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Mythical Acheron River of the Underworld, Meteora Monasteries, Delphi Site & Hosios Loukas Monastery: 3-Day Private Tour

€1,800

For those seeking experiences. Two of the best Unesco sites and an epic hike up the amazing light blue clear water of Acheron (Styx) river; the mythical entrance to Hades and underworld. With your PRIVATE group only, visit METEORA, the springs of ACHERON river in an area of outstanding natural beauty & mythology, but also, DELPHI & HOSIOS LOUKAS Unesco monastery.
Let your private driver treat you -and join you- to an authentic Greek experience, complete with amazing lunch at selected locations that Greeks enjoy their cuisine.
A unique & authentic tour, to experience what Greece has to offer; the beautiful scenery, the people, the food, the culture and the amazing mythology. A very flexible and personalized tour at your own pace.

Duration: 3 days – 2 nights
Language: English
Departure: 8:00 a.m. from Athens

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Why this 3-day 2-night private tour?
  • Really private and totally authentic.
  • A great personalized experience.
  • Meteora & Delphi. Two legendary sites from Ancient Greece.
  • The springs of ACHERON river with the amazing light clear blue water known worldwide for its mythological contents.
  • An experience of “real Greece”; culture, food, people, landscape, hospitality.

“Travel in Greece is about emotions & authenticity”.

DAY 1: Athens – Kalabaka (overnight) – METEORA
Meet your driver/guide and hop on your private vehicle from your location without wasting time to pick up unknown people. Begin the drive towards the north area of Athens, where you will arrive at Meteora in 3.5 hours without unnecessary touristy stops. This Unesco site is home to more than 20 rock monasteries. Visit two (maybe 3) of the incredible monasteries depending on the day of your visit. Originally occupied by 11th-century hermits, the monasteries later became hiding places for monks when the Roman Empire started to fall.
The monasteries you may visit are subject to change depending on your day of visit (different opening days). The monasteries to be visited can include the Grand Meteora Monastery and Moni Stefanou or Moni Varlaam. In the evening, explore the bustling but not touristy Trikala town on your own, relaxing over dinner, after you’ve been briefed properly!
DAY 2: Meteora – Metsovo mountain town – ACHERON River – Nafpaktos coastline town (overnight)
Enjoy breakfast in your hotel, and then start a ride towards the west coast of central Greece through the green landscape. A quick stretching stop at the beautiful mountain town of Metsovo which is one of the most well-known big traditional villages at an elevation of 1.160 m, before arriving at the main destination of the day; the “gates of hell” or Acheron or Styx river springs.
This is where Achilles’ Mum dipped him under the water to give him (not immortality) but invulnerability. Unfortunately she covered his heel where she was holding him to dip him. Acheron river combines, in a fascinating way, an area of outstanding natural beauty and the myth. The myth says that in order to cross the River Styx and reach Hades (underworld), a dead person must pay a fee to the ferryman, Charon, to take the dead across … the gates of hell.
Get ready to explore in and/or out of the river, but only as much as your physical condition allows.
Overnight at Nafpaktos town with the beautiful fortified harbor and platanose shaded main square.
DAY 3: Nafpaktos – Galaxidi town – DELPHI – HOSIOS LOUKAS Monastery – Athens
Following the beautiful coastline of the Corinthian Gulf enjoy a stop at the picturesque Galaxidi town -a favourite weekend destination of the Athenians- before heading to the famous Delphi and Oracle. Explore the classic treasures, theater, the museum and the ancient ruins. Visit the 2nd site with “Athina Pronaia temple”. Next,a stop at the scenic Arachova village (ski center) at the top of a cliff on the side of Mt Parnassus before enjoying yet another great lunch. Opt in for the extra visit to the beautiful Unesco world heritage Hosios Loukas monastery.

Continue the journey south towards Athens to be dropped-off directly at the hotel.

Totally private tour. No last minute cancellations; no endless pickup and drop off of strangers. Stop anytime, anywhere; non touristy itinerary. Before booking this tour, we advise that you google the less touristy/known places mentioned: Acheron springs, Metsovo, Galaxidi & Nafplaktos.
  • Private tour!
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Private driver/guide.
  • Non smoking vehicle and driver.
  • Four-night accommodation (including breakfast), all arranged at awesome stonebuilt guesthouses and luxurious countryside hotels. It is based on double or triple occupancy depending on your group/family. Contact us if in doubt.
  • Lunch is also included on all 3 days and at selected locations. You might discover that this is a food tour that is included … within the tour!
  • Each person is allowed one normal size suitcase and a small carry on bag.
  • Full and detailed itinerary of the trip.
  • In-car, bottled water & information booklet.
  • Mobile phone for communication with your driver/guide while self exploring.
  • Evenings out transport.
  • Flexible itinerary
  • Pickup and drop-off in areas outside of Athens or Piraeus port or Nafplio town.
  • Excess luggage not allowed Shopping stops (unless specifically requested).
  • Entrance fees to the sites (Meteora monasteries 3 EUR/each, Delphi 12 EUR/each, possible Acheron river activities).
  • Dinners Professional guide (available on request before the tour).
  • Gratuities (optional).

Total pricing for 1 or 2 persons is at €1,800

For larger groups of 3 or more related people (couples, group of friends or large families) please contact us -before booking- to get the best rate depending on the exact number of people and age group. Also, if you are just a single person we will provide a discount. All our vehicles are brand new (2017). For 1-3 people a large 4 door saloon 2017 vehicle is used for the trip whereas for  3 or more people a large minivan is used.

Payments made by Paypal are subject to an additional cost of 4% to 5% which the client must include in the payment and corresponds to the fees Paypal charges on all transactions.

 

From your Athens hotel, cruise ship (Piraeus port) or a pre arranged meeting point very close to your location.

For other starting locations please contact us.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for people with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
  • If canceled due to bad weather or any other extreme situation, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • We are flexible and the duration of the tour is flexible, so there is no rushing during the tour.

Cancellation of a booking by the client

The client must notify Eudaimonia by e-mail. Cancellation charges are calculated based on the day of the e-mail notification as shown below:

>>  Over 60 days with a 10% cancellation fee to be charged

>>  Between 60-30 days with a 30% cancellation fee to be charged

>>  Under 30 days with a 100% cancellation fee to be charged

If the client wishes to change to an alternative departure date or tour, this can be requested at any time before the day of the tour but it is subject to availability and possibly extra cost due to administration fees and charges or non-refundable deposits which have been paid to third party suppliers (accommodation, etc).

All bank transfers of the refunding or payment process are to be paid by the client.

Cancellation of a tour by Eudaimonia

  • If a tour is cancelled by Eudaimonia, we will offer a full refund, or alternative travel arrangements and the client decides what is preferred. In this case, no incidental or consequential expenses will be paid by Eudaimonia.
  • If access to any area or site is prohibited for reasons beyond Eudaimonia’s control the client will be entitled to a refund only if Eudaimonia can’t offer alternative services.

Description

For those seeking experiences, two of the best Unesco sites and an epic hike up the amazing light blue clear water of Acheron (Styx) river; the mythical entrance to Hades and underworld. With your PRIVATE group only, visit METEORA, the springs of ACHERON RIVER in an area of outstanding natural beauty & mythology, but also, DELPHI site & HOSIOS LOUKAS monastery.
Let your private driver treat you -and join you- to an authentic Greek experience, complete with amazing lunch at selected locations that Greeks enjoy their delights.
A unique & authentic tour, to experience what Greece has to offer; the beautiful scenery, the people, the food, the culture and the amazing mythology. A very flexible and personalized tour at your own pace.

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