Delphi, Center of the Ancient World
Monastery of Hosios Loukas - At the time of your choice, your informative & professional Tour driver will be at your Hotel reception or other residence promptly to escort you on your tour. Heading out of Athens an optional first stop is the UNESCO site and well preserved Byzantine Monastery of Hosios Loukas set in beautiful countryside where you can explore its 1100 year old Architecture along with its unique & impressive fresco’s
Delphi - Inset on wide terraces along the hillside we are fortunate that the landslides of previous centuries preserved much of the ancient remains for us to witness including the 4th century BC temple of Apollo from where the Oracle spoke her prophecies along with the Castilian spring of Mythology, theatre, treasury buildings, temples of Athena and Gymnasium where athletes gathered before the Pythian games to bath in the sacred waters. During your visit to Delphi, see the physical structures associated with this incredibly long history, and learn about their rich mythology. A beautiful addition to the site is the modern museum dedicated to the finds which stretch back in time to at least 1500 BC, as well as those notably which adorned the temples & streets of the ancient city at its peak around the 4th century BC with outstanding pieces such as the Naxos Sphynx, the twin Kouroi and famous Bronze Charioteer among others.
Arachova - Lunch Stop. Spend time enjoying the local craft shops and wonderful views over the olive filled Pleistos river valley before your trip following the coast road towards Meteora
Kalambaka - In the evening you will arrive beneath the ‘rock forrest’ at the town of Kalambaka where you are free to explore its squares, cafes & traditional restaurants.
Meteora. The rock forest & its Monasteries
Meteora - After breakfast we ascend towards the monasteries above. Built on a natural formation of sandstone rock pillars up to 1,312 feet high, the six remaining monasteries date from the 14th century and form a remarkable and awe-inspiring combination of nature and spiritual significance. We visit at least two of the most outstanding monasteries, normally the Grand Meteora Monastery, Varlaam or Agiou Stefanou, and learn about their long history and the hermits and monks that lived there alongside the majestic landscape views.
Kalambaka - A relaxing & refreshing lunch stop in one of the central squares of the town before continuing
Thermopylae - After our visit to the Monastaries we return south towards Athens for approximately 90 minutes to the site of Thermopylae, stopping to see the monument and enter the newly built Visitor’s Center which recreates the ancient battle where King Leonidas led the 300 Spartans in 480 BC. After pausing for lunch or a break by the sea in one of the many local villages we finally continue to your onward destination with the memories and images from these wonderful experiences.
- Complimentary WIFI, A/C, and bottled water in vehicles
- Luxury travel in a Mercedes with the PLATINUM and GOLD packages
- Stay at 4-Star or Boutique style Hotels with any package
- Exclusive Lunch included in the PLATINUM package
- Experienced English-speaking Tour driver available all day
- Comfortable travel in a Superior Class Sedan with the SILVER package
- Food and drinks unless specified by tour package
- Entrance Fees
- Licensed guide for archaeological sites. Available on request
- Pickup from areas outside Athens on request. May require a supplement.
- Pickup from Athens Airport may require a supplement if transit dates do not coincide with tour dates
Our Exclusive Journey connects two of the most historic landmarks in Greece with the magnificent sceneries they are housed in; from the Mountainous terrains & Olive-Laden Valleys of Enchanting Delphi, to the Awe-inspiring rocky terrain of Meteora. Lastly, our scenic return path incorporates a stop at the evocative site of the Battle of Thermopylae with its visitor center, popularized by the film The-300-Spartans.
Curated with over a decade and a half of expertise in Greece, our journey ensures a relaxed, well-thought-out, and intricately mapped out experience with mindfulness to each detail, and our full-time team of skilled, English-speaking professional drivers will accompany you throughout.
Beyond a core High Standard, adjustable reservation systems enable you to incorporate extra features such as Lunch & Professional Archaeological Guides, while all components can be additionally fine-tuned upon request by our custom-tailored service.
- LUNCH OPTION: You may add this later on request, or choose one of the booking options including lunch. Includes your choice of traditional menu in one of the best local restaurants. Vegetarian dishes available.
- GUIDING/LICENSED GUIDES: Please note your knowledgeable tour driver can inform you en-route but can not enter Archaeological sites. You may add a guide for one or more sites on request, or choose one of the booking options that includes a guide.
- VEHICLE: Groups of 1-3 with Sedan Car; 4-7 with Mercedes Minivan; 8-19 with Mercedes Sprinter
- LUNCH OPTION: If your booking option has lunch included, please inform us of any allergies or related conditions
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
