2-day Delphi and Meteora tour from Athens: Spanish guide

Two days across ancient temples and Byzantine monasteries perched on stone pillars

A 2-day tour from Athens visits Delphi on day one and Meteora on day two, with a Spanish-speaking guide, overnight hotel stay, and skip-the-line access to both sites. Day one covers the Temple of Apollo and the Delphi Archaeological Museum, then continues to Meteora. Day two includes visits to two monasteries in the UNESCO-listed Byzantine rocks before returning to Athens.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Athens to Delphi and Meteora

• Visit Delphi archaeological site
• Tour Delphi Archaeological Museum
• Optional lunch stop
• Bus transfer to Meteora
• Overnight in Kalampaka hotel
• Dinner included

Day 2: Meteora monasteries and return

• Visit two Meteora monasteries
• Stop at Leonidas Monument
• Return to Athens

The experience

The tour departs Athens and heads to Delphi, where you walk the Temple of Apollo and the archaeological site that ancient Greeks believed was the center of the earth. The Delphi Archaeological Museum follows, where the guide explains the oracle's history and the role of Pythia, the High-Priestess who delivered Apollo's prophecies. After an optional lunch stop, the bus continues toward Meteora, and you overnight in a 3-star or 4-star hotel in Kalampaka.

Day two takes you into the Byzantine rocks of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage site where monasteries sit atop towering stone pillars. You visit two of them and learn how monks built monastic life in this remote landscape. A short stop at the Leonidas Monument marks where the Spartan king and his 300 soldiers made their stand. The return journey to Athens closes the tour.

The guide travels with you on an air-conditioned bus and provides commentary through headsets so everyone hears clearly. Skip-the-line access means you enter both Delphi and Meteora without waiting at the gates. Breakfast and dinner are included each day. Lunch on day one is optional and at your own cost.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned bus with WiFi on board.
• Spanish-speaking licensed guide with headsets.
• skip-the-line entry to Delphi and Meteora.
• overnight stay in a 3-star or 4-star hotel in Kalampaka.
• breakfast and dinner both days.
• optional lunch on day one.

Options for this experience

2 options

Stay in a 3-star hotelUp to 10 people · Guide in Spanish · 08:003-star hotel

Stay in 4-star hotelsUp to 8 people · Guide in Spanish · 08:004-star hotels

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 2d, runs Friday at 08:00, from € 250 per person, with a live guide in Spanish and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesFridayDeparts at 08:00Other times ›

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 453 private ›

Live guideSpanishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.8 with pickup ›

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by ArtyTours

Is this one for you?Pick this two-day tour if you want a Spanish-speaking guide to lead you through Delphi and Meteora with all logistics handled, or choose a different option if you prefer exploring at your own pace or need a guide in another language.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, and why was it so important to ancient Greeks?

The Temple of Apollo at Delphi was the sanctuary of the god Apollo and the home of the Oracle, the priestess Pythia, who delivered prophecies that guided decisions across the ancient Greek world. The site itself was considered the navel of the earth: the spiritual center of all Greek civilization.

Can I visit the monasteries in Meteora if I'm not religious?

Yes. The two monasteries you visit are open to all visitors. You'll learn about monastic life and the history of how these communities were built and sustained on the stone pillars, but there's no requirement to participate in religious practice.

What should I wear to visit the monasteries?

Wear long skirts or long pants and long-sleeved shirts to enter the monasteries. This dress code is required by the sites and is part of respecting the sacred spaces.

Does the tour include meals, or do I need to budget for food separately?

Breakfast and dinner are included both days. Lunch on day one is optional and at your own expense. The tour stops at a location where you can eat if you choose.

How does the guide communicate if I don't speak Greek?

The guide speaks Spanish and travels with the group on the bus. Everyone receives a headset so you hear the commentary clearly throughout both days, even in larger groups.