Pick up from Athens centrally located hotels or apartments and depart to 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 driveVisit 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.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).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.Overnight in a 4 star hotel in the town of Kalambaka in twin or double rooms on breakfats basis.
Greece · Religious & Spiritual
Delphi and Meteora 2 Days Private Tour From Athens
The journey
- 01 Explore the archaeological site of Delphi and the Temple of Apollo
- 02 Visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum
- 03 Drive through the picturesque village of Arachova
- 04 Stay overnight in Kalambaka with breakfast included
- 05 Discover Meteora’s dramatic rock formations and monasteries
- 06 Visit two major Meteora monasteries
- 07 Travel with a professional guide knowledgeable in Greek history and culture
- 08 Private round-trip transport from Athens included
Discover two of Greece’s most iconic UNESCO-listed destinations on this private 2-day journey from Athens. Travel to Delphi, the legendary sanctuary once believed to be the centre of the world, and explore its archaeological site, Temple of Apollo, and museum with insights from a professional guide.
Continue through the mountain village of Arachova and across Central Greece to Kalambaka for an overnight stay. On day two, visit Meteora’s extraordinary monasteries, dramatically perched atop towering rock formations, and admire the remarkable scenery, spirituality, and Byzantine heritage before returning to Athens.
Discover two of Greece’s most iconic UNESCO-listed destinations on this private 2-day journey from Athens.
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At a glance
What this trip includes
Day by day
The itinerary
Visit at the Meteora Monasteries and drive back to Athens.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.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
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick-up / drop off from hotel or apartment
- 1 overnight Hotel Accomodation in 3 or 4 star hotel in tween sharing basis
- Professional guide with good knowledge in history and culture of Greece at destinations
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees to Delphi archeological site and archeological museum (12 euros per person)
- Meals ,Drinks and beverages (except breakfast to the hotel)
- Entrance fees to the Monasteries in Meteora (3 euros per person per monastery)
Know before you go
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- 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.
- 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.
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Meeting & route
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