Set off on a unique 2-day tour from Athens to two of the most stunning parts of Greece: Delphi, believed to be the center of the world in ancient Greece, and Meteora, a complex of unique historic monasteries.
Trip Details
Day 1
Begin your 2-day tour by boarding a comfortable coach from your hotel and relax as you're driven to Delphi, which was believed to be the “naval” of the world by the Greeks. Upon arrival around midday, you'll visit one of the most interesting archaeological sites in Greece, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
After visiting the Temple of Apollo, you'll get back on the bus and head north. Cross the cities of Lamia and Trikala until you reach Kalambaka, a peaceful village situated very close to Meteora, a region with enormous sandstone peaks home to a complex of Orthodox monasteries. You'll spend a night in this delightful village.
Day 2
On the second day, wake up early to enjoy the breathtaking landscape of Meteora, a unique panorama made up of numerous sandstone pinnacles, which were formed under the sea thirty million years ago, and are currently one of the most extraordinary destinations in Greece.
Once you get there, you’ll visit two of the monasteries built on top of these greyish cliffs. The monasteries that are visited are Megalo Meteoro (the first abbey to be established in Meteora) followed by St. Stephen’s Monastery, although, depending on access conditions and opening hours, other monasteries in the area may also be visited.
After enjoying a guided tour of the two landmarks, you'll head back to Athens. Before you get to the capital, you'll stop at Thermopylae to admire the Statue of King Leonidas. Please note that, in summer, due to the traffic restrictions in the area, it's possible that we will not stop here. Instead, you'll have more free time at the rest of the stops.
The bus will be back in Athens at around 7 pm. The tour will come to an end by dropping you off at your hotel or in the city center, you choose.
Trip Accommodation
The prices shown here are valid for accommodations with double or triple rooms. Guests who want a single room will have to pay a supplement of 40EUR for accommodation at a luxury hotel and 28EUR at a standard hotel.
- Standard hotel: Orfeas Hotel or similar
- Luxury hotel: Amalia Hotel, Divani Meteora Hotel, or similar
Hotel Pickup
The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from most hotels in Athens. You can see which hotels are included here.
You'll be sent an email with alternative meeting point information if your hotel doesn't appear on the list.
