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Mainland Greece (Athens, Delphi, Meteora)

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Mainland Greece is the cradle of Western civilisation, home to Athens — one of the world's oldest cities — alongside legendary archaeological sites like Delphi and the cliff-top monasteries of Meteora. Athens draws visitors with iconic landmarks such as the Acropolis and Parthenon, a vibrant street food scene in the Monastiraki district, and a buzzing nightlife culture. Delphi, perched on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, was considered the centre of the ancient world, while Meteora's extraordinary rock-pillar monasteries are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a magnet for hikers and history lovers alike. Travellers come to mainland Greece for an unmatched mix of ancient history, Orthodox culture, mountain landscapes, and the energy of a modern Mediterranean capital.

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Mainland Greece (Athens, Delphi, Meteora) · 3 days

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Delphi & Meteora on a Shoestring: A Self-Launched Mainland Greece Loop

A budget-independent version of Destination Services Greece's 3-day Delphi & Meteora coach tour. Same headline sights — Plaka, the Delphi archaeological site and museum, the mountain village of Arachova, the Meteora monasteries and the Thermopylae stop — but booked yourself: a hostel bed in Athens, public KTEL intercity buses between Athens, Delphi and Kalambaka, and locally run guided walks or self-guided audio tours at the sites. You lose the airport-to-airport hand-holding but gain about two-thirds of the cost back and the freedom to linger in Delphi's museum or catch sunset over Meteora.

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