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Highlights of the tour to Delphi, Meteora, Thermopylae
• Blessed Lucas Byzantine monastery
• The town of Delphi, the museum and the archaeological site of Delphi with the temple of Apollo
• The suspended rocks of Meteora with the breathtaking byzantine monasteries on top of them
• The town of Kalambaka by the feet of Meteora Rocks
• Thermopylae, the famous Hot Gates of the ancient Years.
• English-speaking driver. A guide is available on request
– A professional English speaking driver with good knowledge in history and culture of Greece, to guide you till you enter archaeological sites and museums according to the program. Tour drivers are not licensed to companion you inside the archaeological sites and museums. If you’d like to have one, we can arrange it for you with an additional cost. Licenced by the state tour guides are freelance and it is subject of availability on bookings day!
– Travelers can customize the tour within the itenerary!
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Duration: 2 days
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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Highlights of the tour to Delphi, Meteora, Thermopylae
• Blessed Lucas Byzantine monastery
• The town of Delphi, the museum and the archaeological site of Delphi with the temple of Apollo
• The suspended rocks of Meteora with the breathtaking byzantine monasteries on top of them
• The town of Kalambaka by the feet of Meteora Rocks
• Thermopylae, the famous Hot Gates of the ancient Years.
• English-speaking driver. A guide is available on request
– A professional English speaking driver with good knowledge in history and culture of Greece, to guide you till you enter archaeological sites and museums according to the program. Tour drivers are not licensed to companion you inside the archaeological sites and museums. If you’d like to have one, we can arrange it for you with an additional cost. Licenced by the state tour guides are freelance and it is subject of availability on bookings day!
– Travelers can customize the tour within the itenerary!
DAY 1: Athens, Osios Lucas Byzantine Monastery, Arachova, Delphi, Kalambaka, Meteora
The 2-day private tour starts in the morning of the first day. Your driver will travel you through the villages of Thebes & Levadia to visit one of the most famous Monastery of Ossios Lucas, known for its byzantine architecture and the golden mosaics, built in the 11th century.
After a short stop at the monastery, the private tour will continue towards Arachova, one of the most famous and popular winter destinations in Greece. Arachova is a lovely, picturesque mountain village, built on the south slopes of Mt Parnassus. It is famous for its bright multi colored carpets and the several local products including fresh pasta, cheese and sweets.
After Arachova, the tour will take you to Delphi, the ancient sanctuary of Apollo. Our private tour includes a visit to the Delphi Museum where you can see among others the archaeological treasures of the ancient oracle, the unique bronze Charioteer, and the sacred way to the Athenian treasury.
After our visit to the archaeological site and the museum of Delphi, we will enjoy a tasteful lunch in Delphi or Arachova. We will continue our private two day tour driving through the towns of Central Greece (Amphissa, Lamia, Trikala). We will drive through the Thessaly plain, the granary of Greece, to reach Kalambaka late in the afternoon, where we will spend the night.
DAY 2 : Kalambaka, Meteora, Thermopylae. Return to Athens
The second day of the tour starts with the visit to the breathtaking monasteries of Meteora, which is part of UNESCO‘s World Heritage Sites, built on the top of high rocks.
You will have the chance to visit byzantine monasteries of unique beauty and architecture, built in the 11th century.
After the visit to Meteora the tour will take you back to Athens, passing by the famous Thermopylae, the Hot Gates of Ancient Greece.
This is where the battle of Thermopylae took place in 480AD between the Persians of King Xerxes and the 300 Spartans of King Leonidas.
Late in the afternoon, we will arrive in Athens ending our tour.
