Meteora & Battlefield of Thermopylae Private Tour From Athens

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9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

What makes this tour unique is its seamless combination of breathtaking nature, sacred spirituality, and legendary history in one unforgettable journey. Unlike group tours, this private experience offers comfort, flexibility, and a personalized pace, allowing you to fully appreciate every moment. In Meteora, you’ll explore one of the world’s most astonishing UNESCO sites, where centuries-old monasteries sit atop towering rock formations—a rare setting where faith and nature create a truly magical atmosphere. Enjoy panoramic viewpoints and visit 2 or 3 monasteries, depending on your preferred time at each stop. The tour also includes a meaningful visit to Thermopylae, the historic battlefield where King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans made their heroic stand against the Persian army. With luxury transportation and insightful commentary throughout the day, this tour offers a deeper, richer, and more memorable experience than typical day trips.

What's Included

Expert English-speaking Tour Drivers with extensive historical knowledge (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
Groups of 1-3 people are transported in luxurious sedan vehicles.
This is a private tour, you can customize the program according to your needs
Entrance Tickets (If you choose the option Admission tickets included)
All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Bottled Water
Pick-up & drop-off services: Athens Hotel/ Airbnb residence/Piraeus Port/Airport
Groups of 4-7 people are transported by a Spacious Minivans.
Licensed tour guide(upon request and depending on availability& Extra cost)
Μonasteries (Must be purchased and paid directly on site on the day of the tour)
Entry/Admission - Meteora
Meal in Meteora - Lunch stops are scheduled, but meal costs are not included.
Kindly note that gratuities and tips are not included in the price and are left to your discretion.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

For a seamless, comfortable, and punctual start to your private tour, please carefully review the following information:

Where We Meet You
Hotel Lobby: If you are staying at a hotel, please wait in the main lobby a few minutes before your scheduled pickup time.

Apartment/Airbnb: If staying in a private residence, please wait just outside the main entrance or building gate at the scheduled time.

Piraeus Port: The driver will meet you directly at the arrival pier where your ferry docks.

For Cruise Ship Passengers: The driver will be waiting at the cruise terminal exit, immediately after security/customs.

Look for Your Name Sign: The driver will hold a sign displaying the lead traveler’s name for easy identification.

Keep Your Phone On: Ensure the mobile number provided during booking is active and your phone is switched on around the pickup time. The driver may need to contact you if there are delays or if you cannot be located immediately.

Local Contact Number: An emergency local contact number is included in your booking confirmation voucher. Please call this number immediately for any issues or last-minute changes.

- Athens city center Pick up & Drop off (Without extra charge)
- Port Piraeus Pick up & Drop off (Without extra charge)
- Rafina Port/Laurio Port Pick up & Drop Off (Without extra charge)
- Airport Pick-Up & Drop-Off (Without extra charge)

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • Athens (Pass by)

    We start our tour early in the morning from Athens till Meteora. Our driver will pick you up from your hotel/ apartment or the airport/ port. The travel time is about 4,5 hours.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Meteora

    The Meteora is a rock formation and a World Heritage site, hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Varlaam Monastery

    The Holy Monastery of Varlaam is the second biggest monastery of Meteora. Located very close to Great Meteoro Monastery, it was founded in the mid 14th century by a monk named Varlaam. Varlaam managed to climb on the cliff around 1350 and followed by a few other monks he was able to establish the monastery. Decades later in the early 15th century, after Varlaam died, the cliff was abandoned by the rest of the monks. The 14th-century chapel built by him and dedicated to the “Three Hierarchs” was almost turned into ruins.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada)

    The Monastery of the Holy Trinity Meteora Greece (Agia Triada in Greek) is one of the most famous Greek monasteries. Like most monasteries in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora, the monastery of the Holy Trinity is a structure carved into a rocky precipice.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Battlefield of Thermopylae

    After 4h driving from Athens, Stop at The Battle of Thermopylae monument that was fought between an alliance of Greek city-states, led by King Leonidas of Sparta, and the Persian Empire of Xerxes I.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Leonidas Monument

    Monument to King Leonidas and 300 Spartans standing at the entrance to the Thermopylae Gorge. It was built in 1955. It depicts the figure of a king dressed in a warrior costume, with a shield and a spear. Next to it are personifications of Tajget - the highest peak of the Peloponnese and the Evrotas River. The monument commemorates the heroic defense of the gorge, which was made by the Spartans in 480 BC.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Athens (Pass by)

    We start our way back to Athens late in the afternoon. The drive is about 4,5 hours. Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All excluded entrance fees must be purchased and paid directly on site on the day of the tour
Supplied by Transfer To Athens

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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