DELPHI, METEORA & MOUNTAIN VILLAGES

Embark on a self-drive journey through Greece, exploring UNESCO sites like Delphi, Meteora, Olympia, and Argolis. Enjoy scenic routes, charming villages, and rich history with GPS, support, and handpicked hotels—offering a safe, flexible, and memorable adventure.

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Duration

10 Days / 9 Nights

Price

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110+ Booked

PACKAGE

Itinerary

Itinerary Details
  1. Day 1
    ATHENS - METEORA - PERTOULI VILLAGE

    Welcome to Athens! Collect your car and drive to Thermopylae to see the Leonidas Monument. Continue to Meteora to admire its stunning monasteries, then drive to Pertouli, a scenic mountain village known for its charm and alpine setting.

    Overnight in Pertouli.

  2. Day 2
    Metsovo – Tzoumerka / Kalarrytes – Ioannina – Papigo

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive through Epirus, stopping in Metsovo and Kalarrytes to explore traditional villages. Continue to Ioannina or head to Papigo for a peaceful mountain stay.

    Overnight in Kalarrytes, Ioannina, or Papigo.

  3. Day 3
    Ioannina – Papigo

    Breakfast at hotel. Explore Ioannina’s highlights, including its castle and lakeside. Continue to Megalo Papigo via scenic Zagori routes. Discover its stone houses and mountain charm.

    Overnight in Papigo.

  4. Day 4
    Explore the Zagorochoria Villages

    Breakfast at hotel. Explore Zagorochoria’s stone villages, including Tsepelovo, Kipoi, and Monodendri. Walk the Vradeto Steps, visit Beloi Viewpoint, and admire Vikos Gorge and the Voidomatis River. Return to Papigo.

    Overnight in Papigo.

  5. Day 5
    Papigo – Delphi – Arachova

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Arachova, a lively mountain village with scenic views. Continue to Delphi to explore the Sanctuary of Apollo, theatre, and museum. Return to Arachova for the evening.

    Overnight in Arachova.

  6. Day 6
    Toward Mount Mainalo, Peloponnese

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive via Vouraikos Gorge to Kalavryta, then visit the Cave of Lakes and Planitero. Continue to Dimitsana, stopping at the Vine Tree of Pausanias. Explore the village’s stone streets.

    Overnight in Dimitsana.

  7. Day 7
    Mount Mainalo Villages and Ancient Olympia

    Breakfast at hotel. Explore Mount Mainalo villages like Vytina and Stemnitsa. Enjoy local food and scenery. In the afternoon, visit Ancient Olympia and its historic ruins, then return to Dimitsana.

    Overnight in Dimitsana.

  8. Day 8
    Return to Athens via Nafplio – Classical and Historical Landscapes

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive toward Athens via Elliniko to see its pyramid, then stop in Nafplio. Continue to Epidaurus with a photo stop at a Mycenaean bridge, then return to Athens via a scenic coastal route.

    Overnight in Athens.

  9. Day 9
    Depart Athens

    Breakfast at hotel. Check out, return your rental car, and depart Athens, concluding your journey.

Tour Highlights
    • Arrive in Athens
    • Pick up rental car
    • Drive to Thermopylae and visit Monument of Leonidas
    • Drive to Meteora and explore monasteries atop rock formations
    • Drive to Pertouli Village – scenic mountain drive, photo stops
    • Overnight stay in a well located hotel in Pertouli Village
    • Driving time:
    • From Athens to Thermopylae: Approx. 2 hours and 15–30 minutes
    • From Thermopylae to Meteora: Approx. 3–3.5 hrs
    • From Meteora to Pertouli Village: Approx. 3–3.25 hrs
Accommodations

Accommodations:

  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Petouli Village with breakfast
  • 1 nights hotel accommodation in Kalarrytes / Ioannina / Papigo (depending on your preference) with breakfast
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Papigo with breakfast
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Arachova with breakfast
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Dimitsana with breakfast
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Athens with breakfast
Package Includes

Transportation:

  • Rental car for the full duration of the tour


Hotel Accommodation:

  • 9 nights hotel accommodation


Meals:

  • Daily breakfast at all hotels


Sightseeing and Activities:

  • Visits to iconic historical and cultural sites, including:
  • Meteora Monasteries
  • Ancient Olympia (Temple of Zeus, Stadium, Sanctuary)
  • Delphi Sanctuary, Ancient Theatre, Stadium, Delphi Archaeological Museum
  • Mycenaean Bridge and Epidaurus
  • Pyramid of Elliniko
  • Monastery of Panagia Agnoudos
  • Exploration of traditional mountain villages:
  • Papigo, Vytina, Stemnitsa, Lagkadia, Tsepelovo, Kipoi, Monodendri, Kalarrytes, Metsovo, Vouraikos Gorge villages, Kalavryta, Planitero
  • Scenic walks, short hikes, and panoramic viewpoints:
  • Vradeto Steps & Beloi Viewpoint (Vikos Gorge)
  • Voidomatis River
  • Optional tasting of local culinary delights (cheese pies, tsipouro, traditional pastries)

Flexibility and Leisure:

 

  • Free time for exploration in villages and towns
  • Options to choose between city or mountain village overnight stays
  • Opportunities for photography, hiking, and local experiences

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