A Two Day Journey from Oracle of Delphi to the Heights of Meteora

A Two Day Journey from Oracle of Delphi to the Heights of Meteora

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Overview

This tour to Delphi and Meteora offers a wonderful combination of culture, history, and natural beauty. The journey includes a stop in Livadia, a traditional town known for its beautiful natural springs and relaxed atmosphere, where visitors can enjoy a break for a coffee.
The tour continues to Delphi, one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece, once considered the center of the ancient world.The surrounding Delphi area offer impressive monuments, rich history, and stunning views.
The overnight stay takes place in Kalambaka, a welcoming town located at the foot of Meteora rock formations. Kalambaka offers a peaceful setting with local tavernas, shops, and beautiful scenery, making it the perfect base for the next day’s visit to the magnificent Meteora.Meteora is an extraordinary place, a testament to the harmonious coexistence of man and nature. A place famous for its natural beauty and its monasteries situated on the edge, will impress you with its wonderful journey.

Activity location

Kryas Livadeia Springs
- 321 00, Livadia, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

Kryas Livadeia Springs
- 321 00, Livadia, Greece

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"By MiniBus up to 13pax"

2d
English

Private tour in 2days
Luxurious Mercedes Benz Bus
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

$1,569.05 x 1 Adult$1,569.05

Paid at activity$29.94

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"By MiniVan up to 8pax"

2d
English

Private tour in 2days
Luxurious Mercedes Benz
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

$1,569.05 x 1 Adult$1,569.05

Paid at activity$29.94

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"By Sedan up to 3pax"

2d
English

Private tour in 2 days
Luxurious Mercedes Benz Sedan
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

$1,495.99 x 1 Adult$1,495.99

Paid at activity$29.94

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What's included, what's not

Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with A/C, Child Seats
English speaking driver with knowledge of the history. Not licensed to accompany you in any site.
WiFi on board
Hotel/Airbnb/Airport/Port Piraeus Pick up & Drop off. (Without extra charge).
Mobile chargers
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Rafina Port/Laurio Port Pick up & Drop Off (Without extra charge)
Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability.
The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum/monastery.
The price DOES NOT included your accommodation and food.
The tickets for all archeological places and museums.
Delphi Archaeological Museum
Monasteries of Meteora

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Wheelchair accessible
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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional fees if the tour concludes at a location other than the designated meeting point.
Flexible Pick-Up Times - Customize pick-up times to suit your schedule.
Hourly Extensions - Extend your tour for a fee, adaptable to your needs.
The itinerary of monasteries we will visit depends on which monasteries are open, as some may be closed on certain days.
The Archaeological Museum of Delphi is closed on January 1st, March 25th, May 1st, Easter Sunday, and December 25th and 26th.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Delphi

9 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: The overnight stay will take place in Kalambaka. Accommodation is not included in the price.

Kryas Livadeia Springs

It is built on the western edge of the valley of Kopaida and it is flown through by the river Erkyna. Its picturesque neighborhoods nad the old houses catch your eye as well as the stone bridges at the springs of Krya, offer a lovely natural landscape with evergreen plane trees natural waterfalls and windmills. You can visit the Byzantine Castle, the Oracle (an underground stone building) the stone Theatre and the Clock. You can also enjoy a quick meal and taste what the town is known for its traditional souvlaki or you can explore the town and enjoy your cafe.

Delphi Archaeological Museum

1h 30m
Admission ticket not included

The Archaeological Museum of Delphi, one of the most important in Greece, presents the history of the famous Delphic sanctuary and the most famous oracle of the ancient Greek world. Its rich collections include mainly architectural sculptures, statues and works of micro-art, dedications of the faithful to the sanctuary, which reflect its religious-political and artistic activity throughout its historical course, from the foundation of the Apollonian mosque in the 8th century. e.g. until its decline in the years of late antiquity.

Temple of Apollo

The ruins of the Temple of Apollo that are visible today date from the fourth century BC, and are of a peripteral Doric building. It was erected by Spintharus, Xenodoros, and Agathon on the remains of an earlier temple, dated to the sixth century BC, which had been erected on the site of a seventh-century BC construction attributed in legend to the architects Trophonios and Agamedes.

The Tholos of Delphi

The tholos at the sanctuary of Athena Pronaea is a circular building that was constructed between 380 and 360 BC. It consisted of 20 Doric columns arranged with an exterior diameter of 14.76 meters, with 10 Corinthian columns in the interior. The Tholos is located approximately a half a mile from the main ruins at Delphi. Three of the Doric columns have been restored, making it the most popular site at Delphi for tourists to take photographs.

Ancient Theatre

The ancient theatre at Delphi was built farther up the hill from the Temple of Apollo giving spectators a view of the entire sanctuary and the valley below. It was originally built in the fourth century BC, but was remodeled on several occasions, particularly in 160/159 B.C. at the expenses of king Eumenes II of Pergamon and, in 67 A.D., on the occasion of emperor Nero's visit.

Ancient Stadium

The Stadium of Delphi lies on the highest spot of the Archaeological Site of Delphi. It overlooks the sanctuary of Apollo and has a view to the Delphic landscape. It was built either within the second half of the 4th century B.C. or even after the Galatian attacks. Its measured 178 meters in length and knew several refurbishment phases. The Stadium of Delphi is the best preserved ancient stadium in Greece.

Arachova

Arachova is a mountainous village nestling picturesquely at the foot of Mt. Parnassos in Viotia, Southern Greece.It is the most cosmopolitan winter destination in Greece, a great favourite for passionate ski lovers and celebrities, or just first-time visitors who wish to relax in a dreamy mountainous setting with modern tourism facilities. Its modern ski resort, its close proximity to Athens, and its breathtaking mountainous landscape are the strongest reason why. Apart from the mountain activities, Arachova is also famous for its bustling nightlife and as the favorite mountain resort of Athenians.

Delphi

At the foot of Parnassos, in the evocative natural landscape formed between two mysterious rocks, the Phaedriades, is the pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi and the most famous oracle of ancient Greece . Delphi was the navel of the earth, where, according to mythology, the two eagles sent by Zeus from the ends of the universe to find the center of the world met, and for many centuries it was the spiritual and religious center and symbol of unity of ancient Hellenism. The place where it was established and flourished the greatest religious centre of ancient times. In 1987 Delfi was awarded the title of a monument of Unesco. After completing the tour of Delphi and enjoying your lunch in the Delphi area, we will depart for Kalambaka, where the overnight stay will take place.

Kalambaka

After completing the tour of Delphi and enjoying your lunch in the Delphi area, we will depart for Kalambaka, where the overnight stay will take place. Kalambaka is a charming town located at the foot of the impressive Meteora rock formations, offering a warm atmosphere, traditional tavernas, local shops, and beautiful views. It is an ideal place to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings before continuing the journey the following day.

Day 2: Meteora

5 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Meteora

Meteora, a place famous for its natural beauty and its monasteries situated on the edge, you will be impressed by the wonderful journey. Meteora consists a complex of huge dark sandstone rocks which rise above Kalampaka (list of world heritage sites of UNESCO). The average attitude is 313m. The formation of its geological landscape, has at times occupied some geologists however, it hasn’t been clarified. It is remarkable that it has not been mentioned in the Greek Mythology by Ancient Greeks or by foreign historians. This wild and inaccessible landscape has been an offerable space for the Christian eremites who settled there according to the Byzantinologists of the eleventh century.

Great Meteoron Monastery

The Monastery of Great Meteoron is an Eastern Orthodox monastery that is part of the Meteora monastery complex in Thessaly, central Greece. It is situated on top of a rock called Meteora or Platylithos, which is 415 metres above the Pineios valley floor. The monastery was founded by Athanasius the Meteorite during the 14th century.

Monastery of Varlaam

The Monastery of St. Varlaam is an Eastern Orthodox monastery that is part of the Meteora monastery complex in Thessaly, central Greece. It is situated at the top of a rocky precipice that is 373 metres above the valley floor. The Dragon Cave is located to the south, below the monastery.To the east, the ruins of Kelarakia Rock can be seen today. The Cell of St. Paul the Apostle can probably be identified with Kelarakia.

Holy Monastery of Saint Stephen

30m
Admission ticket not included

The monastery of Agios Stefanos, also known as St. Stephen, is the most accessible of all the Meteora monasteries. Visitors can easily reach its entrance by crossing a small bridge, making it an ideal destination for those with mobility issues.

Kalambaka

Kalampaka is known all over Greece and the world because of the famous Monasteries that exist on the top of the rocks of the Meteora that are at the north-eastern side of it. Every year, millions of visitors come from all over the world in order to admire and honour them. Kalampaka is a city of rich history and important monuments. Here you can eat traditional food and and enjoy the beautiful view of the monasteries.Kalambaka to do some shopping for souvenirs, enjoy a meal at a local restaurant, and relax before your return journey to Athens.

Location

Activity location

Kryas Livadeia Springs
- 321 00, Livadia, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

Kryas Livadeia Springs
- 321 00, Livadia, Greece

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