Highlights of the Mainland: Delphi and Meteora

Description

Discover the famous historical monuments of mainland Greece! With this three day sightseeing tour in Greece from Athens including Meteora and Delphi you will visit some of the most interesting sites in Greece. Visit the archaeological site of Delphi with Apollo temple and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed rock-tower monasteries of Meteora. 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS 

Delphi: At the foot of Mount Parnassos, lies the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which was the most famous Oracle of ancient Greece. Delphi is the second-most important archaeological site in Greece (after the Acropolis in Athens) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Meteora: In a region of almost inaccessible sandstone peaks, monks settled on these 'columns of the sky' from the 11th century onwards. Twenty-four of these monasteries were built, despite incredible difficulties, at the time of the great revival of the eremitic ideal in the 15th century. Their 16th-century frescoes mark a key stage in the development of post-Byzantine painting. . Meteora is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Athens: Explore the Capital of Greece on your own, with plenty of time for shopping.

Included

TOUR GUIDE:

  • Operated with qualified local English speaking guide on the shared basis on day 2 and 3

ACCOMMODATION: 

  • 2 nights' accommodation in your selected hotel category

 ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Athens:

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*

Day 2 Kalambaka: 

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Orfeas or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Divani or similar 4*

OPTIONAL EXTRA: 

Pre-Night in Athens:

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*

Post-Night in Athens:

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4* 

MEALS: 

  • 2 breakfasts
  • 1 dinner

TRANSPORT:

  • Air-conditioned shared transportation throughout the program 
  • Inbound/Outbound transfers from/to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES: 

  • Entrance fees for the Archaeological site of Delphi and 2 monasteries of Meteora

OTHER: 

  • Meet & Greet on arrival at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens Airport 

Excluded

  • Expenditures of a person nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
  • Flight tickets or visa fees
  • Visit of the Museum of Delphi is not included
  • Airport taxes for domestic and international flights
  • Gratuities for driver and guide
  • Overnight city tax for the hotel overnights effective from January 1st 2018. Clients will have to pay the TAX on the spot at the hotels.

Know before you go

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Greece. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sun glasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay

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