Meteora & Delphi 3 Days Semi Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 days
Mobile ticket
Embark on a captivating 3-day journey through Greece's iconic landscapes. Marvel at ancient monasteries perched atop towering rocks in Meteora, traverse the legendary battlefield of the 300 Spartans, and explore the UNESCO ancient site of Delphi. Enjoy the intimacy of small-size group with a maximum of 16 people, ensuring a personalized experience.
Your adventure begins at 8:00 AM from Athens to Meteora. Day 1 features a scenic bus ride to Kalambaka and the enchanting Meteora Sunset. Day 2 offers the choice between a small-size Hiking Tour or a Minibus Half-Day Tour, both led by local guides.
Day 3 starts at 09:00 AM with an express shuttle to Delphi, stopping at the historic battlefield of Thermopylae. Explore Delphi's treasures, guided by local experts. The tour concludes with a 7:00 PM bus ride back to Athens. Uncover Greece's secrets on this extraordinary adventure, where each moment is thoughtfully crafted for an exceptional experience.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Bus ride to Meteora, join our small size sunset tour, enjoy your stay at boutique hotel with view. Breakfast included.
Accommodations
Travelers will stay at a top-rated boutique hotel with stunning views of Meteora. Breakfast is included.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Agios Stefanos
Explore the tranquil monastery of Saint Steven/Agios Stefanos, where you'll marvel at exquisite frescoes, peruse ancient parchments and portable icons in the museum, stroll through lush gardens, and savor panoramic vistas of Klamapaka town, the majestic Pindos range, and the sprawling plains of Thessaly from the accessible balcony—all without the hassle of staircases.
Byzantine Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary
Embark on a journey to The Byzantine Church, where you'll encounter a treasure trove of artistic wonders. Admire the finest frescoes dating back to the 16th century, marvel at the intricately carved pulpit from the 7th century, and behold the ancient mosaic masterpiece from the 5th century. Discover the remnants of the Apollo temple, adorned with marble sculptures and ancient symbols. Delve into the symbolic messages embedded in Orthodox iconography as you unravel the metaphoric narratives of this rich cultural heritage.
Great Meteoron Monastery
short stop outside the monastery for photo opportunities with out the crowds and the traffic of the morning hours
Roussanou Monastery
Enjoy the view of the most photogenic monastery in Greece
Holy Trinity Monastery
enjoy the views of the most known monastery of Meteora where the James Bond moview was filmed.
Varlaam Monastery
The most breathtaking view of the monastery Varlaam.
Meteora
Experience awe-inspiring vistas, explore ancient monasteries, immerse yourself in captivating art, and delve into local lore with our knowledgeable guides. Escape the crowds and uncover hidden treasures on your journey of discovery.
Choose you local small size tour: Meteora half-day tour or hiking tour. Free evening to unwind and explore the village
Accommodations
Overnight at a 3 or 4 star top rated hotel under the majestic Meteora rocks.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Great Meteoron Monastery
visit the oldest and big in size monastery
Varlaam Monastery
Varlaam Monastery
Roussanou Monastery
Roussanou monastery
Agios Nikolaos Anapaphsas
Agios Nikolaos
Holy Trinity Monastery
Holy Trinity
Agios Stefanos
Saint Stephens monastery
Meteora
Experience awe-inspiring vistas, explore ancient monasteries, immerse yourself in captivating art, and delve into local lore with our knowledgeable guides. Escape the crowds and uncover hidden treasures on your journey of discovery.
Door to door Express shuttle: Meteora to Delphi with a stop at Thermopylae. Free time in Delphi. Public bus to Athens.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Delphi Ancient Town
At 9:00 AM, our SUV or mini-bus will be ready to pick you up for a swift transfer from Meteora to Delphi, with a travel time of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Enroute to Delphi, make a stop at the legendary battlefield of Thermopylae, where the 300 Spartans stood against the Persian army. You can expect to arrive in Delphi before noon. Upon reaching Delphi, you will have approximately 4 hours of free time to explore the sites and museum, accompanied by a mobile audio guide app for an enhanced experience. At 4:00 PM, the return journey to Athens will commence via bus, with an estimated travel time of 2 hours and 30 minutes. The bus station in Delphi is conveniently located at [insert Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/VqazPcDyGVG2]. Our driver will assist you in finding a suitable place, likely a nearby cafe, to store your luggage. Please ensure to carry any valuables with you, as we cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage.
Thermopylae
Enroute to Delphi, we make a stop at the legendary battlefield of Thermopylae, where the 300 Spartans stood against the Persian army.
Delphi Archaeological Museum
Travelers who book this experience will have the opportunity to explore the Archaeological Museum of Delphi, a fascinating institution that delves into the rich history of the renowned Delphic sanctuary and the influential Oracle of the ancient Greek world.
Athens
This tour will finish in Athens train station
Options
Option without Accommodation
3-star hotel. 2 people or more
3-star hotel. Double room
3-star hotel. Single occupancy
3-star hotel. Single room
4-star hotel. Single occupancy
4-star hotel. Single room
4-star hotel. 2 or more people
4-star hotel. Double room
What‘s Included
Free smart audio guide in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Korean, Polish, Chinese,
Express transfer by car or mini bus from Meteora to Delphi
Free wifi on board the tour bus
Direct public bus from Delphi to Athens
Pick-up from Kalampaka train station to your hotel
Transport with express bus from Athens to Meteora
2 nights stay in 3 or 4 star hotel with breakfast
Choose between the Meteora Hiking Tour or the Meteora Half-day Tour
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Guide at Delphi
Local accommodation tax
Delphi
Local accommodation tax per room per night,
Meteora
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
87 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful hiking tour and guides!!
Z8581YLchloef,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the best time in Meteora and Delphi thanks to the great organisation of logistics and fantastic guides by Visit Meteora. Maria was my guide for the sunset tour and even though the weather had other plans for us, I could go on listening to Maria's sharing about Meteora and the monasteries sprinkled with stories from her childhood! I love her storytelling! On the second day, we went on a hiking tour led by Christos. Perfectly paced, scenic views, and an experienced guide who definitely knew the flora and fauna of Meteora like the back of his hand. Couldn't have asked for a better hiking experience - I highly recommend this option. Day 3 was rather light, with a drop-off a Delphi and free and easy time to explore the town and archaeological museum on our own before meeting back for KTEL bus to Athens. For a tour with mostly AM/half-day activities, I do think it slightly misses the mark in terms of value / for the price paid but I suppose other tours are rather similarly priced. Wish there was a guide for Delphi as well, but I don't regret having booked this either way! Cheers!
Amazing discoveries
beatrizaT5813WZ,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Wonderful guides and incredible sites! Thank you.
The Ultimate 3-Day Greece Experience – Simply Unforgettable!
Sonkite1979,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 3-day tour combining Meteora and Delphi was hands down one of the best experiences of our trip! Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish, making it completely stress-free. Meteora was absolutely breathtaking. The sunset tour was magical, with incredible views as the sun set over the rock formations. The hiking tour the next day was a highlight—peaceful, scenic, and full of hidden spots you’d never find on your own. The transfer to Delphi was smooth and comfortable, and visiting such an iconic historical site added a whole new dimension to the trip. It felt like the perfect combination of nature, history, and authentic local experiences. The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and truly passionate about what they do. Small group size made everything more personal and enjoyable. If you’re looking for a complete, well-balanced experience in Greece, this tour is an absolute must. Highly recommended!
Great, until the return trip to Athens!
Donna F,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00From pickup in Athens to Meteora through drop off in Delphi this tour was excellent! The bus ride from Delphi to Athens was terrible! The bus ride from Delphi to Athens was 25 minutes late to pickup, and then stopped for more pickups, then soon after, the bus driver took a 20-30 minute break. On arrival to Athens he stopped a few times to drop off, then we arrived at Bus Terminal about 7:45 instead of scheduled estimated time of 6:30. All of this while we were sitting in assigned seats so close together I couldn’t move my feet and no fan or air conditioning. The bus ride on Visit Meteora bus from Athens to Kalambaka was roomy and pleasant! The tour vans were pleasant. The 2 different tour guides, Jim and Dmitry, were informative, pleasant, and helpful! The driver of the minivan that took one other couple from our hotel to Delphi was a good driver needed to drive windy mountains. I would not recommend this 3 day trip. I originally had 2 different tours, 2 days to Meteora and 1 day Delphi. I had wanted to spend less time on the road and thought this would be better, but now know it wasn’t.
A well organized tour
Tord S,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This trip was very well organized. All the personnel including, the buss drivers and the guides all had full control of who were going where and what was going to happen next. The guide we had on day one in Meteora was very knowledgeable. Delphi It was one annoying thing about Delphi. When we bought tickets to the museum and the archeological site, we were forced to visit the museum first. This is not the fault of the tour operator, the museum only.
Impeccable Pre-Travel Service
johnhT7164MK,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are actually only due to go in May, however I wanted to highlight the excellent service of Dino Halilovic in the Reservation Department. Impeccable service!
Excellent package
veronical725,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience, everything well organised with very nice guides. Very easy to contact the agency to ask any doubts. I recommend the sunset tour and the hiking, another way to know Meteora.
Don't do Delphi transfer
774ttt,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Meteora portion of trip was good although admittedly it did feel like the price was high for what we got (it was 230/pp without hotel while a day trip to meteora is currently 59/pp). Transfer to Delphi was another story and why my rating was so low. The two of us were transfered with another couple in a 5 seater car so it was a tight squeeze. Unlike the rest of the trip, the driver spoke very little English so the stop in Thermoplye was pointless beyond a bathroom trip as nothing was explained. Additionally, despite the listing saying we would be told where in Delphi we could leave our items, the place they wanted was closed (extremely unprofessional for them not to check ahead of time if its something they say they will do) so we were dropped off with our luggage at the delphi site with no info on what to do with our things. The driver just smiled politely when i asked what to do with our things and left. In the rain. I emailed the office for visit meteora and got a nonchalant response about how yeah sometimes things are closed at this time of year and I could lug my stuff back to town 10 minutes in the rain and ask around at certain restaurants to see if they could watch my things... additionally the bus stop the non english speaking driver pointed us to was the wrong direction and if we had not asked others we might have missed our bus.
Better to look for alternatives
chetelde13,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Excellent accommodation and transfers. Failures in the program and in the sending of documents of the organization. If you want a tour in Spanish look for another alternative.
Amongst pedestals of wonder
BrightonBelles,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So glad we booked this trip. The Visit Meteora team where exceptional in setting out the itinerary, seamless pick ups and drop offs in very comfortable vehicles, great accommodation (Stone Forest in Kastraki) brilliant Meteora guides (Vangelis and Andreas were really engaging, humorous and knowledgeable), remarkable views which our guides stopped at and fascinating to explore the monasteries. Great to stop off at Thermopylae en route to Delphi: somewhere we’ve wanted to visit for years and absolutely loved it. It inspired a couple of poems: Meteora Ancient sediment fractured and eroded Shifting millennia of columns decoded Alien elephants suspended in air Pedestals of wonder whispering prayer Olympian torches thrust into the ground Tipped by roofs’ red glow crowns Sandstone arms reaching to the sky At the fringes of Elysian’s quiet reply Titans petrified by Zeus Home to spiritual recluse Once each eyrie had a nest Six remain to stand the test To achieve the impossible against all odds Above common ground closer to god Wedded to their ceaseless vocation At the hem of heaven’s lofty location …….. Delphi Zeus sent two eagles from Mount Olympus Flew until they crossed above the omphalos Grandmother earth’s sacred navel Gaia’s centre and Delphi’s cradle Apollo’s dolphin form to discard He slew the ancient serpent guard The vapours from its rotting form Filled the Pythian Oracle to inform A sanctuary drew polis and pilgrims from afar Treasuries, offerings, wisdom from a rising star Unity through diplomacy, festivals and games Oh that our world could share these aims
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