Itinerary
Day 1: Delphi
Pass By: Mount Parnassus, Delphi Greece
You will have a breathtaking view of the mountains full of olive trees literally in front of you.
Pass By: Arachova, Arachova, Boeotia Region, Central Greece
Setting off with a drive along the national highway heading towards northern Greece and coming across the plane of Thieves and the city of Levadia. Soon after we will be on the slopes of Mount Parnassus before reaching the mythical Delphi.
Stop At: Delphi, Delphi, Phocis Region, Central Greece
We will drive to the ancient site of Delphi, a famous sanctuary with a PanHellenic character dedicated to Apollo. It served as an oracle and was considered ‘the naval’ the center of the world. Today Delphi is a symbol of Greek cultural unity. The scenic location allows you to have a soothing view of the Greek mountains.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple of Apollo, Delphi Greece
On location you will visit the mystical temple of Apollo where Pytheia spoke to the oracles, the ancient theater and the stadium.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Delphi Archaeological Museum, Ethniki Odos Amfissas - Livadias, Delphi 330 54 Greece
The site also has a museum where you will find the famous charioteer and Gold Ivory statue. Then we will set out for lunch at the current village of Delphi while viewing the mountains of Fokis.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Kalabaka 422 00, Greece
Following we will continue with a drive through the mountains, not taking the national highway, to see the real Greek country side. Passing by the cities of Lamia, Trikala and Karditsa we will reach Kalabaka, a beautiful small city that is dominated by the Meteora. You will have time to take an evening walk and enjoy a local dinner after settling at the hotel.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Meteora
Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
On the following day we’ll start in the morning for a visit to the monasteries and a closer look at the holy rocks. On the rocks that are like suspended in the air (that’s what Meteora means) there is one of the largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox Monasteries still in use. Meteora combines natural beauty and cultural heritage a fact that make them a unique destination between the world’s monuments.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Roussanou Monastery, Kalambaka Greece
Visit Roussanou for a different view of the surrounding cliffs and the adjacent Monasteries. Follow the pathway from this monastery to the upper main road and discover an off-the-road panoramic view point spot that allows you to walk on bear rocks!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Agios Stefanos, Kalambaka Greece
The Holy Monastery of Agios Stefanos is one of the few female monasteries of Meteora. The exact date of the monastery's construction is unknown but according to some evidence it was built in the 15th century. The beautiful wall-paintings of the Catholicon were executed in 1560.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Great Meteoron Monastery, Eparhiacos dromos Meteoron, Kalambaka 42200 Greece
Visit Great Meteoron devoted to the Transfiguration, the biggest and most famous Monastery of Meteora rocks
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Battlefield of Thermopylae, Thermopylae Greece
We will visit the place where 10 years after the Battle of Marathon, King Leonidas and the 300 Spartans heroically faced the Persian army.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Historical Information Center Thermopylon, Lamia 35009 Greece
In the historical center of the site you will take joy in a 3D movie, traveling through the time you will feel the presence of all who sacrificed their freedom, killed by a foreign conqueror.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Leonidas Monument, Lamia, Thermopylae 350 09 Greece
Completing the visit you will see the statue of Leonidas standing opposite Kolonos Hill where the persisting Spartans left their last breath.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kamena Vourla, Kamena Vourla, Phthiotis Region, Central Greece
Heading back to Athens we will stop at the coastal town of Kammena Vourla, where we will enjoy a relaxing, traditional Greek lunch by the sea. And to terminate the tour we will drive back to Athens safe and sound.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.