Meteora & Delphi 3 Days Semi Private Tour

Gorgeous places and tours

We did the first 2 days in Meteora, with the 3rd 1/2 day in Delphi. The pickups were all very organized and timely. Meteora was fantastic, with the first day in a small bus with stops all over—the rocks, a monastery, a very old Byzantine church, and a sunset viewing on the rocks. Our guide was informative, funny, and very energetic. The second day was an expertly guided hike up the hills with dramatic rockscapes all the way up; culminating in a visit to the largest monastery. I stayed at the Stone Forest guesthouse in Kastraki, which was lovely—great restaurant there, too. Besides the planned activities, there was also plenty of time to explore the village on my own. My only complaint was the 3rd day didn’t leave us enough time to explore the Delphi site. We arrived there at 1:00, and had to be back for the (only) public bus to Athens at 4:00. The site is very extensive with knockout views; 3 hours wasn’t enough! I didn’t even have time for the Archaeological Museum. I would suggest that the bus leave Meteora earlier in the morning, and not bother with the Thermopylae stop on the way. With those changes the experience would be perfect.

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Good but don't pick budget hotel option

Overall a great experience. We did the 3 day, 2 night budget hotel version, but in retrospect would have done the 2 day, non-budget option. - Bus coach up to Meteora (~4 hrs): comfortable, nice bus. Makes stop about 1.5 hours in at a charming small coastal town. - Meteora hotel (Hotel Meteoritis in Kastraki): budget option was pretty bad, there was no staff available at the hotel and therefore could not check in or leave our bags, room is sparse but at least clean. Unless you are really tight on budget, would NOT choose this option. - Meteora sunset tour (~4-5 hrs): This was excellent! One of the best guided hikes we've ever done. Minimal car riding, you are constantly getting on/off the shuttle to see things, walk around, see the monasteries. - Meteora hike (~4-5 hrs): Also good! Small group about 10 people. Our guide Kris was so friendly and knowledgeable and is from the area so is truly expert about Meteora and the surrounding areas. Easy/moderate difficulty, some parts were steep, overall shaded path, rocky. Start from ground level and hike all the way up to the biggest monastery. We wore regular sneakers, would NOT wear sandals. - Delphi tour: Self-guided tour so limited information. The sights are really cool and the museum also fascinating. Would have been better with a guide. - Bus back to Athens: this is a public coach bus. Be prepared to mingle with local Greek people and may have to stand for part of the ride until a seat opens up.

Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your detailed feedback and for sharing your experience. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the Meteora Sunset Tour, the hiking experience with Kris, the coastal stop on the way from Athens, and the overall program. It is especially nice to hear your comments about Kris and his local knowledge. Regarding Hotel Meteoritis, we are sorry that the check-in experience and hotel service did not meet your expectations. Our budget accommodation category is designed for travelers looking for a more economical option, but we fully agree that basic service standards should still be met. We will follow up with the hotel regarding the lack of staff availability upon arrival. For travelers who place more importance on hotel comfort and service, we would also recommend selecting our upgraded accommodation option. Thank you as well for your comments regarding Delphi. This part of the itinerary is designed as a self-guided visit, and we understand that some guests may prefer the additional context of a licensed guide. We truly appreciate the detailed review, as it helps future travelers better understand the different elements of the experience and helps us continue improving the tour.

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Beautiful and unique part of Greece

Meteora was our favorite place we visited during a two week vacation in Greece; highly recommend this tour, then, especially if you do not have a car. The tour guides were also wonderful. Be sure to read carefully everything shared with you. The Delphi day is—essentially—self guided with a driver getting you to the site (you get access to a downloadable audio tour). You will also go “in and out” of other tours so do not be concerned if you feel like an outlier (eg, we were the only ones with luggage on the first bus). The only thing I would have changed was the location of our hotel. We opted for the more expensive one which was not near town/food. Food—in general—was later than expected on day one due to both this detail and the sunset tour going from 4-9.

Response from the operator: Thank you for your review! We’re so happy to hear that you and your son had a great time together on the off-road buggy adventure. Meteora is a fantastic place to share a little adventure as a family, and we hope you both left with some great memories!

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Great deal

Excellent service provided. We did the two tours (sunset and half day) and were very happy with Chris and Henry, especially. The company is always reachable and they went with my change of plans without a problem. Highly recommended

Response from the operator: Thank you for your wonderful review and recommendation! We’re delighted you enjoyed both the sunset and half-day tours, and that Chris and Henry made your experience especially memorable. We’re also happy our team could assist smoothly with your change of plans. We hope to welcome you back again!

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Pretty pretty pretty good.

I was afraid to do it since ive never had done a 'tour' before. But it was an amazing experience. I did it solo but it was nice meeting random people from different countries. The 2nd day hike was my favorite as it was only the guide, another solo girl and me. we did encounter anyone during the whole hike which made it more peacfule hah and the guide was so good as he was friendly and very knowledgable, i think his name was Christos. In general it was great, all the staff were nice, and our guide on the first day, Jim, was amazing, friendly, and funny. The hotel was the 'premium' one which i did not really understand why it's 'premium' but i believe because it was in the Kalabaka not in the city center. Kalabaka is a very pretty and small village so i was glad i got this hotel.

Response from the operator: Dear guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are very happy to hear that your first tour experience turned into such an enjoyable and memorable trip, especially as a solo traveler. It is great to know that you enjoyed meeting people from different countries and that the second-day hike felt peaceful and special. We are especially glad that Christos made the hike so enjoyable with his knowledge and friendly approach, and that Jim also helped make the first day fun and memorable. We truly appreciate your kind words for our team and are glad you enjoyed your stay in beautiful Kalabaka. Warm regards, The Visit Meteora Team

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