Greece · Archaeology

2-Day Delphi Meteora and Thermopylae Tour from Athens

2 Days Round trip from Athens Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Archaeological Site of Delphi and the Delphi Museum
02 Marvel at the famous Meteora rock complex and its monasteries
03 Visit the historic battlefield of Thermopylae and the Leonidas Monument
04 Enjoy traditional Greek food with views over the Corinthian Gulf
05 Stop in Kamena Vourla to taste local seafood by the beach

Discover the fascinating past of Ancient Greece on this 2-day tour from Athens to Delphi, Meteora, and Thermopylae. Visit the Archaeological Site of Delphi and the Delphi Museum, admire the famous Meteora rock formations and monasteries, and explore the historic battlefield of Thermopylae with the Leonidas Monument and museum. Along the way, enjoy time to rest, taste local food, and experience some of mainland Greece's most beautiful landscapes.

If the weather is good, you may also enjoy the extraordinary sunset over the Meteora rock formations.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Athens, Meteora, Kalabaka, Delphi, Kamena Vourla

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Athens to Delphi and Kalambaka

Depart early in the morning from Athens and drive for 3 hours through mainland Greece to reach the Archaeological Site of Delphi.
You will have 3 hours to visit this amazing site, as well as the Delphi Museum.
After that, enjoy traditional dishes in a Greek restaurant with a breathtaking view of the Corinthian Gulf.
As soon as you finish lunch, continue your journey to Meteora.
After 3 hours of driving, you will arrive in Kalambaka village, where you will stay overnight.

If the weather is good, you may also enjoy the extraordinary sunset over the Meteora rock formations.

Day 02

Meteora, Thermopylae, and Return to Athens

After breakfast, visit the famous Meteora and spend 4 hours exploring the monasteries on this remarkable rock complex.
As soon as you finish the visit, begin your journey to Thermopylae.
There, you will visit the famous Thermopylae battlefield, the Leonidas Monument, and the Thermopylae Museum.
Before arriving in Athens, stop for lunch in Kamena Vourla village and taste local seafood next to the beach.

Where this trip takes you

Meteora rock formations, Archaeological Site of Delphi, Thermopylae battlefield

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Athens 5 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pickup and drop-off services from any address in the Athens region
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
Private transportation
English-speaking driver who guides travellers on board (not licensed to guide inside museums and monuments)
Bottled water
Monitors on board
Driver's accommodation

What's Not Included

Accommodation for passengers
Lunch expenses
Dinner expenses
Entrance fees for archaeological sites, museums, and monasteries

Know before you go

This 2-day tour is an amazing opportunity for travellers to connect with the Ancient Greek world and visit one of the most beautiful UNESCO monuments. You will also have enough time to rest, enjoy local food, and go shopping.
The driver-guides are not licensed guides and will not be able to guide you inside the historical monuments. They will share their historical knowledge on board, and you will watch a short video before every archaeological area on the vehicle's monitor.
Regarding accommodation, you can choose your own accommodation, or we can send you a list of cooperating hotels after your booking.
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking on board is not allowed.
The duration of the tour is approximate. The exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.

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