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Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION10 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Minibus
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Delphi Archaeological Site
Tickets included
Visit attraction, Guided tour, Free time to explore
2
Archaeological Museum of Delphi
Tickets included
Visit attraction, Guided tour, Free time to explore
3
Arachova
Lunch, Explore place
4
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Discover the ancient wonders of Delphi with a full-day guided tour from Athens, including museum entry.
- Everything you get: Guided tour of Delphi archaeological site and museum, round-trip luxury coach transfers from Athens, expert licensed guide, visit to Arachova village, onboard Wi-Fi, headsets for clear commentary, all taxes included.
- Why choose this: Travel in comfort with a licensed guide, skip lines, and explore Delphi’s best sites in one seamless day.
- Upgrades: Add a traditional Greek lunch at a local taverna, or opt for audio guides in multiple languages with a VR headset for a personalized experience.
Discover the ancient wonders of Delphi with a full-day guided tour from Athens, including museum entry.
- Everything you get: Guided tour of Delphi archaeological site and museum, round-trip luxury coach transfers from Athens, expert licensed guide, visit to Arachova village, onboard Wi-Fi, headsets for clear commentary, all taxes included.
- Why choose this: Travel in comfort with a licensed guide, skip lines, and explore Delphi’s best sites in one seamless day.
- Upgrades: Add a traditional Greek lunch at a local taverna, or opt for audio guides in multiple languages with a VR headset for a personalized experience.
Inclusions
- Expert English-speaking tour guide for the museum and archaeological site
- Includes entry tickets to Delphi Museum and Site
- Visit to the Temple of Apollo & Oracle
- Pick-up and drop-off from multiple central points in Athens in an air-conditioned bus
- Headsets for enhanced experience during the guided tour
- Onboard WiFi
- Includes lunch (based on option selected)
- Multilingual audio-guided tour (based on option selected)
- Virtual Reality headsets for enhanced experience (based on option selected)
- The optional audio tour is available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian & Spanish.
- This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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JANE
Jun 2025Verified booking
I rated good as the Guide was very knowledgable, spoke well, and was very nice. Maybe a bit long winded at times (passionate about the information) and because of that we did not have enough time to see as much as I would have liked. I would have rated higher but, I had an issue with my tickets which made me very upset. I purchased the tour with museum entrance fee inculded, but somehow lost the paper tickets the guide provided (2 one for me and one for my friend) while on the archeological site (fell out of pocket). I asked your guide if I could use the electronic ticket in your App that I downloaded, and she said that should be fine, so I did not go back to look for the lost tickets before leaving the archeological site. However, when we got to the museum the tickets that your company provided via the app did not work, they errored out at the door. I was then forced to purchase new tickets, or not get to enter the museum with the rest of my group. (Also, there was a conversationon in Greek between the guide and the museum ticket office about who was going to be responsible for telling me I was being forced to purchase new tickets. They did not realize my friend was fluent in Greek because she was speaking in English to me the whole trip. As soon as they started to go back and forth my friend told me what they were saying so they did not have to, and I did not appreciate that. Just tell me and let me deal with it.) It cost me an extra 40 Euros for what I already paid for, and I feel that I should not have had to do that as I had the electronic tickets from your companys app. I paid so that the tour could continue with out further delay, but would really love to get my money back if possible. The tour guide said she would write the issue up in her post tour report. If not refund, maybe credit on a future tour. I realize that I bear some responsibiity for the ticket loss, but the tickets in your app should have worked. I look forward to hearing from someone in your organization regarding this issue, thank you in advance for any assistance you can offer.
Kaushal
Jun 2025Verified booking
All good. Michael especially was very nice tour guide. We couldn't avail student discount for my daughter so please get in touch as there is nothing on your website even though there is one for students!
Sylvie
Apr 2025Verified booking
The visit to Delphi is impressive, and all the more so with the explanations we had got in the bus during the trip to Delpi, with an excellent, cultured and entertaining guide.
Helena
May 2025Verified booking
The tour guide was super nice and knowledgeable! We had a great time!
Vasilios
Jul 2025Verified booking
Renata
Jun 2025Verified booking
Jancy
May 2025Verified booking
Jordan
Apr 2025Verified booking
Luke
Apr 2025Verified booking
Mustafa
May 2025Verified booking
On the day of the trip, there was a strike of Taxi Union of Athens, my hotel was in Glyfida region, so I was unable to get to the meeting point on time without the taxis and I could not get an effective help from the help desk of Headout; they just gave me the phone number of the tour company and told me to call them and tell my problem to them. What is the role of Headout then if I am to deal with a problem like this and if no productive help would be given!
Jens-Uwe
Apr 2025Verified booking
Mats
Oct 2024Verified booking
The bad part was that it was a long tour to Delphi from Athens (not much to do about that), but the guide gave the history of Delphi on the way there as well as explained what we saw on the way there and mentioned the history of the areas we passed. This was both interesting and a good way to pass the time. At the site and the museum tour she had good knowledge of the area and also showed picture of how it could have looked when it was in active use.
Erik
Dec 2024Verified booking
Ashley
Oct 2024Verified booking
Paula
Sep 2024Verified booking
Our tour guide Dimitrios had a lot of experience and told us a lot about the local myths and history. Great place to lunch and beautiful landscapes!
Tracy
Jul 2024Verified booking
A long and hot day again but wow Delphi was so worth the experience. Such a knowledgeable tour guide and safe driver for 6 hrs of being on the bus. My food was nice but my husband really enjoyed some new flavors today which was our second long day. The site and museum was breathtaking and so worth the journey.
Solange
Jul 2024Verified booking
The competence of the guide. The incredible Museum The spirit of Delphi
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Nataliya
Jul 2024Verified booking
Was one of the best tours we've been on. We were lucky with a knowledgeable guide who was interesting, positive and not overwhelming. Was a very hot day but didn't feel it due to an interesting and compact presentation.
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Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION13 hours - 14 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
Map
START POINT
Larissa Station
At 8am, board your luxury coach from Larissa Station and glide through rolling plains, olive groves, and mountain vistas on a peaceful ride to northern Greece. Watch the landscape shift dramatically as the towering rocks of Meteora begin to rise on the horizon.
336 km
3 hours 28 minutes
1
Kalabaka
30 min
Free Admission
Arrive around 11am in Kalabaka, the gateway town to Meteora, surrounded by massive rock formations that hint at what’s to come. Here, you’ll meet your expert local guide and prepare for your Meteora exploration.
3.2 km
15 minutes
2
Meteora monasteries
200 min
6 attractions
Tickets included
Enjoy a 4-hour guided visit to several cliff-top monasteries, each offering unique icons, frescoes, and panoramic views over the Pindus mountains. You’ll explore 3 to 4 monasteries, depending on the day, as they follow a rotational closing schedule. A small cash offering of €3 to €5 per person is required for entry.
Highlights
1. Great Meteoron Monastery
30 min
The largest and oldest of the six, Great Meteoron, feels like a fortress in the sky. Inside, you’ll find an impressive museum with ancient manuscripts, religious icons, and a former kitchen with medieval tools still intact. The frescoes in the main church are striking and solemn, depicting scenes of martyrdom in vivid detail.
2. Varlaam Monastery
30 min
Varlaam is famous for its massive wooden wine barrel that once held 12,000 liters of wine—it’s still on display! The monastery’s chapel features delicate post-Byzantine frescoes, and its peaceful terrace offers sweeping views of the Pindus mountains. Climbing up, you’ll appreciate how monks once hauled supplies via rope and winch.
3. Rousanou Monastery
30 min
Run by nuns, Rousanou is one of the most photogenic monasteries, perched gracefully on a narrow rock. Its flower-filled courtyard and small chapel create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The relatively easy access makes it a favorite for visitors looking for serenity and charm.
4. St. Stephen’s Monastery
30 min
This monastery feels more like a peaceful convent and is the easiest to reach—no steps, just a bridge. The interior is beautifully maintained, and the chapel of St. Charalambos holds a silver casket with his relics. The panoramic view over Kalambaka and the plains below is simply breathtaking.
5. Holy Trinity Monastery
30 min
Possibly the most dramatic, the Holy Trinity sits atop a narrow pinnacle and requires a bit of a hike to reach—worth every step. James Bond fans might recognize it from For Your Eyes Only! Inside, you’ll find a tiny chapel with stunning icons and a tranquil, monastic stillness.
6. St. Nicholas Anapausas Monastery
30 min
The smallest of the six, St. Nicholas, is packed with artistic treasures. The chapel walls are covered in vivid 16th-century frescoes by renowned painter Theophanes the Cretan. Despite its size, it offers a surprisingly intimate and spiritual experience high above the valley.
2.5 km
10 minutes
3
Hermit Caves of Badovas
30 min
Tickets included
Step off the beaten path to visit the Hermit Caves of Badovas, simple yet striking stone dwellings once used by solitary monks. Their raw beauty and dramatic positioning offer a haunting contrast to the grandeur of the main monasteries.
1.5 km
5 minutes
4
Kastraki Village
60 min
Tickets included (based on selection)
After your monastery visits, make your way to a traditional taverna in Kastraki for a classic Greek lunch (if selected), served beneath the towering rock columns of Meteora. With fresh local ingredients and stunning views, this meal is truly a highlight of the day.
2.8 km
10 minutes
5
Kalabaka
30 min
Free Admission
Wrap up your visit with a short stop at Dimoula Square in Kalabaka. Browse local shops for handmade souvenirs, icons, or olive wood crafts to remember your day by.
339 km
3 hours 45 minutes
6
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Larissa Station
Skip the stress and enjoy Meteora’s best in one easy, full-day tour, with monastery visits, a Kalabaka shopping spree, and an optional Greek lunch.
- Day out to: Depart from Athens’ Larissa Railway Station aboard a modern, air-conditioned coach bus. The scenic ride takes you north through Thessaly’s farmlands, with glimpses of quiet villages and the rising silhouettes of Meteora’s iconic rock towers in the distance.
- Travel tip: You will need to make a small cash offering of €3 to €5 per person for entry to each monastery.
- Everything you get: Take a 4-hour guided Meteora tour with a local expert, exploring the region’s monastic history, cave dwellings, and 3 monasteries (depending on rotating availability). Use an audio guide in 10+ languages, enjoy curated photo stops of all six monasteries, and explore the Hermit Caves of Badovas. Before heading back to Athens, stop at Kalabaka for local ceramics, handmade icons, and herbs from the Meteora foothills.
- Upgrades: Select the lunch upgrade for a traditional Greek meal in Kastraki Village. Enjoy mountain specialties like lamb moussaka, oven-baked pastitsio, or spinach pie, with local wine and a view of the cliffs.
Skip the stress and enjoy Meteora’s best in one easy, full-day tour, with monastery visits, a Kalabaka shopping spree, and an optional Greek lunch.
- Day out to: Depart from Athens’ Larissa Railway Station aboard a modern, air-conditioned coach bus. The scenic ride takes you north through Thessaly’s farmlands, with glimpses of quiet villages and the rising silhouettes of Meteora’s iconic rock towers in the distance.
- Travel tip: You will need to make a small cash offering of €3 to €5 per person for entry to each monastery.
- Everything you get: Take a 4-hour guided Meteora tour with a local expert, exploring the region’s monastic history, cave dwellings, and 3 monasteries (depending on rotating availability). Use an audio guide in 10+ languages, enjoy curated photo stops of all six monasteries, and explore the Hermit Caves of Badovas. Before heading back to Athens, stop at Kalabaka for local ceramics, handmade icons, and herbs from the Meteora foothills.
- Upgrades: Select the lunch upgrade for a traditional Greek meal in Kastraki Village. Enjoy mountain specialties like lamb moussaka, oven-baked pastitsio, or spinach pie, with local wine and a view of the cliffs.
Inclusions
- Round-trip transfers to and from Athens by air-conditioned coach bus
- Meteora tour with panoramic views of all 6 monasteries
- Entry to 3 monasteries (depending on their rotating schedules)
- Entry to the Hermit Caves of Badovas
- Photo stops at all 6 monasteries
- Shopping stop at Kalabaka (Dimoula Square)
- English-speaking driver
- Expert English-speaking local guide
- Smart audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese
- Traditional Greek lunch at Kastraki Village (based on option selected)
- Free Wi-fi and USB chargers on the bus
- Bottled water onboard
Exclusions
- Pick-up and drop-off services
- A small offering of €3 to €5 per monastery
- Guide inside the monasteries (multilingual audio guides available)
- Food and drinks
- Tips for the guide (optional)
- Personal travel insurance
- As you exit Larissa train station, head straight across the street. You'll find your 'Visit Meteora' bus parked on Theodore Diligianni Street, right outside Everest Café.
- You'll visit 2 to 4 monasteries, depending on the day and schedule. Each monastery closes one day a week (Great Meteoron is closed Tuesdays, Varlaam on Fridays).
- Meteora is not wheelchair accessible; most monasteries involve steps or inclined paths. For easier access, visit St. Stephen’s, which has a paved path and minimal stairs.
- Tours are by local minibus or coach. Distances are short, but roads are steep and winding.
- Toilets are not available on the bus, but a rest stop is included mid-way for bathroom use and snacks.
- Tour guides are not allowed inside the monasteries. Please bring earphones and a smartphone to use the audio guide during your visit.
- Monasteries have a strict dress code. Men must wear trousers (no shorts), and women must wear long skirts and cover their shoulders (no pants). Wrap skirts and shawls are available at the entrance.
- Avoid flip-flops and wear comfortable closed shoes. There are uneven stone paths and many stairs.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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