Athens – Livadia – Delphi

Departure for Delphi, known in ancient times as the navel of the world, through Thebes, Livadia (short stop) and Arachova. Explore the archaeological site and marvel at the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle. Stroll around the relics of the Temple as your professional guide describes its purpose and construction. Second stop is the Museum of Delphi with its spectacular finds, including the unique bronze Charioteer, the Naxian Sphinx and the statue of Antinoos. Check in to your hotel and spend your afternoon as you wish. Overnight stay in Delphi.

Delphi – Kalambaka

The next morning is at your leisure to relax or to visit the town of Delphi. In the afternoon meet our guide and depart through Central Greece to Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks, crowned by the Meteora Monasteries. Overnight stay in Kalambaka.

Meteora – Athens

After your breakfast, depart for nearby Meteora to visit the Byzantine monasteries built on top of rock towers and providing fantastic views over the plain. Listen to fascinating stories by your guide and learn how they provided refuge for monks in the bloody aftermath of the Roman Empire. Return to Athens late in the afternoon passing by the heroic monument of King Leonidas of Sparta at Thermopylae.

Departure Time: 08:45 on the first day.

Entrance to the monasteries: Appropriate clothing is required. Ladies should not wear short skirts and must have long sleeves. Men are not allowed to wear shorts.

Meteora Monasteries: We visit Great Meteoro Monastery and St. Stefanos. Every Tuesday, we are visitng instead of Great Meteoro, Varlaam monastery.

Prices: All the mentioned prices are per person on twin sharing basis. In case of one traveler the single supplement option has to be chosen.

Hotel accomodation tax: Paid directly in hotels as following: 5* hotels – 10 Euro per room/per night, 4* hotels – 7 Euro per room/per night, 3* hotels – 3 Euro per room/per night.