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This tour gives individual travelers the chance to visit 2 of the most important sites of mainland Greece, Meteora and Delphi, hustle-free!

Unwind and discover the wonders of Meteora and Delphi, at a leisurely pace during this 4-day tour. Marvel at Meteora’s enchanting sunset and choose between a half-day tour or a scenic hike on the second day. On the evening of your second day in Meteora, immerse yourself in an optional activity of your choice. Delight in the freedom to explore at your leisure while savoring the beauty and history of these iconic Greek destinations.

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4 Days Rail Tour from Athens to Meteora and Delphi

Departure: from Athens

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Recent flooding in Greece has temporarily disrupted train services. Replacement buses are in place to ensure uninterrupted travel until train services are restored. The itineraries and destinations of this tour remain unaffected.

Key Details:

Transport: In light of the situation, we have arranged for a modern, air-conditioned bus to transport you from Athens to Meteora.

Journey Details: The trip will take 5 hours, inclusive of a 20-minute stop for refreshments and restroom use.

Bus Identification: Please look out for buses with the logo Visit Meteora at the front door.

Departure: The bus will depart from Larissis train station in Athens at 08:00am. We request you to be present at the exit of the Larissa metro/subway station on Deligianni str, directly opposite the Athens train station, by 07:45am. Here is the exact location for your reference: https://goo.gl/maps/16AcMUsyJNSoFF698

Tour Highlights

Accommodation at top-rated hotels
Marvel at the breathtaking sunset in Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its unique rock formations and ancient monasteries.
Choose your adventure: Opt for a half-day tour or a scenic hiking tour to explore the wonders of Meteora from different perspectives.
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 Meteora and 1 night at Delphi at a top-rated 3-star hotel with breakfast, ensuring a pleasant and relaxing stay throughout the tour.

Useful Information

Why to book the 4 Days Rail Tour from Athens to Meteora and Delphi with us

Small size groups, excellent reviews!
Quality & value for your money
Daily departures depart any day you want, 365 days a year
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.
By booking a train tour through Visit Meteora you are free to travel at your own pace

Inclusions

Express bus transfer from Athens to Meteora
Meteora small size sunset tour
Pick-up and drop off from Kalampaka train station to your hotel
3 nights accommodation at a 3-star or 4-star hotel with breakfast in Meteora and Delphi
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
Enroute to Delphi, make a stop at the legendary battlefield of Thermopylae

Not inclusions

Transfer to the Athens railway station/from bus station
Accommodation Tax
Gratuities (optional)
Lunch and Dinner
Entrance fees to the monasteries and the archeological site of Delphi
Guide in Delphi archeological site
Personal travel insurance

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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

Seize the chance and join this tour to enjoy spectacular views of unique landscapes, visit monuments of great historical importance, join 2 top-rated tours in Meteora and save money and time.

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!

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 bus to Kalambaka at 08:00 am from Athens 'Larissis' Railway Station. Upon your arrival in Kalambaka, at around 12:45pm, our 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. Late afternoon the VIP minibus will pick you up from the hotel to join our 'Meteora Sunset Tour'. Admire breathtaking views of Meteora and discover the hidden gems of this place in 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

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.Enroute to Delphi, make a stop at the legendary battlefield of Thermopylae, where the 300 Spartans stood against the Persian army. Explore and learn about this historic site, adding a touch of ancient heroism to your journey. Once in Delphi, you will be able to check in your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring the ancient oracle, the museum, and the small town.

Day 4, Morning bus to Athens

After a nice breakfast at your hotel, you will get the 11:00 am bus from Delphi to Athens. It takes around 3 hours to reach the capital of Greece from Delphi.

Departure point

Return point

Frequently Asked Questions About This Tour

Will I meet anyone at the train station in Athens or Thessaloniki?

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.

When and how will I receive my train tickets?

We will send you the train tickets via email approximately one month before your trip date.

Why should I print the train tickets?

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.

What time should I be at the station?

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.

Is there food provided on the train?

Yes, there is a cafeteria-coach inside every train, where you can buy snacks and refreshments.

Is it worth it booking a first class seat?

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.

Will there be a guide in Delphi?

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.

What other tourists are
saying about us

My wife and I did the 4 day / 3 night Meteora Delphi Tour with our two daughters who are 12 & 9 years old. This tour was fantastic from start to finish. Kostas and his team run a professional service. 1. Booking online was easy. We exchanged many emails and it was never a problem, always a terrific helpful tone with good information. 2. It’s worth paying extra for the first class train tickets, makes the journey more comfortable and less crowded. 3. The vehicle transfers are in Mercedes mini vans and Mercedes taxi’s, its luxury. 4. The tour guides were extremely knowledgeable. The information is relevant and informative. If you like history or just learning how cultures worked in the times Before Christ (BC), the tour guides will share perspectives that will amaze you. This was a highlight. 5. There is plenty of opportunity to take photo’s and enjoy Meteora. The bus will stop at several locations that provide the opportunity for breath taking photographs. 6. Hotels chosen by the tour company were both good. Clean, tidy, air conditioned with a good continental breakfast in the morning. We were given rooms with one double and two single beds. This was arranged without having to ask. Courtesy shown by those making the bookings. Staff at the hotel very hospitable. Tips; * Book a tour guide in Delphi. We booked and paid extra and it proved to be a good decision. Without a guide, it’s hard to know what your looking at and the significance. * The bus trip from Delphi to Athens can take up to 3 hours so allow enough time if your transferring to another location. * The bus will drop off at that Liosion Bus Station in Athens. Pre-book a taxi with Athens Taxi Service to your next location. Money well spent, professional drivers who wait for you and very courteous. Flat fee transfers. This has nothing to do with the Visit Meteora tour and is an additional fee. I thoroughly recommend Visit Meteora Travel Agency.

- The train ride from Athens to Kalambaka was smooth, train was on time and very nice - Since I was visiting in December, Visit meteora suggested I joined another tour instead of the sunset tour. They were waiting for me at the train station when I arrived in Kalambaka. I visited 3 monasteries and our guide, Maria, was excellent, very informative and funny - The hotel was nice, breakfast was great - The hiking tour was amazing, Chris also was a very nice guide and I had a great time discovering Meteora on foot - Taxi driver from the hotel to the train station was again very nice and helpful, went in with me to ask if the train was on time - Train from Kalambaka to Levidia was again smooth, I had to change trains but it was all very clear - Taxi driver from Levadia to Delphi was amazing, he gave me a lot of information about the surroundings, the archeological site, how to get to the bus after the Delphi visit, etc… - Visit to Delphi archeological site was beautiful, plenty of time to visit everything and had a great lunch at the cafe where I could store my luggage - Bus from Delphi back to Athens was the only thing that was not perfect: it took almost 4 hours instead of 2 and the bus was quite full, very hot and made a lot of stops along the way All in all a very good experience, highly recommended, and a big thank you to Visit Meteora for the spotless organizations and all the amazing and very nice people I met along the way!

Our trip to Meteora was organised by VisitMeteora company. They were exemplary. All pickups were punctual, vehicles were safe and immaculate, drivers careful and courteous and the guide Vasilis was thoughtful, and provided relevant information in an interesting manner. In addition, on arrival in Meteora we had an emergency situation and the office staff and manager couldn't have been more helpful. We have traveled extensively and we believe this company is everything and more that a traveler could want.

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