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2 Days Delphi Tour

Get on this 2 days tour and explore in depth the center of the ancient world, Delphi village with the Delphi archaeological site and the Delphi museum!

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  • Motor coach through Thebes, Levadia, Arachova (short stop) to Delphi
  • Visit of the Archaeological site and Museum
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Delphi
  • 1 breakfast, 1 dinner
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach
  • Pick up / drop off service from most of the hotels in Athens
  • VAT for all services

 

Not included:

- Your international airfare
- Personal expenses, beverages at lunch and / or dinner
- Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts
- Stayover hotel tax, to be paid directly to the hotel

  • Day 1 -  Athens to Delphi via Thebes, Levadia and Arachova
    In the morning you will be picked up from select spots in Athens (departure at approx 8:45) and drive through the fertile plains of Beotia, enjoying the picturesque scenery and crossing various Greek towns along the way. These will be -in succession- Thebes, which was a major city-state in antiquity, rivaling that of Athens, Levadia -known in antiquity as Mideia according to the historian Pausanias- and Arachova, one of the most charming villages in all Greece, where we will make a short stop. We will reach Delphi, the 'navel of the world' according to ancient Greeks, a sacred site because of the presence of the famous Oracle. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. We will visit the grounds which aside from the Oracle house the Treasury of the Athenians, the Treasury of Sifnians, the Stadium which used to house the Pythian Games and the Ancient Theater which offers magnificent views of the valley below. We will finish our tour in the Delphi Archaeological Museum which features masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture such as the bronze Charioteer.
    Overnight: Delphi
    Meals: Dinner

  • Day 2 - Return to Athens
    The morning is at your disposal to explore the town of Delphi, a beautiful place in its own right. Stroll down narrow alleys, sample local culinary treats and get hand-crafted mementos in one of the towns many craft shops and galleries. Delphi's location offers stunning views of the Boetia valley below, so make sure to take plenty of photos for your friends back home. After you've grabbed lunch and taken in all that Delphi has to offer, you will hop on the bus and return to Athens in the evening by the same route (approx. 19:00).
    Overnight: -
    Meals: Breakfast



2 Days Mycenae & Epidaurus Tour (Argolis)

Discover the ancestral secrets of the Argolis region with a 2-day tour of Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplion.

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  • Motor coach along Saronic Gulf and Corinth
  • Visit Mycenae area (Lion Gate, Tomb of Agamemnon and the Palace)
  • Visit Epidaurus Theater
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Nafplion
  • 1 breakfast, 1 dinner
  • Professonal guide
  • Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach
  • Pick up / drop off service from most of the hotels in Athens
  • VAT for all services

Not included:

- Your international airfare
- Personal expenses, beverages at lunch and / or dinner
- Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts
- Stayover hotel tax, to be paid directly to the hotel

  • Day 1 -  Athens to Nafplion via Corinth & Mycenae
    We will pick you up from select spots around Athens and drive along the scenic coastal roads of the Saronic Gulf for a short visit to the Corinth Canal, a testament to human ingenuity. After you've grabbed a few pictures we will proceed to the archaeological site of Mycenae. The former military stronghold of Ancient Greece, Mycenae features important landmarks such as the Tomb of King Agamemnon, the Cyclopean Walls and the Lion Gate among others. Afterwards, we will depart for Nafplion, where you will spend the night. Though it served as the first capital of modern Greece, nowadays Nafplion has transformed into a quiet town that due to its seductive allure attracts locals more as well as tourists.  
    Overnight: Nafplion
    Meals: Dinner

  • Day 2 - Explore Nafplion and return to Athens
    The morning is at your disposal to explore Nafplion and its amalgamation of the Hellenic and Venetian civilizations that have heavily influenced it. Be sure to enjoy a beverage on one of the many waterfront cafes which offer beautiful views of the fortress of Bourtzi. After lunch, we will visit Epidaurus where you will explore the famous 4th century amphitheater known worldwide for its acoustics. In the evening we will return to Athens by the same route.
    Overnight: -
    Meals: Breakfast

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2 Days Delphi - Meteora Monasteries Tour

Combine two important spiritual locations in a 2 day tour to the Delphi oracle and the ageless Meteora monasteries.

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  • Visit the Delphi Archaeological site
  • Visit some Meteora Monasteries (2 Monasteries)
  • Thermopylae (visit the monument of Leonidas)
  • Transport by luxury air-conditioned motor coach
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Kalambaka
  • 1 breakfast, 1 dinner
  • Professional guide
  • Pick up / drop off service from most of the hotels in Athens
  • VAT for all services

 

Not included:

- Visit to Delphi Museum
- Your international airfare
- Personal expenses, beverages at lunch and / or dinner
- Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts
- Stayover hotel tax, to be paid directly to the hotel
  • Day 1 -  Athens to Kalambaka via Delphi
    After we pick you up from select spots in Athens (departure at approx 8:45) we will hit the road and drive through the plains of Beotia, crossing small towns that played a significant role in antiquity, like Thebes and Levadia. We will stretch our legs in the village of Arachova on the foot of Mount Parnassus, a spot beloved by locals for weekend getaways. Not long after we will reach Delphi, our main destination for the day. In the archaeological site, we will start making our way up the hill, encountering important sites along the way. Delphi was a place in which ancient city-states entrusted their treasuries, with Athens and Sifnos being the most prominent ones. The Ancient Theater of Delphi hosted plays with a view to the chaotic valley below. Further up we will find the Temple of Apollo, in the heart of which we will find the chamber of the Oracle. On the top of the site we will see the Stadium, which hosted the Pythian Games in honor of Delphi's greatest sage. We'll bid adieu to Delphi and head north for Kalambaka, a small town on the foot of Meteora, where we will spend the night.
    Overnight: Kalambaka
    Meals: Dinner

  • Day 2 - Visit Meteora and Return to Athens
    After a fulfilling breakfast, we will head to Meteora, a geological marvel of vast, rock pillars rising up from the valley below to create a unique spectacle that is a testament to wonders of nature. On top of the pillars, stand Byzantine Monasteries, of immeasurable historical and religious importance. We will marvel at the scenery and visit two of the monasteries where you can see how the ascetic occupants live and buy mementos, hand-crafted by the monks and nuns themselves. Afterwards we will hop back on the bus and make our way back via Thermopylae, where a short stop to see Leonidas' Monument across the road is in order. Early in the evening we will arrive back in Athens (approx. 19:00).
    Overnight: -
    Meals: Breakfast

3 Days Delphi & Meteora Monasteries Tour

Combine two important spiritual locations in a 3 day tour to the Delphi oracle and the ageless Meteora monasteries.

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  • Visit the Delphi Archaeological site & Museum
  • Visit some Meteora Monasteries (2 Monasteries)
  • Thermopylae (visit the monument of Leonidas)
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Delphi
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Kalambaka (Meteora area)
  • 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach
  • Pick up / drop off service from most of the hotels in Athens
  • VAT for all services

 

Not included:

- Your international airfare
- Personal expenses, beverages at lunch and / or dinner
- Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts
- Stayover hotel tax, to be paid directly to the hotel

 

  • Day 1 -  Athens to Delphi via Thebes, Levadia and Arachova
    Starting from Athens early in the morning (departure at approx 8:45) we'll drive through the region of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes and Levadia to stop in Arachova, a charming village of Central Greece, preferred by locals for a weekend getaway, especially during the fall. After we've stretched our legs, we will reach Delphi, whose central role in the lives of ancient Greeks is exemplified by it being dubbed as the 'navel of the world'. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. This is where the famous Oracle would hand out prophecies on the fate of Kings and armies, shaping policy in the ancient world. We will visit the archaeological site, which includes the Treasury of the Athenians, the Stadium of the Pythian Games and the Ancient Theater. After we leave the site, we will proceed to the Delphi Archaeological Museum containing such masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer. We will settle in the town of Delphi in the afternoon, where you will be free to explore the nightlife in cozy cafes and bars.
    Overnight: Delphi
    Meals: Dinner

  • Day 2 - Delphi to Kalambaka
    After a fulfilling breakfast, you will have the morning at your disposal to explore the town of Delphi at your own pace! Stroll down Apollonos and Friderikis streets and browse the galleries, craft shops and jewelry stores filled with artifacts created by local artists. Have a beverage enjoying the stunning view of the chaotic valley below. Sample the multitude of culinary delights that stem from the region in the cafes, bakeries and taverns spread all through the town. After you've carved your own path of adventure in Delphi, you will meet back with your group and drive north to Kalambaka, a quaint town of Thessaly, resting on the foot of Meteora, where we will spend the night.
    Overnight: Kalambaka
    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 3 - Visit Meteora and Return to Athens
    Time to fully comprehend the meaning of the word awe by visiting Meteora. The word 'unique' gets thrown around a lot, but there is no better way to describe the geological marvel of vast, rock pillars rising up from the serene valley below to create a stunning spectacle. As if the powers of nature needed human augmentation, on top of the pillars, rest pious Byzantine Monasteries whose construction will surely evoke feelings of humility and admiration for the spirit of human perseverance. We will trek to two monasteries, observe how the ascetic monks and nuns live their daily lives, see works of religious and artistic significance and pick up mementos hand-crafted by the occupants of the monasteries themselves. On our way back to Athens, we will take a short stop at Thermopylae to see Leonidas' Monument across the road. Our arrival in the capital is expected early in the evening (approx. 19:00).
    Overnight: -
    Meals: Breakfast

3 Days Classical Tour - Epidaurus - Mycenae - Olympia - Delphi

Visit Mycenae (the home of King Agamemnon), Epidaurus Theater, ancient Olympia, Delphi oracle & more.

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  • Visit of Epidaurus Theater
  • Visit of Mycenae Archaeological site & Tomb of Agamemnon
  • Visit of Olympia Archaeological site & Museum
  • Short stop at Nafplion
  • Visit of Delphi Archaeological site & Museum
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Olympia
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Delphi
  • 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach
  • Pick up / drop off service from most of the hotels in Athens
  • VAT for all services

 

Not included:

- Your international airfare
- Personal expenses, beverages at lunch and / or dinner
- Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts
- Stayover hotel tax, to be paid directly to the hotel

  • Day 1 -  Athens to Nafplion via the Corinth Canal
    We will pick you up from select spots in Athens (departure at approx 8:45) and reach Peloponnese via the coastal road, crossing the Corinth Canal, where we will make a short stop for pictures. Our first long stop of this busy day will be in the Sanctuary of Asklepios, on the premises of which stands the famous Theater of Epidaurus. A monument to the performing arts, the theater was constructed in the late 4th century BCE and still hosts plays to this day. We will then proceed to the Nafplion, the first capital of modern Greece, for another short stop to take pictures of the charming town and then drive on to Mycenae to pay a visit to the archaeological site. Among the many points of interest is the Lion Gate, which marks the entrance to the Mycenaean citadel and the Tomb of Agamemnon (also known as the Treasury of Atreus) is the largest and most elaborate tholos to have been constructed in that era. We'll hit the road for one last time today and head to Olympia, through the scenic routes of Central Peloponnese, as well as the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis, and get some well earned rest.
    Overnight: Olympia
    Meals: Dinner

  • Day 2 - Olympia to Delphi
    Finding ourselves in Olympia, we'll have the perfect opportunity to explore its ancient counterpart, which is the birthplace of the Olympic Games. The Temple of Olympian Zeus holds a central position in the site, and around it sprawl various constructions that hosted athletic events such as the Great Gymnasium, the Palaestra, and the Stadium. Your guide will elucidate the importance of the Games in Ancient Greece, which cannot be overstated, as they signified a ceasefire of all ongoing conflicts. Afterwards we will make our way to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia which is home to numerous exhibits found in the grounds nearby. Early in the afternoon, we will drive through the picturesque scenery of Ilia and Achaia, cross the magnificent bridge of Rio-Antirio which connects the two sides of the Corinthian Bay and reach Central Greece. Our resting spot for the night will be the town of Delphi which we will reach after passing by the towns of Nafpaktos and Itea. The evening is at your leisure to explore Delphi on your own pace.
    Overnight: Delphi
    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 3 - Delphi and Return to Athens via Arachova, Levadia and Thebes
    In the morning, we will visit the archaeological site where the Oracle once stood. We will climb up encountering various interesting sights, such as the Ionic Treasury of Massilia,the Doric Treasury, the Stadium, the Temple of Apollo and the Priestess' House. Upon leaving the site we will proceed to the Archaeological Museum where we will find many terracottas, statues and sculptures, the most significant of which is undoubtedly that of the Charioteer of Delphi. Time to return to Athens and we will do that through the region of Boetia, passing by the towns of Arachova, Levadia and Thebes. 
    Overnight: -
    Meals: Breakfast