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This Tour will give you the opportunity to travel on the Central and North part of Greece and visit Two of the most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites.At the foot of Mount Parnassos, within the angle formed lies the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which had the most famous oracle of ancient Greece. Delphi was regarded as the centre of the world. According to mythology, it is here that the two eagles sent out by Zeus from the ends of the universe to find the navel of the world met. The sanctuary of Delphi, set within a most spectacular landscape, was for many centuries the cultural and religious centre and symbol of unity for the Hellenic world. Meteora is from the biggest and most important group of monasteries.We can locate the first traces of their history from 11th c. when the first hermits settled there. The rock monasteries have been characterized by Unesco as a unique phenomenon of cultural heritage and they form one of the most important stations of cultural map of Greece.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please note that in case your accommodation is in a pedestrian zone or the street is very narrow for the vehicle to go through, further pick up instructions will be provided.
Itinerary
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Your tour starts early in the morning, with your driver picking you up from your hotel. First stop, one of the most famous winter resorts in the country, the picturesque village of Arachova. After you’ve had some time to explore, we’ll be off to Delphi.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Delphi is the site of the god Apollo’s sanctuary. People of all social standings from all over Greece would flock to this place, bringing their tribute, hoping for an audience with Pythia, the high-priestess and oracle of Apollo. Her prophecies even shaped state policy. Among the sights that you’ll have a chance to visit there, are the Temple of Apollo, the Castalian Spring, the Temple of Athena Pronaia, the theatre and the stadium. The museum hosts several world-renowned exhibits, such as the Statue of Antinous and the Charioteer of Delphi.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
3
On the way to Meteora we’ll make a stop at Thermopylae, where a handful of Spartans and their allies made their stand against the vastly superior invading army of the Persians, in 480 B.C. A monument in honor of King Leonidas of Sparta has been erected on the spot. Over the course of millenia, the terrain has changed significantly due to erosion. A visit at the Historical Information Center of Thermopylae on site will help you understand every aspect of this historic event. After Thermopylae we’ll be off to the city of Kalabaka where we’ll be spending the night.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
4
We kick off the day with a tour of Meteora. Huge pillars of rock rise to the sky, in this impressive geological formation. “Meteora” means “hanging precariously”, and that’s exactly how the monasteries that have been built upon these rocks – dating as far back as the 9th century AD – look like. Second only to the monastic community of Mount Athos, Meteora’s natural beauty and architectural marvels have gained it a well deserved spot in UNESCO’s World Heritage list. While there, you will have the opportunity to walk along beautiful natural trails and visit three of the monasteries in the area.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
5
We will stop for lunch in Kamena Vourla, before heading back to Athens and your accommodation. Kammena Vourla is a small fishing village on the North Aegean Sea .
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Delphi -Meteora
Meteora -Athens
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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