Greece · Archaeology

Full-Day Meteora and Delphi Tour from Athens with Arachova and Distomo

1 Day Round trip from Athens Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Meteora's monasteries perched atop 1000-foot rock formations
  • 02 Explore Delphi's archaeological site and the famous Temple of Apollo
  • 03 Pass through the beautiful stone villages of Arachova for photos and souvenir shopping
  • 04 Stop in Kalabaka for a Greek coffee break
  • 05 Pay tribute at Distomo, site of the 1944 World War II massacre

Witness scenic views, enthralling architecture, and fascinating Greek heritage on this full-day journey from Athens. Travel to breathtaking Meteora to visit monasteries perched atop 1000-foot rocks, pass through the beautiful stone villages of Arachova for photos and souvenir shopping, and continue to Delphi beneath the 3000-foot Parnassos mountain to explore its archaeological treasures, including the Temple of Apollo. Along the way, stop for a coffee break in Kalabaka and visit Distomo to pay tribute to the victims of the 1944 massacre. End the day back in Athens with a special meal in a lovely Greek taverna.

Travel to breathtaking Meteora to visit monasteries perched atop 1000-foot rocks, pass through the beautiful stone villages of Arachova for photos and souvenir shopping, and continue to Delphi beneath the 3000-foot Parnassos mountain to explore its archaeological treasures, including the Temple of Apollo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Athens, Meteora, Kalabaka, Delphi, Arachova
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Thermopylae, Meteora, Delphi, Arachova and Distomo

  • Meet your tour guide at a pre-decided location in Athens and then drive to Thermopylae.

  • Visit Thermopylae's Innovative Centre of Historical Information and see the mighty statue of Leonidas.

  • Drive to breathtaking Meteora, where you will visit monasteries built on top of 1000-foot rocks, such as the Holy Monastery of Varlaam, Rousanou, and the Holy Trinity.

  • Take a coffee break in Kalabaka.

  • Proceed through the beautiful stone villages of Arachova, where you can take pictures and indulge in souvenir shopping.

  • After a wonderfully scenic drive through mountains and fertile valleys, reach Delphi, located under the 3000-foot-tall Parnassos mountain.

  • Visit the Archaeological Museum of Delphi. Marvel at the archaeological site of Delphi and the Temple of Apollo.

  • Head to Distomo, site of a gruesome massacre in 1944 where 350 people lost their lives in a Nazi war crime during the German occupation of Greece in World War II.

  • Return to Athens and end your tour with a special meal in a lovely Greek taverna.

Monastery of Varlaam, Monastery of Rousanou, Temple of Apollo (Delphi), Arachova stone village

Where this trip takes you

Monastery of Varlaam, Monastery of Rousanou, Temple of Apollo (Delphi), Arachova stone village

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Athens 5 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional English-speaking Greek tour guide

  • Snacks

  • Bottled water

  • Soda, pop, soft drinks, and cold drinks

  • Dinner

  • WiFi onboard

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Private transportation

  • Fees and taxes

What's Not Included

  • Guide inside monuments

  • Admission fee for Delphi

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips and gratuities

Know before you go

  • This tour can be adjusted to clients' requirements. Please contact your Delphi tour guide for customization.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Athens, Greece
Tour start
Athens, Greece
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Athens.

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