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Our journey starts with the ride towards western Greece and the field of the famous battle of Thermopylae. There we will find the monument and the statue of king Leonidas of Sparta, hero of that battle and then leader of the Greek army against the invading armies of the also famous Xerxes, Persian king of almost the whole known world at the time. We will also visit the near by lying hill of Colonus where we will see the last stand of the famous 300 spartans and their grave.
The next stop will be our main site. The archaeological marvel of the temple-oracle of god Apollo in the ancient city of Delphi that surrounds the temple. This city was the so called center of the ancient world, religiously and culturally. A city that has been visited by all the famous and important people of the world.
Almost the whole life and scenery of western Greece comes around Delphi. Very close is our next stop, the ancient but also modern city of Levadia, a city of waterfalls, center of the Greek cuisine.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will pick you up at the Lobby of your Hotel, We pick up all travelers with a sign with your names.
Itinerary
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Iliki Limni (Pass by)
Lake Iliki is one of Athens water reserves. It is the last remain of ancient times largest lake, lake Copais.
Admission ticket free -
1Thermopylae
A place of natural beauty and great historical significance. Field of the famous ancient battle.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Thermopyles Hot Springs
Natural mountain hot water springs that gave the name to the whole area. Thermopylae in ancient greek means Warm Gates Gate between central and northern Greece.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Thermopylae Museum
Museum with excellent view of the field of the Thermopylae battle and three artistic videoclips of three battles. Battle of Thermopylae, battle of Plataea and battle of Salamis.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Battlefield of Thermopylae
Includes Colonus hill, the last stand of the famous 300 spartans, field of the third and last day of king Leonidas fight with king Xerses. There Xerxes gave the order of putting dead Leonidas head on a stick.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Delphi
Our main highlight stop, the ancient city that surrounds the marvelous temple of Apollo. Tour to all the secondary temples and treasuries of the regions and of course the ancient theatre and the ancient stadium.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6Delphi Archaeological Museum
Museum of three rooms Contains the naxian Sphinx, the king Croesus god and ivory bull statue, gift to Delphi oracle and the famous delphian stone called Omphallus, the so called central rock of the whole world, where the eagles of Zeus sat.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
7Oracle of Trophonius
Site of ancient local king-priest Trophonius lying beside the beautiful Levadia waterfalls. Trophonius was the constructor of the very first Delphi temple of the prehistoric era.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
8Temple of Apollo
The place that all the ancient priestesses-oracles, all called Pythia, giving the notorious future telling.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
9Kryas Livadeia Springs
Natural springs that lead to the famous and beautiful Levadia waterfalls. The whole area is surrounded by many ancient myths and modern legends.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Arachova
Arachova the City that all people needed to move in 1894 so the French Archeologists could started the excavations. Now they produce local products like milk honey and Spaghetti.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Tholos of Athena Pronaia
The Tholos of Athena Pronaea was a very notorious and beautiful circle temple of the goddess, one of rare circle temples in ancient Greece. It was the place that the visitors of the great temple of Apollo were doing their first stop and first cleaning after their journey, both body and soul cleaning. Pronaea means protector of the main temple in greek.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total duration includes travel time
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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