2-Day Delphi and Meteora Tour from Athens: Explore Majestic Grey Rocks and Cliff-Top Monasteries
4.4
170 Ratings
Athina
Seize the chance with this two-day trip from Athens to explore the imposing grey rocks of Meteora and its cliff-perched monasteries.
Duration:
2 days
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
Temple of Apollo - Arrive at Delphi at around noon. Famous for its ancient ruins including a theater and the Temple of Apollo, Delphi was considered the center of the earth and universe, and played a central role in the classical Greek world. On arrival, visit the the mountainside archaeological site and view the Temple of Apollo, famous for its oracle.
Meteora - In the afternoon, after lunch (own expense) travel through central Greece and the city of Lamia. After a short stop in Lamia, continue to the city of Trikala for a short stop and cross the Thessalian Plain to Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks crowned by the Meteora monasteries. Following a short stop for souvenir-shopping, overnight stay in Kalambaka at your choice of a centrally located 3- or 4-star hotel in the town.
What's Included
- Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off for selected hotels
- Stay in A or T class hotel accommodations
- Explore with a professional and licensed guide
- Enjoy privileged entry to the Delphi archaeological site
- Savor a delightful dinner
- Start your day with a complimentary breakfast
- Stay connected with free Wi-Fi in hotels and on coaches
- Travel in comfort aboard a luxury air-conditioned bus
- Gain exclusive access to the Meteora Monasteries
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees of Delphi museum
- Lunches & Drinks
- Hotel accommodation tax
Additional Information
- To enter the monasteries, appropriate clothing is required. Ladies should not wear short skirts and must have long sleeves. Men are not allowed to wear shorts.
- Please note that from 1/1/2018, a new hotel accommodation tax has been applied and will be paid directly in hotels as following: 5 hotels - 4 Euro per room/per night, 4 hotels - 3 Euro per room/per night, 3* hotels - 1.5 Euro per room/per night.
Location
Athanasiou Diakou 26
Athanasiou Diakou
Our office is located 3 min walk from Acropolis metro station, beside Royal Olympic hotel. We offer free pick up service from selected Athens centrally located hotels.
Please call +302109233166 at least 24 hours before your travel date in order to confirm your pick up time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(170 Ratings)
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Jose_r
May 15, 2024
2 day tour - The tour guides were really good and knowledgeable. They had good communication skills and very professional. The driver is exceptional... TomTom. Very meaningful experience. 5 stars
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Mel_f
May 14, 2024
Fantastic tour, spectacular sights - The tour was fantastic! Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly and informative. The tour stopped for coffee breaks and lunch both ways to break up the journey, but the destinations were absolutely worth the length of the drive.
The town we stayed in was quaint, and the views were stunning. The shops, bars and restaurants stayed open late.
My only negative about this tour would be the accommodation. We selected the 3* hotel, but in my opinion this is a stretch, I’d give it a 1.5* at most. It was clean, but tired. The rooms were basic, and the towels were ready for retirement several years ago. The dinner and breakfast the accommodation provided was ok, not great. Do your self a favor - pay for the upgraded accommodation.
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Rebekah_r
May 13, 2024
Beautiful views - This tour was so worth it. Traveling with my two young adult sons. We love history and culture. The tour guide was excellent. Gave us great information throughout the entire trip.
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Jeraldinekon
May 13, 2024
Beautiful view, an experience of a lifetime. Worth the travel. - Spectacular experience with informative & helpful tour guide Anna. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wish to see more of Greece in a short timeframe. The bus journey to Delphi is nothing but breathtaking. And the journey from Delphi to Meteora brings a total different experience. I must say, most of the time, we are spent on traveling. But the guide shared a lot of history and stories along the way. Also, the view itself is worth the ride. There is also WiFi on the bus (but connection can be slow in the mountains). Overall, we enjoyed this tour.
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Angela_e
Apr 26, 2024
Meteora magic. - A fabulous way to visit two ‘must see’ destinations. Our guide Anna bought Greek history and culture to life.
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Juan_c
Apr 25, 2024
A wonderful time exploring central Greece! - Anna was such an outstanding tour guide complementing the beautiful scenery around Delphi and Meteora. She spoke with such enthusiasm that she kept us engaged. Words cannot describe the majestic peaks of the monasteries. I would also like to thank George for driving us safely and making the journey as comfortable and safe as possible!
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Mahesh_v
Apr 23, 2024
Good two day tour - We had a great trip. The guide Annamarie was awesome and knowledgeable. The trip was planned well with sufficient breaks. The accommodations were decent as well
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Adele_g
Apr 21, 2024
Definitely worth the price! - This tour is a great way to see two wonderful sites that are quite far from Athens. The tour includes a lot of driving but it is all well worth it. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and conveyed lots of great information at the sties we visited and as we drove through Greece.
It should be noted that this tour company does not offer pick-ups from all hotels in Athens, so you should keep that in mind. I was under the impression that I would be picked up from my hotel but later learned that I needed to walk to a meeting point where I would be picked up.
A note on the dress code for Meteora. Women and men must both have their shoulders covered. Men can wear any shorts or pants that go past their knees. Women need to wear long skirts or they can wear shorts or pants and wrap a scarf around their waste to give the impression that they are wearing a long skirt.
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Jeffrey_b
Apr 8, 2024
Best trip of our lives to this day - I just realized that I didn't write this review, which is unfortunate, because I might have been able to remember the guide's name. We actually took this trip in the fall of 2021 when all the COVID rules were still in place. We booked a room at the Royal Olympic Hotel which was conveniently right next to the pick up spot. This was a two-day trip, and then we were planned to go on a cruise. There were about 8 of us in total, which is a great size for the best trips. There were beautiful views at Delphi, and we got some great photos. However, there is nothing (we think in the world) that compares to the breathtaking views in Meteora! To this day, it was the best trip of our lives. We happened to be on a cruise last year, and we were talking to a couple on a bus during a wine tour who said they planned to spend a few days in Athens at the end of the cruise. We told them about this excursion, found that it was still available, showed them some of our pictures, and raved about everything, including the accomodations and meals provided. They saw us the next day and were excited to tell us they booked the excursion. The problem was we didn't get their contact information to find out if they had a good time, since we recommended this to them. You know what? I bet they had the same amazing time we did. Nice job!
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Louise_s
May 16, 2024
Scenery and sights great, guide not so much. - It was interesting to visit Delphi and Meteora. But we were being told how little time we had the whole trip by a guide that gave me the impression she had better things to do. There was little engagement by the guide with those doing the tour.
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