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Discover the best top things to do in Thessaly, Greece including 7-Day Classic Greece Private Tour, 2 Days Private Tour: Delphi & Meteora, 2 Day tour to Delphi - Meteora From Athens, 5-Day Tour of Athens, Delfi, & Meteora, Visit Meteora & Thermopyles. Live the experience of mythic and urban Greece!, Two Days Rail Tour to Meteora from Athens, 4-Day Greece Highlights Tour: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora, Mount Olympus and Dion Full-Day Trip from Thessaloniki, 4-hours Monasteries Tour, Indulge to the beauty of Greece with the 4 days Classical Greece private tour.
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1. 7-Day Classic Greece Private Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This private tour exclusive of your group journeys to 8 UNESCO world heritage sites, visiting some of the most impressive remains of Ancient, Classical, and Byzantine Greece spanning over 5000 years in the development of one of the worlds great civilizations. From the Sanctuary of Asclepius, to the first regional culture at Mycenae, breathtaking Olympia, and the center of the ancient world at Delphi. Equally impressive is the natural beauty of the locations as you sit back & relax along the way in full leather comfort in one of our new Mercedes E-Class, AudiA6 or Minivans with WiFi. With minimum 4 star hotels at the end of each day the program is also thoughtfully designed with details of flexibility, travel stops and guest experience. Perfect for couples, families & small groups our tour offers a thoroughly rewarding and memorable experience. To make things hassle free you can also choose the lunch option to include a delicious 3-Course traditional meal
Inclusions: Athens Hotel, Residence or Cruise ship pickup & return, Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day, First class transport: Groups of 1 to 3: Mercedes EClass or AudiA6; 4 to 7 Minivan; 8 to 14 Sprinter, All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Chilled Bottled Water, STANDARD RATE ACCOMMODATION: Minimum 4-Star or Boutique style Hotel including breakfast, FAMILY / DISCOUNT RATE ACCOMMODATION: Minimum 3-Star or Boutique style Hotel including breakfast
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food & Drinks unless specified, Licenced guide for guiding in archeological sites, Entrance fees, Athens Airport transfers or pickup locations outside Athens: arranged on request with extra cost
Reviewed By Naseneis
It was a great tour to the classical hotsots of Greece. Due to Corona on all visited sites were only a few tourists what I never had before. The hotels were at nice places in walking distance to the city center, so that we could enjoy Greece evening life easily. Our driver did a great job and had always interesting stories about ancient history and modern Greece to tell during our journey - thank you for this experience Yanis!
2. 2 Days Private Tour: Delphi & Meteora
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
For those who want to see two of the most visited places in Greece only in two days. Visit Delphi, the centre of the earth and the incredible Meteora rocks and feel impressed by Greek nature…
Inclusions: Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.], Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water
Exclusions: Entrance Fees, Licensed Tour guide on request (Additional cost), Accommodation (We work with some of the best hotels. We have to know the number of the rooms), Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
Reviewed By Akulasthraxus
My guide Vasile met me at the Acropolis metro stop, we headed to the Acropolis, and I was the only person that had signed up for a tour that day so it was a solo tour. We stopped at the Acropolis, Temple of Hephaestus, Greek Agora, Lycabettus Hill, the glass running man, and the Olympic Stadium in my half day tour. 100% worth it, got some great photos and better memories, and would happily suggest them again.
3. 2 Day tour to Delphi - Meteora From Athens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Delphi is a historic and mythological place, with unique nature, green and sightseeing. In a relatively short distance, approximately 2.5 hours from the center of Athens and will enchant you with green fir-covered slopes. Delphi was the most important oracle of the ancient world, while this place is known as the center of the world. Meteora in the morning is the most magical experience, that you have experienced. It looks like you are nowhere and everywhere! Around your serenity, natural beauty that stands out just because no one has dared to intervene, and tranquility that stems from both the land itself and the religious reference of the place. Besides the name, the word hovering is not accidental means "floating." This is how are the monasteries the impressive rocks of Meteora.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, WiFi on board, Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking, Professional Certified Tour guide only on request extra charges apply., Hotel booking 1 night on request (additional cost)
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Simxxxona
When I arrived at the airport, Steven - my driver - was already waiting for me! He came on the dot, was holding a slip of paper with my name on it and then immediately took my luggage to carry it to his cab. The duration of the drive seemed short as we had a good and amusing conversation. I think I‘ve never laughed so much with a foreign person before! :)
4. 5-Day Tour of Athens, Delfi, & Meteora
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore the glory of ancient Greece with this tour of Athens plus a 2-day classical tour. With this unique tour visit and enjoy UNESCO'S world heritage sites. With overnight accommodation included and an expert guide to accompany you, the tour highlights the country’s most intriguing archeological sites – Delphi, and visit 11th-century monasteries perched on the rock towers of Meteora. Highlights: Athens (Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Monastiraki, Thission, Temple of Olympian Zeus, historical center) Meteora (monasteries, the cave of Theopetra) Delphi (Oracle of Delphi, Temple of Apollo, Archaeological Museum)
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Arrival and departure Transfers with assistance, Accommodation in a 4-star hotel for 4 nights, Excursions mentioned in the program with Deluxe bus, English speaking guide and entrance fees in the sites and museums.
Exclusions: Personal expenses, Gratuities, City tax, Travel insurance, International flights
Reviewed By sunset765
Highly recommend this tour of Greece if you want to see some of the highlights - Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini. There are many transfers (from airport to hotel, hotels to ferries, etc), and this tour helped to make them seamless. There was a great level of flexibility, and at the same time the schedule also made sure you got to see what you were hoping to see. For example, in Santorini, there was a full day tour, which included a winery, beautiful views, and Oía at sunset (aka the gorgeous view that everyone has photos of)- if we had been on our own, it would have been challenging to get back to the hotel after staying late at Oía, though thanks to the tour we just hopped on a bus.
5. Visit Meteora & Thermopyles. Live the experience of mythic and urban Greece!
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Meteora is one of the most impressive and popular monuments in Greece. It is not only the Monasteries that are strikingly hanging on the rocks that you will see and admire. It is more the magic of nature and what it can create. It is the view of that landscape that gives you the feeling, the magic, the awe and the admiration. It is one of those landscapes that fills your soul and makes you feel beautiful, love beyond ordinary limits! Thermopylae is also certainly the most popular battle site in ancient Greece. The message that this battle has given to humanity has been unique, and you will surely feel it when you visit this place. We will talk a lot in this long journey, about myths and history and explain everything. It is not a simple journey, it is an experience, one that we always remember.
Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Soda/Pop
Exclusions: Tickets for the entrance at Monasteries (6 EU)
Reviewed By 853irena
This is a wonderful experience that I would recommend to anyone who has an interest in Greek history and/or mythology. Pan collected us from right outside our apartment which was really handy and welcomed us with traditional Greek bread with sesame seeds from the bakery. There was also plenty of water being chilled for us in a cooler. The car was comfortable and clean and had good air conditioning which was very welcome on such a hot day. From the beginning, Pan was really friendly and talkative and we had some really interesting discussions before we even got to our first site. En route to Delphi, we passed the site where the Battle of Marathon took place and learned about the background and story surrounding it. We did not stop here which was fine as it was never planned anyway. Also en route, we passed the ancient city of Thebes and learned about the story of Oedipus. Our first stop was just before Delphi at a viewpoint which was a wonderful place overlooking a beautiful valley. There were portable toilets here. Then we went on to Delphi which was a truly spectacular experience. Pan was very well versed in the history of the area and helped us visualise what the place looked like in its prime. The views from Delphi were beautiful and the ruins left behind were fascinating to see. The cost of entry is not included in the price of this experience and Pan does not enter the site with you, but there are plenty of information boards to explain each attraction. The ticket cost 10 or 12 euros and also included entry into the museum which houses all of the recovered statues and artefacts from Delphi. After this stop (which probably lasted about 2 hours or so) Pan took us to an incredible restaurant for lunch which stunning views over a valley and out to sea. The staff were great and the food was delicious as well as the local ‘Delphi beer’. The cost of lunch is not included in this experience but it is very reasonably priced. Thereafter, we continued our journey to the home village of Pan in the mountains of Parnassus. It is a very charming little village and has two ancient ruined temples on the outskirts. One to Apollo and one to Artemis. There is also a lovely stream next to these ruins with a really interesting story which Pan explains well. After this stop, we made our way to Thermopylae, the site of the ancient battle where 300 Spartans, Thespians and local soldiers held off a huge army of Persians for a short time. We happened to be there on the anniversary of this battle from 2,500 years ago which made it all the more special. Pan again explained the story and took us to exactly where the battle took place. There are monuments there to remember the soldiers and even to this day, flowers and wreaths are left there! After this we drove home and in total the trip lasted 12 hours. There is a lot of time spent in the car but this is a necessity and is balanced out by the amazing sites we got to see and the great conversations we had with Pan. It is a trip we could never manage ourselves and to have the local and expert knowledge of Pan made it really special. Definitely one of the biggest highlights of our trip to Athens!!
6. Two Days Rail Tour to Meteora from Athens
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 42 reviews
Join our two days rail tour to Meteora to discover the beauty and the history of a unique geological phenomenon and the Byzantine Monasteries, listed as UNESCO World Heritage monuments. This tour includes the train tickets; transfer from and to the train station, 1 night stay with breakfast in a 3 star hotel, 2 top rated tours and activities at Meteora!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Admire the world famous Meteora & Visit all the monasteries, Stay at a 3-star or 4-star hotel with breakfast, Join the Meteora Sunset Tour, Choose between the Meteora Hiking Tour or the Meteora Half-day Tour, Pick-up and drop off from Kalampaka train station to your hotel and back
Exclusions: Gratuities, Meals, Entrance fees to the monasteries, 3 euro per person, per monastery
Reviewed By Z6268OVdan
It's a very relaxed hike, so you don't really have to be in great shape. The guide had a lot of knowledge and it was very interesting. The views were spectacular. Really recommended!
7. 4-Day Greece Highlights Tour: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 31 reviews
Explore the glory of ancient Greece with this four day classical tour from Athens. With this unique tour visit and enjoy five UNESCO'S world heritage sites.
Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Hotel accommodation (A class / T class), Professional and licensed guide, Transport by air-conditioned luxury bus, Hotel pick-up and drop-off (selected hotels), Free Wi-Fi at hotels and coaches, Entrance fees
Exclusions: Lunch, Drinks, Gratuities (optional), Hotel accomodation tax
Reviewed By Lulupsu
The weather was against us but the guide was sunny and kept up our spirits. The site is so engaging and significant i was honored to be there.
8. Mount Olympus and Dion Full-Day Trip from Thessaloniki
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 6 reviews
Enjoy a full-day, small group tour close to the highest and most famous mountain in Greece, Mount Olympus. Olympus was notable in Greek mythology as the home of the Greek gods, from atop the Mytikas peak. Mount Olympus is also noted for its very rich flora and the several unique species found there. You will also visit also the archaeological site of Ancient Dion which was an important religious center regarding the worship of the Greek Gods.
Inclusions: Transport by luxury A/C bus, Professional and licensed guide, Pick-up/drop-off from designated meeting points, All taxes
Exclusions: Gratuities (optional), Lunch & drinks, Personal Expenses, Entrance fees (8 Euro per person)
Reviewed By Lulupsu
The weather was against us but the guide was sunny and kept up our spirits. The site is so engaging and significant i was honored to be there.
9. 4-hours Monasteries Tour
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 3 reviews
Take a 4-hour tour in a luxurious minivan from your accommodation in Kalabaka or Kastraki. Drive with a small group and enjoy the fantastic scenery of Meteora, these extraordinary geological formations standing above the largest plain valley of Greece. See the monasteries hanging over the cliffs and listen to a full history story-telling from your specialized tour leader. Visit 3 monasteries from the interior and see all remaining 6 on the exterior so you can admire the impressive architecture and meet some of the monks or nuns. The driver will wait for you and then take you to special spots where you can take memorable photos with a magnificent background. At the end of the tour, drive back to your accommodation or to the center of Kalabaka, if you wish to continue your day there.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, WiFi on board, Pick-up and drop off from any hotel in Kalabaka, Pick-up and drop off from any hotel in Kastraki, All Fees and Taxes, Pick-up and drop-off services from AirBNB appartments in Kalambaka or Kastraki.
Exclusions: Monasteries entrance fees is not included and it 3€ per person., If your accomondation is not located in Kalabaka or Kastraki we are not providing pick up service., Guided tour inside the monastery at an extra cost, Gratuities(optional)
Reviewed By JordydeBruijn
Today we have experienced the meteroa monastery tour. It was a great tour in which we visited 3 of the monasteries. The guide spoke very well English and has a lot of knowledge about the monasteries and the surrounding area. The guide is like a friend with who you experience the tour. Because of Covid-19 we where unfortunately Privileged the only two people in the tour bus what was a great experience for us. We want to thank Meteora Rocks Travel and there excellent Guide and Driver (from which we forgot their names ☺️) for this amazing experience. Best regards, Jordy and Sylvana de Bruijn
10. Indulge to the beauty of Greece with the 4 days Classical Greece private tour
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 8 reviews
The four days private tour to Epidaurus, Nafplion, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora is a great value for money tour which is considered one of the most popular tours in Greece. If you wish to escape everyday life and see the best of Greece, you should not miss the chance for our Classical Greece Tour, which is a 4 days private tour in Greece. The essential sites of this private sightseeing tour in Greece include, among others, Epidaurus, Nafplion, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora. Highlights of the 4 days tour in Greece • You will be driving along picturesque and beautiful countryside in Greece • You will get to visit the important sites of Epidaurus, Mycenae and Delphi, as well as Olympia, the original birthplace of the Olympic Games • You will see the largest bridge in Europe, in Rio – Antirio
Inclusions: Private tour, 3-Star or family boutique style Hotel accommodation with breakfast, Local taxes, A professional English speaking driver with good knowledge in history and culture of Greece, to guide you till you enter archaeological sites and museums. Tour drivers are not licensed to companion you inside the archaeological sites and museums. If you'd like to have a licensed by the state tour guide to escort you inside the sites and museums, we can arrange it for you with an additional cost. Licenced by the state tour guides are freelance and it is subject of availability on bookings day!, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle appropriate for the size of your group, Hotel pickup and drop-off in Athens, Piraeus Port pickup and drop-off, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museum, Gratuities, Your private chauffeur/guide will discuss a program best suited to your interest and mobile abilities., Option for a professional tour guide with a state license at an extra cost, Food and drinks, Athens Airport transfers: arranged on request
Reviewed By niarxo
Professional service, luxurious transportation and a great tour where several and wonderful places visited!
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