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Highlights of the Mainland: Delphi and Meteora, Spanish-speaking guide

Highlights of the Mainland: Delphi and Meteora, Spanish-speaking guide

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Highlights of the Mainland: Delphi and Meteora, Spanish-speaking guide

3 Days Starting and ending in Athens, Greece

Visiting: Athens, Kalambaka

Tour code:

401143

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

VERY_EASY

Age range:

Min age:18

Tour operated in:

, Spanish

Trip Styles:

Small Group

From: $457

NB: Prices correct on 08-Jul-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Discover the rich cultural heritage of Greece with our "Highlights of the Mainland: Delphi and Meteora" tour, guided in Spanish. Begin your journey in Athens, where you can explore the vibrant city at your leisure. Travel to Delphi, nestled at the foot of Mount Parnassos, and visit the renowned archaeological site and the Temple of Apollo. Continue to the awe-inspiring Meteora, where you'll tour the clifftop monasteries perched on towering sandstone pillars. Enjoy comfortable accommodations and included meals, with air-conditioned transportation throughout. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes, making it an unforgettable experience.

Highlights

  • Delphi: At the foot of Mount Parnassos, lies the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which was the most famous Oracle of ancient Greece

  • Delphi is the second-most important archaeological site in Greece (after the Acropolis in Athens) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • Meteora: In a region of almost inaccessible sandstone peaks, monks settled on these 'columns of the sky' from the 11th century onwards

  • Twenty-four of these monasteries were built, despite incredible difficulties, at the time of the great revival of the eremitic ideal in the 15th century

  • Athens: Explore the Capital of Greece on your own, with plenty of time for shopping

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival Athens

Location: Athens

Accommodation Name: Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3*, Hotel Fresh or similar 4*

Arrival at Athens airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. The afternoon is free at leisure for exploring this never-sleeping city. You may optionally visit Syntagma Square and get into the city’s vibe. Enjoy shopping in one of the most popular streets of the city in the Kolonaki area or Ermou, and have a nice, quiet walk at the beautiful alleys of Plaka (the old district) where you can also find a big number of small shops selling souvenirs and other local artefacts (own expense).


Overnight in Athens.


Day 2 : Athens – Delphi – Meteora (420 Km – 5.5 Hrs)

Location: Kalambaka

Accommodation Name: Hotel Orfeas or similar 3*, Hotel Amalia Kalambaka or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, you will leave in a northwest direction towards the province of Boetia. You will arrive in Delphi around noon. Famous for its theatre, the Temple of Apollo, and ancient ruins, Delphi was considered the center of the universe and the earth, and played a central role in the classical Greek world. Visit the archaeological site and the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle. In the afternoon after lunch departure to central Greece and to the cities of Lamía (short stop), Tríkala crossing the Thessaly plain, to Kalambaka, a small city built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks, and crowned by the monasteries of Meteora (short stop to buy souvenirs). 

Overnight in Kalambaka.

Day 3 : Kalambaka - Athens (355 Km–4.5 Hrs)

Location: Athens

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at your hotel. Morning departure to Meteora for a tour of the clifftop monasteries and visit two different monasteries built on top of rock towers, offering fantastic views of the plain. Meteora is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The monasteries are perched atop sandstone towers, which for centuries provided totally inaccessible retreats for monks. Meteora is considered one of the best areas of mainland Greece and its monasteries are one of the most unique attractions in the country. On your return you can optionally visit a factory of Byzantine-style icons. Return to Athens passing by the heroic monument of Leonidas of Sparta in Thermopyles (short stop for photos). After visit return to Athens in the evening (after 20:00 pm.). Transfer to the airport or choose to extend your stay at Athens. 

What's Included

  • Tour Guide

    Operated with Spanish-speaking local guide during the activities (Day 2, 3).

  • Accommodation

    2 nights' accommodation.

  • Accommodation Options

    Day 1 Athens: Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3*, Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*. Day 2 Kalambaka: Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Orfeas or similar 3*, Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Amalia Kalambaka or similar 4*.

  • Meals

    2 breakfasts and 1 dinner (Day 2).

  • Transport

    Air-conditioned shared transportation throughout the program (Day 2, 3). Inbound/Outbound transfers from/to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or Piraeus port.

  • Entrance Fees and Activities

    All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Archaeological site of Delphi (Day 2); two monasteries of Meteora (Day 3).

  • Other

    Meet & Greet.

What's Not Included

  • Visa Fees

    Visa fees are not included.

  • Flight Tickets

    Flight tickets or visa fees are not included.

  • Museum of Delphi

    Visit of the Museum of Delphi is not included.

  • Airport Taxes

    Airport taxes for domestic and international flights are not included.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities for driver and guide are not included.

  • Personal Expenditures

    Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme are not included.

  • Additional Transfers

    Inbound airport Athens - City hotel transfers are included only as part of the package or if pre and post-night stay is booked as an extra.

    Otherwise, additional transfers should be purchased separately.

  • Overnight City Tax

    Overnight city tax for the hotel overnights effective from January 1st 2018.

    Clients will have to pay the TAX on the spot at the hotels.

Requirements

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Greece. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sun glasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay

Please Note

  • No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed  
  • The roundtrip tour will operate regularly but visits to archaeological sites will be panoramic on public holidays
  • We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons.
  • Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
  • In many hotels in Greece, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
  • Day 3: Ensure you arrange your flights late in the evening as the transfer to the airport is approx. 08:00 pm. Otherwise, we suggest you book an additional night in Athens. 
  • Please note that the inbound airport Athens - City hotel transfers are included only as part of the package and if pre and post-night stay is booked as an extra. Otherwise additional transfers should be purchased separately.

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Athens:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*

Day 2 Kalambaka: 

  • Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Orfeas or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Amalia Kalambaka or similar 4*

OPTIONAL EXTRA: 

Pre/Post-Night in Athens:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with air-conditioned shared transportation throughout the program, including inbound and outbound transfers from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or Piraeus port.

Accommodation

Enjoy 2 nights' accommodation with options for standard or superior hotel categories. Stay at Hotel Jason Inn or Hotel Fresh in Athens, and Hotel Orfeas or Hotel Amalia Kalambaka in Kalambaka.

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Athens:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*

Day 2 Kalambaka: 

  • Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Orfeas or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Amalia Kalambaka or similar 4*

OPTIONAL EXTRA: 

Pre/Post-Night in Athens:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*

Check out our Q&As

  • What happens if I arrive early or depart late?

    Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed. Ensure you arrange your flights late in the evening on Day 3 as the transfer to the airport is approximately at 08:00 pm. Otherwise, it is suggested to book an additional night in Athens.

  • What should I wear when visiting temples or religious sites?

    Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious, or official buildings.

  • What kind of guide will be available during the tour?

    The tour will be operated with a Spanish-speaking local guide during the activities on Day 2 and Day 3.

  • Is there any optional activity available during the tour?

    Yes, on Day 3, you can optionally visit a factory of Byzantine-style icons.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour package includes 2 breakfasts and 1 dinner on Day 2.

  • Are there any additional costs not included in the tour package?

    Yes, additional costs not included are visa fees, flight tickets, airport taxes for domestic and international flights, gratuities for driver and guide, personal expenditures, drinks and meals not stated explicitly in the program, and overnight city tax for the hotel overnights.

  • Are entrance fees included in the tour package?

    Yes, all entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary are included. This includes the archaeological site of Delphi on Day 2 and two monasteries of Meteora on Day 3.

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes air-conditioned shared transportation throughout the program on Day 2 and Day 3, as well as inbound/outbound transfers from/to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or Piraeus port.

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 2 nights' accommodation. On Day 1 in Athens, you can stay in either the Hotel Jason Inn (3*) or Hotel Fresh (4*). On Day 2 in Kalambaka, you can stay in either the Hotel Orfeas (3*) or Hotel Amalia Kalambaka (4*).

  • What does the price include?

    What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.

  • Do you offer any travel insurance?

    We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure. 

  • Are Visa fees included in the price?

    No, visa fees are not included

  • Are flights included in the tour?

    No, they are not included

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers

  • Is there any option for solo traveller?

    Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.

  • When are there specific hotel names confirmed?

    Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client´s arrival

Reviews of this operator

Indra  

Best Tpur Operator for Greece

06-Jul-2023

The best Tour Operator. The planning and timing by the agency was great. Accommodation was also good. The package was reasonable. Thanks to Destination Services Greece

Giovanni B.  

Great

27-Jul-2022

Very committed service with proper follow-up. Service provided as per their schedule with a hassle free journey... thanks to ITS tours and travels for providing services

Duran  

Excellent company

15-Jun-2022

Based on their very positive reviews, we booked with Destination Services Greece. I found the service and response of this travel agency to be excellent. Easily 5-stars. My emails were promptly responded to, and everyone showed up when they were supposed to.

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