9-Day Central Greece Heritage Tour with Delphi, Meteora and Corinth
About This Tour
Discover Central Greece on a 9-day journey from Athens, exploring Livadeia and the UNESCO-listed monastery of Hosios Loukas, uncovering the sacred sanctuary of...
Duration: 9 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Athens, Patras, Corinth, Levadeia, Larissa, Ancient Corinth, Meteora, Kalabaka, Nafpaktos, Delphi, Volos · Languages: English, Spanish
Know before you go: This tour is provided during the off-season period from September 1 until March 22 of the following year. We recommend planning your travel outside the high season to avoid heat and crowds while ensuring all attractions remain open. It is especially suitable for elderly travelers who require reduced sun exposure and moderate temperatures.; A minimum booking lead time of 30 days before the tour start date is required.; This experience operates as a fully private tour, with participation limited to your group only.; Bookings are available for a minimum of 1 person and a maximum of 5 people.; An exclusive solo tour option is available, providing a fully private experience for a single traveler without sharing the vehicle. This is reflected in the pricing for one participant.; A mandatory single supplement applies for solo travelers requiring a private room, except when the booking is made for one person.; Tour services are provided in English and Spanish.; The itinerary can be customized based on travel plans, personal interests, and schedule preferences.; Daily breakfast only is included. Guests are encouraged to explore local cuisine independently for lunch and dinner due to single-night stays in each location.; Transportation is provided in an air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking driver. Flexible stops for photography, rest, or coffee breaks are available upon request.; Accommodation is included in 3-star hotels with breakfast, typically located outside historical pedestrian centers. Upgrades to more centrally located or higher-quality hotels are available upon request.
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What's Included
- Transportation with a driver
- Transportation in an air-conditioned minivan
- Transportation exclusively for your group, with no outside participants
- Company tour guide
- The tour guide will be with you at all times
- Accommodation in 3-star hotels or guesthouses
- Accommodation with breakfast only
- Accommodation in double rooms
- Accommodation always includes internet, provided by the property
- Driver and guide who speak English
Not Included
- Lunch and dinner
- Accommodation in single rooms
- Hotel tourist tax
- Entry fees and tickets
- Flight tickets
- Ferry tickets
- Travel insurance
- Country visas
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Athens to Livadeia, Hosios Loukas, and Delphi
Depart from Athens and drive to Livadeia. Explore the medieval old town of Livadeia. Explore the medieval old town of Livadeia. Learn about the history of the local Oracle. Learn about the history of the local Oracle. Continue to Hosios Loukas Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Hosios Loukas Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its Byzantine architecture and mosaics. Explore its Byzantine architecture and mosaics. Drive to Delphi and check in. Drive to Delphi and check in. Stay overnight in Delphi.
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2Day 02
Delphi Archaeological Site and Drive to Volos
Explore the Delphi archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Delphi Museum and study ancient artifacts. Visit the Delphi Museum and study ancient artifacts. Learn about the Oracle of Delphi and its significance. Learn about the Oracle of Delphi and its significance. Drive to the coastal town of Volos. Drive to the coastal town of Volos. Check in and stay overnight in Volos.
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3Day 03
Neolithic Heritage at Sesklo and Dimini
Drive to the Sesklo archaeological site. Explore one of the oldest Neolithic settlements in Europe. Explore one of the oldest Neolithic settlements in Europe. Continue to the Dimini archaeological site. Continue to the Dimini archaeological site. Discover remains of Neolithic culture and early settlements. Discover remains of Neolithic culture and early settlements. Return to Volos and stay overnight. Return to Volos and stay overnight.
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4Day 04
Volos to Kalampaka via Larissa
Visit the Volos Archaeological Museum. Drive to Larissa. Drive to Larissa. Explore the ancient theatre of Larissa. Explore the ancient theatre of Larissa. Continue to Kalampaka. Continue to Kalampaka. Check in and stay overnight in Kalampaka.
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5Day 05
Meteora Monasteries and Panoramic Views
Visit the Meteora monasteries, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore cliff-top monasteries and panoramic viewpoints. Explore cliff-top monasteries and panoramic viewpoints. Learn about monastic life and history. Learn about monastic life and history. Stay overnight in Kalampaka.
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6Day 06
Meteora to Nafpaktos via Thermopylae
Visit additional Meteora monasteries. Depart from Kalampaka and drive to Thermopylae. Depart from Kalampaka and drive to Thermopylae. Visit Thermopylae and learn about the battle of King Leonidas. Visit Thermopylae and learn about the battle of King Leonidas. Continue to the coastal town of Nafpaktos. Continue to the coastal town of Nafpaktos. Check in and stay overnight in Nafpaktos.
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7Day 07
Nafpaktos Fortress, Port, and Monastery
Visit Nafpaktos Fortress overlooking the bay. Explore the historical center and the old port. Explore the historical center and the old port. Learn about the town's maritime and cultural history. Learn about the town's maritime and cultural history. Visit the nearby monastery. Visit the nearby monastery. Stay overnight in Nafpaktos.
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8Day 08
Patras Heritage and Cathedral of Saint Andrew
Drive to Patras. Visit Patras Fortress. Visit Patras Fortress. Explore the Roman archaeological sites of Patras. Explore the Roman archaeological sites of Patras. Visit the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Visit the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Stay overnight in Patras.
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9Day 09
Ancient Corinth and Corinth Canal Return
Drive from Patras toward Athens. Visit the Ancient Corinth archaeological site. Visit the Ancient Corinth archaeological site. Explore the Ancient Corinth Museum. Explore the Ancient Corinth Museum. Stop at the Corinth Canal viewpoint. Stop at the Corinth Canal viewpoint. Return to Athens and conclude the tour. Return to Athens and conclude the tour.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup is available from any hotel or location in Athens or the surrounding area. · Tour start: Athens, Greece — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.