3 Day Private Tour in Olympia, Delphi & Monasteries of Meteora: Dive Into Ancient Greece Wonders

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Embark on a 3-day private tour of Olympia, Delphi, and the Monasteries of Meteora. Discover the birthplace of the Olympic Games, explore the mystical Oracle of Delphi, and witness the awe-inspiring monasteries perched atop massive rocks in Meteora. Dive into the wonders of Ancient Greece now!

Duration: 3 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Olympia - Olive Oil and Wine Tasting - Naupactus - Delphi

Corinth Canal - The driver will collect you from your hotel or Athens Airport. As you travel along the picturesque Attica coastline, there will be a brief stop at the famous Corinth Canal. From the canal’s bridge, which is 80 meters high and stretches 6 kilometers in length above sea…

Olympia - Olive Oil and Wine Tasting - Naupactus - Delphi

Archaeological Site of Olympia - Begin the day with a tour of the birthplace of the Olympic Games at Ancient Olympia, transporting you back to 776 B.C. Admire one of the seven wonders of the Ancient world, the gold and ivory statue of Zeus, along with the Council house where athletes took the Olympic oath, the Treasury houses, the Gymnasium, and the Palestra. Visit the stadium, where the marble starting blocks remain in place.

Market of Ancient Olympia - Visit the flea market for a delightful experience of free wine and olive oil tasting, savoring the unique blends of olive oil and the iconic Greek olives.

Naupactus - Arrive at the charming seaside town of Nafpaktos for a brief stop, surrounded by the Venetian Castle, next to the Venetian Port. Enjoy some free time for lunch.

Delphi - Arrive in Delphi for an overnight stay.

Delphi - Arachova Village - Meteora and Sunset Tour

Delphi Archaeological Museum - After breakfast, visit the Archaeological site of Delphi, including the monument of the Argive Kings, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea, and the renowned Temple of Apollo known for its oracle. Additionally, visit Castalia Spring and explore the Delphi museum to fully appreciate the historical significance of this ancient site.

Arachova - Discover the picturesque village of Arachova nestled on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Enjoy the charming cobblestone streets, traditional architecture, and local shops offering handcrafted goods. Explore the cultural heritage, taste delicious Greek cuisine, and experience the stunning views of the surrounding mountains. A delightful destination for everyone.

Kalambaka - Depart Arachova and drive towards Meteora. Upon arrival in Meteora in Kalambaka, check in at your hotel and then witness the breathtaking sunset at Meteora. Be amazed by the natural beauty of the rock formations and the fascinating way monasteries are perched atop the cliffs, creating a truly awe-inspiring sight. Enjoy the sunset around the rocks.

Meteora - Thermopylae - Athens

Great Meteoron Monastery - The driver will pick you up from your hotel at 09:00 to begin the exploration of the impressive Byzantine Monasteries of Meteora, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage monument. The first stop is at The Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro, the largest and oldest monastery. Perched atop a gigantic rock, it gives the impression of being “suspended in the air” (meteoro). Next, visit the charming Monastery of St. Stephan, a small church adorned in 1545. The enriching tour concludes at the picturesque village of Kalambaka, where you’ll savor a traditional Greek lunch.

Thermopylae - After exploring the wonders of Meteora, head back to Athens with a brief stop at Thermopylae. Here, admire the statue of Leonidas, a tribute to the brave 300 Spartans who fought against the massive Persian Empire. The journey will conclude as you are dropped off at your hotel around 18:30, leaving you with cherished memories of this remarkable tour.

What's Included

Sunset tour of Meteora
2 nights accommodation in Delphi and Meteora
Private car with English-speaking driver
Breakfast included
Olive oil and wine tasting at Olympia
1 bottle of water per person per day

What's Not Included

Hote City Tax
Entrance fees at the Archaeological sites
Gratuites (optional)

Additional Information

Embark on a 3-day private tour to explore the historical wonders of Ancient Greece at incomparable prices! Visit the historic site of Ancient Olympia, the origin of the Olympic Games, and soak in the spirit of the Olympics. Delve into the mysteries of Delphi, considered the nexus of the world, home to the ancient Oracle and a rich mythical past….

Cancellation Policy

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

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Annmarie_m

Aug 11, 2024

3 day Meteora, Delphi and Ancient Olympia tour - This was an absolutely fantastic tour, highly recommend. Our driver, George, was wonderful and a major factor as to why the trip was so great. He was always accommodating, had great recommendations as to where to go and what to do, going above and beyond multiple times, and just a pleasure to be around. All the tour guides were friendly and very knowledgeable, the hotel stays were good, and the sites that we visited were magnificent.

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Haydee_t

Jun 5, 2024

Wonderful three day tour! - Ioannis was our incredible tour guide for three delightful days of exploring Olympia, Delphi and Meteora. He was attentive and checked in often to determine what we wanted to do, what food we wanted to eat, and how we were feeling. He knows a great deal about the history of the places we visited and about the landscape of the area. When we stopped at restaurants, he knew the owners and we were always treated well. There were four of us, all in our early 60s. When we talk about our experience, we are all happy that we visited these three sites. They were each fascinating, and yet quite different. The highlights of this excursion were being among the ruins of the ancient Olympic Games in Olympia, visiting a local farm where we learned about making honey, enjoying the incredible views of the mountains while exploring the Temple of Apollo in Delphi, and experiencing the surreal landscape of Meteora and exploring a couple of the monasteries. We had a wonderful trip to Greece! Our three day tour with Ioannis was certainly a highlight! We would highly recommend this tour!! Haydee, Tim, Avis and Kathy

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Avisb513

May 2, 2024

IIncredible Greek Tour with Yiannis Including Sunrise & Sunset Photoshoots In Meteora! Meteora Was Magical! - I went with three of my friends on this tour to Olympia, Delphi, & Meteora with Yiannis (John) from Athens. Yiannis was so knowledgeable about the places. He was interesting & easy to talk to. The crowning jewel was visiting Meteora and its monasteries in the sky! Nothing else on earth looks like it! It was magical! Yiannis went out of his way to arrange a sunset & sunrise photoshoot for my photography-loving sister-in-law in Meteora! He took us to a great seaside cafe on the Aegean Sea on the way back to Athens! The trip was a blast! I would highly recommend Yiannis! His tour was a 10/10! Avis

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Z8752corandallb

Jan 4, 2024

Outstanding tour of Greece! - Wonderful trip with an interesting and outstanding driver. Meteora is the highlight, but the tour packs a lot of sights into three days, with the perfect amount of breaks between drive time. Hotels were awesome as well!

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As124124

Jan 2, 2024

Good way to cover Greek historic sites - It was a well organised tour and our driver George did a very good job to ensure we were looked after and everything ran smoothly. George never rushed us and allowed us to spend as much as we wanted. His suggestions for restaurants were great. The vehicle was comfortable.

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Shishir_a

Oct 15, 2023

Highly recommend! - Fantastic time visiting ancient sites and the stunning monasteries of Meteora! Safe and courteous driver, kind staff at hotels. Good recommendations for restaurants. A very pleasant and enjoyable 3 days.

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L1582ibcatherinel

Jul 23, 2023

Relaxed travelling, able to enjoy wonderful sites to the max - What a treat to have our own private tour to these three wonderful places! Our driver Aggelou was a real character who entertained us and looked after us all the way. Effie who organised the trip (by email) was charming. All 3 places are very special and the museums at Olympia and Delphi were superb. Unfortunately the actual site at Olympia was closed due to a heatwave but that cannot be helped. The original plan to get around by trains and local transportation would have been very tiring and difficult on our own so we greatly appreciated the luxury of a planned private tour 😀 highly recommended.

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Texan755

Jun 30, 2023

Living the memories of my father - This was an amazing trip, and one I had been waiting for for years listening to my father talk about how great Greece is. My tour started with Aggelos picking me up at the airport, and we were quickly on our way. Before we left the parking lot, he told me, “Now, I am not just your guide, I am your friend. Whatever you need, you tell me, and we will get it.” That is exactly what happened. We stopped at the Corinth Canal, it’s a nice place to stop get some photos, and grab a coffee (my flight arrived at 0700, so it was early), and then we were whisked away to Olympia, where I met Elena, and she was so delightful. Her passion for what she is telling you is worth its weight in gold. When we were done in Olympia, we darted for Delphi, we stopped at a Venetian Castle in Nafpaktos, overlooking the Gulf of Corinth. WOW!!!! We arrived at our hotel in Delphi, which was a nice little hotel, and a change of pace from the large American chain I normally stay in. Aggelos quickly showed me a place with a fantastic dinner, and we finished the night. This is just day 1. The next two days were just as fantastic with Electra in Delphi, and Harry in Meteora. They knew just what to do to avoid the crowds, and the night I arrived in Meteora, Aggelos and I were able to find a souvenir shop with Greek stuff, and not knock offs from where other vendors get them, and best of all, we found a local artist, I was able to buy one of his completed works. Such a memorable experience, and can’t wait to return and experience it in more in depth with my family. Anyone that rates this less than 5 stars is someone looking for a reason to be negative because I had to put absolutely ZERO effort into this trip.

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V1834gakathyd

Jul 21, 2022

Excellent 3 day tour - Everything about our experience was excellent, from booking the trip, to our driver, tour guides, accommodations and dinning recommendations. Our driver was very knowledgeable and put up with all of our questions:). The tour guides were very informative and interesting. Our hotels were a category 3 and provided clean and efficient rooms. Recommended food places were great, with lots of different options. The only down side of the trip is that we wanted to meander in some of the towns to do some shopping, but there was no time for that.

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Andrew_c

Jul 1, 2024

Saw all the sites true to itinerary - Worthwhile having a driver that knows the country. Certainly a time-saver. This itinerary covered places we (as a group) wanted to see: Corinth Canal, Olympia archaeological site, Delphi archeological site, Meteora monasteries. Online itinerary was accurate. Van had a mechanical issue that made significant noise and vibration in the passenger compartment (felt like bad wheel bearings or broken / bad wheel or bad tire). Very difficult to hear what the driver said for passengers in the third row. I wore ear plugs entire time in the van. Made the entire three-day trip relatively uncomfortable. Itinerary was very uneven. 12 hours of driving and touring on the first day. Might have been a better choice to spend the night in Nafpaktos versus Delphi (90 minutes drive). There were many cafes along the water in Nafpaktos. Didn't leave the Delphi hotel on day 2 until 9:30 anyway, although the museum and archeological site open at 8:30, so could have left Nafpaktos 8:30 or so and made the 90 minute drive morning of day two. Hotel in Delphi had paint peeling in the bathroom, broken shower head mount. No place to open luggage (we just left it on the floor). Beautiful patio for breakfast (and for dinner I think, but we did not eat dinner at the hotel). Room was clean. A/C worked well. Internet connection was good. We chose not to walk in Arachova. We were shopped out. Asked for a coffee/bathroom stop. The driver passed several convenience stores and shops for about 45 minutes. Stopped at a rest area along the toll highway at a toilet with no concessions or potable water. Restroom was clean. Driver did not use the facilities, then stopped at the next rest area. Driver chose to stop for fuel 10 minutes after picking us up from Olympia archeological site. Not clear why driver did not fuel up during the two hours we were touring Olympia archeological site. Not clear why we didn't stop at the honey farm. Just that it was closed. Guest house in Kalambaka was excellent. Overall, not a bad experience, just average. With a little planning we would have had equally enjoyed the three days with a rental car and a decent itinerary (I don't mind driving hours at a time), and probably saved $500 - $800.

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