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Discover the wonders of Delphi on a full-day private tour from Athens, where ancient history, mythology, and spectacular mountain scenery come together.
Travel in the comfort of your private vehicle with an expert guide who will bring the stories of ancient Greece to life throughout the journey.
Explore the UNESCO-listed archaeological site, including the Temple of Apollo, the Sacred Way, the ancient theater, and the stadium, before visiting the renowned Delphi Archaeological Museum. Continue to the beautiful Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, home to the iconic Tholos, one of Greece's most photographed ancient monuments.
Enjoy free time for lunch in the charming village of Delphibefore returning to Athens.
With a flexible itinerary and personalized attention, this private experience lets you explore one of Greece's most remarkable destinations at your own pace.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup starts: 1 hour before departure.
Pick-up and drop-off service: Athens Hotel, Airbnb or Port
If your hotel/apartment is not accessible by the type of vehicles we use (e.g street narrowness, pedestrian area) we will appoint a nearby meeting point for picking you up.
In case that your location details has not been provided 48 hours prior to departure we will assign a centrally located meeting point of our choice for picking you up.
Itinerary
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1Delphi Ancient Town
Depart from Athens to explore the UNESCO-listed Archaeological Site of Delphi with an expert guide and learn how the city was considered the ‘Center of the World’ in ancient Greece and today one of the most famous archaeological sites of Greece. Along the way, you will see the plain of Beotia, an agricultural center and you will also pass by the city of Theva, the birthplace of King Oedipus. Immerse yourself in the myths and monuments of classical Greece on this full-day tour of Delphi from Athens. First stop is a tour of the Delphi archeological site – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and easily one of the most important digs in Europe. Avoid and skip the lines of the archaeological site and walk around the evocative ruins with your guide, see famous monuments likethe monument of the Argive Kings, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea and the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Delphi Archaeological Museum
Second stop is Delphi museum, with it's spectacular exhibits include the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos the metopes of the Athenian treasury, the famous bronze Charioteer, originally created to commemorate a victory during the 476 B.C. Pythian Games, and many other artifacts. Be sure to check out the bronze Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphinx of Naxos.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Tholos of Athena Pronaia
No visit to Delphi is complete without a stop at the breathtaking Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, one of the most picturesque and atmospheric sites in Greece. Set against the dramatic slopes of Mount Parnassus, this peaceful sanctuary welcomed pilgrims long before they reached the famous Oracle of Apollo. Here you'll discover the elegant Tholos of Delphi, a graceful circular marble monument whose remaining columns have become one of Greece's most recognizable ancient landmarks. While its exact purpose remains a mystery, its beauty has captivated visitors for centuries.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Delphi
After finishing your guided tour you will be transfered at the modern village of Delphi for lunch (own expenses), and free time for a stroll around the alleys
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Arachova
Short stop before our return to Athens
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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