Delphi & Meteora (3 Day Tour)
Description
From Delphi – the navel of the earth – one of the most famous sites of classical Greece; located in a breathtaking landscape out at the foot Mt. Parnassus to one of the most amazing places in Greece – METEORA. Meaning “suspended in air” the name Meteora soon came to encompass the entire rock community of 24 monasteries, the biggest and most important group of monasteries in Greece after those in Mount Athos. The rock monasteries have been characterized by UNESCO as a unique phenomenon of cultural heritage.
Three-day/ two nights tour to Delphi and Meteora from Athens.
Tour Delphi’s archaeological site, museum, Temple of Apollo and Athenian Treasury.
Free time in Delphi.
Scenic drive across the Plain of Thessaly.
UNESCO World Heritage-listed rock-tower monasteries of Meteora.
Itinerary
( 3 days )Your tour’s schedule in detail:
DAY 1
Drive through LEVADIA and ARACHOVA (famous for its bright multi colored carpets) arrive in DELPHI. At the foot of Mount Parnassos, within the angle formed by the twin rocks of the Phaedriades, lies the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which had the most famous oracle of ancient Greece. Delphi was regarded as the center 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 center and symbol of unity for the Hellenic world and seat of the Pythian Games, the second most important games in Greece after the Olympics, which were held every four years. Visit of the archaeological site. Dinner and overnight in Delphi. (D)
DAY 2
Morning at leisure. In the afternoon depart to KALAMBAKA through the towns of Central Greece AMPHISSA – LAMIA & TRIKALA crossing the Thessalian Plain, the granary of Greece. – Dinner & Overnight in KALAMBAKA (D).
DAY 3
Today we will see one of the most amazing places in Greece – METEORA. Meaning ‘suspended in air’ the name Meteora soon came to encompass the entire rock community of 24 monasteries, the biggest and most important group of monasteries in Greece after those in Mount Athos There were no steps and the main access to the monasteries was by means of a net that was hitched over a hook and hoisted up by rope and a hand cranked windlass to winch towers overhanging the chasm. Monks descended in the nets or on retractable wooden ladders up to 40m long to the fertile valleys below to grow grapes, corn and potatoes. Each community developed its own resources and by the end of the 14th century, the Grand Meteoron emerged as the dominant community. The rock monasteries have been characterized by UNESCO as a unique phenomenon of cultural heritage. After visits start the drive back to ATHENS passing through THERMOPYLAE (Photo Stop) & KAMMENA VOURLA.
Departure / Return location
ATHENS
Departure time
8:45am
Return time
7:00pm (3rd Day)
Departure days
From April 10th to October 26th 2022
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday
Fridays only on specific dates: May 13,20,27 | June 10,17,24 | July 8 | Aug 5 | Sep 9,16,23 & 30| Oct 7 &14
Wear
Casual dressing. To enter the monasteries, appropriate clothing is required. Ladies should not wear short skirts and must have long sleeves. Men are not allowed to wear shorts.
Most sites in Greece involve extended walking and/or slippery surfaces.
Therefore we strongly suggest wearing comfortable sturdy shoes.
Sunscreen, hat and water are also good “travel companions”.
Difficulty
Due to extend walking and slippery surfaces please inform us if you have walking disabilities or using a wheelchair before booking this tour.
Additional information
Room Type: Single Tourist Class, Single First Class, Twin Tourist Class, Twin First Class, Triple Tourist Class, Triple First Class
Pricing Details (Per person rates)
| Category | In sharing twin/ triple | In single |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist class | 346,00 € | 404,00 € |
| First class | 408,00 € | 478,00 € |
Included
- Pick-up & Drop-off from selected Athens hotels
- Dlx air-conditioned motor coaches
- One glass of wine per adult
- English Speaking Qualified Guide
- Entrance Fees to the sites visited
- 24hrs Assistance phone number
- All Taxes
Not Included
- Travel Insurance
- Tips
- Accommodation tax per room per night : Euro 1.5 in tourist class and Euro 3 in first class
Map
Map directions are indicative and can alternate, depending on weather and/or various circumstances.
Highlights
- Temple of Apollo
- Delphi Archeological Museum
- Meteora Monasteries
