4 Days Private Tour: Delphi - Meteora - Vergina & Dion

Athens, Greece

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Overview

This tour is a great opportunity for those who have a combined interest in the Greek past and the country’s natural beauty. The tour offered for encountering with major sites of the Greek mainland as Delphi, the monasteries and the unique formation of the Meteora rocks but also with the glory of the Macedonian Empire.

What's Included

Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
Accommodation (according to your booking)
Bottled water
Private transportation
Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]

Accommodation and breakfast (according to your booking)
Entrance Fees
Licensed Tour guide on request (Additional cost)

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Pick up time adjustable upon your request.

What To Expect

Day 1

Livadia - Delphi - Arachova

6 Stops

Livadia (pass by)

Livadia is the capital of Viotia Prefecture and has about 30,000 inhabitants. It is built at an altitude of 200 m, in the western part of the prefecture, at the edge of the plain of Kopaida and the small river Erkyna flows through it. It is surrounded by mountains; Parnassos to the north of the city and Elikonas to the south. The old town of Livadia (Mideia) was built at the foot of the later. It is a unique,“properly” Greek city with a history and a mythology that became a source of inspiration for poets, painters and sculptors of all ages.

Admission Ticket Free

Monastery of Hosios Loukas

Our first stop is going to be the monastery of Hosios Loukas, which represents the second golden age of Byzantine art (11th -12th century) in particular its golden mosaic decoration and fine architecture.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Arachova

Aráchova is a mountainous village nestling picturesquely at the foot of Mt. Parnassós in Viotia, Southern Greece.It is the most cosmopolitan winter destination in Greece, a great favourite for passionate ski lovers and celebrities, or just first-time visitors who wish to relax in a dreamy mountainous setting with modern tourism facilities. Its modern ski resort, its close proximity to Athens, and its breathtaking mountainous landscape are the strongest reason why. Apart from the mountain activities, Aráchova is also famous for its bustling nightlife and as the favorite mountain resort of Athenians.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Delphi

Delphi is a town on Mount Parnassus in the south of mainland Greece. It's the site of the 4th-century-B.C. Temple of Apollo, once home to a legendary oracle.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Apollo

The most famous Oracle of the antiquity, with the Temlpe of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians, the Theatre and the Stadium.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Delphi Archaeological Museum

In the museum you will be able to see the famous charioteer and Gold Ivory statue.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Day 2

Arachova - Meteora - Kalambaka

3 Stops

Day 3

Kalmbaka - Vergina - Dion - Litochoro

5 Stops

Aigai Theater

The city of Aigai, the ancient first capital of the Kingdom of Macedonia, was discovered in the 19th century near Vergina, in northern Greece. The most important remains are the monumental palace, lavishly decorated with mosaics and painted stuccoes, and the burial ground with more than 300 tumuli, some of which date from the 11th century B.C. One of the royal tombs in the Great Tumulus is identified as that of Philip II, who conquered all the Greek cities, paving the way for his son Alexander and the expansion of the Hellenistic world.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)

You will be able to visit the museum that developed around the original location of the Royal Tombs full of their golden belonging and more importantly you will face the imposing tomb of Philip II, father of the Alexander the Great.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Dion Archaeological Park

Next we will drive towards the site of Dion following the national highway, reaching the village of Dion we will find the site and the archaeological museum of Dion, an ancient Greek city named after Zeus (in Greek Dias) that preserved its importance in the Macedonian Period. There Philip II and his son Alexander the Great made sacrifices to the Gods after conquering the Ancient Greek world and from there Alexander The Great started his expedition towards to Asia. It was a city with of a huge strategic importance according to the Macedonian Kings. Today you can visit sanctuary of Isis and other Egyptian Gods, the oldest sanctuary of Goddess Dimitra, a Hellenistic theater, a roman theater and a stadium, the mansion of Dionysos with its wonderful mosaic decoration and many more public and private buildings.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Museum of Dion

Located in the present-day settlement of Dion, only 500 meters from the entrance of the archaeological space, the museum displays finds from various excavations over the years. The finds have been organized according to the areas from which they were excavated on the site, and include discoveries from ancient Pydna and other archaeological spots in Pieria. In the basement visitors can watch an educational film titled «Daily Life in Ancient Dion», and screenings of audiovisual materials related to ancient Dion and Olympus.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Litochoro (pass by)

After having lunch at the village of Dion we will drive on the foothills of mountain Olympus to reach the mountainous, scenic village of Litochoro where we will stay the rest of the day and overnight. Litochoro is the closest location to Mt Olympus at sea level making it a popular destination for people that want to start climbing up the mountain. So we will stay on the foothill of the highest mountain in Greece, of the mountain were the 12 Gods of Olympus lived according to the Greek Mythology.

Admission Ticket Free

Day 4

Thermopylae - Athens

4 Stops

Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available
The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 4 Days Private Tour: Delphi – Meteora – Vergina & Dion?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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