Our driver will pick you up either from your hotel or Athens Airport. As we drive along the scenic Attica coastline, we will make a quick stop at the renowned Corinth Canal. From the canal's bridge, which stands 80 meters high and spans 6 kilometers in length above sea level, you'll be treated to breathtaking views. Don't forget to capture the beauty with some photos!
Start the day with the tour at the the birthplace of the Olympic Games with a visit to Ancient Olympia, where you'll be transported back to 776 B.C. Marvel at one of the seven wonders of the Ancient world, the gold and ivory statue of Zeus, as well as the Council house where athletes took the Olympic oath, the Treasury houses, the Gymnasium, and the Palestra. Visit the stadium, where the marble starting blocks are still in position.
We will visit the flea market to taste delightful experience of free wine and olive oil tasting, savoring the distinct blends of olive oil and the iconic Greek olives.
We will reach at a beautiful seaside small town of Nafpaktos for a short stop, surrounded by the Venetian Castle, next to the Venetian Port. Free time for lunch
We will reach in Delphi for overnight
After your breakfast, we will visit the Archaeological site of Delphi, including the monument of the Argive Kings, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea, and the famous Temple of Apollo known for its oracle. Additionally, we will visit Castalia Spring and explore the Delphi museum to fully immerse ourselves in the historical significance of this ancient site.
Discover the picturesque village of Arachova nestled on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Enjoy the charming cobblestone streets, traditional architecture, and local shops offering handcrafted goods. Explore the cultural heritage, taste delicious Greek cuisine, and experience the stunning views of the surrounding mountains. A delightful destination for all.
Leave Arachova and drive towards Meteora. Upon reaching at Meteora in Kalambaka, you can check in at your hotel and then we will witness the breathtaking sunset at Meteora. Be amazed by the natural beauty of the rock formations and the fascinating way monasteries are perched atop the cliffs, creating a truly awe-inspiring sight. Enjoy the sunset around the rocks
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel at 09:00 to begin the exploration of the impressive Byzantine Monasteries of Meteora, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage monument. Our first stop is at The Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro, the largest and oldest monastery. Perched atop a gigantic rock, it gives the impression of being "suspended in the air" (meteoro). Next, we'll visit the charming Monastery of St. Stephan, a small church adorned in 1545. Our enriching tour concludes at the picturesque village of Kalambaka, where you'll savor a traditional Greek lunch.
After exploring the wonders of Meteora, we will head back to Athens with a brief stop at Thermopylae. Here, you can admire the statue of Leonidas, a tribute to the brave 300 Spartans who fought against the massive Persian Empire. Our journey will conclude as we drop you off at your hotel around 18:30, leaving you with cherished memories of this remarkable tour.
Great way to see sites outside of Athens. Get to sights early to beat the crowds and at times the heat. Everything was taken care of so all we had to do was sit back and enjoy. We had a great driver. Panos shared some great information and was very good at making sure everything was going just the way we desired.
Just an excellent experience from beginning to end . Thoroughly enjoyed the sites and commentary by our guides
Oh my God—where do I start? What an excellent and truly professional experience we had for three days with our driver, Aggelos! From the moment he met us, he went above and beyond. He braved the closed streets of Athens on Independence Day—while everything was shut down and it was raining—just to help us get our luggage to his vehicle. He was incredibly cordial and friendly, and within just a few minutes we really got to know who he was, and he got to know who we were. He made a point to learn what experiences were most important to us during our trip. He spent a lot of time discussing Greek mythology with my daughter, which is her biggest interest. During our long drives, he shared fascinating stories and explained the history of both ancient and modern Greece. We were never short on food recommendations during our trip. He always knew the best local spots and exactly what to order. Before meeting with tour guides or visiting museums, he gave us background and context that helped us appreciate everything even more. He was always early and willing to help with anything we needed. Along the way, we learned about Thermopylae and were able to visit the site. We visited two of the six Greek monasteries of Meteora, traveled through snowy mountains to stay in Delphi and explore the archaeological site, and continued on to Olympia to experience the origins of the Olympic Games. Some of the highlights included private visits to a generational honey farm and an olive mill—perfect places to pick up special souvenirs. Finally, we traveled over the Corinth Canal and enjoyed delicious local kebabs. We learned so much about the country, its history, and its people. Most of all, we experienced truly exceptional hospitality. Aggelos was by far our favorite driver and the most memorable part of our trip.
We had a lovely three days exploring Olympia, Delphi, and Meteora with our excellent driver, Panos. More than a driver, he was also an informal guide sharing his extensive knowledge of geography, history, life is modern Greece, and, most important, the best restaurants. We chose the professional guide option for this tour and it was worth every penny. Elena, Georgia and Dominique made the historical sites at Olympia, Delphi, and Meteora come to life. These guides were incredibly professional and passionate about their subject matter. This was our first private tour and it may be hard to ever do a group tour again. There’s no trudging to the bus parking area, waiting for stragglers, or hoping for a bathroom break, our driver, Panos, was always concerned with our comfort and convenience. What a way to travel!
History of the Olympia & visits to the monasteries at Meteora. The guides were great. Our driver, George was so good. Drive was very scenic & smooth with lots of information given about the places we drove past. George was very accommodating with what we needed. It was lovely having such a nice person as our driver.
Delphi Meteora & all was a great experience & so happy we were able to do it. George our driver was great. Smooth drive with information about every places we visited. We were very happy having him as our driver.
Our driver Aggelos was fabulous. He was very attentive and knowledgeable of the areas and was good to our needs. We had a wonderful time. Private tours are a wonderful way to see the areas we went to in Greece. Olympia, Delphi and Meteroa
Aggelos is the best! This was our first visit to Greece, and he made us feel so welcome. We learned a lot during our time with him, and we will definitely make sure to request him when we return. The tour itself was great, and all of the guides were informative, kind, and passionate about their work.
This was an absolutely fantastic tour, highly recommend. Our driver, George, was wonderful and a major factor as to why the trip was so great. He was always accommodating, had great recommendations as to where to go and what to do, going above and beyond multiple times, and just a pleasure to be around. All the tour guides were friendly and very knowledgeable, the hotel stays were good, and the sites that we visited were magnificent.
Worthwhile having a driver that knows the country. Certainly a time-saver. This itinerary covered places we (as a group) wanted to see: Corinth Canal, Olympia archaeological site, Delphi archeological site, Meteora monasteries. Online itinerary was accurate. Van had a mechanical issue that made significant noise and vibration in the passenger compartment (felt like bad wheel bearings or broken / bad wheel or bad tire). Very difficult to hear what the driver said for passengers in the third row. I wore ear plugs entire time in the van. Made the entire three-day trip relatively uncomfortable. Itinerary was very uneven. 12 hours of driving and touring on the first day. Might have been a better choice to spend the night in Nafpaktos versus Delphi (90 minutes drive). There were many cafes along the water in Nafpaktos. Didn't leave the Delphi hotel on day 2 until 9:30 anyway, although the museum and archeological site open at 8:30, so could have left Nafpaktos 8:30 or so and made the 90 minute drive morning of day two. Hotel in Delphi had paint peeling in the bathroom, broken shower head mount. No place to open luggage (we just left it on the floor). Beautiful patio for breakfast (and for dinner I think, but we did not eat dinner at the hotel). Room was clean. A/C worked well. Internet connection was good. We chose not to walk in Arachova. We were shopped out. Asked for a coffee/bathroom stop. The driver passed several convenience stores and shops for about 45 minutes. Stopped at a rest area along the toll highway at a toilet with no concessions or potable water. Restroom was clean. Driver did not use the facilities, then stopped at the next rest area. Driver chose to stop for fuel 10 minutes after picking us up from Olympia archeological site. Not clear why driver did not fuel up during the two hours we were touring Olympia archeological site. Not clear why we didn't stop at the honey farm. Just that it was closed. Guest house in Kalambaka was excellent. Overall, not a bad experience, just average. With a little planning we would have had equally enjoyed the three days with a rental car and a decent itinerary (I don't mind driving hours at a time), and probably saved $500 - $800.
Ioannis was our incredible tour guide for three delightful days of exploring Olympia, Delphi and Meteora. He was attentive and checked in often to determine what we wanted to do, what food we wanted to eat, and how we were feeling. He knows a great deal about the history of the places we visited and about the landscape of the area. When we stopped at restaurants, he knew the owners and we were always treated well. There were four of us, all in our early 60s. When we talk about our experience, we are all happy that we visited these three sites. They were each fascinating, and yet quite different. The highlights of this excursion were being among the ruins of the ancient Olympic Games in Olympia, visiting a local farm where we learned about making honey, enjoying the incredible views of the mountains while exploring the Temple of Apollo in Delphi, and experiencing the surreal landscape of Meteora and exploring a couple of the monasteries. We had a wonderful trip to Greece! Our three day tour with Ioannis was certainly a highlight! We would highly recommend this tour!! Haydee, Tim, Avis and Kathy
I went with three of my friends on this tour to Olympia, Delphi, & Meteora with Yiannis (John) from Athens. Yiannis was so knowledgeable about the places. He was interesting & easy to talk to. The crowning jewel was visiting Meteora and its monasteries in the sky! Nothing else on earth looks like it! It was magical! Yiannis went out of his way to arrange a sunset & sunrise photoshoot for my photography-loving sister-in-law in Meteora! He took us to a great seaside cafe on the Aegean Sea on the way back to Athens! The trip was a blast! I would highly recommend Yiannis! His tour was a 10/10! Avis
Wonderful trip with an interesting and outstanding driver. Meteora is the highlight, but the tour packs a lot of sights into three days, with the perfect amount of breaks between drive time. Hotels were awesome as well!
It was a well organised tour and our driver George did a very good job to ensure we were looked after and everything ran smoothly. George never rushed us and allowed us to spend as much as we wanted. His suggestions for restaurants were great. The vehicle was comfortable.
Fantastic time visiting ancient sites and the stunning monasteries of Meteora! Safe and courteous driver, kind staff at hotels. Good recommendations for restaurants. A very pleasant and enjoyable 3 days.
What a treat to have our own private tour to these three wonderful places! Our driver Aggelou was a real character who entertained us and looked after us all the way. Effie who organised the trip (by email) was charming. All 3 places are very special and the museums at Olympia and Delphi were superb. Unfortunately the actual site at Olympia was closed due to a heatwave but that cannot be helped. The original plan to get around by trains and local transportation would have been very tiring and difficult on our own so we greatly appreciated the luxury of a planned private tour 😀 highly recommended.
This was an amazing trip, and one I had been waiting for for years listening to my father talk about how great Greece is. My tour started with Aggelos picking me up at the airport, and we were quickly on our way. Before we left the parking lot, he told me, “Now, I am not just your guide, I am your friend. Whatever you need, you tell me, and we will get it.” That is exactly what happened. We stopped at the Corinth Canal, it’s a nice place to stop get some photos, and grab a coffee (my flight arrived at 0700, so it was early), and then we were whisked away to Olympia, where I met Elena, and she was so delightful. Her passion for what she is telling you is worth its weight in gold. When we were done in Olympia, we darted for Delphi, we stopped at a Venetian Castle in Nafpaktos, overlooking the Gulf of Corinth. WOW!!!! We arrived at our hotel in Delphi, which was a nice little hotel, and a change of pace from the large American chain I normally stay in. Aggelos quickly showed me a place with a fantastic dinner, and we finished the night. This is just day 1. The next two days were just as fantastic with Electra in Delphi, and Harry in Meteora. They knew just what to do to avoid the crowds, and the night I arrived in Meteora, Aggelos and I were able to find a souvenir shop with Greek stuff, and not knock offs from where other vendors get them, and best of all, we found a local artist, I was able to buy one of his completed works. Such a memorable experience, and can’t wait to return and experience it in more in depth with my family. Anyone that rates this less than 5 stars is someone looking for a reason to be negative because I had to put absolutely ZERO effort into this trip.
Everything about our experience was excellent, from booking the trip, to our driver, tour guides, accommodations and dinning recommendations. Our driver was very knowledgeable and put up with all of our questions:). The tour guides were very informative and interesting. Our hotels were a category 3 and provided clean and efficient rooms. Recommended food places were great, with lots of different options. The only down side of the trip is that we wanted to meander in some of the towns to do some shopping, but there was no time for that.
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