Private Tour to Meteora and Thermopylae
Overview
Experience the wonders of Greece on this full-day tour from Athens. Begin at Thermopylae, where King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans made their legendary last stand. Continue to Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where towering rock pillars host breathtaking monasteries built in the 14th and 15th centuries. Step inside these sacred sites to admire their Byzantine frescoes, intricate architecture, and sweeping views of the Thessaly plain.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- For groups of 1-4 people, our tours utilize sedan vehicles.
- WiFi on board
- Hotel pick up/ Drop off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking tour driver with historical knowledge (not licensed to guide inside sites)
- Airport pick up is optional and comes with additional cost
Meeting and Pickup
In case of hotel/apartment pick-up, the driver will wait for you outside. In case of port pick-up, the driver will wait for you at the arrival area holding a signboard with your name. Pick-up from the airport comes with an additional cost.
What To Expect
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Battlefield of Thermopylae
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Leonidas Monument
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Thermopyles Hot Springs
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Great Meteoron Monastery
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Varlaam Monastery
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Holy Monastery of Saint Nicholas Anapafsas at Meteora
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Meteora
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child seat available upon request
- Travel time is included in tour duration
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking and exploring the various sites
- Bring a hat and sunscreen, as the weather in Greece can be hot and sunny.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Bottled water.
- For groups of 1-4 people, our tours utilize sedan vehicles.
- WiFi on board.
- Hotel pick up/ Drop off.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- English-speaking tour driver with historical knowledge (not licensed to guide inside sites).
- Airport pick up is optional and comes with additional cost.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour to Meteora and Thermopylae is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- For groups of 1-4 people, our tours utilize sedan vehicles.
- WiFi on board
- Hotel pick up/ Drop off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking tour driver with historical knowledge (not licensed to guide inside sites)
- Airport pick up is optional and comes with additional cost
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child seat available upon request
- Travel time is included in tour duration
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking and exploring the various sites
- Bring a hat and sunscreen, as the weather in Greece can be hot and sunny.
