Thermopylae, Meteora and Delphi Private Full-Day Tour from Athens
by Theodores Travel
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€475Overview
This private full-day tour lasts about 14 hours and departs from Athens in a luxury Mercedes Benz vehicle. The first stop is Thermopylae, where visitors spend 20 minutes at the Innovative Centre of Historical Information and see the Statue of Leonidas. The tour then continues to Meteora, where guests visit monasteries such as Roussanou, Varlaam, and Holy Trinity, perched atop 1,000-foot rock formations. There is a coffee break in Kalabaka before driving through Arachova, a stone village offering photo opportunities and souvenir shopping. Next is a two-hour visit to Delphi, located beneath Mount Parnassos at 3,000 feet elevation. Here, the Archaeological Museum and the archaeological site including the Temple of Apollo are explored. The tour also includes a 30-minute stop at the Distomo Massacre Memorial, commemorating the 350 villagers killed in 1944 by the Waffen-SS during World War II. The day ends with a two-hour meal at a local Greek taverna where grilled meat, fish, salads, desserts, wine, beer, and soft drinks are included. Bottled water and baklava with ice cream are also provided during the tour. A chauffeur offers local guiding services but is not a licensed guide for monument interiors. Admission and entrance fees to sites are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Campo della battaglia delle Termopili
The tour begins in Athens and heads to Thermopylae for a 20-minute visit. Guests see the Innovative Centre of Historical Information and the Statue of Leonidas, marking the site where 300 Spartans fought.
20 min
Roussanou Monastery
The tour continues with a visit to Meteora, where several monasteries are located on top of rocks approximately 1000 feet high, including the Holy Monastery of Varlaam, Rousanou, and the Holy Trinity. Afterwards, there is a coffee break in Kalabaka. The drive proceeds through the stone villages of Arachova, where stops are possible for photos and souvenir shopping.
180 min
Delphi Archaeological Site and Museum
Following a scenic drive through mountains and fertile valleys, the group arrives in Delphi, situated below Mount Parnassos, which is 3000 feet tall. The visit includes the Archaeological Museum of Delphi, the archaeological site, and the site of the Temple of Apollo.
120 min
Distomo Massacre Memorial
There is a 30-minute stop at Distomo, a village where 350 residents were killed in 1944 during a Nazi war crime carried out by the Waffen-SS.
30 min
Greek Taverna Meal
The tour concludes with a two-hour meal at a Greek taverna. The meal includes grilled meat, fish, salads, desserts, wine, beer, and soft drinks. This meal is fully covered by the operator.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Thermopylae, Meteora and Delphi Private Full-Day Tour from Athens
by Theodores Travel
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€475Overview
This private full-day tour lasts about 14 hours and departs from Athens in a luxury Mercedes Benz vehicle. The first stop is Thermopylae, where visitors spend 20 minutes at the Innovative Centre of Historical Information and see the Statue of Leonidas. The tour then continues to Meteora, where guests visit monasteries such as Roussanou, Varlaam, and Holy Trinity, perched atop 1,000-foot rock formations. There is a coffee break in Kalabaka before driving through Arachova, a stone village offering photo opportunities and souvenir shopping. Next is a two-hour visit to Delphi, located beneath Mount Parnassos at 3,000 feet elevation. Here, the Archaeological Museum and the archaeological site including the Temple of Apollo are explored. The tour also includes a 30-minute stop at the Distomo Massacre Memorial, commemorating the 350 villagers killed in 1944 by the Waffen-SS during World War II. The day ends with a two-hour meal at a local Greek taverna where grilled meat, fish, salads, desserts, wine, beer, and soft drinks are included. Bottled water and baklava with ice cream are also provided during the tour. A chauffeur offers local guiding services but is not a licensed guide for monument interiors. Admission and entrance fees to sites are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Campo della battaglia delle Termopili
The tour begins in Athens and heads to Thermopylae for a 20-minute visit. Guests see the Innovative Centre of Historical Information and the Statue of Leonidas, marking the site where 300 Spartans fought.
20 min
Roussanou Monastery
The tour continues with a visit to Meteora, where several monasteries are located on top of rocks approximately 1000 feet high, including the Holy Monastery of Varlaam, Rousanou, and the Holy Trinity. Afterwards, there is a coffee break in Kalabaka. The drive proceeds through the stone villages of Arachova, where stops are possible for photos and souvenir shopping.
180 min
Delphi Archaeological Site and Museum
Following a scenic drive through mountains and fertile valleys, the group arrives in Delphi, situated below Mount Parnassos, which is 3000 feet tall. The visit includes the Archaeological Museum of Delphi, the archaeological site, and the site of the Temple of Apollo.
120 min
Distomo Massacre Memorial
There is a 30-minute stop at Distomo, a village where 350 residents were killed in 1944 during a Nazi war crime carried out by the Waffen-SS.
30 min
Greek Taverna Meal
The tour concludes with a two-hour meal at a Greek taverna. The meal includes grilled meat, fish, salads, desserts, wine, beer, and soft drinks. This meal is fully covered by the operator.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.