Historical Information Center for Thermopylae

In this full day tour you will see the most beautiful sights and scenery. I will take you to multiple destinations in just a day! We will enjoy a visit to Delphi and the religious sites of Meteora. We will pass by Thermopylae, where the 300 Spartans fought and the breathtaking Arachova. However you may ask "Why should I buy this tour to Thermopylae, Meteora and Delphi from Athens or how is this different from others?" Simply because everything you get from this tour is value for time, as it saves time for you to do other things in your plan and value for money, since everything you'll need, such as your meal, is included. Our trip will start from Athens and then we will drive to Thermopylae, where we will visit Thermopylae's Innovative Centre of Historical Information and we will see the Statue of Leonidas. Afterwards we will drive to the breathtaking Meteora, where we will visit a lot of monasteries, built on top of 1000 foot rocks, such as the Holy Monastery of Varlaam, Rousanou and the Holy Trinity. Then we will take a break for a coffee at Kalabaka. Driving through the beautiful stone villages of Arachova where we'll be able to stop so that you can take photos and buy souvenirs. After a wonderful scenic drive through mountains and fertile valleys we reach Delphi, located under the 3000ft tall mountain Parnassos. There we will visit the Archaeological museum of Delphi, we will see the Archaeological site of Delphi and the site of the temple of Apollo. And lastly before our return to Athens we will Enjoy A Great dinner in a local resturant that is included in our expirience.

One of our favorite tours, dedicated to those who fell in the name of freedom. This special tour was designed to accommodate those interested in ancient Greek battles, those who want to discover two major battlefields of the Persian wars, the plane of Marathon and Thermopylae. We head out from Athens to the sacred plain of Marathon driving through Attica Highway and Marathon Avenue. This is the course of the original Marathon Race, as you will see by the signs that count each kilometer. Later we will reach the Tumulus of the Athenians; the site portrays courage, bravery and finally the victory of the Athenians against the Persians in 490 BCE. Moving on we will also see the Marathon Battlefield, its Archaeological Museum and a prehistoric cemetery that produces proof of the first civilized presence in this location. Driving by the present city of Marathon our last stop in this area we will be Marathon Lake, on the slopes of Mt Penteli. It is an artificial lake operated as the main water reservoir for Athens. Besides the magnificent view, you see the Marathon Dam, a miracle of engineering, unique due to the fact that it’s the only one in the world made entirely of Pentelic marble (king of all marbles, used for the Parthenon, on Acropolis Hill). Moreover, at the bottom, you will see an excellent modern model of the treasury of the Athenians which was located in the sanctuary of Delphi. Next, we will be back on board for a drive to Thermopylae. It was here that 10 years after the Battle of Marathon, King Leonidas and his 300 brave Spartans heroically faced the Persian army. In the Historical Center, an informative 3D movie will be shown. As if traveling through time you will feel the presence of heroes who stood their ground for their freedom against a foreign conqueror. To conclude you will visit the statue of Leonidas standing exactly opposite Kolonos Hill where the persistent Spartans left their last breath. A place too sacred for words. Heading back to Athens we will stop at the coastal town of Kammena Vourla, where we will enjoy a relaxing, traditional Greek lunch by the sea. And to terminate the tour we will drive back to Athens safe and sound.

Visit the Hot Gates, a strategic place that was used back in time to stop the enemies from invading the south of Greece. At 480 B.C. King Leonidas with his 300 elite hoplites stopped for 3 days the massive Persian army. It is considered one of the most epic battles in history. You will see the battlefield, the statue of Leonidas, and a 3D restoration of the battle in the local Museum. You will be deeply informed about the details of the Persian wars. After, we head to Delphi, the most sacred place of ancient Greece, which is connected with many legends. Passing by the picturesque village of Arachova, you can enjoy a coffee or a snack. In Delphi, you will see the Museum which stores some of the most amazing artifacts of Greece, and the huge temple of Apollo where Pythia predicted the future with double-meaning answers. After, you can enjoy Greek food with amazing views.