Private Tour of Delphi & Arachova from Athens
Description
Explore the breathtaking site of Delphi and pay tribute to Apollo while consulting the Oracle Pythia! Enjoy an authentic "village style" meal at the picturesque Delphi or Arachova village. Providing a true door-to-door experience, using only luxury Mercedes Benz non-smoking vehicles with all the latest amenities including on board Wi-Fi, our services are offered by professional native English speaking tour drivers with in-depth knowledge of Greek history.
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Pickup from your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens
Delphi formerly also called Pytho is famous for 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 Greeks considered Delphi the navel or center of the world as represented by the stone monument known as the Omphalos of Delphi. Delphi archaeological site: A Unesco World Heritage Center, Delphi is one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. The functions of the oracle grew over the centuries to include athletic games, cultural events, most importantly the Pythian games. The Temple of Apollo, the Ancient Theater, the Stadium, the Athenian Treasury, the Gymnasium, the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia are truly captivating.
Frieze of the Treasury of Sifnias Naxian Sphinx: 560 BC, one of the earliest representations in art of the demonic creature with a lion's body, bird's wings and a woman's head. Metopes of the Athenian Treasury: 5th century BC you will gaze upon Theseus and Antiope, Theseus and the Minotaur, Theseus and Marathonian bull, Heracles and the cattle of Geryon battling the three-bodied giant Geryon, Heracles subduing a Centaur & Cycnus, Heracles & the Nemean lion, & a Amazonomachy scene. Omphalos: Signifying the center of the earth & kept in Apollo's temple. Kleobis and Biton: Two brothers from Argos typical kouroi dating to the 7th century BC. Statue of Antinoos: Portrays the celebrated for his beauty, youth & emperor Hadrian's favorite as a god. This work is considered one of the finest examples of the neoclassical style revived in the 2nd century AD. The famous Charioteer Iniohos: Belonging to a statuary complex of a chariot run by four horses and included a second male figure.
The picturesque Arachova village Wander around the picturesque stone houses Workshops and Boutiques Enjoy your lunch at a fabulous family run taverna serving authentic ' village style' Greek food overlooking the wonderful views of Itea and Amfissa
Return to your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your personal driver/guide will pick you up and return you to your hotel in Athens, meeting you at the lobby. In case of an AirBnb apartment, he will contact you upon arrival so you can meet him at the entrance of the building. For Airport and Port pickup, your driver/guide will meet you at the gate holding an Ancient Greece Tours sign for you to spot him upon arrival.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our tour drivers are not certified tour guides, but they are fluent in English and highly knowledgeable about Greek history and culture. While they are not authorized to accompany guests inside archaeological sites, they offer valuable historical context during your journey. If you would like a licensed guide to join you inside the sites and museums, we would be happy to arrange one upon confirmation of your booking.
Reviews(22)
Tass was an amazing tour guide with so much knowledge of Ancient Greece, the region and Delphi. We had a great trip and highly recommend Tass and his company.
Dear Margaret, Thank you for your fantastic 5*review! We're delighted to hear that Tas made your day in Delphi & around central Greece such a memorable part of your trip. We love creating relaxed, personalized experiences, and it's great to know you enjoyed the flexibility, fascinating sites, and easy pace of the day. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Greece in the future. Best regards from Athens, George
We were picked up from our hotel and driven to this site on the way the driver relegated us with details about Greece Delphi and Athens We saw the site on our own and he dropped us back
Thank you for your 5*review! We're glad you enjoyed your visit to Delphi and appreciated the information shared during the journey. Delphi is a remarkable site to explore at your own pace or with a guide, and we're pleased everything went smoothly from hotel pickup to drop-off. Thank you for choosing Ancient Greece Tours. Best regards from Athens, George
Fantastic experience with our private guide, Yannis. We had a nice clean car, well taken care of along the way. Yannis was also very knowledgeable in history and mythology so we had the context behind what we were about to see at each stop. The views were stunning and the itinerary was perfect. Our lunch stop was also wonderful. This was the best day of our whole trip hands down and I would highly recommend it. Delphi was gorgeous and absolutely worth the drive out as well. We went in December and had great weather as well. Special thanks to Yannis as we could not have had a better guide.
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5* review! We’re very happy to hear that your private tour to Delphi and Arachova with Yannis was the highlight of your trip. He truly enjoys sharing the history and mythology so guests can fully appreciate each place, and it’s great to know the pace, views, and lunch stop all came together perfectly for you. Delphi really is special, especially with good weather in December, and we’re glad it was worth the journey. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation — we hope to welcome you back to Greece in the future! Best regards, AGT Team
We started our adventure in Athens with a friendly welcome from our guide, Peter. He gave us an overview of the journey and what to expect as we headed out of town. We knew in advanced that the road to Thermopylae was blocked due ongoing farmers protests. Honestly we were ok with not going there because it gave us more time in Arachova and Delphi. But Peter still gave us a history of the area and provided a video. The best part of the trip was Peter gave us options for how to approach each destination. Arachova is a very interesting mountain village with traditional architecture, great coffee shops, and nice stores. We enjoyed walking the narrow streets that overlooked a breathtaking mountain range. We highly recommend stopping there. Delphi was excellent. We toured the museum and then hiked the entire archaeological site. Again this was breathtakingly beautiful and it was very interesting learning the history of the site (which Peter did a great job of explaining during the ride so we had context when starting at the museum.) Peter then took us to a nearby restaurant where we had lunch. The meal was absolutely delicious and the view from our table overlooked the Gulf of Corinth. It was such a nice way to end the trip. Highly recommend this tour with Peter - an amazing guide and kind person who made this adventure extra enjoyable.
Thank you so much for your 5* review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour with Peter. Even with Thermopylae removed from the itinerary due to road closures, it sounds like you had a great time exploring Arachova and Delphi. Peter loves giving guests options and sharing stories along the way, so it’s wonderful to hear that made the day special for you. We’re also happy you enjoyed lunch with that view over the Gulf of Corinth — the restaurant is called TO PATRIKO MAS it’s one of our favorite spots too! Thanks again for recommending us, and we hope to see you back in Greece soon. Best regards, George and the AGT Team!
Our trip to Delphi was outstanding and our tour guide and driver Yannis from Ancient Greece tours was very knowledgeable. He guided us through every step of the way and made sure we had an unforgettable experience
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you had an outstanding experience in Delphi with Yannis. He truly enjoys sharing his knowledge and making sure every part of the tour is memorable. It means a lot to know your trip was unforgettable, and we’d love to welcome you back to explore more of Greece in the future! BR, the AGT Team
Excellent car and tour. Our driver Yannis was super knowledgeable and provided one of the best experiences for us. Unforgettable visit to Delphi
Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour and that Yannis could make your visit to Delphi unforgettable. He really loves sharing his knowledge and making the experience special for our guests. We’d be happy to welcome you back for another adventure in Greece anytime!
We really liked the experience, the views on the way to Delphi are beautiful especially from the Gulf of Corynto. Our guide and driver Yannis solved all our questions and was very friendly. The archaeological museum has a lot of history and is easy to get around. We travelled very comfortable in a Mercedes Benz. In total the experience was excellent!
¡Muchas gracias por su reseña! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron del viaje y que Yannis hizo su experiencia cómoda y amena. Delphi y sus vistas siempre dejan una impresión inolvidable. Best regards, George Ancient Greece Tours & Transfers
Three of us did the day trip to Delphi two days ago with our driver Tas, whose knowledge of the history and the area was great. He provided entertaining and informative insight into the cultural and historical significance of Delphi and surrounding areas. The museum was so good and Delphi site amazing. Late lunch at a fabulous restaurant capped off a wonderful day and our new friend Tas made it all happen so effortlessly. Would highly recommend Ancient Greece Tours and Transfers if you're spending time in Athens and would like a memorable day out with people who truly look after you.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted you had a memorable day with Tas and enjoyed Delphi, the museum, and your lunch at To Patriko Mas. It means a lot that you felt well looked after—Tas will be thrilled to hear your kind words. Best regards, George Ancient Greece Tours & Transfers
Our private tour to Delphi was perfect. Peter is a professional and knowledgeable tour guide and driver , helping us explore the ancient town of Delphi. He is kind and friendly and very passionate. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Peter made your Delphi tour so enjoyable and memorable. Thank you for your booking. See you again soon. Best regards, George Ancient Greece Tours & Transfers
Great day out with Taz our driver. Fantastic archaeological site to see and learn more about. Great spot for lunch. Highly recommend this tour
Hi Joanne, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad Tas could make your day enjoyable and informative, and that you loved the site and lunch (@ To Patriko Mas). Your recommendation means a lot to us! Best regards, George Ancient Greece Tours & Transfers