Delphi (Apollo Oracle/ Athena Tholos) private day tour from Athens (10 hours)
Description
We visit Delphi as travellers, not as tourists. We get as excited as you to travel, to enjoy the history & scenery. Schedule is flexible, but most importantly our drivers are seasoned travelers and are dedicated to helping you live the tour of your life, that is suited to your needs and lifestyle, allowing all passengers to enjoy the scenic drive, stopping wherever you desire and avoiding tourist traps The tour starts with convenient pickup and takes you to Levadia/ springs (Explore at your leisure the springs of Remembrance & Oblivion). Continue via mount Parnassus to Delphi. Visit at you leisure the sites of Apollo and Athena sanctuaries, Museum, take a break for lunch in a restaurant balcony with a panoramic view of the olive grove valley and the Corinthian Gulf. Return via traditional villages as Arachova
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Itinerary
Drives through the fertile plain of Boeotia, driving by the town of Thebes. Proceed to Levadia, a busy town and an important junction in the road network. Also an industrial center where its textile mills treat the cotton grown in the Copais valley. The upper town is graced by white houses with jutting wooden balconies dating from the 18th C. We'll stop for a drink by the beautiful river Karya over the spot where the water springs out. In ancient times, Karya was said to be the location of the Oracle of Trofonios Zeus which included the springs of Mnemosyne (Remembrance) and the spring of Lethe (oblivion). The oracle was used as a stage before visiting the oracle of Delphi and as such, through the times, it acquired great power and riches.
Delphi is the ancient sanctuary that grew rich as the seat of Pythia, the oracle who was consulted about important decisions throughout the ancient classical world. The ancient Greeks considered the center of the world to be in Delphi, marked by the stone monument known as the omphalos (navel). It is now an extensive archaeological site with a small modern town of the same name nearby. It is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in having had a great influence in the ancient world, as evidenced by the various monuments built there by most of the important ancient Greek city-states, demonstrating their fundamental Hellenic unity. Combined ticket with Museum. Summer admission: 20€ - Reduced/ winter admission: 10 € Up to 6 y is free / Up to 25y reduced
Delphi Archaeological museum is one of the principal museums of Greece and one of the most visited. Founded in 1903, it has been rearranged several times and houses the discoveries made at the panhellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which date from the Late Helladic (Mycenean) period to the early Byzantine era.
The Temple of Athena Pronaia was a temple at the ancient site of Delphi, in the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, a group of buildings comprising temples and treasuries as well as the famous Tholos of Delphi.
Visit modern town at your leisure and have lunch on a restaurant balcony with a panoramic view of the olive grove and the Corinthian Gulf
Arachova is a breathtaking mountain town perched on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, famously known as the "Mykonos of the winter" due to its cosmopolitan vibe, Alpine charm, and buzzing nightlife. Located just a two-hour drive from Athens, it blends traditional stone architecture with high-end luxury resorts. It serves as the ultimate base for skiing enthusiasts, food lovers, and history buffs looking to explore the nearby ancient wonders
Return to Athens (your hotel / apartment) or Athens airport (prior request + additional charge 50€)
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
For Private Tours: Traveler pickup/drop off is offered from/to your hotel/apartment in/ from Athens center up to 7 km, at the arranged time of your tour departure or your tour return. We recommend that the tour starts at 8.00 am or earlier in summer time If for any reason this is not convenient, you can adjust the time according to your needs. Additional charge is applicable *25€ per way from longer pickup/drop off locations, more than 7 km from Athens city center. *Piraeus Port (distance 12km), *Piraeus Cruise Terminal (Distance 13km) This charge does not Include: **Airport (distance 36km) or **Lavrio Port (distance 75km) **This is under prior agreement with the agent's office
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 11 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 7 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
- The driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you on your walk to sites or museum. If you require an archaeologist guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally.
- Booking hours: Tour is private & flexible (up to 10 hours). However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend it, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver/ leader.
Reviews(23)
Our journey to Delphi was truly remarkable, thanks to the outstanding care and expertise of our driver, Christos, which elevated the entire experience. He clearly explained every point of interest with tips for maximum experience & viewing, with some additional off itinerary sights from scenery to monuments. Also he gave us some great choices for lunch, where we took the one with a view in Delphi! A full day but un-rushed and we saw and experienced so much history in ancient Delphi archeological site and museum!
If you're in Greece, you have to see Delphi. The site is stunning and the history of Apollo's temple is fascinating. We had a great experience with Viator—well-organized and highly educational. A 5-star day trip!
Our tour guide Christos was a very wonderful host. He was very generous with informational materials. He provided lots of information about the areas and places we were going to. He was very knowledgeable, professional, curtious, and an excellent driver. If you get a chance get Christos as your guide. Delphi was amazing. Stopped for coffee in Livadia. It was such a cute town. Had lunch in Arachova .. beautiful views, good food.
Loved this tour. The cab driver we used was outstanding. Recommend a little restaurant that was to dye for. Totally recommend this tour.
We had Nikolaos as our private driver for this tour. We had a really great day travelling to Delphi to see the beautiful sites on this tour. He was prompt, gave us information about the sites, and answered our questions about the sites we saw. He was friendly and approachable, and was a very good driver. He gave us the time we needed to see the sites, but also kept us on schedule. We highly recommend Nikolaos as a driver for this tour. It was a wonderful day!
We had a wonderful day touring Delphi starting at our location in Athens. Our driver, Christos, was very warm and friendly with just the right amount of conversation on the long drive. We were given plenty of time to see the sites and also had refreshment and bathroom breaks on the long drive. Christos is also an excellent driver and we were so glad we didn't try to do this on our own! This is an excellent tour well worth the time and expense.
Communication leading up to the excursion was excellent. Christos, our driver was early, prepared, knowledgeable and friendly. On our way to Delphi he gave great information including details about Delphi, we stopped at some scenic areas, ate a a wonderful place with a view, and stopped on the way back in a picturesque village for a coffee. A wonderful day!
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It was a great trip with an awesome driver. He was very friendly and helped us to have a great time despite the long drive.
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Delphi was amazing. Our tour guide took us to a fabulous restaurant for lunch. Fantastic food. While I walked up the hill as much as I could I didn’t make it all the way up. However, my family did and raved about it. It was my granddaughter’s favorite part of Greece. Thank you for a wonderful time.
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We absolutely loved the trip, more than just Delphi as well, great responsiveness and wonderful people to be around. I definitely enjoyed doing this more than a standard tour and I feel like we got a better overall experience. Really a great time and I definitely recommend them to guide you around.
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