Visite guidée d'une journée à Delphes au départ d'Athènes (site UNESCO)
Description
Visitez l'un des sites archéologiques les plus importants de Grèce lors d'une visite guidée d'une journée au départ d'Athènes, conçue pour offrir un moyen confortable et sans tracas d'explorer Delphes. Voyagez à travers les paysages pittoresques de la Grèce centrale dans un véhicule climatisé, sans avoir besoin d'organiser un transport ou de naviguer dans des bus publics, ce qui en fait une excursion facile et efficace d'une journée au départ d'Athènes. Explorez le site archéologique de Delphes et le temple d'Apollon grâce aux conseils d'un Guide professionnel agréé, qui vous aidera à comprendre l'importance historique et culturelle de l'ancien sanctuaire. Cette expérience est idéale pour les voyageurs qui veulent découvrir Delphes en une seule journée, combinant visites guidées, temps libre, et un itinéraire bien rythmé qui vous permet de profiter au maximum de votre temps en dehors d'Athènes.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
Commencez votre visite guidée de Delphes depuis Athènes, souvent surnommée le « nombril du monde ». Traversez la plaine fertile de Béotie, passez devant la ville historique de Thèbes et continuez vers Levadia, où une courte halte est faite en chemin. Il s'agit d'une expérience d'une journée complète qui comprend une traversée panoramique du centre de la Grèce, avec environ deux heures de trajet avant d'atteindre la région de Delphes, avec un court arrêt en cours de route pour le repos.
Poursuivez votre route vers Delphes, le site sacré construit sur les pentes du mont Parnasse, dans un paysage d'une beauté naturelle remarquable. À votre arrivée, commencez votre visite guidée par le Trésor des Athéniens, l'un des monuments les plus importants du sanctuaire. Le temps de trajet entre Levadia et la région de Delphes est d'environ 1 heure. La visite guidée du Trésor des Athéniens dure environ 1 heure.
Selon la mythologie, Apollon a vaincu Python, le dragon qui gardait l'oracle, établissant Delphes comme un sanctuaire sacré. Le dieu y était adoré aux côtés de sa mère Leto et de sa sœur Artémis. Au cœur du site se dresse le temple d'Apollon, le monument le plus important du sanctuaire et le centre de la vie religieuse dans l'ancienne Delphes. À l'intérieur du temple, le célèbre oracle Pythie a livré ses prophéties, censées être inspirées par les vapeurs s'élevant d'un gouffre sacré sous le site.
Votre visite se poursuit au Musée archéologique de Delphes, qui abrite une impressionnante collection de chefs-d'œuvre de l'art grec antique. Parmi ses expositions les plus importantes figurent le Chariotier de Delphes en bronze et la statue de l'athlète Aghias.
Profitez de temps libre pour explorer le village de Delphes ou déjeuner dans un restaurant local. Le temps de trajet de Delphes à Arachova est d'environ 20 minutes.
Continuez jusqu'au village de montagne d'Arachova, où un court arrêt vous permettra de profiter de son environnement pittoresque et de son caractère traditionnel. Connue comme une destination hivernale populaire, Arachova offre un aperçu de la vie locale dans les montagnes de Grèce centrale. Après votre visite, revenez à Athènes en suivant le même itinéraire, arrivant en fin d'après-midi. Le temps de trajet entre Arachova et Athènes est d'environ 2 heures et 30 minutes.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
La prise en charge des hôtels est disponible uniquement auprès des hôtels situés au centre d'Athènes. Les voyageurs peuvent fournir leur lieu de ramassage préféré, et nous confirmerons le point disponible le plus proche.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes à la colonne vertébrale
- Déconseillé aux femmes enceintes
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Condition physique moyenne requise
- Le site archéologique de Delphes est situé sur les pentes du mont Parnasse et implique la marche sur un terrain accidenté, des sentiers en montée, et des marches. Un niveau de forme modéré est recommandé.
- Cette visite comprend plusieurs points d'intérêt clés dans un délai limité. Les voyageurs doivent s'attendre à passer une partie de la journée à voyager en autocar entre les destinations.
Avis(15)
Fantastic views and amazing history Tour guide was top notch and super knowledgeable. Bus driver was very diligent and careful Lunch was a delight Loved this tour
Dear Mr. Frank , Thank you so much for your wonderful review of the Full-Day Delphi Tour from Athens. Your feedback truly helps us continuously refine our services and deliver the highest quality experience. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the breathtaking views of Delphi and its fascinating history. It’s especially rewarding to know that our tour guide’s knowledge and passion enriched your experience, and that you felt safe and comfortable with our driver throughout the journey. We’re also very pleased that you enjoyed the lunch — we always strive to make every part of the day memorable. Thank you again for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable experience in Greece. Warm regards, Stamatis Filippis (Manager/Owner)
Anthony was very knowledgeable great leader. Some on tour split into multi day and single day. Time to hike. Bring lots of water ! Included lunch was fabulous multiple courses!
Dear Nicole, Thank you for taking the time to post a review for the «Full-Day Delphi Tour from Athens», since this is the only way to improve our services and understand any possible issues. We are really glad that you enjoyed the tour and you had such a beautiful experience with services provided and the quality of our staff. Thank you for the hint regarding the need for water and at this point we will ephasize the importance of the water to our readers especially during the hot days of summer. We hope to welcome you back soon on another tour to explore more of Greece’s wonders! Stamatis Filippis (Owner/Manager)
Joy was an incredible tour guide and wonderful storyteller. I loved this day trip to Delphi and learned so much! Nikos was also an excellent driver and brought us to and from Delphi safely.
Dear Aurora, Thank you for taking the time to post a review for the «Full-Day Delphi Tour from Athens», since this is the only way to improve our services and understand any possible issues. We are really glad that you enjoyed the tour and you had such a beautiful experience with services provided and the quality of our staff. We hope to welcome you back soon on another tour to explore more of Greece’s wonders! Stamatis Filippis (Owner/Manager)
Very informative. The tour guide was amazing. The van ride was comfortable with just enough free time for photos.
Dear Karie, Thank you for taking the time to post a review for the «Full-Day Delphi Tour from Athens», since this is the only way to improve our services and understand any possible issues. We are really glad that you enjoyed the tour and you had such a beautiful experience with services provided. We hope to welcome you back soon on another tour to explore more of Greece’s wonders! Stamatis Filippis (Owner/Manager)
I enjoyed myself. Maybe a little more time at the Delphi site would be nice to climb the path but I enjoyed the guide. Not everyone made it to the top of the path but again it's probably hard to figure out how much time to give a group with something like that.
Dear Lorena, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback and for highlighting your positive experience with our «Full-Day Delphi Tour from Athens»! We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the tour—this means a lot to us. We completely understand your desire for more time at the Delphi archaeological site. Exploring its ancient paths and visiting the architectures is surely special. As you kindly mentioned, coordinating group tours can sometimes present challenges, such as bus schedules, meal stops, or museum queues, which occasionally require us to balance time carefully to ensure everyone enjoys a seamless experience. That said, we always aim to optimize our itinerary to maximize exploration while keeping the tour on track. We hope to welcome you back soon on another tour to explore more of Greece’s wonders! Stamatis Filippis (Owner/Manager)
Absolutely worth it, learned so much and got to see amazing Greek countryside with a fab guide!!!!!!
Dear Becky, Thank you for taking the time to post a review for the «Full-Day Delphi Tour from Athens», since this is the only way to improve our services and understand any possible issues. We are really glad that you enjoyed the tour and you had such a beautiful day, while our staff guide and driver provided a complete service and were also fabulous. We hope to welcome you soon on another tour in our country! Stamatis Filippis (Owner/Manager)
A pleasant trip. The tour guide the very knowledgeable. The driver George is very skillful. Overall this is an highly recommended trip.
Dear Sew, Thank you for taking the time to post a review for the « Full-Day Delphi Tour from Athens », since this is the only way to improve our services and understand any possible issues. We are really glad that you enjoyed the tour and you had such a beautiful day, while our staff guide and driver provided a complete service and were also skillful. We hope to welcome you soon on another tour in our country! Stamatis Filippis (Owner/Manager)
DO NOT RECOMMEND. Paid $120+ for tour and was left behind because tour director didn’t know about performing a head count. After several communications, company unwilling to give a refund in spite of knowing I was not given the opportunity to see the museum. They finally did apologize.
Dear Laramie Driscoll, Thank you for taking the time to post a review for the «Full-Day Delphi Tour from Athens», since this is the only way to improve our services and understand any possible issues. All reviews are well accepted, whether they are positive or constructive. This is a wonderful tour which includes an archaeological site belonging to Unesco world heritage and we are not happy at all that you had such an experience. We apologize for any inconvenience caused during your visit, but it is a case that we never had before. As a travel agency we either organize tours from our side, either are organized by other agencies that we cooperate with. In this specific tour you participated, it was held by a partner of ours. We understand, accept and acknowledge your point of view and your testimony, BUT on the other hand, after thoroughly reviewing the situation with our tour partner, they had a different version of the events. According to their report, the tour operator informed you to enter the museum since the other members already did so, however you stated that you do not wish to enter. In fact, they noted that you mentioned the stairs of the museum are problematic to you, thus not entering the museum. Furthermore we also noticed that there was some initial confusion regarding the meeting point at the start of your tour in between us. That same morning, despite receiving clear details for the pick-up location(exact address/postal code, photo of the location on google maps) you went to a different meeting point. To conclude there was no possibility for you to be left behind the tour simply for the two following reasons : • By completing the reservation this means that you automatically are on the name list of the day and you have been accounted for at the start of the tour by the responsible staff. • Throughout the day, our team maintained communication to provide support and help clarify any questions you had. Considering all the above, we think this review is not a justified representation of our team. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon in our country with a different experience ! Stamatis Filippis (Owner/Manager)
Our tour guide was so informative. Our driver so nice. This was a wonderful experience where you didn't feel rushed and got to see all on the site. Lunch was amazing with wonderful service. Would do this again!
Dear Teresa, Thank you for taking the time to post a review for the « Full-Day Delphi Tour from Athens », since this is the only way to improve our services and understand any possible issues. We are really glad that you enjoyed the tour and you had such a beautiful day, while our staff guide and driver provided a complete service. We hope to welcome you soon on another tour in our country! Stamatis Filippis (Owner/Manager)
I would have given this experience an average rating except for the final stage of my trip. I was dropped off from the bus at the end of the day a block from my hotel. This was not the spot where I was picked up that morning. To me, this is a foreign country, and I was left where I was unfamiliar how to get home. This decision to leave me short from my hotel was probably due to the bus in traffic crunch. Nevertheless, I was lost. Totally unwarranted stress. My other discomfort was the guide. His accent was a bit heavy and difficult to understand. He also seemed to not welcome questions. This tour guide needs to learn some people skills or find a new field of work.
Dear Virginia, Thank you for taking the time to post a review for the « Full-Day Delphi Tour from Athens », since this is the only way to improve our services and understand any possible issues. All reviews are well accepted, whether they are positive or constructive. The pick up procedure is a complicated one - especially in cities such as Athens where the historical center of the city is an area where big coaches have no access. The roads around the historical center are always traffic jammed and during the pickup or drop off the operation requires extremely brief stops. As you stated the bus left you one block away from the block you embarked (means less than 100m meters), so considering all the above factors this is something which might happen. Regarding the accent of the guide, please note that Greeks are not native speakers of the English language. So speaking a foreign language, the accent might vary from person to person. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon in our country! Stamatis Filippis (Owner/Manager)
