Delphi & Meteora Highlights: Explore Greece's Ancient Monuments

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About This Tour

Discover the famous historical monuments of mainland Greece! Visit some of the most interesting sites in Greece, the archaeological site of Delphi with Apollo temple and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed rock-tower monasteries of Meteora.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS 

Delphi: Considered the centre of the world in the Greek culture, Delphi is best represented by the famous stone monument, known as the Omphalos of Delphi.

Meteora: In a region of almost inaccessible sandstone peaks, monks settled on these 'columns of the sky' from the 11th century onwards.

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Max People
10

Inclusions

TOUR GUIDE:

  • Operated with an English-speaking guide
  • French-speaking guide available on Wednesdays only
  • Italian-speaking guide available on Thursdays only (from June till August)

ACCOMMODATION: 

  • 1 night accommodation 

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS


Day 1 Kalambaka:

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Orfeas or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Grand Meteora or similar 4*

MEALS: 

  • 1 Breakfast
  • 1 Dinner

TRANSPORT:

  • Shared transportation in an air-conditioned bus throughout the tour

ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITES:

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: visit of the Archaeological site in Delphi, Meteora visit


Exclusions

  • Visa fees
  • Domestic flights 
  • International flights 
  • Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
  • Visit to the museum in Delphi
  • Optional tours (if any)
  • City tax not included, payable on the spot
  • Any visit not mentioned in the program
  • Porterage and gratuities  
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Tour Plan

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Day 1 ATHENS – DELPHI – KALAMBAKA (420 km– 5.5 hrs)

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. After the visit depart for Kalambaka, passing through picturesque villages and towns of Central Greece.  Dinner and overnight.Overnight in Kalambaka.

Day 2 KALAMBAKA – ATHENS (350 km– 4.5 hrs)

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Meteora and enjoy the unique and most impressive scenery with ageless Monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between earth and sky atop huge rocks. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (short stop to see across the road the Leonida’s Monument), arrive in Athens early in the evening.

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

What to Bring

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Greece. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sun glasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Please Note

  • French-speaking guide available on Wednesday departures only, Italian-speaking guide available on Thursday departures only (from 07/06 till 03/09)
  • Pickup/drop off transfer from/to hotels in the city center of Athens
  • Clients staying at the coast will be transferred back to their hotels with the Cape Sounion Tour Bus 
  • We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
  • Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
  • In many hotels in Greece, the triple rooms are double rooms with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
  • No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed  

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