From Athens: Delphi and Meteora 2-Day Tour with Hotel Tour in Italian
ID: GYG91998-O-137544
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
2 days
Description
Learn about the legend of the Oracle of Delphi on a 2-day tour to the ancient sanctuary, departing from Athens. Continue to the stunning rock formations and historic monasteries of Meteora.
Travel back in time on a 2-day tour to the archaeological site of Delphi and the historic Orthodox monasteries built on the rocks of Meteora.
Day 1:
Depart Athens for the ancient site of the Oracle of Delphi. Travel by air-conditioned coach through the pretty towns and villages of Thebes, Levadia and Arachova on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Explore the ruins of the ancient sanctuary of Pythia on arrival. Then, continue to Kalabaka for your overnight stay.
Day 2:
Marvel at the stunning rock formations of Meteora, and visit the monasteries built to serve the monks and nuns following the teachings of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Return to Athens via Trikala and Lamia. Stop at Thermopylae to look at the monument to the Greek warrior king Leonidas I before your arrival in Athens in the early evening.
Highlights
- Visit the archaeological site of Delphi and the Temple of Apollo
- Explore the Orthodox monasteries built amongst the rocks of Meteora
- Spend the night in the pretty village of Kalabaka
- See the monument to the warrior king Leonidas I
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• In order to enter the monasteries, ladies must wear a long skirt and gentlemen long trousers
• From January 1, 2018 there is an accommodation tax which must be paid by guests at the hotel prior to their check-out. 5 star hotel: 4,00 € per overnight per room. 4 star hotel: 3,00 € per overnight per room. 3 star hotel: 1.50 € per overnight per room
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months. All participants between 6-12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts, or a negative Antigen test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts.
Leoforos Vasilis Amalias and Souri Street.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
