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  • Michele C
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Teddy and the Bus driver were great. We arrived and returned safely. Teddy was so personable, informative and interactive with all of us during the tour. I would most definitely recommend!!
    Written February 2, 2025
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  • JORGE M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent day-trip! The van arrived on time to pick us up near our hotel. Pan (the tour guide) is really charming and knows a lot about Greek history, the whole tour was very insightful, we definitely recoomend it! Cheers from Chile❤🇨🇱
    Written January 3, 2025
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  • 868worldtravel
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a brilliant trip! The tour guide was excellent and extremely knowledgeable - she really tied together the architectural site and the contents of the museum, and was a great storyteller! I would definitely recommend this trip!!
    Written January 5, 2025
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  • Erin P
    10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great day to Meteora. Wonderful guide Maria - humorous, knowledgeable, and kind. She also speaks multiple languages and chatted away to many people in the group in their native tongue. Really appreciated her down to earth style and the care she showed for the local animals during our tour. You can tell she really cares for the place and community.

    After 2 days in Athens, we were a bit worried about all the stairs to the monasteries. However the guides are quite clever and take you to the most difficult one first, which is really not that bad a climb. Monasteries are stunning, views breathtaking of course. You have about 5 hours in Meteora which is enough time for the activities. For the ladies, I'd advise to bring a sarong or similar garment to wrap over your leggings/trousers so you don't need to borrow one and can just go straight in after paying. Entry is in cash, but souvenirs can be bought by card.

    The optional meal is a must . Go for the Moussaka and Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers - they are good enough to make you want to do the journey again for your next meal!

    Getting the bus from Athens was the most chaotic part as there's quite a few coaches outside the meeting point, however there is a sign on the bus saying 'Meteora', with driver and his assistant being very helpful if you are confused, even waiting for late comers. Something to note is that the bus from Athens is not the same as the tour bus. The first bus did not have chargers, AC, and was a typical older coach. When arriving in Meteora, everyone is split into small groups and that is where you are transported on much more modern tour buses. These buses are very clean and comfortable and great to be in while travelling up and down the mountains. This is where you get the water too, so definitely bring water/snacks for the first bus as the journey is 5 hours with a 30 mins stop halfway. The Athens to Meteora drivers were great, navigating some unexpected road issues with ease. Our tour driver was brilliant and also doubled as a photographer, taking some lovely pictures of us. I think he was also a local to Meteora and Maria shared some funny and interesting stories about them both that related to the history of the hermit caves.

    Key Tips:

    - There are 2 different buses. Don't think you've been deceived when the bus from Athens is not like the tour bus mentioned in the description - you board that in Meteora.

    - The climbs are not that bad. Took us less than 10 minutes (including a small sit down) to get to the top of the first and hardest monastery. This was on top of my already exhausted legs as I'd spent the previous 2 days running around Athens so my legs were like jelly before I began! I'm not that fit and everyone in my group (of all ages and fitness) were able to get to all monasteries.

    - Get the optional meal. It's delicious. Worth going back for that wonderful, authentic Greek food.

    - Bring cash for the monasteries. €5 per person, per place. So for a couple, €30 for the day. Card can be used in the souvenir shops in the monasteries.

    - I wore walking boots, and my boyfriend wore sturdy trainers. I'd recommend something secure to your feet because the paths can be uneven.

    If you are still in doubt, just book this trip. It is seriously a bargain for what you get to do. Have fun!
    Written February 2, 2025
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  • Kitty W
    London20 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well organised, good value, guide and driver both lovely. Picked up on time as arranged. Destination well worth visiting. I've only given 4 out of 5 as the weather was a bit cloudy so we had a poor sunset. But it is January.
    Written January 21, 2025
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  • Geoff H
    Birmingham, UK1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    PICKED UP BY COACH IN THE CENTRE OF ATHENS. 2HR + DRIVE WITH COMFORT BREAK. THE AREA IS VERY BEAUTIFUL.ARRIVED AT SITE AND OUR GUIDE WAS VERY GOOD. THE SITE WAS FAR BIGGER THAN I EXPECTED. A MUST DO FOR ANYONE.
    ONLY DOWNSIDE WAS OUR DRIVER WHO THOUGHT HE WAS DAMON HILL.
    Written February 3, 2025
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  • Stacey P
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great views, very knowledgeable chauffer, hit all the highlights, Great lunch afterwards. Paddy was an excellent guide and driver.
    Written February 4, 2025
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  • Richard H
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Such a great tour from start to finish. George was an excellent guide very welcoming and informative and gave us great time to explore all 4 locations. Mycenae-ing is believing! Stunning views in all locations and such great history esp at Mycenae and Epidaurus with the theatre to climb and the hills to explore at a speed that suits all abilities.
    Written February 4, 2025
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  • Tash
    Melbourne, Australia11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our tour to Delphi from Athens was a great day out! Driving along through the countryside while our guide tells stories about the ancient times and what would be happening in these areas. Delphi was a beautiful place to see and explore, again with wonderful information being provided to us throughout the whole trip.
    Written January 30, 2025
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  • Melanie M
    29 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What an experience! From the moment we boarded we felt relaxed and welcomed by the friendly staff. The boat was spacious allowing us to each have a day bed to relax upon. The cruise took in 2 beautiful islands with enough time to swim, explore and shop on each. There was also a welcomed opportunity to jump from the boat into the beautiful waters and swim before lunch. The food served on board was delicious and plentiful. A total of 7 hours approx. and a day to remember. Thank you Stacey, Jimmy and crew.
    Written October 24, 2024
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  • cprappoport
    Locust Grove, VA8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was an excellent day trip. The long drive was worth it, not only for the destination (Delphi), but also for the experience of leaving the city of Athens and seeing more of the locality and countryside. Our driver, Pericles, was a very good driver and his Mercedes van (a 9 seater I believe) was comfortable. Pericles explained some of the sights and geography along the way and kept us apprised of when the next rest would be and how much longer we had to drive. He was eager to answer questions that we asked. When we arrived at Delphi, Georgia was there to greet us as our guide in the museum and as we walked the site. But first, the approach to Delphi was stunning on this remarkably warm and bright January day and Delphi literally sparkled on the side of the mountain and the spring growth on the hillside was the most verdant green. Georgia was very knowledgeable and helped us understand the history of the site and the very interesting people/gods who were instrumental in building Delphi and how a strong community continued there for centuries. So much history! I’ll admit this: it’s a lot more history that I can retain! A day trip like this is long but because we were staying in Athens for six days, we felt that it was well worth the time, effort, and cost. The experience exceeded our hopes, as did Pericles and Georgia as our hosts!
    Written January 28, 2025
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  • Miyuki A
    14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Alex was our driver for this tour and we were so pleased. He was proactive and attentive to our needs as one in our party suffers from vertigo. The drive was smooth and he delivered wonderfully commentary about Athens and our intended destinations. His command of the English language is amazing and he is very professional, but also personable.

    Ms. Patti was our guide to the sites at Epidaurus and Mycenae and was wonderfully informative. We felt that we had enough time at the different locations.

    We were able to have a nice lunch in Nafplio and walk about a bit. It's a place we would definitely visit again. The day did not feel rushed at all. Alex did a great job with the timing and on the way back we were treated to more beautiful views. We would definitely recommend this tour and hope that you get Alex as a driver!
    Written January 31, 2025
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  • Nomad C X
    11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The best day trip, not too far from Athens. Amazed by all the sites, perfect for those wanting to follow in the footsteps of St Paul.
    Written January 31, 2025
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  • Max L
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent tour, well worth it! Guide was exceptionally knowledgeable. Timeline was well followed. The sites were incredible and the towns were beautiful!
    Written January 13, 2025
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  • Brett P
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The experience was positive from the start. Transportation from the hotel was on time in a comfortable vehicle. We purchased the VIP tickets which I would recommend. We went to the front of the line upon arrival at the boat and escorted to the our own booth in the lounge.

    The staff was very attentive and was able to accommodate my wife's dietary restrictions with both meals served on board. Cocktails are not included but were excellently prepared and reasonably priced.

    We did the walking tour on Hydra. The guide was very knowledgeable of the history of the island and pointed out the thing of interest. The tour is short, about an hour, a few minutes available to see the shops near the port, then back to the port.

    Next stop was Poros, which was really short at about half an hour to 40 minutes available. This was enough time to walk to the end of the shopping area then back to the port. I would have been fine skipping Poros and adding time to the Hydra or Aegina ports.

    Aegina was the last and longest stop where we took the Panoramic tour. The tour advertises 5 stops, but three of these were 2 minutes stops with no opportunity to get off the bus. You had to take pictures through the windows which weren't very clean for such photos. The is a stop at a monastery which was very nice. The second stop is when you get off the bus in the shopping area near the port. We were provided a sampling of the seafood, then escorted to a nearby pistachio store to buy to some very tasty pistachio ice cream, butter, etc.
    Written April 28, 2024
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