At 4:00 PM, you will take a public bus from Delphi to Athens, arriving at around 7:00 PM.
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Experience Greece at your own pace on a 4-day semi-independent tour from Athens to Meteora and Delphi. Travel north to Meteora’s dramatic monasteries, continue to Delphi via the historic battlefield of Thermopylae, and return to Athens with transport and accommodation arranged — while enjoying free time for exploration at each iconic destination.
4-day semi-independent tour from Athens
Athens → Meteora → Delphi → Athens route
Explore Meteora’s monasteries & viewpoints
Visit Delphi, the ancient center of the world
Stop at the historic battlefield of Thermopylae
Transport & accommodation arranged (if option selected)
Free time for self-guided exploration
Ideal balance of structure & independence
Depart promptly at 8:00 am from Athens’ Larissis train station.
You’ll be transported through the picturesque Greek countryside.
Arriving at your destination, Kalambaka, at approximately 12:45 pm. Check-in at your hotel.
Accompanied by our knowledgeable local guide, you’ll be whisked away in a VIP minibus to witness the best viewpoints that showcase the majestic rock formations of Meteora.
Choose between the Meteora Hiking Tour and the Meteora Half-day Tour for the second day’s tour.
Departure is at 9:00 am by express shuttle bus or car, providing door-to-door service via a stop at Thermopylae.
Free time to explore the Delphi Archeological site.
At 11:05 AM, catch your bus from Delphi to Athens, which will take about 3 hours. Arrive in Athens at around 14:00 PM, marking the end of your tour from Meteora to Delphi.
The bus will be back in Athens at 2:00 pm.
This 4-day semi-independent tour from Athens is designed for travelers who want structure without rigid group schedules. Your journey begins in Athens and heads north to Meteora, where towering rock formations and cliff-top monasteries create one of Greece’s most breathtaking landscapes.
With accommodation and transport arranged, you enjoy the freedom to explore Meteora at your own pace — visiting monasteries, scenic viewpoints, or simply relaxing in Kalambaka.
From Meteora, the journey continues south toward Delphi, passing through the legendary site of Thermopylae, where King Leonidas and the 300 Spartans made history. After a short stop, you arrive in Delphi, once considered the center of the ancient world, with time to explore the archaeological site and museum independently.
The tour concludes with a comfortable return to Athens. This semi-independent format is ideal for travelers who value flexibility, meaningful destinations, and stress-free logistics — while shaping their own experience at Greece’s most iconic sites.
This is not a fully guided tour
Transport, tours and hotels are organised for you
Delphi and Thermopylea are self-guided
Optional guided tours in Meteora can be added
Perfect for travellers who dislike strict group schedules
Optional extras
No Hotel Option
Book your own hotel and let us handle the rest.
From 240€
Budget Option
Standard rooms in good quality and comfortable three-star hotels.
From 370€
Premium Option
Premium rooms in top quality and comfortable three-star hotels or guesthouses.
From 415€
Executive Option
Standard rooms in four-star hotels or in Superior rooms in premium three-star boutique hotels.
From 460€
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Just a few of the beautiful sights you’ll see during your tour
At 4:00 PM, you will take a public bus from Delphi to Athens, arriving at around 7:00 PM.
You will visit the legendary battlefield of Thermopylae, where King Leonidas and the 300 Spartans fought against the Persian army. You’ll have time to explore the historical site before continuing to Delphi.
On Day 3 at 9:00 AM, a driver will pick you up from your hotel in an express shuttle (car or mini-bus) to travel towards Delphi.
This tour does not include a guide for Delphi. You will have free time to explore the site and museum on your own. However, if you would like a guide, please contact us, and we can arrange one for you. Additionally, you have the option to add an audio guide when booking, which provides detailed information about the archaeological site and museum.
Yes! We offer a free smart multilingual audio guide that enhances your experience by providing insights into the monasteries and 15 additional points of interest.
The audio guide is available in the following languages:
English | Spanish | French | German | Italian | Portuguese | Russian | Polish | Korean | Chinese | Japanese
No, but the bus will make a stop mid-way, where you can use the facilities and buy snacks.
The tour is designed to accommodate travelers of all ages. However, please note that visiting the monasteries involves climbing stairs and walking on uneven terrain.
Appropriate clothing for everyone is required to enter the monasteries. Sleeveless clothing and shorts over the knee for men are prohibited and you‘ll be denied access if dressed that way. For ladies skirts and shawls are available to borrow or buy at the entrance of monasteries in case they don’t have such clothing to cover themselves.
The tour includes entry to one active monastery. The choice may vary depending on the day and the monastery’s opening hours.
Please arrive at the station by 7:45 AM, at least 15 minutes before departure at 8:00 AM, to allow enough time to locate the bus.
The meeting point is on
Deligianni Street, just across from Everest Café at Larissis Train Station. Click here for the exact location.
No, a printed ticket is not required. Simply provide your name or show your booking voucher on your phone when boarding the bus.
In each monastery there is an entrance fee of 5€ per person. Kids up to 12 years old they don’t pay entrance fees in the monasteries.
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