From 800€
Per Person
We visit Meteora Rocks & Monasteries, Mount Parnassus ( Corykeion Andro/ Cave), Delphi, Thebes as travelers, not as tourists. See all views Photos.
Schedule is flexible, but most importantly our drivers are seasoned travelers and are dedicated to helping you live the tour of your life, that is suited to your needs and lifestyle, allowing all passengers to enjoy the scenic drive, stopping wherever you desire, take photos, have a break.
Like all vacations in Greece local food is high in our list of things to do, we will taste local gastronomy and wines.
Total Duration: 3 days private tour to Meteora & Delphi. Accommodation Not included, but we can make an arrangement for you and your driver in Boutique hotels 3 /4 stars. See all views travel info!
Day 1 : Thermopylae, Trikala, Meteora Rocks & Monasteries, Kastraki (Overnight)
Day 2 : Meteora Rocks, Trikala, Mount Parnassus, Kyrikion Andro, Arachova (overnight)
Day 3 : Delphi archaeological site & Museum, Levadia town & Springs, Thebes town & Museum
Detailed itinerary :
1st Day: Departure time at 08:00 am. Pick up from your location (see additional pick up details)
Thermopylae / Visit: The Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC) was a legendary “last stand” where a small Greek force, led by King Leonidas I and his 300 Spartans, blocked a massive Persian invasion for three days
Trikala is a vibrant, innovative city in northwestern Thessaly, Greece, globally recognized as Greece’s first official “Smart City” due to its pioneering digital infrastructure, tech-driven local government, and eco-friendly urban mobility.
Natural History Museum of Meteora & Mushroom Museum: Explore the Museum’s collection and meet some of the most amazing mammals of Greece and Europe. Get familiar with the protection of ecosystems, wildlife and endangered animals.
Kastraki (meaning ‘small castle’) is a small, peaceful village which from a distance looks like an eagle’s nest at the bottom of two gigantic rocks. Kastraki is indeed the most picturesque place with an authentic, local character. We will take a photography and sunset tour via Meteora rocks (see our photos) and drive through the village, where we will stop at a traditional tavern for our dinner.
Meteora Rocks & Orthodox Monasteries: The Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, second in importance only to Mount Athos. The six (of an original twenty four) monasteries are built on immense natural pillars and hill-like rounded boulders that dominate the local area. Drive around Meteora Rocks, visit at least 2 of the Orthodox monasteries. Sunset tour.
2nd Day. Depart after breakfast, approx 8.00am for a photography tour (in different light now) around the Meteora. Stop in selected places with amazing views of the rocks and monasteries. The name means “lofty”, “elevated”, and is etymologically related to meteor. Drive around Meteora Rocks, visit at least 2 of the Orthodox monasteries.
Trikala: The city became an important center in antiquity and it was considered to be the birthplace and main residence of the healing god Asclepius. The city exhibited one of the most important and ancient of Asclepius’ healing temples, called asclepieia. The city is mentioned in Homer’s Iliad as having participated in the Trojan War with thirty ships under Asclepius’ sons Machaon and Podalirius. In 352 BC it was united with the Macedonia of Philip II
Mount Parnassus: Mount Parnassus is a limestone mountain range in Central Greece rising to a maximum elevation of 2,457 meters (8,061 feet) at its highest peak, Liakoura. In ancient Greek mythology, Mount Parnassus was sacred to the god Apollo and the home of the Muses, making it a symbolic center for poetry, literature, and learning.
Drive up to Mount Parnassus and visit the Corycian Cave, birth place of Greek Mythology. Is located on the south slopes of Mount Parnassus. In the mythology of the area, it is named after the nymph Corycia, however, its name etymologically derives from korykos, “knapsack”. This cave was sacred to the Corycian nymphs and the Muses, and a place of worship for Pan. To approach the cave a walk 45 min in uneven ground its necessary. The size of Cave is 100 m long, 60 m, wide and 30 m high. At the end of the cave there is a tunnel, which goes to center of mountain
Delphi: Archaeological site & Museum. Visit at you leisure the sites of Apollo and Athena sanctuaries and Museum.
The Pythia: The title held by the high priestess who acted as Apollo’s mouthpiece. She delivered cryptic, poetic prophecies (oracles) while seated on a bronze tripod in the temple’s inner sanctum.
Athena’s Tholos: Situated in the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia (“Athena before the Temple”), located about half a mile southeast of the main Temple of Apollo. Today, three of its original columns have been re-erected, making it one of the most photographed ruins in Greece.
3rd Day. The sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, and the Tholos. The tholos is a circular building which was created between 380 and 360 BC at the center of the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia. It is constructed with 20 Doric columns on its exterior diameter which measures 14.76m. The building stands 13.5 meters tall at the center of the Athena Pronaia sanctuary, and its interior columns were of the Corinthian order.
The Image/ photo of Tholos is more popular than the image / photo of Apollo Temple and most visitors are confused, which one it is.
Arachova is a mountainous village nestling picturesquely at the foot of Mt. Parnassós in Viotia. It is the most cosmopolitan winter destination in Greece, a great favorite for passionate ski lovers and celebrities, or just first-time visitors who wish to relax in a dreamy mountainous setting with modern tourism facilities.
Livadia Springs: Levadia Springs: Proceed to Levadia, a busy town and an important junction in the road network. Also an industrial center where its textile mills treat the cotton grown in the Copais valley. Short stop to visit the springs of Remembrance & Oblivion.
The Archaeological Museum of Thebes is one of the most important museums of Greece since some of its collections are rare or unique. The exhibits originate from excavations all around Boeotia and cover a long chronological period spanning from the Paleolithic to the Post Byzantine periods.
Thermopylae: The Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC) was a legendary “last stand” where a small Greek force, led by King Leonidas I and his 300 Spartans, blocked a massive Persian invasion for three days
The Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, second in importance only to Mount Athos.
Mount Parnassus/ Delphi: Drive via Mount Parnassus , Visit Corycian Cave. Archaeological site & Museum. Visit at you leisure the sites of Apollo and Athena sanctuaries and Museum.
Levadia Springs: Proceed to Levadia, a busy town and an important junction in the road network. Also an industrial center where its textile mills treat the cotton grown in the Copais valley. The upper town is graced by white houses with jutting wooden balconies dating from the 18th C. We’ll stop for a drink /light lunch ( favorite Ice Coffee & Souvlaki ) by the beautiful river Karya over the spot where the water springs out.
The Archaeological Museum of Thebes is one of the most important and modernly structured museums in Greece. Completely reconstructed and reorganized in 2015, it showcases the rich history and mythology of the Boeotia region, stretching from the Paleolithic era to the post-Byzantine period. It is widely celebrated for its chronologically seamless layouts, interactive features, and highly rare artifacts
See All Views Travel offers Private and Flexible tours, just for You, your Family, Friends or your own group.
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For Private Tours: Traveller pickup/drop off is offered from/to your hotel/apartment in/ from Athens centre up to 7 km, at the arranged time of your tour departure or your tour return. We recommend that the tour starts at 07:30 am or earlier in summer time. If for any reason this is not convenient, you can adjust the time according to your needs.
Accommodation: Please book this tour, at least 2 weeks prior, as we need time to reserve rooms for you and your driver. Peloponnese is a very popular area and July August are very busy. * We can arrange accommodation for you in selected Boutique Hotels A’class or 3/4* Hotels with breakfast (additional cost from 160€ per double room / weekend-holidays 180€ per double room/ if more than 2 rooms 10% less. Driver’s room complimentary). If you wish to do your own hotel reservation, you need to reserve an extra room for your driver.
For Day or Overnight tours, we use taverns/restaurants (are family run – traditional Greek – offering best quality) and suggest hotels / mansions B&B (A’ class), which maintain the traditional style combining peace with luxury and cleanliness, with stunning views, in well chosen locations in the big cities or towns or in the beautiful mountains of the mainland.
For taverns and restaurants apart from the taste, tradition and value also played a part in our selection. And only the best coffee houses or cafes have been chosen, the places where we ourselves stop for a coffee or just a small break.
Important Note: A day tour or a long day tour can be effected from weather conditions or day light save hours. (End October – End March).
Gratuities in Greece: As the competition between companies and drivers is high, our offers cover our main costs (Fuels, road tolls, accommodation, taxes…etc). Tips in Greece, as all over Europe, are optional. However, a tip as a gesture of gratitude for good services offered is always appreciated. There is no standard amount, but depending on the trip’s total cost, this can range between 10% to 20% for daily tours or 5% to 10% for long tours.
Entrance fees:
Delphi Archaeological Site & Museum. Full : 20€, Reduced: 10€ in winter time .
Meteora/ Orthodox monasteries: 5€ per one
Thermopylae Interactive Museum Full : 5€, Reduced: 3€
Thebes Museum: General Ticket: Winter 5€ / Summer 10€. Every Tuesday closed
Winter : November 1st -March 31st. Winter hours: 8.30-15.30 (1 November – 14 April) Summer : April 1st -October 31st. Summer hours: 8.00-20.00 (15 April – 31 October)
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Free admission days:
The following categories of visitors are entitled to free admission:
The following categories of visitors are entitled to 50% reduced admission in tickets:
Cancellations must be confirmed by See All Views Travel
Regarding the Daily Tours: Cancellations up to 24 hours before your travel date are 100% refundable as described on Viator/ TripAdvisor.
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Scenery, Historical, Delphi, Classical, DayTours
Scenery, Historical, Delphi, Classical, DayTours
Scenery, Historical, Delphi, Classical, DayTours
