Private Excursion Meteora and Deplhi
A miracle of nature which draws in millions of visitors from all around the world and the biggest oracle of Ancient Greece, are combined harmonically in this 2 day excursion.
Ideal for all those who love nature but also have a strong interest in history, art and culture.
Our first destination will be the town of Delphi, the panhellenic centre and sacred city of the Ancient Greeks.
Here we will visit the Oracle of Ancient Greece and the world as it was.
It was believed that Delphi was built in the middle of the Earth. This was in accordance to tradition, as it was said that Zeus let two eagles fly, one towards the East and the other towards the West and they met in Delphi.
The temple, which we will visit was dedicated to the god Apollo. We will also visit the archaeological museumwhich houses very important exhibits such as, the Chariot (one of the most characteristic sculptures in Ancient Greek art), the Sphinx of Naxos (a female face on the body of a lion with wings of a bird, which was sent around 560 B.C. from Naxos as an offering to Apollo), the Silver Bull (2.5 metres in length dating back to the 6th Century B.C) and many more remarkable exhibitions.
Following our visit to the archaeological site and the museum we will make our way towards the modern town of Delphi or Arachova, where we will enjoy a coffee or food. We will have the chance to walk around the traditional settlements and choose between a variety of souvenirs or local products to take with us.
Full of images from Ancient Greece, we will make our way to the town of Kalabaka, where will we also stay the night.
The following morning, after we have breakfast, we will begin our visit to Meteora, one of the few places on the planet that we can definitely say is one of a kind.
A miracle of nature is the only way to describe the view, as one looks upon the giant rock formations, which almost look like they have been planted upside down in the earth. It is an example of one’s belief in God as the monasteries which are situated on the top of the rocks are also amazing for the way they have been built, especially given the means they had at the time.
We will have the opportunity to visit 2 out of the 6 monasteries which are still operational, depending on the program and the days on which they accept visitors.
We will of course make many stops for photographs in breathtaking spots, where we can admire the panoramic view, with the creation of nature in the background dating back millions of years (25-30 million years according to popular theories)
After spending the appropriate time to relax our souls and bodies, we will make our way to a nearby village to enjoy a traditional Greek meal and take a stroll before beginning our return to Athens. We hope that by the end of this tour, you would have gained a better knowledge of our country and its history whilst having enjoyed your 2 day trip creating everlasting memories.
* The program is flexible and may change depending on the interests of the group (for example which locations we will dedicate more time to)
** Our vehicles are always in the best condition and have leather seats, air conditioning, tinted windows, wifi, charging ports, bottled water etc., so as to make sure you are comfortable throughout the whole duration of your trip.
*** The price includes: the transfer by your selected vehicle, the services of the driver and all taxes. The price does not include: tour guide, tickets for museums and archaeological sites, personal expenses or accommodation costs. The accommodation & food costs of the driver are covered by client.
