Highlights of the Mainland: Delphi and Meteora
Highlights of the Mainland: Delphi and Meteora
Highlights of the Mainland: Delphi and Meteora
3 Days Starting and ending in Athens
Visiting: Athens, Trikala
Tour Overview
Discover the famous historical monuments of mainland Greece! With this three day sightseeing tour in Greece from Athens including Meteora and Delphi you will visit some of the most interesting sites in Greece. Visit the archaeological site of Delphi with Apollo temple and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed rock-tower monasteries of Meteora. TOUR 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. Their 16th-century frescoes mark a key stage in the development of post-Byzantine painting. . Meteora is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Athens: Explore the Capital of Greece on your own, with plenty of time for shopping.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation Name: Jason Inn
On your arrival at Athens airport you will be met and taken to your Athens hotel. Rest of the day free of leisure. Visit on your own the famous flea market in Plaka (old town of Athens).
Overnight in Athens.
Day 2 : Athens – Delphi – Kalambaka (586 Km 7 Hrs)
Location: Trikala
Accommodation Name: Orfeas
After a delicious breakfast, hop on board your luxury bus and enjoy a unique journey northwest to Delphi, arriving around noon. Famous for its theater, Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins, Delphi was considered the center of the earth and the universe 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 depart through Central Greece and the cities of Lamia (short stop), Trikala crossing the Thessalian plain, to Kalambaka (a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks, and crowded by the Meteora Monasteries (short stop for souvenirs).
Overnight in Kalambaka
Day 3 : Kalambaka Athens (355 Km–4.5 Hrs)
Location: Athens
Savor breakfast in your hotel and then travel to nearby UNESCO-listed Meteora for a tour of the cliff-top monasteries. Visit two different impressive Byzantine Monasteries built on top of rock towers and providing breathtaking views over the plain. The monasteries are perched on top of towers of sandstone, which for centuries provided totally inaccessible retreats for the monks. Meteora is considered one of the most beautiful and inspiring areas of mainland Greece, and its monasteries are one of the country's most unique attractions. Return to Athens passing by the heroic monument of Leonidas king of Sparta in Thermopylae (short stop for photos). Arrive in Athens in the early evening. In the evening (after 20:00 pm.) transfer to Athens airport and flight back or extend your stay in Athens by booking an optional post night.Â
What's Included
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Operated with qualified local English speaking guide on the shared basis on day 2 and 3
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2 nights' accommodation in your selected hotel category
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2 breakfasts
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1 dinner
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Air-conditioned shared transportation throughout the program
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Inbound/Outbound transfers from/to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
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Entrance fees for the Archaeological site of Delphi and 2 monasteries of Meteora
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Meet & Greet on arrival at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Athens Airport
What's Not Included
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Expenditures of a person nature drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
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Flight tickets or visa fees
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Visit of the Museum of Delphi is not included
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Airport taxes for domestic and international flights
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Gratuities for driver and guide
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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.
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Climate Change Resilience Fee effective from December 12th 2023
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We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.
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What is an additional excursion or tour optional?
Certain tours might show a selection of additional excursions/optional activities that you may want to add to our standard itinerary. These services are priced separately and can be added to the cart before completing the booking. We believe these optional services to contribute to making your vacation unforgettable; however, you are in no way obliged to purchase them. All our tours are awesome with our without optional services!
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