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3 Days Rail Tour from Athens to Meteora and Delphi


Departure: from Athens
Tour Highlights
- Choose your adventure: Opt for a half-day tour or a scenic hiking tour to explore the wonders of Meteora from different perspectives.
- Marvel at the breathtaking sunset in Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its unique rock formations and ancient monasteries.
- Swiftly transfer to Delphi in a comfortable car or bus, saving valuable time for your exploration.
- Wander through the Delphi archaeological site, a UNESCO-listed treasure featuring the iconic Temple of Apollo, the Athenian Treasury, and the Theater of Delphi.
- Enjoy a two-night stay at a top-rated 3-star hotel with breakfast, ensuring a pleasant and relaxing stay throughout the tour.
Useful Information
- Starting Time: 7:52am
- Duration: 3 days
- Max People: 16
- Availability: Daily Departures
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Why to book the 3 Days Rail Tour from Athens to Meteora and Delphi with us
- Small size groups
- Save time and effort! Organizing your own holiday can be a stressful task. Let us do the work for you!
- Local expertise and 24/7 help and assistance during your trip.
- Daily tour departures any day you want, 365 days a year whether you are traveling on your own or in a group.
- By booking a train tour through Visit Meteora you are free to travel at your own pace
Inclusions
- Train tickets from Athens to Meteora
- Meteora small size sunset tour
- Pick-up and drop off from Kalampaka train station to your hotel
- 2 nights accommodation at a 3-star or 4-star hotel with breakfast in Meteora
- A half-day tour or a scenic hiking tour to explore the wonders of Meteora from different perspectives.
- Bus tickets from Delphi to Athens
- Express transfer by car or mini bus from Meteora to Delphi
- Direct public bus from Delphi to Athens
Not inclusions
- Transfer to the Athens railway station/from bus station
- Gratuities (optional)
- Lunch and Dinner
- Entrance fees to the monasteries and the archeological site of Delphi
- Guide in Delphi archeological site
- Personal travel insurance
Book with confidence
- 100% refund if you cancel your reservation up to 48 hours prior to the start time of the tour
- Rearrange your dates once with no change fee
- COVID-19 safety measures apply
ATTRACTIONS
Just a few of the beautiful sights you’ll see during your tour
ACCOMMODATION

COMFORT PLUS
Standard rooms in good quality and comfortable three-star hotels. Accommodation options in this category are top boutique hotels or guesthouses, typically with a restaurant or bar on-site. Rooms with private facilities and breakfast included.

SUPERIOR
Standard rooms in four-star hotels or in Superior rooms in premium three-star boutique hotels. Accommodation options in this category are premium hotels, with a restaurant and bar on-site. Rooms with private facilities and breakfast included.
Tour Details
This 3-day train tour from Athens to Meteora and Delphi offers you the chance to explore 2 important UNESCO sites in the Greek mainland, in the most efficient way. Don’t waste time and effort on endless searches on train or bus schedules. Seize the chance and join this tour to enjoy spectacular views of unique landscapes, visit monuments of great historical importance, join top-rated tours and save money and time. This train tour from Athens to Meteora and Delphi will be the best part of your entire trip to Greece!
The train tickets are all issued on 2nd class seats as standard. If you wish to upgrade them to 1st class seats you may choose to add to your basket the 1st class seats upgrade add-on that will pop-up on your screen before you complete the booking! For more details on this tour, check the above section and read about the tour itinerary, see photos and videos or read the FAQ!
If you wish to modify this tour according to your own specific needs like adding an extra overnight, feel free to contact us anytime!
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel your reservation up to 48 hours prior to the start time of the tour
- Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Itinerary
Day 1, Athens to Meteora and Sunset Tour
Catch the morning train to Kalambaka at 8:28 AM from Athens Larissa railway station. Upon your arrival in Kalambaka at around 12:49 PM, your English-speaking driver will be waiting for you at the train station holding a signboard with your name on it to transfer you to your hotel. In the late afternoon, the VIP minibus will pick you up from your hotel to join the Meteora Sunset Tour. Admire breathtaking views of Meteora and discover the hidden gems of this place on one of the best tours of mainland Greece.
Day 2, Morning tour and free afternoon
For the next morning you may choose the activity you wish to do: the 'Half-Day morning Tour of Meteora' to see the main attractions, the monasteries of Meteora with a VIP minibus or the 'Hiking Tour of Meteora'. Experience amazing sceneries and visit monuments of the Byzantine period, the monasteries of Meteora. After this morning tour, at around 13:00 pm, the bus will drop you back to your hotel. The evening is free for you to explore the area on your own.
Day 3, Meteora to Delphi and Athens
At 9:00 AM, meet your express shuttle transfer driver at the designated location (your driver will inform you where). Travel by car or bus towards Delphi, which will take approximately 3 hours. Upon arriving in Delphi, your driver will show you the bus station where you can safely leave your luggage. Start your exploration of Delphi by visiting the Delphi Museum, which houses an impressive collection of ancient artifacts and sculptures, including the famous Charioteer of Delphi. After the museum, take a short walk to the Delphi archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the ancient ruins, including the Temple of Apollo, the Athenian Treasury, and the Theater of Delphi. At 4:00 PM, catch your bus from Delphi to Athens, which will take about 3 hours. Arrive in Athens at around 7:00 PM, marking the end of your tour from Meteora to Delphi.
Departure and return point
Frequently Asked Questions About This Tour
No. On our train tours, you will board the train from Athens or Thessaloniki on your own, using the tickets we will send you via email. Our guide will meet you at Kalabaka train station after your train arrives at Meteora. He will be holding a signboard with your name written on it in the parking lot of Kalabaka train station.
We will send you the train tickets via email approximately one month before your trip date.
There is an off-chance that a train inspector might give you a hard time if you present them with an electronic version of your tickets. This is why we recommend you to print them.
Please be at the station at least 30 minutes before the departure in order to have plenty of time to find your coach and seats. The stewards there will assist you.
Yes, there is a cafeteria-coach inside every train, where you can buy snacks and refreshments.
Yes, first class seats are more comfortable and quieter. They are almost always arranged in a 6-seat-rooms, offering a higher amount of privacy and the first class coach is located next to the cafeteria, offering fast access there.
No, you will have free time to explore the site and museum of Delphi on your own. If you absolutely want a guide, contact us and we will arrange one for you.
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