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Thermopylae, Meteora and Delphi Private Full Day Tour

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Athens, Greece
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14 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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Overview

Our trip starts from Athens.

On this amazing full day tour you will see the most beautiful sights and scenery. On our way I will give you a lot of information about history, mythology and culture.

We will enjoy a visit to Delphi, novel of the world and the religious sites of Meteora. Also, we will pass by Thermopylae, where the 300 Spartans fought and the breathtaking Arachova.

I can adjust the schedule, duration and activities to meet your needs. Please let me know of any special requests you have.

What's Included

  • Dinner The lunch/Dinner includes The Famous Pasticio !!,one Greek Salad,tzatziki, & 1 soft drink or 1 Beer or 1 glass of wine PER PERSON.The restaurant is owned by the tour operator and based in a local area
  • Mercedes Benz Luxury Vehicle
  • From 1 NOV 2026 We offer a FREE Cooking Lesson.!or a FREE Walking Tour especially for those who will be staying in Athens for few days ( Deepending On Availiability after You will Communicate with us)
  • Delphi/Archaeological Site
  • Roussanou
  • Varlaam
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Meeting and Pickup

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For 1-4 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Eclass. For 5-8 travellers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Minivan.For 9-20 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Sprinter. We can pick up customers from where ever they want inside in the region of Athens,Airbnb,hotels,metro stations,bus stations,apartments.We just need after the booking a short communication to agree the pickup point. b) The pick up point can be Also from the Cruise Terminal or the Ath Int Airport.Please provide to us as soon as possible details like Name of the ship / airline , arrival time and number of flight.Please also provide us any other details you need about your pick up.c) If there is a Strike in The city Center or a special event that effects the tour,the tour may change start time or ITINERARY under the instructions of the operator and the agreement of the customer d) Please provide as much as possible contact details to the operator even after the bookinge) Please mention to the operator if there are Health restrictions f) If the booking will start from Ath Int Airport the time of the tour start to count from the pickup of the customer,so do not stress your self in cases of Delay of flights g) If the tour is combined with a transfer the Maximum Luggage ( american size 32kl) can be no more than 3 and the start time of the tour starts at the time of the first pickup eg :( There is a customer that buys a tour starting from Cruise terminal but first he/she wants to be transferred to his Hotel to do the check in and then to start the tour. ) if the customer wants extra services than the ones that paid for,the operator will charge him extra and the payment will be done to the driver in cash or credit card.pick up from wherever they want inside the region of Athens.

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Battlefield of Thermopylae

Our trip will start from Athens and then we will drive to Thermopylae, where we will visit Thermopylae's Innovative Centre of Historical Information and we will see the Statue of Leonidas.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Roussanou Monastery

Afterwards we will drive to the breathtaking Meteora, where we will visit a lot of monasteries, built on top of 1000 foot rocks, such as the Holy Monastery of Varlaam, Rousanou and the Holy Trinity.Then we will take a break for a coffee at Kalabaka. Driving through the beautiful stone villages of Arachova where we'll be able to stop so that you can take photos and buy souvenirs.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

Delphi

After a wonderful scenic drive through mountains and fertile valleys we reach Delphi, located under the 3000ft tall mountain Parnassos. There we will visit the Archaeological museum of Delphi, we will see the Archaeological site of Delphi and the site of the temple of Apollo.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Distomo Massacre Memorial

Distomo a dramatic village in 1944 350 people lost their lifes,it was a Nazi war crime perpetrated by members of the Waffen-SS in the village of Distomo, Greece, in 1944, during the German occupation of Greece during World War II.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Theodores Grill Corner - Το Στέκι του Θοδωρή

In this extra local area...!!! In the end of the tour all the travellers will enjoy in a very beutifull greek TAVERNA greek food as grill meat,fish,salads,deserts,wine,beer,soft dinks.All this food is payed from our copmany,all inclusive meal in the end for all.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • For 1-4 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Eclass. For 5-8 travellers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Minivan.For 9-20 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Sprinter.
  • We can pick our customers up from wherever they want inside the region of Athens.
  • If the pick up is from the Airport or from the cruise dock please provide all the details to the operator after from the pickup.

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Thermopylae, Meteora and Delphi Private Full Day Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • DinnerThe lunch/Dinner includes The Famous Pasticio !!,one Greek Salad,tzatziki, & 1 soft drink or 1 Beer or 1 glass of wine PER PERSON.The restaurant is owned by the tour operator and based in a local area
  • Mercedes Benz Luxury Vehicle
  • From 1 NOV 2026 We offer a FREE Cooking Lesson.!or a FREE Walking Tour especially for those who will be staying in Athens for few days ( Deepending On Availiability after You will Communicate with us)
  • Premium chauffeur offering local guiding services (not licensed to guide inside monuments).
  • Delphi/Archaeological Site
  • Roussanou
  • Varlaam
  • We do not have a license to provide tours inside of monuments and historical places

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • If you have any personal Health restrictions please provide them to the operator after from the booking.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • For 1-4 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Eclass. For 5-8 travellers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Minivan.For 9-20 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Sprinter.
  • We can pick our customers up from wherever they want inside the region of Athens.
  • If the pick up is from the Airport or from the cruise dock please provide all the details to the operator after from the pickup.
  • If there is a Strike in The city Center or a special event that effects the tour,the tour may change start time or ITINERARY under the instructions of the operator and the agreement of the customer
  • Please provide as much as possible contact details to the operator even after the booking
  • If the booking will start from Ath Int Airport the time of the tour start to count fro the pickup of the customer,so do not stress your self in cases of Delay of flights.
  • If the tour is combined with a transfer the Maximum Luggage ( american size 32kl) can be no more than 3 and the start time of the tour starts at the time of the first pickup eg :( There is a customer that buys a tour starting from Cruise terminal but first he/she wants to be transferred to his Hotel to do the check in and then to start the tour. ) if the customer wants extra services than the ones that paid for,the operator will charge him extra and the payment will be done to the driver in cash or credit card.
  • ***Mercedes-Benz vehicles (Sedan, Minivan, SUV, Bus-depending on availability)***

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