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Stand where the ancient Greeks came to hear the Oracle of Apollo. This private day trip takes you to Delphi, the "navel of the world", plus two highlights most tours skip: the mountain village of Arachova and the Byzantine Monastery of Hosios Loukas.
Your English-speaking driver picks you up from your Athens hotel, apartment or the Piraeus cruise port in an air-conditioned Mercedes with Wi-Fi and bottled water. At Delphi you have about three hours to walk the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo, see the Tholos of Athena Pronaia and meet the famous bronze Charioteer in the Delphi Museum.
Then enjoy free time in stone-built Arachova on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, and visit Hosios Loukas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its golden mosaics.
Just your group, at your own pace. Drivers don't guide inside the sites. Licensed guides are optional, available upon request for an additional fee, and subject to availability.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick you up from any hotel or apartment in central Athens, or at the Piraeus cruise port. After booking, please send your hotel name, or your ship's name and all-aboard time. We'll drop you back at the same place. Airport pickup is available on request for an extra charge.
Itinerary
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1Delphi Ancient Town
Departing from Athens we will drive through the national road to Thieves, Levadia, Distomo, and the village of Stiri to visit the 11th-century monastery of Osios Loukas which is situated on a mountainside overlooking a beautiful valley. Then we will drive towards to the beautiful village of Arachova, which is located nearby the Ski Center of Parnassos. After a wonderful scenic drive through mountains and fertile valleys, we will visit the ancient city of Delphi, visit the Oracle, navel & the center of the world, according to Greek mythology! the local museum and the local stadium. Finally, we will visit the modern village of Delphi and we will have lunch at a scenic traditional tavern. Then we will return back to Athens.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included -
2Temple of Apollo
The Ancient Greek ruins of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi date from the 4th century BC
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Delphi Archaeological Museum
The Archaeological Museum of Delphi, one of the most important in Greece, exhibits the history of the Delphic sanctuary, site of the most famous ancient Greek oracle.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Arachova
One of the most beautiful mountain villages in Greece. We are going to stop for an amazing Panoramic picture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Monastery of Hosios Loukas
A breathtaking location hosts the middle-byzantine period monastery of Hosios Loukas. Protected monument of UNESCO.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6Tholos of Athena Pronaia
The graceful round temple in the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, just below the main site and one of the most photographed views in Delphi.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Your driver is not a licensed tour guide. In Greece only licensed guides may guide inside archaeological sites and museums, so drivers wait outside.
- Licensed guides are optional, available upon request for an additional fee, and subject to availability. They are not included in the standard tour price.
- Flexible Departure Times: As this is a private tour, we offer flexible starting times between 07:30 AM and 10:00 AM, subject to availability and archaeological site opening hours. Please contact us if you prefer a different pickup time.
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Your driver is not a licensed tour guide. In Greece only licensed guides may guide inside archaeological sites and museums, so drivers wait outside.
- Licensed guides are optional, available upon request for an additional fee, and subject to availability. They are not included in the standard tour price.
- Flexible Departure Times: As this is a private tour, we offer flexible starting times between 07:30 AM and 10:00 AM, subject to availability and archaeological site opening hours. Please contact us if you prefer a different pickup time.
- This is a long day of about 9-10 hours, with roughly 2.5 hours of driving each way.
- Expect walking on uneven, uphill paths at Delphi, so wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection.
- Entrance fees are paid at each site. Children and students under 18 and EU seniors often qualify for free or reduced entry.
- Vehicle: Modern Mercedes-Benz sedan, minivan, minibus, or Škoda SUV. The vehicle type is determined by the number of passengers and is subject to availability.
- Groups of more than 10 people: please message us through Viator before booking for a custom quote (additional vehicles available).
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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