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Delve into Greece’s rich history on this 2-day private tour from Athens. Discover the UNESCO-listed classical sites of Delphi, Meteora and Hosios Loukas Monastery.
Hosios Loukas is one of the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine architecture and art.
Once in Delphi, head to the UNESCO-listed mountainside archaeological site.
Tour the ruins and shed light on the site’s oracle, an ancient priestess who conveyed messages from god Apollo. Then visit the Archaeological Museum to view its artifacts, including the Charioteer of Delphi and Sphinx of Naxos.
The next day visit Meteora. The monasteries seem to soar towards heaven. Take a unique walking tour at each monastery to learn about its rich past.
In your private trip, top boutique hotel accommodation, breakfast and pickup/drop off service with luxury vehicle are included. Your private experienced driver will be more than happy to share recommendations, insights about the life in Greece and many historical facts and ancient myths.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pickup from all Hotels in Athens and other accommodation.
Itinerary
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Once in Delphi, head to the UNESCO-listed mountainside archaeological site, one of Greece’s most significant. Next, tour the ruins and shed light on the site’s oracle, an ancient priestess who conveyed messages from the god Apollo. Admire the Temple of Apollo and other monuments, and then visit the Archaeological Museum to view its artifacts, including the Charioteer of Delphi and Sphinx of Naxos.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
Continue your trip to Arachova traditional village. Arachova is well known for the handmade carpets and the Ski Resort close by. This is a popular destination for Athenians and is called " The Mykonos of Winter". Walk around the stone pavements and small picturesque alleys and have a good Greek wine at the cozy square of the village.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3
Hosios Loukas is a historic walled monastery situated near the town of Distomo, in Boeotia, Greece. It is one of the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine architecture and art.and has been listed on UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, along with the monasteries of Nea Moni and Daphnion. If the church of the Virgin Mary impresses you with its external appearance, the Katholicon of the monastery surprises you with the multicoloured marble revetments, while the ceilings are illuminated by the mosaics with the golden background (11th century AD).
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
4
Enjoy a walk at Meteora, the UNESCO world heritage listed monasteries. Breathtakingly surreal and serenely spiritual, the Metéora monasteries spring forth from a dreamy landscape of rocky megaliths in the plains of the Thessaly Valley. The first hermits came to this far-removed corner of Greece at least as early as the 11th century to withdraw from the world and contemplate divinity. Meteora means "middle of the sky", and with their exalted heights and almost mystical inaccessibility, the Metéora monasteries seem to soar towards heaven and reflect the human striving for holiness. After the fascinating tour of the monasteries, you can enjoy a delightful lunch with Greek traditional dishes in Kastraki village.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
5
On your way back to Athens, stop at Thermopylae, where one of most epic battles of all times took place. 300 Spartans faced the Persian army and stopped them for 2 days. See the battlefield and the statue of King Leonidas.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Delphi - Arachova - Hosios Loukas
Meteora Monasteries & Thermopylae
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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