Delphi Meteora and Thermopylae 2-Day Private Tour
Delphi Meteora and Thermopylae 2-Day Private Tour
Our Private Tour combines two of the most historical sites in Greece along with their accompanying landscape vistas; from the Mountain slopes & Olive-Filled Valley’s of Magical Delphi, to the Majestic rock-pillar moonscapes of Meteora. Finally, our picturesque return route allows a visit to the atmospheric site of the Battle of Thermopylae with its visitors center, made famous in the film The-300-Spartans.Designed with over fifteen years of experience in Greece, our tour provides a well-paced, thoughtful, and comprehensively planned experience with attention to every detail, and our permanent staff of highly experienced and knowledgeable English-speaking Professional drivers will be at your side throughout.In addition to a basic High Standard, flexible booking options allow you to include additional elements such as Lunch & Professional Archaeological Guides, whilst all aspects may be further tailored on request by our personalized service.
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Your Itinerary
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Monastery of Hosios Loukas
At the time of your choice, your informative & professional Tour driver will be at your Hotel reception or other residence promptly to escort you on your tour. Heading out of Athens an optional first stop is the UNESCO site and well preserved Byzantine Monastery of Hosios Loukas set in beautiful countryside where you can explore its 1100 year old Architecture along with its unique & impressive fresco's
1 hourDelphi
Inset on wide terraces along the hillside we are fortunate that the landslides of previous centuries preserved much of the ancient remains for us to witness including the 4th century BC temple of Apollo from where the Oracle spoke her prophecies along with the Castilian spring of Mythology, theatre, treasury buildings, temples of Athena and Gymnasium where athletes gathered before the Pythian games to bath in the sacred waters. During your visit to Delphi, see the physical structures associated with this incredibly long history, and learn about their rich mythology. A beautiful addition to the site is the modern museum dedicated to the finds which stretch back in time to at least 1500 BC, as well as those notably which adorned the temples & streets of the ancient city at its peak around the 4th century BC with outstanding pieces such as the Naxos Sphynx, the twin Kouroi and famous Bronze Charioteer among others.
2 hoursArachova
Lunch Stop. Spend time enjoying the local craft shops and wonderful views over the olive filled Pleistos river valley before your trip following the coast road towards Meteora
1 hour 30 minutesKalambaka
Day 2: Meteora. The rock forest & its Monasteries
10 minutesMeteora
After breakfast we ascend towards the monasteries above. Built on a natural formation of sandstone rock pillars up to 1,312 feet high, the six remaining monasteries date from the 14th century and form a remarkable and awe-inspiring combination of nature and spiritual significance. We visit at least two of the most outstanding monasteries, normally the Grand Meteora Monastery, Varlaam or Agiou Stefanou, and learn about their long history and the hermits and monks that lived there alongside the majestic landscape views.
3 hoursKalambaka
A relaxing & refreshing lunch stop in one of the central squares of the town before continuing
1 hourThermopylae 350 09
No accommodation included on this day.
1 hourIncluded
- SILVER PACKAGE: Superior Class Sedan; 4-Star or Boutique style Hotels
- GOLD PACKAGE: Luxury Mercedes; 4-Star or Boutique style Hotels
- PLATINUM PACKAGE: Luxury Mercedes; 4-Star or Boutique style Hotels; Lunch
- Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day
- WIFI, A/C, & bottled water available in vehicles during travel
- Accommodation included: 1 night
Not Included
- Food and drinks unless specified by tour package
- Entrance Fees
- Licensed guide for archaeological sites. Available on request
- Pickup from areas outside Athens on request. May require a supplement.
- Pickup from Athens Airport may require a supplement if transit dates do not coincide with tour dates
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- LUNCH OPTION: You may add this later on request, or choose one of the booking options including lunch. Includes your choice of traditional menu in one of the best local restaurants. Vegetarian dishes available.
- GUIDING/LICENSED GUIDES: Please note your knowledgeable tour driver can inform you en-route but can not enter Archaeological sites. You may add a guide for one or more sites on request, or choose one of the booking options that includes a guide.
- VEHICLE: Groups of 1-3 with Sedan Car; 4-7 with Mercedes Minivan; 8-19 with Mercedes Sprinter
- LUNCH OPTION: If your booking option has lunch included, please inform us of any allergies or related conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Our Health & Safety Measures: All our Tours are private so you will never mix with another group. Our vehicles are thoroughly cleaned after each tour, equipped with face-masks, hand sanitizer, & seats next to your driver remain free.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.