Delphi, Meteora and Thermopylae 2-Day Private Tour from Athens
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Delphi
About
This 2-day tour begins by driving north from Athens, we arrive at the sacred site of Delphi with its Temple of Apollo, the archaeological museum and the Tholos. Delphi is a UNESCO-recognized archaeological site that’s among Greece’s most iconic places. After our lunch break, we will continue to reach Meteora late in the afternoon.
The following day we will visit the 2-3 monasteries at Meteora, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was built between the 14th and 19th centuries. We will enjoy our lunch at a traditional greek tavern and we will continue our tour to reach our last, but not least stop, the historical battlefield of Thermopylae, where the battle between the Persians and Spart...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Road tolls
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry/Admission - Archaeological Site and Museum of Delphi
Licensed tour guide
Accommodation (option for hotel reservation upon request)
Food and beverages
Gratuities
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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This is a private tour, οnly your group will participate.
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Your personal driver will pick you up and return you to the same place or at the point you prefer.
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Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Delphi, Meteora and Thermopylae 2-Day Private Tour from Athens
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Delphi
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About
This 2-day tour begins by driving north from Athens, we arrive at the sacred site of Delphi with its Temple of Apollo, the archaeological museum and the Tholos. Delphi is a UNESCO-recognized archaeological site that’s among Greece’s most iconic places. After our lunch break, we will continue to reach Meteora late in the afternoon.
The following day we will visit the 2-3 monasteries at Meteora, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was built between the 14th and 19th centuries. We will enjoy our lunch at a traditional greek tavern and we will continue our tour to reach our last, but not least stop, the historical battlefield of Thermopylae, where the battle between the Persians and Spart...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Road tolls
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry/Admission - Archaeological Site and Museum of Delphi
Licensed tour guide
Accommodation (option for hotel reservation upon request)
Food and beverages
Gratuities
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Delphi
6 Stops
1
Arachova
Our first stop is going to be at the picturesque village of Arachova for you to enjoy the view and take a few pictures.
15 minutes
2
Tholos of Athena Pronaia
The Tholos of Delphi is among the ancient structures of the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia in Delphi. The circular temple, a tholos, shares the immediate site with other ancient foundations of the Temple of Athena Pronaia, all located less than a mile east of the main ruins at Delphi, in the modern Greek regional unit of Phocis. The tholos is part of the Delphi UNESCO World Heritage Site.
30 minutes
3
Delphi Archaeological Museum
Delphi Archaeological Museum is one of the principal museums of Greece and one of the most visited. It is operated by the Greek Ministry of Culture. Founded in 1903, it has been rearranged several times and houses the discoveries made at the Panhellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which dates from the Late Helladic (Mycenean) period to the early Byzantine era. Organized in fourteen rooms on two levels, the museum mainly displays statues, including the famous Charioteer of Delphi, architectural elements, like the frieze of the Siphnian Treasury, and ex-votos dedicated to the sanctuary of Pythian Apollo, like the Sphinx of Naxos.
1 hour
4
Temple of Apollo
Visit Delphi archeological site, a UNESCO-recognized archeological site that’s among Greece’s most iconic places. In ancient times was a sacred precinct that served as the seat of Pythia, the major oracle who was consulted about important decisions throughout the ancient classical world.
The Temple of Apollo, god of music, harmony, light, healing, and oracles occupied the most important and prominent position in the Delphic Panhellenic Sanctuary. The edifice with the partially restored colonnade visible today dates to the 4th century BC; it is the third temple built at the same place. The famous oracle, the Pythia, operated inside the temple, the location chosen, according to one tradition, due to a sacred chasm beneath the site emitting vapors, which were inhaled by the Pythia. Some ancient writers state that the Pythia then entered a state of delirium and uttering inarticulate cries, which were then turned into equivocal oracles by the priests.
1 hour
5
Delphi
After visiting the site you will have some free time for shopping and to enjoy your lunch at a traditional greek tavern at Delphi village before we continue our trip to Meteora.
2 hours
6
Meteora
Late in the afternoon (after a three hours drive) we will arrive at Meteora, your driver will drop you off at your hotel to get some rest and he will pick you up the next morning to continue your tour.
