Why choose this Athens tour ?
Join our full day tour and explore the wanders of Delphi, Athena Pronaia Temple, Thermopylae and Meteora, all in one day. With this tour you will learn about the most glorious battle in history, the battle of Thermopylae with the 300 Spartans. You will also visit Delphi, the ancient Greek sight where the oracle of Apollo spoke, and the Tholos of Athena Pronaia, an ancient Greek temple. Don’t forget about the breathtaking area of Meteora, an awe-inspiring site, where you can visit Varlaam Monastery and Roussanou Monastery. Last but not least, we will visit Kastraki, a small, peaceful and picturesque village that from afar looks like an eagle’s nest at the bottom of the gigantic rocks of Meteora.
The sightseeing part is about 8 hours but the total tour will last about 15 hours. The extra hours are travelling time.
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What makes Full Day Private Tour To Meteora – Thermopylae – Delphi a unique experience ?
The pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, where the oracle of Apollo spoke, was the site of the omphalos, the ‘navel of the world’. Blending harmoniously with the superb landscape and charged with sacred meaning, Delphi in the 6th century B.C. was indeed the religious center and symbol of unity of the ancient Greek world.
The Battlefield of Thermopylae is a site of great historical significance, located in central Greece. It is where the famous Battle of Thermopylae took place in 480 BC, in which a small force of Greek soldiers held off a much larger Persian army for three days. The battlefield is now a popular tourist destination and offers a chance to explore the ruins of the ancient battle and learn about the heroic efforts of the Greek soldiers.
Serene, spiritual, magical, mystical, extraordinary, breathtaking, immense, inspiring, impressive. These are only some of the words people very often use in an effort to describe the Meteora phenomenon, an awe-insipring site that words cannot actually fully describe. Immerse yourself in nature’s grandeur, history, and architecture, and connect with your spiritual side. The vertical cliffs of Meteora, rising up to 400m above Kalambaka, offer absolute isolation, inner peace, and harmony. The historical monasteries located at the top of the cliffs, are a true wonder of the world and a testament to human determination and devotion.
Saint Varlaam Monastery is one of the six remaining monasteries built on the towering rocks of Meteora, Greece. It is an Eastern Orthodox monastery that is part of the Meteora and is situated at the top of a rocky precipice that is 373 metres above the valley floor.
Roussanou Monastery was built on a vertical pillar that is sixty metres high, and 484 metres above sea level. The entire surface (500 m2) of the top of the pillar is covered by the monastery buildings, which are built in such a manner that the various natural and man-made elements blend into one harmonious whole.
Kastraki (meaning ‘small castle’) is a small, peaceful village that from afar looks like an eagle’s nest at the bottom of the gigantic rocks of Meteora. There, you can enjoy an unforgettable lunch at a picturesque place.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The sightseeing part is about 8 hours but the total tour will last about 15 hours. The extra hours are travelling time.
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- Full Day Private Tour To Meteora – Thermopylae – Delphi
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Pickup included
- Driver guide (not official tour guide)
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- Lunch, other beverages and meals
- Tips and gratuities
- Ticket to Delfi museum and Delphi Archaeological site (6-12€ per person, 1 ticket for both places)
- Ticket to Roussanou monastery (3€/person, kids under 12 years old get in for free)
- Ticket to Varlaam monastery (3€/person, kids under 12 years old get in for free)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Best Tours In Greece.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 4 Travelers is accepted for booking.
