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Meteora Tour Delphi

Meteora Tour & Delphi

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Delphi & Meteora private tour

1st day tour itinerary: Athens, Delphi
Depart from Athens we will drive through the national road to Thieves, Levadia, Distomo, village of Stiri (where Osios Lukas was born) and visit the 11th century monastery that it is situated on a slope, which overlooks a beautiful valley. Then drive towards to the beautiful village of Arachova (snow ski center) wonderful scenic drive through mountains and fertile valleys we will visit ancient Delphi (The oracle, the center of the world), museum and the stadium. Afterwards drive to the modern village of Delphi we will stop at a traditional Greek restaurant for lunch and in the afternoon we cross the famous Parnassos mountain, traditional local villages, Lamia (the capital of the central Greece) and continue through Karditsa, Trikala and late afternoon we reach the beautiful, scenic village of Kastraki (overnight) where METEORA located.

2nd day tour itinerary: Meteora, Athens
Early in the morning we will visit the monasteries of Meteora, The Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron, It is the biggest of the Meteorite monasteries, The Holy Monastery of Varlaam the second biggest after the Great Meteoro, The Holy Monastery of St. Stephen, it is one of the most attainable as we don’t have to cope with innumerable stairs to reach it. The Monastery of Holy Trinity that is the most difficult to reach, The Holy Monastery of St. Nicholas Anapausas, It is the first to meet on our way from Kastraki to Meteora, The Holy Monastery of Rousanou, that it is dedicated to The Transfiguration but honored to Saint Barbara. Afterwards we will visit a typical Greek tavern in village of Kalampaka. On the way back we will stop at Thermopylae, the place that took place the most famous battle in human history, the battle between the King of Sparta Leonidas who defend with his 300 soldiers against the biggest army in the word at time “the Persians” afterwards we will drive back to Athens. You will never forget this outstanding experience!

Notes

-We use luxury Mercedes C/E-Class, Taxi, Minivan or Minibus vehicles, legal and licensed by the Greek National Tourism Organization, smoke-free, fully air-conditioned.
– Rates include all tolls, parking fees, and baggage charges.
– Not included: Entrance fees, licensed guides, Drinks, meals, accommodation and/or gratuities.
– Prices are quoted per car, per service & not per person.
– For all services between 23:30 – 06:30 there shall be a night surcharge of 20%.
– Drivers will wait maximum 60 minutes after the indicated pick up time, kindly be on time, otherwise, you will be considered a “Non-Show”

Your driver is not permitted to enter archaeological sites and museums with you, only licensed guides from the ministry of culture are allowed to do so. Should you require such an extra service, we can book a licensed guide for you.

Licensed Guides Extra Seat
Please note that, if you will be choosing the services of a licensed guide for FULL TIME, you will require an ADDITIONAL seat in your vehicle, since your guide will be riding with you. For example, should there be 3 persons in your party, you must select 4 persons on the menu (car type 4-7 people)

Luggage
– Mercedes Sedan/Saloon (1-3 persons) max luggage: 3 pieces with the following maximum dimensions: height 63,5cm/25 inches, width 45cm/18 inches, depth 28cm/11 inches or 2 larger pieces
– Mercedes Minivan or Minibus 1 piece of luggage (up to above dimensions) plus 1 carry-on (not exceeding 3 kilos) per person. IMPORTANT: For each and every requested transfer service, you are required to inform us of the exact luggage description of your party.

Holidays

Archaeological sites are closed
• 1 January: closed
• 6 January: closed
• Shrove Monday: 08.30-15.00
• 25 March: closed
• Good Friday: until 12:00 closed
• Holy Saturday: 08.30-15.00
• Easter Sunday: closed
• Easter Monday: 08.30-15.00
• 1 May: closed
• Holy Spirit Day: 08.30-15.00
• 15 August: 08.30-15.00
• 28 October: 08.30-15.00
• 25 December: closed
• 26 December: closed

Free Admission Days

Under 18 years old is FREE
*6 March (except Acropolis Museum)
*5 June (except Acropolis Museum)
*18 April (except Acropolis Museum)
*18 May (International Museums Day)
*The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days- except Acropolis museum)

Reduced admission for:
*Greek citizens and citizens of other Member – States of the European Union aged over 65 years old by showing their ID card or passport.
*Students of Higher Education Institutes and equivalent Schools from countries outside the EU by showing their student ID
*The accompanying parents on educational visits of elementary schools.

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Delphi and Meteora Tour (2 days)

Enjoy a beautiful 2 day excursion at Ancient Delphi and the monasteries of Meteora 1st Day: Visit Ancient Delphi, drive through the national road to Thieves, Levadia, Distomo, of Arachova (snow ski center) wonderful scenic drive through mountains (overnight) where METEORA located. 2nd Day: Early in the morning we will visit the monasteries of Meteora, on the way back we will stop at Thermopylae. Delphi Meteora Greece tours, Classical Greek excursions

Highlights

Thiebes
Livadia
Distomo
Arachova
Delphi
Kastraki
The Monastery of Holy Trinity
The Monastery of St. Nicholas
The Monastery of Varlaam
The Monastery of Great Meteoron
The Monastery of St. Stephen
The Monastery of Rousanou

Duration

2 days

Good to Know

Comfortable clothing and athletic walking shoes are recommended.
Hat and sun glasses are suggested.
Photography is permitted throughout the tour.
Local cash needed for entrance fees and small expenses (25€ pp)

Tour Feedback

Activity Level 75%

Kids Friendly 85%

Historical 75%

Cultural 75%

Tour flexibility 90%

At you own pace 90%

Positive Reviews 100%