Greece 3-Day Tour: Meteora, Thermopylae, Delphi

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Embark on a 3-day rail tour from Athens to Meteora and Delphi and experience the ancient wonders of Greece. Stay in a top-rated 3-star hotel, enjoy exclusive tours, and immerse yourself in the rich history of these iconic sites. Book now for an unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 3 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Bus ride to Meteora, join our small size sunset tour, enjoy your stay at boutique hotel with view. Breakfast included.

Agios Stefanos - Explore the tranquil monastery of Saint Steven/Agios Stefanos, where you’ll marvel at exquisite frescoes, peruse ancient parchments and portable icons in the museum, stroll through lush gardens, and savor panoramic vistas of Klamapaka town, the majestic Pindos range, and the sprawling plains of Thessaly from the accessible balcony—all without the hassle of staircases.

Byzantine Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary - Embark on a journey to The Byzantine Church, where you’ll encounter a treasure trove of artistic wonders. Admire the finest frescoes dating back to the 16th century, marvel at the intricately carved pulpit from the 7th century, and behold the ancient mosaic masterpiece from the 5th century. Discover the remnants of the Apollo temple, adorned with marble sculptures and ancient symbols. Delve into the symbolic messages embedded in Orthodox iconography as you unravel the metaphoric narratives of this rich cultural heritage.

Great Meteoron Monastery - short stop outside the monastery for photo opportunities with out the crowds and the traffic of the morning hours

Roussanou Monastery - Enjoy the view of the most photogenic monastery in Greece

Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada) - enjoy the views of the most known monastery of Meteora where the James Bond moview was filmed.

Varlaam Monastery - The most breathtaking view of the monastery Varlaam.

Meteora - Experience awe-inspiring vistas, explore ancient monasteries, immerse yourself in captivating art, and delve into local lore with our knowledgeable guides. Escape the crowds and uncover hidden treasures on your journey of discovery.

Choose you local small size tour: Meteora half-day tour or hiking tour. Free evening to unwind and explore the village

Great Meteoron Monastery - visit the oldest and big in size monastery

Varlaam Monastery - Varlaam Monastery

Roussanou Monastery - Roussanou monastery

Agios Nikolaos Anapaphsas - Agios Nikolaos

Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada) - Holy Trinity

Agios Stefanos - Saint Stephens monastery

Door to door Express shuttle: Meteora to Delphi with a stop at Thermopylae. Free time in Delphi. Public bus to Athens.

Delphi - At 9:00 AM, our SUV or mini-bus will be ready to pick you up for a swift transfer from Meteora to Delphi, with a travel time of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Enroute to Delphi, make a stop at the legendary battlefield of Thermopylae, where the 300 Spartans stood against the Persian army. You can expect to arrive in Delphi before noon. Upon reaching Delphi, you will have approximately 4 hours of free time to explore the sites and museum, accompanied by a mobile audio guide app for an enhanced experience.

At 4:00 PM, the return journey to Athens will commence via bus, with an estimated travel time of 2 hours and 30 minutes. The bus station in Delphi is conveniently located at [insert Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/VqazPcDyGVG2]. Our driver will assist you in finding a suitable place, likely a nearby cafe, to store your luggage. Please ensure to carry any valuables with you, as we cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage.

Thermopylae - Enroute to Delphi, we make a stop at the legendary battlefield of Thermopylae, where the 300 Spartans stood against the Persian army.

Delphi Archaeological Museum - Travelers who book this experience will have the opportunity to explore the Archaeological Museum of Delphi, a fascinating institution that delves into the rich history of the renowned Delphic sanctuary and the influential Oracle of the ancient Greek world.

Athens - This tour will finish in Athens train station

What's Included

Transport with express bus from Athens to Meteora
Free wifi on board the tour bus
Direct public bus from Delphi to Athens
Express transfer by car or mini bus from Meteora to Delphi
Breakfast
Free smart audio guide in Spanish, French & German
Pick-up from Kalampaka train station to your hotel
2 nights stay in 3 or 4 star hotel with breakfast
Choose between the Meteora Hiking Tour or the Meteora Half-day Tour

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Guide at Delphi
entrance fees at Museums 12.00€ at Delphi and 9.00€ at Meteora
Local accommodation tax 3.00€ - 5.00€ per room per night

Additional Information

Embark on a captivating 3-day journey through Greece’s iconic landscapes. Marvel at ancient monasteries perched atop towering rocks in Meteora, traverse the legendary battlefield of the 300 Spartans, and explore the UNESCO ancient site of Delphi. Enjoy the intimacy of small-size group with a maximum of 16 people, ensuring a personalized experience.
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Location

Athens Railway Station

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The bus will depart from Larissis train station in Athens at 08:00am. We request you to be present at the exit of the Larissa metro/subway station on Deligianni str, directly opposite the Athens train station Everest cafe, by 07:45am. Here is the location: https://goo.gl/maps/16AcMUsyJNSoFF698

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Explore06884633193

Nov 16, 2024

2 days Meteora - 1 Delphi - It's much more worth closing with an escort only then you'll actually see Meteora. We booked the package with the hiking memorable experience Mr. Kostas amazing loves very much what he does and looks from the way he described us the slightest detail about the place and showed us every perspective of the Meteora! Sotiris our guide will remain for us memorable very pleasant person and willing to help in whatever we needed was polite and suggested us the best places to eat in the area! We thank the whole team for this memorable experience.

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Kaushikdas99

Nov 6, 2024

Amazing and Memorable ... - Excellent trip. Very meticulous attention about the details... You must select this group and rest forget three rest. They are going to take care of the rest once you are in...

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Robert_a

Sep 10, 2024

A Great Trip - This was a terrific trip/tour. Very well organized and managed. For this destination the 3-day trip is a must. I highly recommend it, because It cannot/should not be done as a single day trip. The Hotel Kaikis where we were put was excellent and very comfortable. With the 3-day trip there is ample time to rest, eat, shop and enjoy the town of Kalabaka.

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Melanielw5459pg

Jun 24, 2024

Incredible! - This experience was amazing. My husband and I are traveling Greece for our honeymoon and booked this adventure. We loved it! The hotel they arranged, boutique Holy Spirit, was perfect. We ended up eating all our meals at the attached restaurant, Gardenia Taverna because after our first lunch we couldn’t imagine anything else could be better. The sunset tour was incredible. Our guide, Apostolos, was so passionate about teaching us all about Meteora and the neighboring towns. We learned so much and had a beautiful experience with amazing views and many stops to get the full experience of the monastic beginnings of Meteora. The next day Vasilis took us on a tour of three Monasteries. Each different and each beautiful. Again we learned so much and had an amazing time. The third day back to Athens through Thermopolyes and Delphi was also wonderful. We had a private driver with two other guests and had a great experience throughout. We cannot recommend this company and your enough. The two nights were not enough, we didn’t want to leave! But definitely stay at least one or two nights to really get the experience.

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Yongzhongl2024

Jun 9, 2024

wonderful trip to Meteora arranged by VISIT METEORA - The view is amazing and the staff of the company is very nice and professional. The hotel we stayed for two nights is very new and we have all meal there.

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Cruiser63000837904

Apr 19, 2024

Geology, nature, history - this tour has it all - Wonderful! Initially I wasn't sure about signing up for the 3 day Meteora and Delphi 3 day tour. After spending time on a family holiday in Crete I had sent my husband and daughter back home as I had more time off work. It was a chunk of money to spend out of my holiday budget, but was worth every penny. After arriving from Athens into Kalambaka and being dropped off at Hotel Kaikis (really friendly staff) I had enough time for an impromptu visit to the Natural history and mushroom museum. This is an old school museum with lots of stuffed animals, but it was excellently done with grouping representative of the local ecology. Worth checking out the videos of the local birds of prey. Upstairs are models of all the mushrooms found locally, again grouped by ecosystem. Also includes info about uses and mythology. Really enjoyable and a good set up for the hiking option I chose for day 2 of the tour. I got back in time for the sunset tour. We were in a small group which was good. The sunset tour included far more than I'd expected, with views of most of the monasteries, a history of the use of the unique geology by hermits leading eventually to the monasteries, a visit to one monastery, and an old church partially built out of a preexisting temple of Apollo (fascinating). The monasteries provide a wrap around skirt if it is needed (no charge). Sunset was partially obscured by a cloud, but the colours were lovely. Apostoles our tour guide was very knowledgeable, funny, and patient with me getting far too excited and wanting to ask all the questions in one go. Ares was our driver and I thought is was very nice that the god of battles took time out of his busy schedule to get us around safely. And I saw a tortoise! The next day in a different small group we had our hiking tour. I was a bit worried that my fitness wouldn't be good enough, but for the most part the walking was not too challenging although the temperature was on my side in April. The steps down later in the walk was the worst bit for me. Ares the driver got us to our location and Evan was our tour guide. He was very friendly and he was very knowledgeable about the geology and nature of the area. We saw many different orchids (April seems to be a good time for flowers). We also saw wild boar wallow (the stuffed boar in the museum was a good reference). This was a highlight. The area is truly beautiful and this is a great way to see it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. We also saw the inside of another monastery. After being dropped off in Kalambaka I had lunch with one of my fellow trekkers and then back to my hotel for a well deserved rest that afternoon. The next day it was time for my transfer to Delphi via Thermopylae. Imagine my surprise when it was just me and my lovely driver Stolos. We chatted about families, life in Greece, and the botany and wildlife of the area. All whole driving through some of the most stunning mountain scenery I have ever seen. The trip was worth it just for this. Stolos told me there is a mushroom festival in September which is a great reason for me to plan a repeat trip! At Delphi I was given my instructions to get the KTel bus. I went to the museum, saw the main site and the temple of Athena at the bottom. I rushed a bit, but in reality I had plenty of time. The ruins and museum were beautiful, but I have to say the mountains are still my highlight of the day. Getting the bus was easy and it didn't take long to get back to Athens. Apologies to everyone's name that I've got wrong.

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Alanff814qz

Mar 20, 2024

Organized Tour - Tour was very organized; our guides Apostolis and Cristos were very knowledgeable and communicated very well, and driver Ares was punctual and friendly.

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Arilua2009

Feb 29, 2024

An Enchanting 3 Days - We arrived at the train station to catch our bus (as trains are currently not operating). BE AWARE: The bus was standing on the opposite side of the road from the mentioned cafe on the description. Nonetheless- we got on the buss in time! XD Now, this is a LONG busride- approximately 4h and 30m. Still, I was occupied with the views because Central Greece is stunning! (You'll also get a break 2 hours in to stretch your legs, have a quick snack or use the bathroom). Unfortunately, about 3h and 30m in- the bus broke down while heading up to the mountains. This was resolved rather quickly and the busdrivers remained professional throughout the incident. Still, it took up a bit of time. When we arrived in Kalambaka, we got some time (30m) to grab some lunch. After that, we headed to our minibusses and drove up to the mountains (Meteora). Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about Meteora's history and origins, and was very helpful in answering everyone's questions. Heading up to the monestaries- OMG. Breathtaking views, stunning interior and fascinating artifacts all for our eyes to see. We got to see 2 monasteries that day (day 1 of the trip)- the monasteries of Varlaam and St. Stephen. Amazing! Is it weird that I found some unexplained peace there? XD I recommend checking out the gift shop in St. Stephen as I found them to have the best selection. Some of the monasteries were closed that day, but we got to take some pictures from their exteriors as well as visiting the Sunset Rock for some enchanting fotos of the views. On day 2, we got to see 2 more monasteries- the monastery of Rousanou and Holy Trinity. Both are big climbs to say the least! Well worth the views, though. Tip: take pictures! Lots of them! We also revisited monastery Varlaam (free of charge!), which I found to be among my favorites along with St. Stephen. On day 3 we left Kalambaka and headed onto Delphi, but first we had a quick stop at Thermopylae to look at the Leonidas monument, which defintely crossed off some of our groups' bucket lists! Moving on to Delphi. The archeological sites did not disappoint, but there are a lot of people there even off-season, so bear that in mind! What we found the most interesting in Delphi was the museum. There were a lot more artifacts inside than I imagined, and overall they gave me a better impression on how Delphi was in its era. After grabbing some lunch, we headed to our bus to Athens, and therefore concluded our 3 day trip. What an experience!

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Meihong_w

Nov 30, 2024

Great hiking at meteora - Meteora hike was so fun! Our guide is so knowledgeable and helpful! Rocks are so pretty to see and hiking was so well planned!

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Daniel_m

Jun 3, 2024

Meteora bus tour great but better to book as standalone. Misleading "package deal" - The tour guides in Meteora itself were excellent and would highly recommend those bus tours as a standalone item. But the overall package deal was very disappointing value. The booking implies they will handle everything end to end, but actually they are totally hands off with the bus elements to and from Athens and Delphi. I was late for the bus by a few minutes and for the price I paid for a "package deal" would expect for them to wait for all guests to arrive. But when I called to tell them I would be a few minutes late I was told they didn't even have the direct contact of the driver, the bus left without me and I had to pay for train on my own to meet up with group in Meteora. They did not offer any reimbursement. Similarly for the return leg to Delphi they just drop you off and you have to deal with public bus back to Athens on your own. Also, the "3 star hotel" accommodation is more like 1 star... Overall I would definitely book the Meteora bus tour on its own. But if I dealt with my own transport and hotel bookings separately I could have had exactly the same experience for a much cheaper price. For something at this price point and something positioned as an all-in package deal it did not feel like an integrated hands-on service experience.

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