Thermopylae, Meteora & Delphi Private Tour from Athens
Fourteen hours across four millennia: from where 300 Spartans held a pass to where Apollo's temple still stands on a mountainside.
A full-day private tour from Athens to Delphi, Thermopylae, Meteora and Arachova with an English-speaking driver, hotel pickup, and a Greek meal included. The driver provides local context at each stop but does not enter the monuments themselves. You choose between a private vehicle for your group or a shared small-group option, and the itinerary can be adjusted to your pace and interests.
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Visit Thermopylae, Meteora, Delphi and more
- Start trip from Athens
- Drive to Thermopylae and visit Historical Centre and Leonidas Statue
- Drive to Meteora and visit monasteries
- Take coffee break at Kalabaka
- Drive through Arachova, stop for photos and souvenirs
- Drive to Delphi and visit Archaeological Museum and site
- Visit Distomo village and learn about WWII history
- Enjoy all-inclusive Greek taverna meal
- Campo della battaglia delle Termopili 20m
- Varlaam Monastery 1h
- Holy Trinity Monastery 30m
- Delphi 1h
- Delphi Archaeological Museum 45m
What’s included
- Hotel or airport pickup in Athens.
- 14-hour private or shared tour in a Mercedes-Benz vehicle with an English-speaking driver.
- visits to Thermopylae's Innovative Centre and Leonidas statue, Meteora monasteries, Delphi's Archaeological Museum and Temple of Apollo site, and the village of Arachova.
- a Greek taverna meal with moussaka, salad, tzatziki and a drink.
- baklava with ice cream.
- a handmade souvenir statuette.
- unlimited snacks and soft drinks throughout the day.
- and liability insurance per person.
- Every day 06:00 06:15 06:30 07:00 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00
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Full-day private tour from Athens visiting Thermopylae, Meteora monasteries, and Delphi's archaeological sites with lunch included and hotel pickup.
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The experience
The day starts with pickup from your Athens hotel and a drive north to Thermopylae, where you'll visit the Innovative Centre of Historical Information and see the Statue of Leonidas. From there the route climbs into Meteora, where monasteries sit atop 1000-foot rock pillars. You'll stop at the Holy Monastery of Varlaam and Rousanou, then pause for coffee in Kalabaka before passing through the stone village of Arachova for photos and local crafts.
After a scenic drive through mountain valleys, you reach Delphi beneath the 3000-foot Mount Parnassos. The stop includes the Archaeological Museum of Delphi and the archaeological site itself, where the Temple of Apollo stands. The route also passes through Distomo, a village where 350 people were killed in a Nazi war crime in 1944. At the end of the day, the tour includes a Greek meal at a local taverna owned by the operator: moussaka, Greek salad, tzatziki, and your choice of soft drink, beer or wine.
The vehicle is a Mercedes-Benz (sedan for 1–4 passengers, minivan for 5–8, or sprinter for 9–20), and the driver offers local knowledge throughout. Pickup happens from wherever you're staying in Athens, including the airport or cruise terminal if you provide details in advance. The tour runs 14 hours total, and you can request adjustments to the schedule or activities before you go.
Top questions
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 inside the Meteora monasteries that I'll see?
The Holy Monastery of Varlaam and Rousanou are the stops on this tour. Both sit on top of the rock formations Meteora is famous for, and the driver will provide context about them, though entry to the interiors depends on your choice to add that separately.
Is the Delphi archaeological site included, or do I need to buy a ticket separately?
The tour visits the archaeological site of Delphi and the Temple of Apollo, but entry to the site itself is not included in the tour price and must be purchased on arrival.
What's included in the meal at the end of the day?
The taverna meal includes moussaka, Greek salad, tzatziki, and one soft drink, beer, or glass of wine per person. The restaurant is owned by the tour operator and located in a local area outside the main tourist zones.
Can I adjust the stops or the order of the day?
Yes, the operator states the schedule, duration and activities can be adjusted to meet your needs. Let them know any special requests when you book.
What's the difference between the private tour and the shared small-group option?
The private tour is your group alone in a dedicated vehicle. The shared small-group option travels with other passengers in the same vehicle. Both include the same stops, meal, and driver commentary. You choose based on whether you prefer privacy or don't mind sharing the ride.
Do I need to arrange my own transportation to Delphi from Athens?
No, hotel pickup is included, and the driver handles all driving for the full 14 hours. If you're arriving at the airport or cruise terminal, provide those details to the operator and they'll arrange pickup from there.
Operated by Theodores Private Tours - Theodores Travel. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Thermopylae, Meteora & Delphi Private Tour from Athens
14h · EN · at your hotel
from € 27 per person
≈ US$ 30 in your currency
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