3-Day Highlights of the Mainland: Delphi and Meteora from Athens

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
ARRIVAL ATHENS
1 stop
1
Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"
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.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
ATHENS – DELPHI – KALAMBAKA (586 km - 7 hrs)
1 stop
2
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
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
KALAMBAKA - ATHENS (355 km – 4.5 hrs)
1 stop
3
Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"
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.
12 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice
• Day 3: In the evening (after 20:00 pm.) transfer to Athens airport and flight back. Ensure you arrange your flights arrangement with this in mind otherwise we suggest you to book for an additional night in Athens.
• What do I need to bring? Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Greece. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sun glasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay

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