and spirituality. En route back to Athens, pause at Thermopylae's Leonidas Monument and continue to Athens.

Highlights
  • Explore two top Greek UNESCO World Heritage sites in just 2 days
  • Stroll through the Delphi site, also known as the 'navel of the world'
  • Visit two Meteora Byzantine Monasteries & enjoy breathtaking views
  • Stop at Thermopylae and marvel at the Monument of King Leonidas of Sparta
  • Day 1: Journey to Delphi and Meteora expand_more
    • Leave for Delphi via Thebes, Levadia, and the picturesque village of Arachova on the slopes of Mount Parnassus.
    • Arrive in Delphi and visit the Archaeological Site. Delphi was considered the center of the earth and the universe and played a central role in the classical Greek world.
    • Proceed through the sacred way to:
      • The Athenian treasury
      • The stoa of Athens
      • The temple of Apollo, where the oracle was located
      • The theatre
    • Depart through Central Greece and the cities of Lamia and Trikala, crossing the Thessalian Plain.
    • Arrive in Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks and crowded by the Meteora Monasteries.

    Dinner and overnight stay in Kalambaka.

  • Day 2: Exploring Meteora and Return to Athens expand_more
    • Savour breakfast in your hotel. Travel to nearby UNESCO-listed Meteora for a tour of the cliff-top monasteries.
    • Visit Meteora and enjoy the unique and impressive scenery with ageless Monasteries containing priceless historical and religious treasures standing between earth and sky atop huge rocks.
    • Enjoy a guided tour of two of the six monasteries.
    • Start your drive back to Athens.
    • On the way, stop to visit the monument of Leonidas, where the 300 Spartans fought against the Persian army at Thermopylae (Hot Gates) – a short stop to see across the road Leonida’s Monument.
    • Continuing your journey, arrive in Athens early in the evening.
What's Included
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Entrance Fees
  • Transfers from/to your hotel or closest available location
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Hotel accomodation
What's Excluded
  • Any Private Expenses
  • Resilience Tax for Hotel Overnights:
    • March - October:
      • Hotels 3*: €3.0 per room/per night
      • Hotels 4*: €7.0 per room/per night
      • Hotels 5*: €10.0 per room/per night

    • November - February:

      • Hotels 3*: €1.5 per room/per night
      • Hotels 4*: €3.0 per room/per night
      • Hotels 5*: €4.0 per room/per night
Know before you go

  • 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.

  • The monasteries are perched on top of towers of sandstone, which for centuries provided totally inaccessible retreats for the monks.

  • It is also the biggest and most important group of monasteries in Greece after those in Mount Athos.

  • In the past, there were no steps, and the main access to the monasteries was by means of a net that was hitched over a hook and hoisted up by a rope and a hand-cranked windlass to winch towers overhanging the chasm.

  • Monks descended in the nets or on retractable wooden ladders up to 40m long to the fertile valleys below to grow grapes, corn, and potatoes.

  • Each community developed its own resources, and by the end of the 14th century, the Grand Meteoron emerged as the dominant community.

  • UNESCO has characterised the rock monasteries as a unique phenomenon of cultural heritage.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 20 EUR 245 Per Person
Child
1 To 20 EUR 190 Per Person

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USD 272 / person