3-Day Private Tour to Delphi Meteora Pelion and Thermopylae from Athens
Athens, Greece
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Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 3 days
Explore two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in this private tour exclusive to your group only visiting Delphi on the beautiful slopes of Mount Parnassus, and the Meteora Monasteries ‘suspended in the air’ on a series of majestic rock pillars over 1000 feet high. With a day exploring in Pelion the mountain of the Centaurs & an area of outstanding natural beauty, & all from the comfort of two unique boutique hotels. Returning with a stop at Thermopylae, the site of the 'battle of the 300 Spartans and visitors center, our tour aims to provide one of the great highlights of your visit to Greece.
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Explore two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in this private tour exclusive to your group only visiting Delphi on the beautiful slopes of Mount Parnassus, and the Meteora Monasteries ‘suspended in the air’ on a series of majestic rock pillars over 1000 feet high. With a day exploring in Pelion the mountain of the Centaurs & an area of outstanding natural beauty, & all from the comfort of two unique boutique hotels. Returning with a stop at Thermopylae, the site of the 'battle of the 300 Spartans and visitors center, our tour aims to provide one of the great highlights of your visit to Greece.Day 1: Delphi
After meeting you at your hotel, we pass through some of the most beautiful country side of Greece as we draw close to the slopes of mt Parnassus to Delphi. We take all the time you need to enjoy the magnificent scenery & tour the center of the ancient world learning about the Oracle and the sites rich mythological history as we go. You will also visit the impressive museum including highlights such as the Naxian Sphinx and bronze sculpture of a charioteer. We visit the pretty mountain village of Arachova perched at 950 meters for lunch & enjoy the village atmosphere, views and local craft shops before relaxing on the trip to the village of Kalabaka, arriving in time to enjoy your evening location at the base of Meteora.
Day 2: Meteora
Built on a natural formation of sandstone rock pillars up to 1,312 feet high, the six remaining monasteries date from the 14th century and form a remarkable and awe-inspiring combination of nature and spiritual significance. Playing a key role in preserving the Hellenistic culture during Ottomon rule they also served as a mecca at this time for artists poets & scholars. Packed with religious treasures, wall paintings, icons and libraries full of manuscripts along with the amazing architectural feats & views. We'll visit two of the most outstanding monasteries learning about their long history and the hermits and monks that lived there as we go. Finally we drive east to the mountain of the Centaurs as you relax passing through breathtaking mountainous scenery along the way.
Day 3: Pelion, Mountain of the Centaurs & Thermopylae
Pelion was home to the mythical Centaurs who lived in its caves and more recently was designated a 'Natura 2000' site of outstanding natural beauty. It forms a Peninsula rising from the Aegean & combining Mountain, Sea, Forest & culture with over 25 picture postcard villages (location of 'Mama Mia' the movie). Our Tour spends time in two of these along with a short Orientation on Pelion & Nature Trek. After lunch we'll head south for approximately 90 minutes to the site of Thermopylae, stopping to see the monument and enter the visitor’s center which recreates the ancient battle where King Leonidas led the 300 Spartans in 480 BC. Finally, we'll return you to your hotel in Athens with the memories and images from these wonderful experiences.
A private tour exclusive to your group allowing flexibility, our English speaking driver will take full and special care of you during you trip and provide all the historical, mythological, ancient & modern context all along the way to help you make the most of the sites & places you will visit. Our driver/guide is not allowed by law to accompany you into ticketed sites themselves. We collaborate with guides licensed to enter sites & can provide these if requested at an additional cost.
After meeting you at your hotel, we pass through some of the most beautiful country side of Greece as we draw close to the slopes of mt Parnassus to Delphi. We take all the time you need to enjoy the magnificent scenery & tour the center of the ancient world learning about the Oracle and the sites rich mythological history as we go. You will also visit the impressive museum including highlights such as the Naxian Sphinx and bronze sculpture of a charioteer. We visit the pretty mountain village of Arachova perched at 950 meters for lunch & enjoy the village atmosphere, views and local craft shops before relaxing on the trip to the village of Kalabaka, arriving in time to enjoy your evening location at the base of Meteora.
Day 2: Meteora
Built on a natural formation of sandstone rock pillars up to 1,312 feet high, the six remaining monasteries date from the 14th century and form a remarkable and awe-inspiring combination of nature and spiritual significance. Playing a key role in preserving the Hellenistic culture during Ottomon rule they also served as a mecca at this time for artists poets & scholars. Packed with religious treasures, wall paintings, icons and libraries full of manuscripts along with the amazing architectural feats & views. We'll visit two of the most outstanding monasteries learning about their long history and the hermits and monks that lived there as we go. Finally we drive east to the mountain of the Centaurs as you relax passing through breathtaking mountainous scenery along the way.
Day 3: Pelion, Mountain of the Centaurs & Thermopylae
Pelion was home to the mythical Centaurs who lived in its caves and more recently was designated a 'Natura 2000' site of outstanding natural beauty. It forms a Peninsula rising from the Aegean & combining Mountain, Sea, Forest & culture with over 25 picture postcard villages (location of 'Mama Mia' the movie). Our Tour spends time in two of these along with a short Orientation on Pelion & Nature Trek. After lunch we'll head south for approximately 90 minutes to the site of Thermopylae, stopping to see the monument and enter the visitor’s center which recreates the ancient battle where King Leonidas led the 300 Spartans in 480 BC. Finally, we'll return you to your hotel in Athens with the memories and images from these wonderful experiences.
A private tour exclusive to your group allowing flexibility, our English speaking driver will take full and special care of you during you trip and provide all the historical, mythological, ancient & modern context all along the way to help you make the most of the sites & places you will visit. Our driver/guide is not allowed by law to accompany you into ticketed sites themselves. We collaborate with guides licensed to enter sites & can provide these if requested at an additional cost.
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