Delphi and Meteora 2-Day Tour from Athens
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore ancient Delphi archaeological site
- Visit Meteora's stunning monasteries
- Enjoy scenic drive through Greek countryside
- Learn about Greek history and culture
- Experience breathtaking natural landscapes
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All fees and taxes
- Meals and drinks
Meeting point
Start Location
Athanasiou Diakou 26, Athens, Greece
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain at some sites.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult; please inform the tour operator in advance if traveling with minors.
- Service animals are allowed; please notify the tour operator ahead of time.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring archaeological sites and monasteries.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against sun exposure during outdoor activities.
- Carry a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- 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 a hotel accommodation tax will be applied. The tax will be paid directly to the hotel and the cost is as follows: 4 star hotels - €10 per room/per night and 3 star hotels - €5 per room/per night. Please be aware that prices are subject to change.
- Please note that the tour doesn't include guidance inside the Delphi Museum. However, customers can visit it during their free time, using the Delphi archaeological site's ticket. They do not need to pay any extra cost.
- Customers can be brought on board any kind of luggage they wish (carry-ons, larger luggage etc). There is storage space available on the buses.
- The approximate return time in Athens is 6:30 pm
Traveler reviews
Amazing views
The tour guides and locations were excellent. The stops for meals/breaks and accommodations were so-so. Overall, good experience for the price.
Once in a lifetime
This tour was a great way to see Greece outside of Athens. The drive was beautiful and the history was fantastic.
A Very Good Option to See Delphi and Meteora on a 2 Day Coach Tour from Athens
Overall, this was a well-organized and enjoyable tour that allowed us to pack in visits to Delphi and Meteora in the limited time we had while staying in Athens. The coach bus provided was comfortable and was only about 2/3 full so plenty of room to spread out. Our tour guide on the first day when visiting Delphi was outstanding. Even though I wish we had more time at the site that would have allowed a visit to the museum, we were given spare time to make the hike past the Ancient Theater and up to the Ancient Stadium after seeing the Temple of Apollo. There was a tour guide switch at Delphi and unfortunately our new guide was really sub-par. Although filled with much knowledge, her communication abilities were lacking as she droned on in a robotic, badly rehearsed manner. Part of it may have been her lack of English skills as I believe that French and Greek were her first languages. She seemed very new as a tour guide. Meteora was spectacular and the tour of Varlaam was excellent although St Stephan's was less enjoyable given the crowds of tourists at this site. I wish we could have seen more than just 2 of the monasteries but it is understandable given the time constraints. However, we did make several stops along the roadside for great photo opportunities of the region. Lunch on Day 1 was quite good at the Villa Symposium in Delphi. We upgraded to the premium 4-star hotel which was probably not worth it. The Divani Meteora Hotel was nice but felt somewhat outdated. There was a private balcony that overlooked the parking lot and an outdoor pool that we did not use and these items are probably what distinguished it from the 3-star hotel. The dinner served at the hotel and the breakfast buffet which had quite a bit of variety were both of just average quality. In retrospect, I wish I had saved money on the 3 star hotel and used the saved money to find a nice taverna in the town of Kalabaka that night. Our lunch stop on the way back to Athens was at the forgettable roadside stop called Kanelis Village, popular with other coach tours. Overall, even though it involved many hours on the bus, this was a very good tour and well worth the time and money with the exception of our tour guide to Meteora. It offered good value and provided an efficient way to see these two amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites in less than 36 hours without having to rent a car and drive there ourselves.
Memorable
Great trip. Best to have the more expensive option. The hotel was great and the food was superb. The stores next to the hotel was the highlight of the trip. Beautiful artisanal pieces for furniture and clothing
Lovely trip
Even though it is far from Athens it’s so worth it. Very nice and knowledgeable tour person Maria ( sorry for miss spelling your name) Not only showed the attractions but informed about local goods worth to try. Comfortable hotel and accommodation.