Athens

We depart from Athens after pick up from your hotel or apartment.

Delphi Ancient Town

Leave for Delphi via Thebes, Levadia and the picturesque village of Arachova, on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, arrive in Delphi and visit the Archaeological Site. Delphi was considered the center of the earth and the universe, and played a central role in the classical Greek world. Proceed though the sacred way to the Athenian treasury, the stoa of Athens, the temple of Apollo, where the oracle was and the theater.

Delphi Archaeological Museum

Then we visit the archaelogical museum in which one can see among other archaeological treasures, the unique bronze statue of the charioteer, the sphinx of Naxos, the friezes of remarkable treasury houses as well as remainings of the gold and ivory statues of Apollo and Artemis.

Delphi

Spent the afternoon in leisure Dinner and overnight stay in Delphi.

Delphi

The whole morning is free for you to see more of the ragged grandeur of Delphi and take photographs to remind you of its beauty.

Kalambaka

In the afternoon we leave Delphi for an interesting trip through Central Greece and the town of Lamia to Kalambaka. Kalambaka is a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks, crowned by the Meteora Monasteries. We enjoy dinner and stay overnight in Kalambaka.

Kalambaka

After our breakfast, we depart for nearby Meteora surrounder by a particularly impressive scenery.

The ageless Monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures, stand between earth and sky atop huge rocks. Meteora is considered one of the most inspiring area of mainland Greece, and its monasteries are one of the country’s most unique attractions. The monasteries are perched on top of towers of sandstone, which for centuries provided totally inaccessible retreats for the monks. It is also the biggest group of monasteries in Greece after those in Mount Athos. In the past there were no steps and the main access to the monasteries was by means of a net that was hitched over a hook and hoisted up by rope and a hand cranked windlass to winch towers overhanging the chasm. Each community developed its own resources and by the end of the 14th century, the Grand Meteoron emerged as the dominant community. The rock monasteries have been characterized by UNESCO as a unique phenomenon of cultural heritage. You will enjoy a guided tour of two of the six monasteries.

Battlefield of Thermopylae

Then you will start your drive back to Athens. On the way you will stop to visit the monument of Leonidas where the 300 Spartans fought against the Persian army at Thermopylae (Hot Gates) – short stop to see across the road the Leonida’s Monument.

Athens

Continuing our journey, we arrive in Athens early in the evening.