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Discover Greece’s most iconic heritage sites on a private 2-day tour from Athens to Delphi and Meteora. Explore the ancient oracle and ruins of Delphi, enjoy scenic landscapes, spend a night near Meteora, and visit its breathtaking cliff-top monasteries. With a private vehicle, experienced driver, and customizable itinerary, this tour is perfect for travelers seeking cultural depth and comfort.
Private 2-day tour from Athens to Delphi and Meteora
Visit the legendary archaeological site of Delphi
Explore Meteora’s cliff-top monasteries & breathtaking views
One night hotel stay near Meteora (Kalambaka/Kastraki)
Private luxury vehicle with English-speaking driver
Customizable itinerary with licensed guide
Pick up from your Athens hotel, around 08:30, and depart for Delphi. Along the way, you may choose to stop at the historical monasteries of Osios Loukas or at St. John Theologos. The trip to Delphi takes approximately 2 hours (not including the visit to the monasteries). Visit the archaeological site of Delphi and the local museum. Choose the place of your lunch break, Arachova, one of the best winter resorts of Greece, or Itea, a small town near the sea. In the afternoon, we will head north towards central Greece and Meteora. The trip from Delphi to Meteora takes roughly 3 hours, arriving in the evening to check- in at the hotel in Meteora.
In the morning, you will have the chance to visit the rock forest of Meteora and the monasteries privately with your own driver and vehicle to see 2 monasteries. Enjoy the most spectacular views, learn the history, and admire the Byzantine treasures in the monasteries of Meteora. After lunch, you will take the road back to Athens. On the way back, you will have the chance to stop at Thermopiles, the famous ancient battleground where King Leonidas and his 300 fellow Spartans gave their lives defending Greece from the Persian invasion.
Embark on an unforgettable private 2-day tour from Athens to Delphi and Meteora, combining history, culture, and natural beauty. This personalized journey begins with a convenient pickup from your Athens hotel and a scenic drive to Delphi, once considered the center of the ancient world. Explore the legendary archaeological site of Delphi — home to the Temple of Apollo and the historic oracle — and admire its panoramic views and museum exhibits.
After lunch in the charming town of Arachova or nearby, continue north to the dramatic landscapes of Meteora. Here, you’ll spend the night and enjoy the tranquility of the region at the foot of towering rock formations. On the second day, visit two of Meteora’s iconic UNESCO-listed monasteries, perched high above the plains and rich with Byzantine history, art, and spectacular vistas.
Along the return journey to Athens, you may choose to stop at Thermopylae, the famous battlefield of King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans, adding a poignant historical moment to the experience. With private transport, flexible pacing, and the option to include a licensed guide at key sites, this 2-day tour offers deep insight into Greece’s cultural heritage while ensuring comfort and personalization.
Monastery dress code: modest shoulders/knees; scarves available if needed.
Hotel: accommodation is typically 3-4★ with breakfast included.
Stops en route: optional visit to Thermopylae — add at booking.
Guides: Licensed archaeological site guides can be added for deeper insights (extra charge).
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Just a few of the beautiful sights you’ll see during your tour
You can make a booking with us literally at the last minute! Just keep in mind that there may be no seats left on the tour if you do that! We recommend booking at least one week in advance, in order to have the best chances of finding availability.
All our bus tours run regardless of weather. If we are forced to cancel an activity because of extreme weather conditions, you have the option to change date or switch activity or cancel and receive a refund.
First of all, keep in mind that, since every monastery closes on some days of the week, we do not visit the same monasteries every day. The monasteries we usually visit though are the following:
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