Three Days to Delphi & Meteora from Athens

DURATION : 3 Days               STARTING POINT: Athens                      TOUR TIME: 08:30

Highlight:

• Visit Greece’s two of the most important UNESCO world Heritage sites in one tour
• Guided tour of Delphi archaeological site, known as the ‘navel of the world’
• Visit museum of Delphi and marvel at its spectacular exhibits
• Explore two of Meteora’s spectacular rock-top monasteries & enjoy breathtaking views
• Stop at Thermopylae & the heroic monument of King Leonidas
• Choose the hotel category that suits to your budget

Three Days to Delphi & Meteora includes:

• Transportation by luxury air conditioned bus
• Professional and licensed guide
• Hotel accomodation (A class / T class)
• Breakfasts & dinners
• Entrance fees

Not Included:

• Hotel accommodation tax
• Gratuites (optional)
• Drinks and beverages
• Lunch

Details about the trip:

Some general informations about the places:

With this three day sightseeing tour in Greece including Meteora and Delphi, you will visit two of Greece’s most impressive UNESCO World Heritage sites. Visit the archeological site of Delphi with Apollo temple, also known as the ‘navel of the world’ and the stunning rock-tower monasteries of Meteora.

Let’s see the detailed programme:

1st Day: Start your 3-Day trip with a pick up from your central Athens hotel and depart through Thebes, Livadia (short stop) and Arachova for Delphi, known in ancient times as the navel of the world. Explore the archaeological site and marvel at the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle. Stroll around the relics of the Temple as your professional guide describes its purpose and construction. Second stop is the museum of Delphi with its spectacular finds, including the unique bronze Charioteer, the Naxian Sphinx and the statue of Antinoos. Check in to your hotel and spend your afternoon as you wish. Overnight stay in Delphi.

2nd Day: The next morning is at your leisure to relax or to visit the town of Delphi. In the afternoon  meet our guide and depart through Central Greece  to Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks, crowned by the Meteora Monasteries. Overnight stay in Kalambaka.

3rd Day: After your breakfast, depart for nearby Meteora to visit the Byzantine monasteries built on top of rock towers and providing fantastic views over the plain. Listen to fascinating stories by your guide and learn how they provided refuge for monks in the bloody aftermath of the Roman Empire. Return to Athens late in the afternoon passing by the heroic monument of King Leonidas of Sparta at Thermopylae.

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