Thermopylae, Meteora & Delphi Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Visit the historic battlefield of Thermopylae
- Explore the stunning rock formations of Meteora
- Discover the ancient ruins of Delphi
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation from Athens
- Guided tours of Thermopylae, Meteora, and Delphi
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private tour; the itinerary can be customized to your preferences.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; please provide your accommodation details upon booking.
- Meals and beverages are not included; plan accordingly for meals during the tour.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen for sun protection.
- Carry a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and historical sites.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- 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)***
Traveler reviews
Fabulous experience
A great way to get the most of our time in Athens. Marselo was very engaging and knowledgeable. Lots of good local information and historical knowledge.
Told
We had an amazing time. Nicholas our guide was extremely nice. He had wonderful information to share. I would highly recommend this tour.
no matter what anyone says, Meteora is worth it!
Delphi: first stop of the day; about 2 hours total spent at the site; very cool and beautiful views Thermopylae: because the ocean has receded so much, it was lackluster. Meteora: 100/100. should be a wonder of the world! We were able to go into one of the monasteries which was breathtaking, but only able to see outside of the others. Even driving by the buildings without going in, you were still able enjoy the experience. many people say it's not worth it to do in a day trip but I disagree. getting started (picked up from our hotel) at 6 am meant we were back to our hotel by about 7pm. We were able to sleep in the car on the drive there, and back and it actually provided some peaceful time and a nice break from a jam-packed trip. I worried about getting car sick but had no issues. Guide- Kostis: very professional, great driver (took extra care to avoid car sickness), allowed us to make stops (e.g., coffee, pharmacy), knowledgable. Meal (included dinner at the end): honestly, not necessary. just okay. our only complaint was the car size - it would have been more relaxing and enjoyable it was a midsize suv or in general just a larger car.
Great trip. Scenic photo ops.
Wonderful time! Nicos was a gentleman, explaining the history, keeping us hydrated, and taking some photos of us along the scenic drive to Meteora and Delphi. Thanks for a great experience.
Great trip
This trip is a long day but a must do day trip if you have a few days in Athens !