Description
Daily Program & Itinerary
Day 1
Pick-up from your hotel or cruise ship and begin our departure from Athens heading North for our first visit to the village of Arachova. Time given for souvenir shopping along the picturesque main street and stops for photos of the panoramic views over the Olive Groves. Leaving Arachova we continue to the site of Delphi, home to the Delphi Oracle who influenced and advised in ancient times on all levels of political or private affairs. At the site of Delphi you can see the Temple of Apollo, the ancient stadium, the gymnasium and of course the Tholos at the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia. A stop in Delphi village for lunch before continuing on to Kalambaka for our overnight stay.
Day 2
After breakfast we make our way towards the gigantic rock formations perched above the village of Kalambaka and housing the Meteora Monasteries. Impressive, serene, magical, inspirational, breathtaking, mystical, spiritual are some of the words used to describe the Meteora phenomenon. Before leaving Kalambaka we will visit a local Icon workshop to see how the Icons are painted and made. After lunch, time to relax on the coach while we journey back to Athens. En-route we will stop at the memorial of the Spartan King Leonidas who led the Greeks in battle against the Persian Empire of Xerxes at the battle of Thermopylae. We continue our journey to Athens and drop off at your requested location.
Availability
This tour is available throughout the year.
Prices 2024
| Minimum Participation | Price per person in Twin Room | Price for Single Room | |
| 8 Persons Touring | 315.00 | 375.00 | |
| All above rates are in Euro | |||
For Private Tours
If you wish to book this tour with less participants please send us an email with the details and we will reply as soon as possible .
Archaeological Sites & Museums Entrance Fees
As some group members may not wish to visit all the sites and museums included in the itinerary, entrance fees are not pre-paid but paid directly by tour members upon entering the site.
Entrance fee per adult
Site of Delphi & Museum *: €12
Meteora Monasteries: €3 per monastery
Reduced prices of entrance fees are valid from 1st November until 31st March (50% reduction).
Booking Policy
Upon our confirmation to you for a land tour, a deposit of 30% is required in order to reserve space. This deposit is refundable up to 45 days before the tour starting date. Within 45 days of the starting date cancellation policy for land tours will apply.
Additional nights
Additional nights are available providing we are advised at the time of booking for either pre or post tour extra nights.
Land Tour prices do not include
- Entrance Fee to Sites & Museums
- Lunches and dinners
- Gratuities
- Accommodation Tax in Hotels €1.5 for 3* / €3 for 4* per room
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