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Delphi and Meteora Tour: History and Scenery
4.9
106 Ratings
Thermopylae
Embark on an incredible 1-day trip from Athens to Delphi and Meteora. Explore ancient ruins, religious sites, and breathtaking scenery while learning about history and mythology. Customizable itinerary available.
Embark on an incredible 1-day trip from Athens to Delphi and Meteora. Explore ancient ruins, religious sites, and breathtaking scenery while learning about history and mythology. Customizable itinerary available.
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Battlefield of Thermopylae - Our trip will start from Athens and then we will drive to Thermopylae, where we will visit Thermopylae’s Innovative Centre of Historical Information and we will see the Statue of Leonidas.
- Holy Monastery of Rousanos - Saint Barbara - Afterwards we will drive to the breathtaking Meteora, where we will visit a lot…
- Battlefield of Thermopylae - Our trip will start from Athens and then we will drive to Thermopylae, where we will visit Thermopylae’s Innovative Centre of Historical Information and we will see the Statue of Leonidas.
- Holy Monastery of Rousanos - Saint Barbara - Afterwards we will drive to the breathtaking Meteora, where we will visit a lot of monasteries, built on top of 1000 foot rocks, such as the Holy Monastery of Varlaam, Rousanou and the Holy Trinity.
Then we will take a break for a coffee at Kalabaka. Driving through the beautiful stone villages of Arachova where we’ll be able to stop so that you can take photos and buy souvenirs.
- Delphi - After a wonderful scenic drive through mountains and fertile valleys we reach Delphi, located under the 3000ft tall mountain Parnassos. There we will visit the Archaeological museum of Delphi, we will see the Archaeological site of Delphi and the site of the temple of Apollo.
- Arachova - In that stop we will see an amazing luxurius village that was built on the edge of the mountain,amazing view,god time for relaxing and take a coffe or souvenirs.
- Distomo Massacre Memorial - Distomo a dramatic village in 1944 350 people lost their lifes,it was a Nazi war crime perpetrated by members of the Waffen-SS in the village of Distomo, Greece, in 1944, during the German occupation of Greece during World War II.
- Bournazi Square - In this extra local area…!!! In the end of the tour all the travellers will enjoy in a very beutifull greek TAVERNA greek food as grill meat,fish,salads,deserts,wine,beer,soft dinks.
All this food is payed from our copmany,all inclusive meal in the end for all.
What's Included
- Mercedes Benz Luxury Vehicles
- Local Guiding Services
- Liability insurance per person
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Mercedes Benz Luxury Vehicles
- Local Guiding Services
- Liability insurance per person
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- We do not have a license to give tours inside of monuments and historical places
- Tickets for the monuments
- We do not have a license to give tours inside of monuments and historical places
- Tickets for the monuments
Additional Information
We commence our journey from Athens.
During this exciting all-day expedition, we will take in some of the most stunning sites and landscapes. En route, I will fill you in with lots of details regarding history, mythology, and culture.
We will revel in a trip to Delphi, the novel of the world, and explore the sacred spots in Meteora. Additionally, we…
We commence our journey from Athens.
During this exciting all-day expedition, we will take in some of the most stunning sites and landscapes. En route, I will fill you in with lots of details regarding history, mythology, and culture.
We will revel in a trip to Delphi, the novel of the world, and explore the sacred spots in Meteora. Additionally, we will swing by Thermopylae, where the famed 300 Spartans battled, and the awe-inspiring Arachova.
I offer flexibility in the itinerary, duration, and activities to suit your preferences. Feel free to share any special requests you may have.
- For 1-4 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Eclass. For 5-8 travellers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Minivan.For 9-20 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Sprinter.
- We can pick our customers up from wherever they want inside the region of Athens.
- If the pick up is from the Airport or from the cruise dock please provide all the details to the operator after from the pickup.
- If there is a Strike in The city Center or a special event that effects the tour,the tour may change start time or ITINERARY under the instructions of the operator and the agreement of the customer
- Please provide as much as possible contact details to the operator even after the booking
- If the booking will start from Ath Int Airport the time of the tour start to count fro the pickup of the customer,so do not stress your self in cases of Delay of flights.
- If the tour is combined with a transfer the Maximum Luggage ( american size 32kl) can be no more than 3 and the start time of the tour starts at the time of the first pickup eg :( There is a customer that buys a tour starting from Cruise terminal but first he/she wants to be transferred to his Hotel to do the check in and then to start the tour. ) if the customer wants extra services than the ones that paid for,the operator will charge him extra and the payment will be done to the driver in cash or credit card.
- Mercedes-Benz vehicles (Sedan, Minivan, SUV, Bus-depending on availability)
- If you have any personal Health restrictions please provide them to the operator after from the booking.
Location
Battlefield of Thermopylae
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(106 Ratings)
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Shashr2020
Dec 19, 2024
Awesome sights and learnt a ton of Ancient Greek history from our tour guide Paddy - Our day started at 6 AM in old Athens. Paddy our tour guide was on time and super courteous exemplifying the Greece hospitality to visitors a cultural distinction that dates back to Ancient Greek times. His enthusiasm for showing us around was only exceeded by his deep knowledge of the history. He never once rushed us and gave us plenty of time to enjoy the sites despite this being a very aggressive schedule.
Our family came out of the tour learning about so much Ancient Greek history without which our appreciation of the sites like Delphi and Meteora would be muted. We learnt about the Persian, Roman, Ottaman empires and WWII and how it shaped modern day Greece. The drive to Delphi and its surrounding was spectacular. Meteora is mind blowing. It exceeded any and all expectations we had on how breathtakingly beautiful not only the area but the monasteries itself.
All in all Paddy made this trip the most memorable one for us. Highly recommend him.
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Rcocas196
Nov 26, 2024
Wondering of Greece - Dimos the driver make my family the most wonderful day trip, many hour but every minute worth with his proffetional knowledge about route road to get the best picture in Meteora Monastery,Delphis, Termopila and also delicious Greek food in town,thank you,we enjoy the day and we making again for sure.
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Keith_p
Nov 2, 2024
Do it!!! - One of most incredible experiences in my travels. The monasteries and the visit to Delphi was just wonderful. Sebastian, our driver, was also 5 stars! Do not pass up this opportunity.
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Joega96sb
Oct 31, 2024
Peloponnesus Tour and Guide Paddy - Our tour was Amazing and our guide Paddy was The Best ! Extremely knowledgeable and very accommodating. Thank you so much Paddy !
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Donna_c
Oct 28, 2024
Unforgettable!!!! - My family and I were staying in Athens, but we wanted to have the ability to explore and enjoy some of the ancient sites and local vibes without wasting too much time. This tour was perfect for what we wanted to do and it was also super flexible! I‘ve never done a tour like this before and it was new to me.
I loved how easy the process, all you had to do was literally show up. One improvement would be to inform the guest they need their passport information. I don’t carry my sensitive information with me to be cautious. Our tour guide,Stathis was incredible and absolutely amazing! His background knowledge really help us in understanding the locations more and made the trip interactive!!!
My favorite part is hard to pick!There was just a lot but definitely Meteora and Delphi and seeing how people in medieval and ancient times lived.
Stathis’ is very fun to talk to and the conversations we had in the car with my family is what made this trip extra special to cherish! He found the most incredible views and was very attentive to our needs, I have a bad knee and one of my family members is a senior. He always checked-in to ask us if we needed anything and if we were okay. Communication through Whatsapp was convenient as we had quick questions while at Delphi it was an cool trip!!
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Terry_w
Oct 24, 2024
History - Meteora . A lot of history there from ancient to modern. Let’s not forget the Delphi as well. George our driver was great.
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Sarah_s
Oct 23, 2024
Incredible tour! Worth every penny. - Manos was an incredible guide. When I got sick half way through, he helped us pivot the tour and still gave us the most incredible experience. He was very knowledgeable and you could tell he was excited about what he was talking about.
He went above and beyond to make sure we were well taken care of and comfortable.
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Mary
Oct 22, 2024
Great sites, entertaining driver - My husband and I really enjoyed this trip through Greek history with our charming driver, Paddy. It’s a long day but Paddy made it interesting and comfortable. He knows so many of the central stories of Greek history that he could literally talk all day long! He was flexible when we needed to stop and responsive to our eating needs. (We didn’t realize we should have asked our hotel for a breakfast box so we were very hungry by mid afternoon. Paddy took care of us.) The combination of sites is also really interesting - a variety of important though (somewhat) less famous stops on the ancient/medieval Greek rota.
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P719yqalexc
Oct 19, 2024
Highly Recommended! Awesome Experience with Professional Private Driver & Guide - This was the only tour of the area we could find that would bring you back the same day (we didn't have enough time for the overnight tours). Paddy was our personal driver and tour guide and HE WAS AWESOME! First, he was a safe driver who ensured we had a smooth ride. Second, he's a fountain of knowledge when it comes to the history of the sights he took us to see. And third, even though he had to get his timing/schedule right to get everything done in the limited time we had, he was still able to accommodate special requests. Both he and the car were at our disposal. You really must experience this tour of magnificent Meteora, Delphi and the Hot Gates. It's spectacular, and Paddy is the guy to escort you there. He's a professional. Fully recommended!
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Allison_s
Oct 15, 2024
Private Tour to Delphi and Meteora - My wife and I recently took a private tour of Delphi and Meteora with Paddy and he was an exceptional guide. He was a very welcoming and an excellent driver. He never made us feel rushed, and knew the exact right amount of time to a lot each portion of the tour. His storytelling ability made the history lesson of Greece very engaging and was a great way to learn more about the country’s rich history. He helped add context and flavor to the tour and it wouldn’t have been the same without him. I highly recommend taking a tour with Paddy!
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