2 days shared bus tour to exquisite Delphi and Meteora

Delphi and Meteora are two of the major destinations in Greece, attracting numerous visitors every year; the 2 days bus tour to Delphi and Meteora combines two of the best sites in Greece, allowing visitors with limited time to enjoy a sightseeing tour to two great attractions of the Ancient and Byzantine world.

Itinerary of the 2 days shared tour to Delphi and Meteora

Athens, Thebes, Levadia, Arachova, Delphi, Kalambaka, Meteora, Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae, Athens

Highlights of 2 days shared bus tour to exquisite Delphi and Meteora

• A tour to the Oracle of God Apollo in Delphi
• Visit the Byzantine monasteries suspending from huge rocks in Meteora
• Crossing the fertile plains of Central Greece
• Comfortable and safe buses for your tour
• Includes entrance fee, tour guide, hotel, dinner, breakfast

Description of the tour to Delphi and Meteora

DAY 1. Athens – Delphi – Kalambaka

Athens tours take you to the two days bus tour from Athens, traveling you through the fertile plain of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes, known mostly through the tragic plays of Sophocles, Levadia, and Arachova. Finally, the bus tour will arrive at Delphi, the cult center of the Ancient World – also known as the Navel of the Earth. The sightseeing tour in Delphi is exciting: Feel the mystery in the Temple of Apollo, where Oracle Pythia would give her prophecies on personal and public issues. Visit (on your own) the Delphi Museum housing astounding masterpieces, such as the famous bronze Charioteer called Eniochos, the Naxian Sphynx, and the statue of athlete Aghias. Drink water from the running Castalia spring with the two monumental fountains receiving water from the spring for the last 3000 years.

After two hours of sightseeing in Delphi, the bus tour will continue towards Kalambaka driving through the city of Lamia, and passing by numerous picturesque villages and small towns of Central Greece. Overnight in Kalambaka.

DAY 2. Meteora Monasteries – Thermopylae – Athens

Today Athens tours will drive you to the well-known site of Meteora with its Byzantine Monasteries constructed on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air.

The Meteora Monasteries are the second most important complex of Monasteries in Europe, after the one in the Holy Mountain (Athos), and were constructed in the 11th century A.D. providing a safe refuge to monks and nuns ever since then.

Not all monasteries are open every day, however, you will be informed on time which ones can be visited the day of the tour.

Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, and pass by the famous site of Thermopylae, the actual battlefield of the 300 Spartans against the Persians in 480BC. Visit the monument of King Leonidas and head towards the nearby town of Kammena Vourla.
Arrive in Athens in the evening.

 

N.B.

• Visit the Museum in Delphi is not included.
• Please ladies for the visit of the Monastery you need a skirt and the gentlemen long trousers.
• Clients staying at the coast will depart for their hotels, from our terminal around 19.30 hrs.
• Clients will change bus in Delphi to Meteora bus

Tour Type

• Organized Shared Bus Tour

Included in the tour

• Professional licensed by the state bilingual tour Guide
• Entrance fee for archaeological sites and museums
• Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach
• Pick-up from most of hotels in Athens
• Meals as per itinerary (Breakfast, & Dinner), for multiple day tours only
• Road tolls and local taxes

Excluded from the tour

• Gratuities (optional)
• Drinks and Beverage

Additional info

• Terms & Conditions & FAQ
• Hotels used during multiple - day shared bus tours
• Pick up hotel list in Athens for shared bus tours
• Dress: religious and marmoreal sites: shoulders and knee must be covered
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking. In case of limited participation, your tour will be diverted to one of our partners and vise versa.
• A voucher will be emailed to you with our contact numbers and all necessary information for your tour.
• This is your ticket and proof of purchase. On the day of tour please present a paper voucher in order to redeem your tour/activity.

Persons with Disabilities

• Due to uneven surfaces, certain sites are not recommended for persons with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. Such sites are the Acropolis, the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, Mycenae, Delphi and Meteora
• In all cases, we recommend comfortable flat-solid walking shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Opening hours & Admission fees

• Opening Hours:Summer April 1st to October 31st from 08:00 AM to 07:30 PM
• Winter: November 1st to March 31st from 08:30 AM to 03:00 PM
• Free admission fees: Children under 18 & Students from E.U.
• Reduced admission fees: Citizens of the E.U. aged over 65 & Students from countries outside the E.U.

Holidays in Greece

• January 1: closed
• January 6: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
• Shrove Monday: 08:30AM - 03:00 PM
• March 25: closed
• Good Friday: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
• Holy Saturday: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
• Easter Sunday: closed
• Easter Monday: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
• May 1: closed
• Holy Spirit Day: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
• 15 August 15: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
• October 28: 08:30 AM- 03:00 PM
• December 25 & 26: closed