3-Day Private Tour to Delphi - Meteora and Plastira lake from Athens
Explore 3 UNESCO Sites, Delphi, Meteora and Hosios Loukas Monastery in this private tour with the company of our professional English speaking driver and in the comfort of our luxurious brand-new vehicles. First day, we pick you up and transfer you to Hosios Loukas Monastery founded on the 10th AD.Then we will visit the amazing site of Delphi. Enjoy a traditional lunch overseeing the Corinthian Gulf. Arachova the " WINTER MYKONOS " will be our afternoon visit. Overnight at Delphi. On the second day, we will head to Thermopylae where King Leonidas and his 300 battled the Persians. Next stop, Kalambaka to explore the awe-inspiring monasteries built in the 14th century on the rocky mountains of Meteora. Overnight Meteora. On the third day, we will visit Plastira lake to enjoy a traditional lunch by the water, and on our way back to Athens we will stop to Kamena Vourla for a tea or coffee. This is a stress-free tour with plenty of time to take photos and enjoy at your own pace.
Options
3 Days Luxury Tour
4* hotel: Accomodation in a luxury 4* or boutique hotel with breakfast is included.
Duration: 3 days
Drinks: Tea or Cofee are included for both days.
Delphi Arachova & Meteora: Day 1: Osios Loukas - Delphi - Arachova
Day 2: Thermopylae - Meteora monasteries
Day 3: Plastira lake - Kamena Vourla
Luxury Vehicles: Travel with our new private luxury black Mercedes Benz limos - minivans - minibusses.
Pickup included
What's included in 3-Day Private Tour to Delphi - Meteora and Plastira lake from Athens
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Monastery of Hosios Loukas
DAY 1. Our First stop is UNESCO site, the Hosios Loukas monastery, where you can admire the amazing mosaics and frescoes from the early 10th c AD. The frescoes of the crypt were cleaned in 1960 and until then they were covered in plasters. It is one of the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine architecture and art.
Delphi Archaeological Museum
DAY 1. Delphi is located on multiple plateaux along the slope of Mt Parnassus and includes the Sanctuary of Apollo, the site of the ancient Oracle. The ancient Greeks considered the centre of the world to be in Delphi, marked by the stone monument known as the omphalos (navel). The Delphi Archaeological Museum is at the foot of the main archaeological complex. The museum houses an impressive collection associated with ancient Delphi, including the earliest known notation of a melody, the famous Charioteer of Delphi, Kleobis and Biton, golden treasures discovered beneath the Sacred Way, the Sphinx of Naxos, and fragments of reliefs from the Siphnian Treasury. Immediately adjacent to the exit is the inscription that mentions the Roman proconsul Gallio. Entries to the museum and to the main complex are separate and chargeable, and a reduced rate ticket gets entry to both. There are a small cafe and a post office by the museum.
Arachova
DAY 1. Arachova is a mountain town and a former municipality in the western part of Boeotia, Greece.It is a tourist destination due to its location in the mountains, its traditions and its proximity to the town of Delphi.The Formaela cheese from Arachova has been designated as a protected designation of origin.Nearby Arachova, modern ski facilities are popular with visitors.It has a panoramic view and is famous for its black wine, its "brusque", the colorful textiles, carpets and rugs, handicrafts and woodcut creations as well.
Inclusions
- 2-nights at 4 star or Boutique Hotels
- air conditioned vehicle - wifi on board - tea or cofee
- 100 % private transport for your group
- Free airport/hotel/port pick up and return
- Free chilled mineral water for every passenger
- Gratuities
- Meals and Drinks
- All entrance fees to the sites
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick up from the Athens airport as well as all hotels or accommodation in Athens and suburbs. Your driver will be waiting for you at the lobby/port/airport holding a sign with your name on.
