Group · Athens · Delphi · Meteora
Athens, Delphi and Meteora in Five Days
From the classical order of Athens to Delphi’s mountain sanctuary and the monasteries above Meteora’s rock pillars
What this journey covers
Visit the Acropolis and its museum in Athens, travel through Mount Parnassus to Delphi, then continue to the rock-top monasteries of Meteora. Return to Athens the previous evening for a calm airport transfer on the final day.
Day by day
- Day 1
Arrival in Athens | Let the flight set the pace
Airport - Athens
Meet the confirmed flight and transfer to accommodation booked independently by the guest or quoted separately. An earlier arrival may allow a gentle Plaka walk or city viewpoint without forcing the schedule; a late arrival prioritises check-in and rest, preserving energy for the classical programme the following day.
The journey opens and closes in Athens - Day 2
Classical Athens | Acropolis Museum and Plaka
Athens
Visit the Acropolis and the Parthenon in the morning, then continue to the Acropolis Museum for its sculpture, architectural finds and archaeological remains. According to opening hours and interests, add the Ancient Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus or a Plaka walk; a licensed guide is available only when confirmed in writing.
The Parthenon above Athens 
The Acropolis Museum connects the monument with its collections 
The Ancient Agora reveals the civic life of ancient Athens 
The monumental columns of the Olympieion - Day 3
Sacred Delphi | Follow the Sacred Way to the ancient centre
Athens - Delphi - Arachova - Kalambaka
Leave Athens for the slopes of Mount Parnassus and follow Delphi’s Sacred Way through the sanctuary of Apollo, its civic dedications and the traditions of the oracle. The archaeological museum adds the key finds that once occupied the site. Pause in mountain Arachova before continuing to Kalambaka, leaving the evening free to recover before Meteora.
Enter the sanctuary of Delphi below Mount Parnassus 
The Delphi museum houses finds from the sanctuary 
A mountain-town pause in Arachova near Delphi - Day 4
Meteora | A monastic world above the rocks
Meteora - Athens
Select the monasteries that are open that day and move between immense rock pillars, carved steps and monastic buildings, seeing how landscape and the search for seclusion shaped the site. Return to Athens after the visit. Any direct airport transfer must be planned backwards from the flight, with a realistic road buffer.
Meteora's monasteries rise above the sandstone pillars - Day 5
Departure | A calm transfer from Athens
Athens - Airport
Transfer from central Athens to the airport at the confirmed flight time. The group has already returned to Athens the previous evening, so no long drive is scheduled today and there is generous margin for any change on the mountain roads.
The journey opens and closes in Athens
Where the route stops
- D1 / D4AthensΑθήνα
Start in Athens and return after the mainland circuit.
- D2Acropolis of AthensΑκρόπολη Αθηνών
Explore the classical heart of Athens.
- D3DelphiΔελφοί
Enter the sanctuary and Temple of Apollo on Mount Parnassus.
- D3Delphi Archaeological MuseumΑρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Δελφών
Use the museum collections to complete the site narrative.
- D3ArachovaΑράχωβα
Bridge Delphi and the northbound mountain road in Arachova.
- D3–D4KalambakaΚαλαμπάκα
Use Kalambaka as the overnight and access point for Meteora.
- D4MeteoraΜετέωρα
Complete the mainland journey among Meteora's rocks and monasteries.
What's included
Included
- Itinerary design and pre-departure resource review
- Airport transfers and mainland vehicle service listed in the written quotation
- OULANG itinerary coordination and operating support
Not included
- Hotel accommodation throughout
- International and domestic air tickets
- Ferry tickets where applicable
- Admission tickets and reservation charges
- Licensed site-guide service
- Meals, drinks, gratuities and personal expenses
- Any service not listed in the written quotation
Journey highlights
- Athens Acropolis and museum
- Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi
- Arachova as a mountain pause
- Meteora’s rock-top monasteries
Price and availability
A written selling price is issued after dates, party size, accommodation, transport and scope are confirmed.
Dates and resources are confirmed in writing by a travel adviser.Send your dates and party size. The team checks current vehicles, accommodation and guides before confirming price and dates.
Service languages: Chinese, English, Greek
Image credits and licences
- The Temple of Apollo at Delphi above the valley — Annatsach · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
- Athens skyline after sunset — Florian Wehde · Unsplash · Unsplash License · Source
- The Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens — acediscovery · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0 · Source
- The Parthenon seen from the Acropolis Museum — Bob Jenkin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0 · Source
- The archaeological site of the Ancient Agora of Athens — Ken Russell Salvador · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0 · Source
- Columns of the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens — Ava Βabili · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
- Entrance to the Delphi Archaeological Museum — Odysses · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
- Arachova on the slopes of Mount Parnassus — Jebulon · Wikimedia Commons · CC0 · Source
- The rock pillars and monasteries of Meteora above Kalambaka — Dimitris9444 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source