3 Days Delphi & Meteora Tour from Athens

Day 1

Pick up from your hotel and explore the beauty of Athens, you will visit:

• The most famous square of Athens, Syndagma square (constitution square) and the imposing Greek parliament.

• The historical site of Hadrian’s Arch

• The historical temple of Olympian Zeus.

• The Kalimarmaro Stadium (or Panathenaic), where the first Olympic Games were held in 1896.

• The Presidential Guard with their distinctive traditional uniforms.

• The Zapion Megaro and the Unknown Soldier’s monument.

• The Ancient Trilogy: The University, the Athens Academy as well as the National Library.

• The Acropolis the birthplace of human civilization

• Lycabettus Hill, the highest point of Athens with a panoramic view.

After the visit depart for Delphi, passing through the picturesque villages of Thives, Livadia and Arachova.  Dinner and overnight.

Day 2

Visit

• Visit the famous sanctuary, where Pythia said her famous oracles, the Temple of Apollo, the Theatre of Apollo, the Modern museum of Delphi, the Stadium and the Palestra, Castalia Spring and the Temple of Athena Pronea,

• The traditional village of Arachova famous for its hand-woven carpets, where you will have the chance to taste the local cuisine at one of the traditional taverns.

• The Monastery of Holy Lukas on the slope of Elikon Mountain. It is a saved Byzantine monastery with splendid mosaics.

After the visit depart for Kalambaka, passing through picturesque villages.  Dinner and overnight.

Day 3

• Visit the gigantic rocks of Meteora and the most famous of the 6 remainder monasteries

• Return to Athens with a short stop to see the famous Thermopiles, Leonida’s statue, where the famous battle between Leonidas and the 300 Spartans against the Persians took place.

• Arrival to your hotel in the evening.