Athens, Delphi, Meteora
Athens-Delphi-Meteora
Itinerary
05 days / 04 nights
1st day
Athens-Athens by night tour:
Arrival in Athens. Our transfer will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to your hotel. Check-in. By night tour (optional): Your evening begins with a short panoramic drive through the City Center and at the slope of the sacred hill you will be able to enjoy the view and take photos of the illuminated Acropolis. Afterwards, a pleasant walk through the narrow picturesque streets of Plaka, the old city, will lead you to a Typical Greek Tavern where you will enjoy your dinner followed by a show with live music and Greek Folk Dances in traditional costumes. Overnight in Athens.
2nd day
Athens-Athens city tour & Acropolis museum & Cape Sounio tour (optional):
Athens city tour starts from the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop). Continue and pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis visit, the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally “the harmony between material and spirit”, the monument that “puts order in the mind”, the Parthenon. Continue our visit to the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: The new Acropolis Museum. Optional Choice: Drive along the coastal road, passing the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza to the most Southern point of Attica, Cape Sounion, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand. On the way, you have a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore. After visiting the Temple of Poseidon, you have time to walk at leisure on the rocky promontory of Sounion. Return to your hotel.
3rd day
Athens-Delphi:
Depart early in the morning for Delphi via Thebes, Levadia and the picturesque village of Arachova, on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, and arrive in Delphi, to visit the Archaeological Site. You will have the chance to visit the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios, and learn the story of this brave God’s triumph over the dragon that guarded the “Omphalos”. Visit the marble Treasury of the Athenians, built to store the rich offerings of grateful kings. Afterwards, you will proceed to the small picturesque city of Kalambaka, passing through beautiful villages and cities of Central Greece, all built according to the traditional local arquitecture. Overnight in Kalambaka.
4th day
Meteora-Athens:
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will visit Meteora. Meteora are unique rock formations, raising high with Christian monasteries built at the top. It is truly fascinating to visit the interior part of them, but also enjoy the amazing views. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (short stop to see across the road the Leonida’s Monument). Arrival in Athens early in the evening. Transfer to the hotel and overnight in Athens.
5th day
Athens:
Transfer to the airport, having the best impression from your trip!
* NOTES:
2 days program Delphi-Meteora operated every Wednesday.
2 days program Delphi-Meteora operated every Wednesday.
PACKAGE DETAILS
Package includes:
- 3 nights in Athens, including brekfast on daily basis.
- 2 days tour to Delphi-Meteora, on sic basis, by regular organized coach tour with official English speaking guide, on half board basis.
- Private transfer airport-hotel in Athens-airport.
- City tour, incl. visit at Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum, by regular organized Coach Tours, with official English Speaking guide.
- All above mentioned rates include local taxes and VAT.
Package does not include:
- Flight tickets.
- Drinks and beverages are charged upon consumption.
- Hotel official check-in time: 15:00 p.m. & check-out time: 12:00 p.m.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
*Rates are per person / per package, in sharing double room.
Please note:
The above mentioned rates reflect cost and exchange rates etc. valid on November 2017. In case of any significant change, caused by tax increase, fuel surcharge etc. deriving from governmental laws, ASIT reserves the right to adjust the rates accordingly. The above rates are not valid if any special events find place, (ex. Congresses, conferences, National holidays, sport events etc.) Overnight tax when implemented, should be paid directly to the hotel upon arrival from the final client.
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