Delphi and Meteora Private Day Trip from Athens including Dinner
Description
Our trip starts from Athens. On this amazing full day tour you will see the most beautiful sights and scenery. On our way I will give you a lot of information about history, mythology and culture. We will enjoy a visit to Delphi, novel of the world and the religious sites of Meteora. Also, we will pass by Thermopylae, where the 300 Spartans fought and the breathtaking Arachova. I can adjust the schedule, duration and activities to meet your needs. Please let me know of any special requests you have.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Our trip will start from Athens and then we will drive to Thermopylae, where we will visit Thermopylae's Innovative Centre of Historical Information and we will see the Statue of Leonidas.
Afterwards we will drive to the breathtaking Meteora, where we will visit a lot of monasteries, built on top of 1000 foot rocks, such as the Holy Monastery of Varlaam, Rousanou and the Holy Trinity. Then we will take a break for a coffee at Kalabaka. Driving through the beautiful stone villages of Arachova where we'll be able to stop so that you can take photos and buy souvenirs.
After a wonderful scenic drive through mountains and fertile valleys we reach Delphi, located under the 3000ft tall mountain Parnassos. There we will visit the Archaeological museum of Delphi, we will see the Archaeological site of Delphi and the site of the temple of Apollo.
In that stop we will see an amazing luxurius village that was built on the edge of the mountain,amazing view,god time for relaxing and take a coffe or souvenirs.
Distomo a dramatic village in 1944 350 people lost their lifes,it was a Nazi war crime perpetrated by members of the Waffen-SS in the village of Distomo, Greece, in 1944, during the German occupation of Greece during World War II.
In this extra local area...!!! In the end of the tour all the travellers will enjoy in a very beutifull greek TAVERNA greek food as grill food,salads,deserts,wine,beer,soft dinks. All this food is payed from our copmany,all inclusive meal in the end for all.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
For 1-4 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Eclass. For 5-8 travellers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Minivan.For 9-20 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Sprinter. a) We can pick up customers from where ever they want inside in the region of Athens,airbnb,hotels,metro stations,bus stations,apartments.We just need after the booking a short communication to agree the pickup point. b) The pick up point can be Also from the Cruise Terminal or the Ath Int Airport.Please provide to us as soon as possible details like Name of the ship / airline , arrival time and number of flight.Please also provide us any other details you need about your pick up. c) If there is a Strike in The city Center or a special event that effects the tour,the tour may change start time or ITINERARY under the instructions of the operator and the agreement of the customer d) Please provide as much as possible contact details to the operator even after the booking e) Please mention to the operator if there are Health restrictions f) If the booking will start from Ath Int Airport the time of the tour start to count from the pickup of the customer,so do not stress your self in cases of Delay of flights g) If the tour is combined with a transfer the Maximum Luggage ( american size 32kl) can be no more than 3 and the start time of the tour starts at the time of the first pickup eg :( There is a customer that buys a tour starting from Cruise terminal but first he/she wants to be transferred to his Hotel to do the check in and then to start the tour. ) if the customer wants extra services than the ones that paid for,the operator will charge him extra and the payment will be done to the driver in cash or credit card.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For 1-4 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Eclass. For 5-8 travellers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Minivan.For 9-20 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Sprinter.
- We can pick our customers up from wherever they want inside the region of Athens.
- If the pick up is from the Airport or from the cruise dock please provide all the details to the operator after from the pickup.
- If there is a Strike in The city Center or a special event that effects the tour,the tour may change start time or ITINERARY under the instructions of the operator and the agreement of the customer
- Please provide as much as possible contact details to the operator even after the booking
- If the booking will start from Ath Int Airport the time of the tour start to count fro the pickup of the customer,so do not stress your self in cases of Delay of flights.
- If the tour is combined with a transfer the Maximum Luggage ( american size 32kl) can be no more than 3 and the start time of the tour starts at the time of the first pickup eg :( There is a customer that buys a tour starting from Cruise terminal but first he/she wants to be transferred to his Hotel to do the check in and then to start the tour. ) if the customer wants extra services than the ones that paid for,the operator will charge him extra and the payment will be done to the driver in cash or credit card.
- ***Mercedes-Benz vehicles (Sedan, Minivan, SUV, Bus-depending on availability)***
- If you have any personal Health restrictions please provide them to the operator after from the booking.
Reviews(229)
Long day tour with Marselo! We woke up early in the morning, we got coffee and we got to see some of the best places in the Greek mainland, my personal favourite is Delphi, such a great preserved archaeological site, everything was still in great shape. Meteora was unforgettable as well, I mean how did they even build these monasteries?? Great great day, we will never forget it. Thank you again Marselo!!
Paddy the tour guide and driver was very entertaining and knowledgeable. The history lesson he provided was very informative Provided us with snacks and drinks. If you want a long hours tour Paddy is “ The Guide “Go Paddy!!! The dinner on the other hand after the tour was anti - climactic.
Delphi and Meteora are a must see! Our driver Georgio was terrific. Here are things to consider: in 7 different tours booked through Viator we were driven in a van. This tour asked us for an additional $150 euro to get a van. Since the tour for 4 people was about $900USD, I said no, so we were tight in the Mercedes coupe we were driven in, the check engine light on the entire 12 hour day. Dinner was edible but the worst food we had in Greece. Sorry to complain but travelers need to know this before booking.
Overall, the vehicle was comfortable, and the driver was very friendly and accommodating. However, there were a few areas that could be improved. Only one snack option was available, and sodas were not provided despite being advertised. On the positive side, the restaurant selected for the dinner stop was excellent and exceeded our expectations. Delphi and Meteora are stunning and definitely worth visiting. One disappointment was that the driver skipped two locations listed on the itinerary, explaining that there was not much to see at those stops. Despite these minor issues, we had a wonderful day overall and enjoyed the experience.
Great experience and a very efficient way to see many sites on a tight timeline. Car was very comfortable.
Beautiful and so neat to see the Monasteries! Delphi and Archova were cool to see as well. Long day but soo worth it. Constantine was soo personable and informative. One of the best tour guides we have ever had. If you want to avoid the big tours than this is the one for you.
Hello Alicia, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed visiting the monasteries, Delphi, and Arachova, and that the long day was worth it. It’s great to hear Constantine made the experience so personal, informative, and memorable for you. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in Greece! 😊
AVOID! AVOID!! AVOID!!! Very poor experience overall. Operator suggested to take a van for convenience due to long travel; Paid $200 extra for van. Van seating was nothing but inflexible bench seats. This lead to very uncomfortable ride. Driver excessively speeding throughout the trip. Finished overall what it is supposed to take 14 hours; under 12.5 hours mostly because of speeding. Sight seeing was self directed with little guidance from driver. Dinner arrangement post trip was horrendous. Place was owned by the operator. It was a dusty dungeon in a beat up neighborhood. Salad was huge chunks of vegetables; slapped with bottled /packaged cheap quality food. Wine was warm tasted like piss - literally. Had to get out of the place in a rush. Overall this is very bad. AVOID THIS OPERATOR AT ALL COSTS!!! I never give negative remarks. This experience was so bad that I had to leave one to help others in future.
5/5. Cristiano was a real gentleman, who drove us to Meteora from Athens and back. My mother has Motor Neurone Disease and her mobility is limited, and Cristiano was so helpful with my mother and loading/unloading her wheelchair and helping her in and out of it. He was also helpful with our luggage, loading and unloading it to the front reception of our hotels, which truly made a difference as I was occupied with helping my mother. He’s a wonderful man, very kind and patient, and my mother and I are both truly grateful to him for his kindness and generosity.
Hello Sarah, Thank you for choosing Theodores Travel! We are truly touched by your kind words and delighted to hear about your experience with Cristiano. It’s wonderful to know that his kindness, patience, and support made your journey to Meteora more comfortable and stress-free. We’re especially pleased that he was able to assist your mother with such care and help make a meaningful difference throughout the trip. Thank you for your heartfelt recommendation, and we hope to welcome you both again in the future!
This is an extremely LONG day in the car and very high intensity sight seeing. Lots of steps and steep inclines to see these sights. The sights were great. The host was very friendly, polite and professional. His driving was a bit erratic and very fast.
Hello There, Thank you for choosing Theodores Travel and for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the sights and found your host friendly, polite, and professional throughout the experience. We also appreciate your comments regarding the intensity of the day and your note about driving, as this is important feedback for us to review and improve our service. We hope that despite the long and active itinerary, you were still able to take in the incredible highlights of the tour and enjoy your time in Greece.
Fantastic experience to see a lot in just one long day. Great tour guide - Paddy - who taught a lot about the history and the sites before we got to each stop. Dinner was also great. Water and some light snacks provided during the day.
Hello Rob, Thank you for choosing Theodores Travel. We are delighted to hear that you had a fantastic experience exploring Athens in one full day and that Paddy’s knowledge and guidance helped bring each site to life. It is also great to know you enjoyed the dinner and appreciated the refreshments provided throughout the day. We truly value your kind feedback and hope to welcome you again in the future.
