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Timeless piety

Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Destinations:
The valley of Meteora
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Package rate per person in double room From 2066€

This winter trip focuses on spirituality that transcends time and historically brings people together. You will split your days between the Oracle of Delphi, where ancient Greeks worshiped Apollo and the monasteries of Meteora, a testament to Christian devotion. Starting in Athens, you will have the chance to explore that vast metropolis on your own, and even get a head start on the spiritual leg of your journey by visiting the Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena. Once you have sufficiently explore the Greek capital you will be ready to head off to Delphi with your personal driver who will be there to assist you every step of the way.

Once in Delphi, you will have ample time to explore the ruins of the famous Oracle, a sacrosanct place in the ancient Greek world. The Oracle stood in a subterranean chamber inside the Temple of Apollo and its significance cannot be understated. The high priestess would serve as a consult for heads of city states on political, military and even personal matters. Every step you take around the site of Delphi betrays this, as the existence of various treasuries, a stadium and an amphitheater show that it was a major caltural hub.

Your next stop through time will be the Byzantine Empire and the advent of Christianity. The monasteries of Meteora begun being built during the mid-14th century, even though hermit monks had lived in caves in the area for centuries. Sitting on top of gigantic rock formations, this gave the monasteries a natural way of protecting their inhabitants from invaders. Nowadays a testament of human ingenuity and perseverance, the imposing image of the Meteora valley will be seared in your memory for the reast of your days!

Available: Daily (November to March)

  • 3 night hotel accommodation in Athens
  • 2 night hotel accommodation in Delphi
  • 3 night hotel accommodation in Kalambaka
  • Private transfer service as per itinerary
  • Private minibus with personal driver for 5 days
  • Total meals: 8 breakfasts
  • VAT for all services

Not included:

  • International airfare
  • Personal expenses, meals, beverages not indicated in the itinerary etc.
  • Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts
  • VISA expenses (if applicable)
  • Climate crisis resilience fee (to be paid directly to the hotel)
  • Day 1 - Arrival in Athens
    As you land in the Athens International Airport, our collaborator will be waiting for you to greet you and guide you through your vacation schedule. After your personal driver takes you to your selected accommodation, you will have the rest of the day at your disposal to get to know the Greek capital. A first foray into Greek cuisine under the guise of the beautifully illuminated Acropolis might just be the best introduction to the city!  
    Overnight: Athens
    Meals: -
     
  • Day 2 - An Athenian Exploration
     There is no shortage of things to do in Athens in a single day will surely not feel like enough. Brace yourselves for some sightseeing, idle strolling, good eating and casual shopping as you slowly make your way in different neighborhoods of the Athenian center. If you want to have a more compartmentalized experience, you can get all the essential sightseeing done in the morning with an organized tour to the most important spots in Athens, culminating in the Museum of Acropolis!
    Overnight: Athens
    Meals: Breakfast
     
  • Day 3 - Arrival in Delphi
    Time to leave Athens and begin your journey into the mainland and the spiritual destinations that lay ahead. You will meet your personal driver and cruise through the plains of the Boeotia region in order to reach the historic Delphi, known the world over due to its Oracle. The town bearing the same name, located very close to the archaeological site, is one of the most charming winter destinations in Greece, and worth exploring in its own right. Be sure to try some local delicacies in a cozy tavern and pick up some hand-crafted memorabilia from one of the many shops on offer.
    Overnight: Delphi
    Meals: Breakfast
     
  • Day 4 - Visit the Delphi Site
    Enjoying your breakfast on a crisp winter morning with a view of the chaotic valley below from the slopes of Delphi is the ideal way to start your day. Soon after, your driver will take you to the archaeological site, the main course of the journey to Delphi! As you gradually make your way from the entrance of the site up the hill, you will slowly become increasingly aware of the significance this place held for ancient Greeks. Treasuries from other city-states can still be found on site, the amphitheater with its majestic view was a cultural hub and the stadium in which the Pythian Games were held still stands. But without a doubt, the most important site is the Temple of Apollo, on the center of which was the Oracle that handed out prophecies and influenced many wars in its hayday. After touring the entire site, you will continue to the nearby museum inside which many exhibits found on the grounds are safely stored for visitors to see. 
    Overnight: Delphi
    Meals: Breakfast
     
  • Day 5 - Travel to Kalambaka 
    Continuing your trip across the Greek mainland, you will head north, to the heart of Thessaly, till you reach the town of Kalambaka. A quaint town that might not feel remarkable in any way had it not been for the gigantic pillars overshadowing the entire town. Sitting on the edge of the valley of Meteora has rendered Kalambaka the preferred hub from which to begin your exploration of the iconic monasteries of Meteora. Make sure to get some rest tonight as you will have plenty to see during the following days!
    Overnight: Kalambaka
    Meals: Breakfast
     
  • Days 6 & 7 - Visit to Meteora and explore the region
    These next two days are at your disposal to explore the Byzantine monasteries of Meteora. Not all monasteries are open every day to the public, so make sure you craft your own schedule about which ones you want to visit on any given day. The view of the immense valley can be enjoyed from different vantage points and the roads to each monastery consist of different and always picturesque routes, be it paths through foliage, bridges or steps carved in the rock. Inside the monasteries you can see gorgeous pieces of religious art, visit the courtyards and gardens in which the monks and nuns grow their own produce and get a glimpse of how they live when visitors are not around.
    Overnight: Kalambaka
    Meals: 2 Breakfasts
     
  • Day 8 - Return to Athens
    You can either choose to visit a few more monasteries in the morning or get an early start on returning back to Athens for your last evening in Greece. Your driver will drop you off at your hotel and the rest of the day will be at your leisure to spend as you wish.
    Overnight: Athens
    Meals: Breakfast
     
  • Day 9 - Departure from Athens
    Full of memories and hopefully souvenirs for your friends back home your will be driven from your hotel to the airport in order to catch your departure flight. We hope this winter adventure superseded your highest expectations!
    Overnight: -
    Meals: Breakfast

 

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Athens
    As you land in the Athens International Airport, our collaborator will be waiting for you to greet you and guide you through your vacation schedule. After your personal driver takes you to your selected accommodation, you will have the rest of the day at your disposal to get to know the Greek capital. A first foray into Greek cuisine under the guise of the beautifully illuminated Acropolis might just be the best introduction to the city!  
    Overnight: Athens
    Meals: -
     
  • Day 2 - An Athenian Exploration
     There is no shortage of things to do in Athens in a single day will surely not feel like enough. Brace yourselves for some sightseeing, idle strolling, good eating and casual shopping as you slowly make your way in different neighborhoods of the Athenian center. If you want to have a more compartmentalized experience, you can get all the essential sightseeing done in the morning with an organized tour to the most important spots in Athens, culminating in the Museum of Acropolis!
    Overnight: Athens
    Meals: Breakfast
     
  • Day 3 - Arrival in Delphi
    Time to leave Athens and begin your journey into the mainland and the spiritual destinations that lay ahead. You will meet your personal driver and cruise through the plains of the Boeotia region in order to reach the historic Delphi, known the world over due to its Oracle. The town bearing the same name, located very close to the archaeological site, is one of the most charming winter destinations in Greece, and worth exploring in its own right. Be sure to try some local delicacies in a cozy tavern and pick up some hand-crafted memorabilia from one of the many shops on offer.
    Overnight: Delphi
    Meals: Breakfast
     
  • Day 4 - Visit the Delphi Site
    Enjoying your breakfast on a crisp winter morning with a view of the chaotic valley below from the slopes of Delphi is the ideal way to start your day. Soon after, your driver will take you to the archaeological site, the main course of the journey to Delphi! As you gradually make your way from the entrance of the site up the hill, you will slowly become increasingly aware of the significance this place held for ancient Greeks. Treasuries from other city-states can still be found on site, the amphitheater with its majestic view was a cultural hub and the stadium in which the Pythian Games were held still stands. But without a doubt, the most important site is the Temple of Apollo, on the center of which was the Oracle that handed out prophecies and influenced many wars in its hayday. After touring the entire site, you will continue to the nearby museum inside which many exhibits found on the grounds are safely stored for visitors to see. 
    Overnight: Delphi
    Meals: Breakfast
     
  • Day 5 - Travel to Kalambaka 
    Continuing your trip across the Greek mainland, you will head north, to the heart of Thessaly, till you reach the town of Kalambaka. A quaint town that might not feel remarkable in any way had it not been for the gigantic pillars overshadowing the entire town. Sitting on the edge of the valley of Meteora has rendered Kalambaka the preferred hub from which to begin your exploration of the iconic monasteries of Meteora. Make sure to get some rest tonight as you will have plenty to see during the following days!
    Overnight: Kalambaka
    Meals: Breakfast
     
  • Days 6 & 7 - Visit to Meteora and explore the region
    These next two days are at your disposal to explore the Byzantine monasteries of Meteora. Not all monasteries are open every day to the public, so make sure you craft your own schedule about which ones you want to visit on any given day. The view of the immense valley can be enjoyed from different vantage points and the roads to each monastery consist of different and always picturesque routes, be it paths through foliage, bridges or steps carved in the rock. Inside the monasteries you can see gorgeous pieces of religious art, visit the courtyards and gardens in which the monks and nuns grow their own produce and get a glimpse of how they live when visitors are not around.
    Overnight: Kalambaka
    Meals: 2 Breakfasts
     
  • Day 8 - Return to Athens
    You can either choose to visit a few more monasteries in the morning or get an early start on returning back to Athens for your last evening in Greece. Your driver will drop you off at your hotel and the rest of the day will be at your leisure to spend as you wish.
    Overnight: Athens
    Meals: Breakfast
     
  • Day 9 - Departure from Athens
    Full of memories and hopefully souvenirs for your friends back home your will be driven from your hotel to the airport in order to catch your departure flight. We hope this winter adventure superseded your highest expectations!
    Overnight: -
    Meals: Breakfast

 

  • Car rental includes: unlimited mileage, CDW insurance with deductible, Theft insurance, VAT, delivery & collection fees during office hours and 24h road assistance
  • Potential damage to tires and under the car due to bad driving is not covered under the CDW insurance
  • Delivery and collection hours are between 08:00am and 08:30pm. Night supplement will apply for delivery or collection outside office hours
  • Clients are obliged to carry a major credit card for the car rental
  • A driving license of minimum one year is required and the minimum age of drivers must be 23 years old
  • Should you require extra insurance that can be arranged on the spot with the car company's representative
  • Rental does not include the fuel cost, GPS is provided at extra cost and is payable on the spot
  • Citizens of non-EU countries are required to have a valid international driver’s license along with their regular driver’s license
  • Different rates apply during the festive season and public holidays
Rates per Person for all services outlined in Euros
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