Delphi & Meteora Two (2) days Tour, Athens

About this activity

Embark on a captivating 2-day journey through Greece's ancient history, starting from Athens, that combines the mystical Delphi Oracle with the awe-inspiring Meteora monasteries.

Why Hellenic Private Tours?

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: H.P.Tours - Hellenic Private Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled Water
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Professional Drivers (Not licensed to accompany you into the sites)
Included: Private transportation: Athens Hotel/Piraeus Port pickup and drop-off included

Not included

Not included: Meals
Not included: Entrance Fees for the Hosios Loukas monastery, the Delphi Archaeological Site and Museum, the Meteora monasteries & Thermopylae Historical Information Center (45.00 Euros per adult)
Not included: Two Local Licensed tour guides upon request, depending on availability (Additional Cost: 420 Euros)
Not included: Airport pickup/drop-off on request (additional fee varies by vehicle type)
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel Accommodation

Itinerary

Day 1 · Delphi

Monastery of Hosios Loukas

45 min Admission not included

Hosios Loukas Monastery meaning “Esteemed Saint Luke” was not built in honor of Luke the Evangelist, but was established by the Greek monk Loukas. He was buried in the crypt of the monastery when he died in AD 953.

One of the most striking aspects of the monastery is found at the entrance. If you look up, you will see a spectacular gold mosaic of the saint. Attached to the abbey is a large church, Katholikon, which in its turn is attached to a smaller temple, or Theotokos, erected between 997 and 1011 to honor the Virgin Mary.

The temples are beautifully decorated with numerous frescoes and mosaics, all perfectly preserved. Underneath the Katholikon is the crypt where the remains of the saint lie.

Although Hosios Loukas is smaller, the building may remind you of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul or St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice.
Delphi Ancient Town

1 h 30 min Admission not included

We will visit Castalia spring, the ancient Sanctuary of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians, the ancient Stadium, the ancient Theatre, the unique bronze Charioteer, and the Museum. In Greek mythology, Delphi was the navel of the earth, the site of the Delphic Oracle and a major site for the worship of god Apollo after he slew the Python, a dragon who protected the navel of the earth. Apollo spoke through his oracle.

The priestess of the oracle known as the Pythia had to be an older woman and sat on a tripod seat over an opening in the earth. Apollo possessed Pythia and she prophesied.

People consulted the Delphic Oracle on everything from important matters of public policy to personal affairs. The Oracle exerted considerable influence throughout the Greek world and consulted before all major events.

We will conclude our sightseeing at the archeological site of Delphi by visiting the Temple of Athena Pronea and the Gymnasium.
Delphi Archaeological Museum

45 min Admission not included

The Archaeological Museum of Delphi, one of the most important in Greece, exhibits the history of the Delphic sanctuary, site of the most famous ancient Greek oracle. Its rich collections are comprised primarily of architectural sculpture, statues and minor objects donated to the sanctuary. These reflect its religious, political and artistic activities from its early years in the eight century BC to its decline in Late Antiquity.

The museum is housed in a two-storey building with a total surface area of 2270 square metres, with fourteen exhibition rooms, 558 square metres of storerooms and conservation laboratories for pottery, metal objects and mosaics.
Arachova

30 min

The traditional town of Arachova is located just 10km from Delphi. A visit in Arachova, reveals the charming combining of the old with the new, at the holy grounds of the mountain of Apollo.

Arachova is undoubtedly the queen of Parnassos. It is built in an amphitheatric way and it spreads magnificently to the south hillsides of Parnassus, at an altitude of 960 meters, ending up at a cliff where Pleistos river flows.

Arachova is full of life. The wild beauty combined with its unaltered traditional character, its cosmopolitan face and the numerous activities the majestic mount Parnassos offers, place it rightfully at the top of the Greek winter tourism and at the list with the top destinations for the other seasons too.
Kalambaka

10 hours

We will continue driving through the mountains of central Greece, arriving at Kalambaka, an important town well known due to the second largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox Monasteries in Greece after Mount Athos, Meteora. We will spend the night in a hotel at Kalambaka. Time allowed, we will watch the awesome sunset from the rock of Meteora.

We will spend the night at a local hotel.

Day 2 · Meteora

Meteora

2 hours Admission not included

The next morning, we will visit three from the six suspended in the air Monasteries, built on natural sand stone rock pillars. The Meteora Monasteries date back to the 11th century and are included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites. The James Bond movie for your eyes only was filmed at the Monastery of Holy Trinity.
Thermopylae Museum

30 min Admission not included

The Thermopylae or else the Hot Gates is an important town well known for the battle among the Greek forces including the 300 Spartans and their leader King Leonidas and the Persians in 480 BC, commemorated by Simonides in the famous epitaph, "Go tell the Spartans, stranger passing by, That here obedient to their laws we lie."

The monument of King Leonidas was erected by the battlefield reminding all of us of the sacrifice of those patriots for a free country.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Foivos Hotel Athens
Alter Athens Hotel
Zenith Hotel
Athens City Plaza
ZEUS Essence Wyndham Athens Residence
Apollo Hotel
Titania Hotel
Athens Zafolia Hotel
Philippos Hotel
The Editor Athens Hotel
Anixis
Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre By IHG

and 340 more pickup points

Airport Pickup:Your driver will meet you upon your arrival at the Athens International Airport - “Eleftherios Venizelos”, at the customs exit, holding an H.P. Tours sign with your name on.

Port pickup: Your driver will meet you at the Piraeus Port cruise ship terminal, holding an H.P. Tours sign with your name on.

Notice that Piraeus port has three terminals, Terminal A, B and C. Depending on the terminal that your ship will dock at, your driver will be waiting for you at the corresponding exit. (e.g. If your ship docks at Terminal A, your driver will meet you at the Terminal A exit etc.)

In case your ship docks at Terminal B or Terminal C and the corresponding exit gate is closed, you will need to take the shuttle bus to come to Terminal A (3 MIN RIDE), where your driver will be waiting for you.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 3 days before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Your tour is totally private. No unknown passengers will participate in your group.
Infant car seats are available upon request

Options

Private tour: 12-15 Guests

Private - Luxury - Stresfree

Duration: 2 days

Bottled water

Mercedes minibus: Mercedes Benz Limo VIP -16 passengers seater

Fully air-conditioned

Smoke Free

WiFi

Private Tour: 12-15 Guests: Experience the sites of Argolis-Olympia & Delphi in a private tour by a Mercedes minibus in style.

Pickup included
Private Tour: 1-3 Guests

Experience the sites of Delphi & Meteora in a private tour by a luxurious Mercedes sedan or similar in style.

Private -Luxury -Stresfree

Duration: 2 days

Bottled Water

Mercedes sedan or similar: 3-passenger seater , Fully air-conditioned, Smoke Free

Pickup included
Private Tour: 4-7 Guests

Private -Luxury -Stresfree

Duration: 2 days

Bottled water

Mercedes minivan,Vito or Viano: 7-passenger seater- fully air conditioned - smoke free - free WiFi

Private Tour: 4-6 travelers: Experience the sites of Delphi and Meteora in a private tour by a Mercedes minivan in style.

Pickup included
Private Tour: 8-11 Guests

Experience the sites of Delphi & Meteora in a private tour by a Mercedes minibus in style.

Private -Luxury -Stresfree

Duration: 2 days

Bottled water

Mercedes minibus: Mercedes Benz Limo VIP -11 passengers seater

Fully air-conditioned

Smoke Free

WiFi

Pickup included