This journey is an extension of the 2-day tour of Delphi and Meteora providing a more leisurely trip with one overnight stay in Delphi and one in Kalambaka. Recommended for people who want to avoid long driving hours in a short period of time.
Day 1:
Leave Athens early in the morning (approx. 08:20) to Delphi via the National highway, passing by the towns of Thebes – Levadeia (quick Stop) and Arachova. Visit to the Museum of Delphi with its spectacular finds including the World famous Charioteer, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos, then to the Ancient Sanctuary of the Greek God Apollo. Afternoon is free.
Overnight & Dinner in Delphi.
Day 2:
Morning is free in Delphi. Departure to Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of majestic grey rocks, and crowned by the Meteora Monasteries. Passing through picturesque villages and towns of Central Greece.
Overnight & Dinner in Kalambaka town or Kastraki village (Meteora).
Day 3:
Visit to Meteora and enjoy a unique and most impressive scenery with ageless monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between Earth and Heaven, rooted on huge rocks. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (passing by the Leonidas monument).
Arriving in Athens, early in the evening.
- Entrance fees into the archaeological areas of Delphi and its Museum are 9 Euro total pp (combined ticket obtained at the ticket office).
- Entrance fees to each monastery are 2 Euros pp.
Free admission for :
- Journalists
- Persons under 18 (with current identification to prove age).
- University students from Greece and the E.
Free admission for all on the following dates (not applied for monasteries):
- 6 March
- 5 June
- 18 April
- 18 May (International Museums Day)
- The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)
SUMMER PERIOD: 1 April – 31 October
WINTER PERIOD: 1 November – 31 March
Opening hours for the archaeological area of Delphi:
- Winter period: 08:30– 15:00
- Summer period: 08:00 – 19:00
Opening hours for Meteora Monasteries:
- Summer period:
-St. Stephen’s Nunnery
Visiting Hours: 9:00 to 13:30 and 15:30 to 17:30.
The monastery stays closed on Mondays.
-Great Meteoron Monastery
Visiting Hours: 09:00 to 17:00.
The monastery stays closed on Tuesdays.
-Roussanou Monastery
Visiting Hours: 09:00 to 17:45.
The monastery stays closed on Wednesdays.
-Holy Trinity Monastery
Visiting Hours: 09:00 to 17:00.
The monastery stays closed on Thursdays.
-Varlaam Monastery
Visiting Hours: 09:00 to 16:00.
The monastery stays closed on Fridays.
-St. Nikolaos Anapafsas Monastery
Visiting Hours: 09:00 to 15:30.
The monastery stays closed on Fridays.
- Winter Period:
-St. Stephen’s Nunnery
Visiting Hours: 9:30 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 17:00.
The monastery stays closed on Mondays.
-Great Meteoron Monastery
Visiting Hours: 09:00 to 15:00.
The monastery stays closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
-Roussanou Monaster
Visiting Hours: 09:00 to 14:00.
The monastery stays closed on Wednesdays.
-Holy Trinity Monastery
Visiting Hours: 10:00 to 16:00.
The monastery stays closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
-Varlaam Monastery
Visiting Hours: 09:00 to 15:00.
The monastery stays closed on Thursdays and Fridays.
-St. Nikolaos Anapafsas Monastery
Visiting Hours: 09:00 to 14:00.
The monastery stays closed on Fridays.
Restrictions
- The hillside site of Delphi requires almost continuous uphill walking over dirt and some paved surfaces to visit. Guests must be in good health and sensible walking shoes are a must. At the museum, there are steps to enter the building.
- You can get into the Monastery of St Stephen from the parking area with only a few stairs. The other 5 monasteries all require much walking over winding, steep and uneven stairs. Most of the monasteries are definitely not for those who have difficulty walking.
- For visits to the monasteries, ladies are required to wear skirts and gentlemen need to be in long trousers.
- Please note that on this tour, your driver is not licensed to accompany you on your climb to the top of the Monasteries or inside any other site or museum. If you want a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you can hire one at extra cost.
Special Notes
- Comfortable shoes for hiking are recommended for this trip.
- Photography is permitted throughout the tour.
Tips
- Our prices are much better in comparison to those of the big Tour operators, because we are ourselves the tour operator and we do not use third party providers.
- It’s always a great idea to bring a bottle of water and sunscreen with you because in the warmer months it becomes quite hot and sunny.
- A hat to protect your head and shade your face is also recommended when spending a significant amount of time in the sun.
- The area around the Monasteries and Delphi can become quite crowded, especially during the peak travel months, so be aware of your surroundings and keep your belongings close to you.
- Do not accept ‘gifts’ from street vendors approaching tourists. They may offer you roses, but if choose you accept, you will be expected to pay or give a tip for them.
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