2-Day Delphi and Meteora Tour from Athens

Do not miss the opportunity with this two day tour from Athens to see and visit the majestic Meteora grey rocks and its cliff-top monasteries.

Itinerary

Day 1: Athens - Delphi - Kalambaka

Stop At: Temple of Apollo, Delphi Greece
Arrive at Delphi at around noon. Famous for its ancient ruins including a theater and the Temple of Apollo, Delphi was considered the center of the earth and universe, and played a central role in the classical Greek world. On arrival, visit the the mountainside archaeological site and view the Temple of Apollo, famous for its oracle.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
In the afternoon, after lunch (own expense) travel through central Greece and the city of Lamia. After a short stop in Lamia, continue to the city of Trikala for a short stop and cross the Thessalian Plain to Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks crowned by the Meteora monasteries. Following a short stop for souvenir-shopping, overnight stay in Kalambaka at your choice of a centrally located 3- or 4-star hotel in the town.

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* or 4* hotel

Day 2: Kalambaka - Meteora Monasteries - Athens

Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
Leave in the morning for a tour of nearby Meteora’s monasteries. Visit two different Byzantine monasteries built on rocktops and commanding fantastic views over the plain. Meteora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Built on the top of sandstone pillars, the monasteries provided monks with totally inaccessible retreats for centuries. Meteora is considered one of the most beautiful area of mainland Greece, and its monasteries are one of its most unusual and distinctive attractions.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Leonidas Monument, Lamia, Thermopylae 350 09 Greece
During your return to Athens, enjoy an optional visit to a factory making Byzantine-style icons, and stop for photos at the monument to the heroic Leonidas, King of Sparta, at Thermopylae. Your tour returns to Athens in the late afternoon.
Duration: 15 minutes

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"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."
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Please note that from 1/1/2018, a new hotel accommodation tax has been applied and will be paid directly in hotels as following: 5* hotels - 4 Euro per room/per night, 4* hotels - 3 Euro per room/per night, 3* hotels - 1.5 Euro per room/per night."
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 42 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 08:30 AM
Duration: 2 Days
Start location: Athanasiou Diakou 26, Athina 117 43, Greece
Traveler pickup is offered
Complimentary pick up/drop off service from/to Athens centrally located hotels.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Hotel accomodation (A class / T class)
• Professional and licensed guide
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off (selected hotels)
• Transportation by luxury air conditioned bus
• Free Wi-Fi at hotels and coaches
• Entry/Admission - Meteora Monasteries
• Entry/Admission - Delphi archaeological site
• Accommodation included: 1 night
• 1x Dinner
• 1x Breakfast
• Entry/Admission - Temple of Apollo

Not Included

• Entrance fees of Delphi museum
• Lunches & Drinks
• Hotel accommodation tax

Facilities