2-Day Private Delphi and Meteora Sightseeing Tour: Exploring Greece's UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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Embark on a personalized 2-day private tour of Greece's UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Delphi and Meteora. Explore ancient ruins, stunning landscapes, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of mainland Greece.
Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 3 days learn more
Highlights

We see and visit Delphi, Arachova and Termopylae

Delphi Archaeological Museum - Along with a professional guide, we visit Delphi - considered the religious centre of the ancient Greek world and the seat of Pythia, the greatest oracle. Located on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo overlook the timeless beauty of the ancient landscape. People from all over Greece would travel to ask advice from Pythia, the oracle of Apollo. In fact, in some of the most important moments in history, her words had a great effect on the course of events, and it is recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Temple of Apollo - The Temple of Apollo is the centre of an extensive archaeological site that includes the Treasuries of the Siphnians and the Athenians, a theatre, and a stadium. We also visit the museum, which houses the famous Delphic Charioteer and the statue of Antinous, the lover of Hadrian.

Arachova - The picturesque mountain resort of Arachova is one of the most popular places near Athens for skiing in the winter. There we will relax, enjoy the beautiful views, or have coffee at one of the many charming cafés.

Thermopylae Museum - We then visit the site and museum of Leonidas’ 300 Spartans stand against the mighty army of the Xerxes of Persia - Thermopylae, or the “Hot Gates”. The Spartans and their allies lured the Persian army to this narrow pass between the cliffs and the sea and although they were defeated, their bravery allowed the other Greek city-states to mobilise and finally defeat the Persians at the Battle of Salamis.

Kalabaka - Finally, we reach Meteora, where we stay. We will have dinner and enjoy the view of the monasteries that we visit the next day.

What's Included
  • Exclusively private tour for your group with air-conditioned and Wi-Fi-equipped vehicle, fuel, and tolls included
  • Hotel accommodation provided, complete with daily breakfast and a choice between lunch or dinner
  • Knowledgeable English-speaking driver offering information and tips, but not accompanying inside the sites
  • Expert guide dedicated to the archaeological site of Delphi and two monasteries in Meteora
  • Dinner included
  • Breakfast included
  • Round-trip transportation from central hotel in Athens or Piraeus, ports, and Athens International Airport
  • Entrance fees to all sites on the itinerary covered
What's Not Included
  • Coffee, drinks & snacks, alcoholic drinks with the meals
  • Extra Professional guide in the other sites (if wanted, with a small extra charge)
  • Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion
Additional Information

Desire something more bespoke? The vast chronicles of Greece’s history are echoed in the numerous archaeological and cultural sites scattered across the nation. Some are world-renowned, yet many more remain to be discovered. Thanks to its rich past, Greece is home to historical artifacts and residuals spanning various eras, including 18 UNESCO World Heritage Sites!

Greece, being more than merely a compilation of ancient monuments and untouched islands, offers a remarkable diversity of landscapes. Whether it’s the magical scenery of Meteora, the breathtaking ocean view of Sounio, the tough landscape of the Peloponnese, or the awe of Delphi - one of the most celebrated historical sites in Greece - venturing beyond Athens is highly recommended! Embark on a journey back in time and uncover the exceptional views and flavors of mainland Greece just like a native, with a native.

Delphi, Arachova, Thermopolis Kalampaka, Meteora, and many other locations are part of our itinerary.

  • All prices are for 1 private vehicle, for 1 to 4 passengers with a sedan, 4-6 passengers (on request 8 passengers) with a minivan, usually Mercedes Benz
  • Children/Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Departure time is usually between 6:00am-9:00am, based on your preference!
  • Duration: 2 days, 1 night
  • Our cars are well-maintained, clean, and have free Wi-Fi. Baby chairs, wheelchairs and most phone chargers are available on request, at no additional charge
  • Our drivers are professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. Their priority is your satisfaction and safety. All our drivers speak English and are ready to help and to provide tips!
  • Youth (13+) charged at Adult rate
  • We reserve the right to cancel a booking for a full refund in the case of bad weather, health issues or site closures
  • You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain, otherwise the driver will do their best for you to see most of the sites
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 4 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Ivanababapulle
Apr 10, 2024
Great Tour! - We had a great tour with Panos. The drive was great and we were comfortable . Our kids are 11,9 and 6 and they enjoyed the whole trip as well. Panos was very easy to communicate with and took very good care of us and we were able to get some great photos too. All the stops along the way were awesome for food and sightseeing . Panos also pointed out many other places and provided us with interesting information along the way. It was great planning this outing with Terry and we highly recommend them for tours.
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458lindseya
Feb 2, 2024
Meteora is a MUST - An amazing place. The pillars at Meteora are unbelievable unless you see them with your own eyes. Truly magical, and you can understand why this is a UNESCO world heritage site. Our tour did not include Delphi, but a sunset tour in Meteora, two monasteries, the cave dwellings, and Theopetra cave. Also saw some stone arch bridges, a waterfall, and Thermopylae museum on the way up! Don’t let anyone tell you that the winter is a bad time to visit! Although some of the restaurants and accommodations were closed, it was the perfect time to visit if you don’t like crowds. We were often times alone or one of only a handful of people. Our guide, Yannis, was amazing and took great care of us! Would highly recommend this tour!!
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Departure29756083207
Oct 12, 2023
Prepare to be awed. - This is a great tour! Our driver Finn and translator Sophia were polite, professional, always on time, kind and fun to be with. We had a private guide in Delphi and Meteora and both were excellent. It was easy to communicate any questions before our tour via email. The sites are beautiful. You will never forget it!
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F9391rwsandrab
Aug 22, 2023
The BEST visit to Meteora - We did this tour with CATTaxi (without the Delphi portion) to Meteora and it was simply AMAZiNG! Our driver, Terry, was super personable and very well educated and knowledgeable on his Country. We learned so much. He was also very patient and kind - helping us with requests like finding a store to sell hearing aid batteries before we left town. :). Meteora was spectacular and he arranged an amazing local guide, Nancy, to take us to the monasteries. He took us sightseeing from peak to peak at sunset and we experienced the most stunning sunset. I could go on and on… but if you want professional, knowledgeable, trustworthy…. Use CATTaxi!
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Calebbl2174lq
Aug 17, 2023
Phenomenal Experience! - Absolutely Amazing tour - my family wished it was three days lol. Terry took us to so many hidden gems and allowed us to see stuff on OUR schedule instead of rushing us to fit some predetermined schedule. We saw so many historical places that we would have never even known about had we tried to drive up on our own. Not to mention all the fantastic food recommendations! Can’t wait to book my next tour with Cattaxi!
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Luvmyherbs
Jun 2, 2023
Perfect service! - We used Terry's Cattaxi for a family tour and for all our other taxi needs. I can't say enough how wonderful his services are and how helpful he was in making suggestions of places to go that we hadn't thought of. Thanks to Terry and his excellent, professional, responsible drivers, our trip was perfect because we had no worries about traveling arrangements on the main land. Loved the large Mercedes van for our 7 person group and our excellent driver Pani and guide Sofia. We highly recommend Cattaxi!
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Brendak724
Jun 1, 2023
One of our best experiences in Greece - We used CATTaxi for two tours and two rides. All drivers and tour guides were courteous, charming, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to spend the day with.
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Shutterbot
May 27, 2023
Fantastic Service and Great Tours - I had Terry as a tour guide for a private trip to see Delphi and Meteora, and him and CATTaxi surpassed all my expectations. Terry was always extremely prepared and attentive to my needs as a traveler, thoughtful as to what would be interesting to see after chatting about why I went on my trip, and knew all the best eating and picture taking spots. He went above and beyond to ensure I had a fantastic experience; I'd absolutely book with CATTaxi again.
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Joewr4723qv
Oct 22, 2022
Amazing service and tour - Nikos was our driver for this tour and Poseidon temple. He was a excellent driver and very knowledgeable about the areas we saw and everything along the way. The van was spacious for the 5 of us, and alway punctual for the pickups. He made sure our trip was perfect. Cattaxi selected the very best hotels, restaurants and tour guides at Delphi and Meteora. This is the service to use when you’re in Athens and be sure to ask for Nikos as your driver.
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Tastefulvoyager
Oct 20, 2022
Very special private tour of Meteora! - Dear Terry, We just wanted to write and thank you for making our trip so seamless. All the drivers (airport transfers and Meteora trip) were professional and friendly. We truly enjoyed getting to know Dimitris. Would you please let him know we send our thanks? Also, Dominican was a terrific Meteora guide. She got us in very early to a monastery so that we were the only visitors there! Very special. We enjoyed the quinces she gave us. Would you please tell her we send thanks as well?
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