2-Day Delphi and Meteora Trip
Description
Set off on a unique 2-day tour from Athens to Delphi and Meteora, significant historical sites in Greece.
Trip Details
Day 1
Begin your tour by boarding a comfortable coach from your hotel to Delphi, considered the “naval” of the world by the Greeks. Arrive around midday and visit the UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site, including the Temple of Apollo. Then, travel north, passing through Lamia and Trikala to reach Kalambaka, where you will spend the night.
Day 2
On the second day, wake up early to experience the landscape of Meteora, known for its towering sandstone pinnacles formed thirty million years ago. Visit two monasteries on these cliffs, typically Megalo Meteoro and St. Stephen’s Monastery, although substitutions may occur. After the guided tour, return to Athens with a stop at Thermopylae to see the Statue of King Leonidas. Arrival back in Athens is around 7 pm, with drop-off options at your hotel or in the city center.
Accommodation
Prices are for double or triple rooms; a single room incurs an additional fee of 40EUR at luxury hotels and 28EUR at standard hotels.
- Standard hotel: Orfeas Hotel or similar
- Luxury hotel: Amalia Hotel, Divani Meteora Hotel, or similar
Hotel Pickup
The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from most hotels in Athens. An email will be sent with alternative meeting point information if your hotel is not listed.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop–off
- Transport by bus
- 1 night's accommodation with dinner and breakfast
- Official English–speaking guide
- Admission tickets
What's not included
- Hotel taxes: between 3 and 7EUR per room per night
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 72 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from most hotels in Athens. You can see which hotels are included here.
You'll be sent an email with alternative meeting point information if your hotel doesn't appear on the list.
Dress Code
The visit to the Meteora Monasteries requires a mandatory dress code for both men and women. Men are not permitted to wear sleeveless shirts and shorts, and women must wear long skirts (not pants) and must keep their shoulders covered at all times.
Hotel Supplement
Please note that in Greece, there is a stayover tax when you stay in a hotel or furnished apartment:
- 4-star hotels: 7EUR per night and room
- 3-star hotels: 3EUR per night and room
Children Tickets
All children must present an ID or passport in order to benefit from free and discounted tickets.
Partial Closures
Please note that the monuments in Greece close during the following dates: January 1, March 25, April 12, May 1, December 25, and December 26.
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