2-Day Meteora Tour: Discover Byzantine Monasteries, Delphi, and Thermopylae in Central Greece

Embark on a 2-day adventure in Central Greece to explore the stunning Byzantine monasteries of Meteora, visit the historic site of Thermopylae, and discover the ancient town of Delphi. Customize your tour and enjoy the expertise of an English-speaking driver.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 6 days
Highlights

Attica - You will be traveling through Attica, a journey” in 6,000- year history, the land that gave birth to ideas and arts, has created and shaped what we call today the western civilization. Today, a visit to Attica offers visitors a unique experience. A “journey” in its 6,000-year history, including the chance to see renowned monuments and masterpieces of the art of antiquity and the Middle Ages, and the architectural heritage of the 19th and 20th centuries. Here lies Athens, the capital of Greece, the busiest city of the country with the most prominent archaeological site and symbol of the country, the world-famous sacred rock of the Acropolis.

What's Included
  • Private, air-conditioned vehicle suited for group size
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Experienced English-speaking professional driver
  • Breakfast included
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museum
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • English-speaking licensed tour guide (We can arrange for a tour guide for you with an extra cost)
Additional Information

Tour Highlights of Meteora and Thermopylae

• Saint Lucas Byzantine monastery
• The awe-inspiring Meteora rocks punctuated with Byzantine monasteries
• The quaint town of Kalambaka situated at the base of Meteora Rocks
• The renowned Hot Gates, Thermopylae, of yesteryears
• Complimentary English-speaking driver. Additional tour guide service available upon request.
• Tour can be tailored to fit preferences within the planned route!

  • A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Sunscreen and hats are recommended for visits during the summer months
  • Duration time is approximate and may vary based on local traffic and conditions
  • While the local operator does its best to ensure sites are open before travel, they are not responsible for short-term closures
  • Athens Airport transfers: arranged on request
  • Important note: You will have a professional English-speaking driver with good knowledge of the history and culture of Greece, to guide you till you enter archaeological sites and museums according to the program. Tour drivers are not licensed to companion you inside the archaeological sites and museums. If you’d like to have one, we can arrange it for you at an additional cost. Licensed by the state tour guides are freelance and it is subject to availability on bookings day!
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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971anitrak
Sep 9, 2023
Enjoyable time! - My experience was a great one! Our driver and guide was such a nice guy who made the trip so enjoyable for us! The places we visited were interesting and the views were spectacular!
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Kunalb407
Oct 25, 2019
Amazing Tour with Panos - Our family had an Amazing 2 days tour of Delphi and Meteora with our driver Panos - a super friendly, nice professional who made the trip even more memorable. The drive was smooth, comfortable. Panos helped us prioritize and plan our day carefully, while still managing to get our itinerary completed well in time. The climb up to the ancient stadium was well worth the effort, as is the adjoining museum and the artifacts kept there.. The monasteries at Meteora are breathtakingly beautiful, and we managed to visit quite a few..also stopped by to take incredible pictures Our 1 night stay in Meteora (included as part of the Tour) was excellent. Panos took us to a nice restaurant for traditional Greek dinner - the guesthouse had nicely furnished rooms, and provided us a hearty breakfast the next morning.. Panos was always courteous and caring all the way through. Highly recommend this trip to anyone interested in exploring ancient Greek history.
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540christosh
Oct 10, 2019
Paros is a star... best driver and best tour - We booked a family tour with this company and loved every minute of our journey. Our driver (Panos) was an absolute star. From start to finish he was obliging, informative, courteous and good humoured as he drove us to Delfoi and Meteora, with a stop at Thermopoly to visit the famous 300 Spatlrtain monument. We had such a great time and loved every minute. Thanks to the company and an even bigger thanks to Panos, you made this a very special and memorable trip for our family.
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David
Jun 25, 2019
Great experience - We took the 3 day, 2 night tour of Olympia, Delphi, Thermopylae and Meteora. We had a great time and saw a lot in a very short time. If you're considering a cheaper bus tour vs this one, you really want to think it through. Our driver, Panos, was friendly and knew all about local history and lore. If we wanted to stop for food or a bathroom break, there was no problem. He kept us entertained during the long drive. When we went out for drinks, he talked the restaurant owner into letting him make (my daughter swears) the best drink she's ever had. When we went to the monasteries, we were in and out while the "bus tour" folks were standing around waiting (in the heat) for the rest of their group. I can't emphasize enough how crowded all these sites are with tourists and how great it is to have a driver who knows where to go and how to steer you around the masses. This was really worth the money. Thanks Panos!!!
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Ashereats
Jun 8, 2019
Amazing highlights of the trip with an excellent guide - We would like to thank our guide/driver, Panos, for being the most amazing & friendly guide we have met. We really hit it off from the start, with Panos, who speaks excellent English, being really friendly & helpful. We booked the tour to visit Delphi, Thermopylae, & Meteora. After visiting the islands, these places put us in the mountains, surrounded by nature & breathtaking ancient ruins. We were so blown away by these ancient ruins at Delfi/Delphi! The Temple of Athena Pronoia is so beautiful although I nearly missed it because I didn't want to go down the slopes in my platform sandals (please wear proper shoes!). Panos happily shared with us the history & little anecdotes of Delphi during the drive. Next, we were brought to the Thermopylae battlefield where the Greek forces faced off the Persian forces. Again, Panos explained to us about the history & his sense of humour also made us remember the facts better. Afterwards, we headed to the beautiful Meteora. Do visit the sunset if you have a chance! The next morning, we visited the spectacular Monasteries. The Meteora is a rock formation (not meteor rocks like I thought hahaha) where the monasteries are built upon. Panos entertained us by driving us around the monasteries & stopping by the road (when it's safe & proper, of course) for us to take photographs. There are definitely some steps to climb so again, wear proper footwear. Highly recommend this tour! Thank you Panos for the amazing trip.
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