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Explore UNESCO Hosios Loukas Monastery, UNESCO Delphi, the centre of Ancient World, Arachova village, and Livadia town springs, in this private, luxury tour from Athens.
Set off your journey with our professional driver picking you up (free residence and airport pick-up), travel through the impressive slopes of Mount Parnassus and visit a Byzantine Monastery founded on the 10th AD by monk Loukas and admire the fantastic frescoes.
Next, go to the amazing site of Delphi and walk by the temple of Apollo, the ancient theatre, the stadium, the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia with the Tholos and the Kastalia overseeing the Corinthian Gulf.
Visit modern Delphi and have lunch overlooking the vast olive tree forest.
Stroll at Arachova with the many handcrafted local production shops and visit Krya Livadia springs.
This is a no-stress tour with plenty of time to take photos and enjoy at your own pace. Your driver will take care of everything and will provide live commentary during the trip.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick up from any Hotel and Air BNB in Athens and Piraeus
Itinerary
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The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hosios Loukas Monastery (alongside the monasteries of Daphnion in Athens and Nea Moni in Chios island). Hosios Loukas was actually a military saint who prophesized the re-conquest of Crete. The Hosios Loukas Monastery is one of the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine art and architecture founded on the 10th AD by monk Loukas. The Monastery complex, set in a serene imposing natural environment, includes buildings and cells next to the two churches, a large collection of Byzantine sculptures and fantastic frescoes such as the top gold mosaic of the saint.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
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Next stop is the Delphi archaeological site and its Museum, our second UNESCO Site of this Delphi tour. As soon as you reach the mystical site of Delphi, you will walk through the ‘Sacred Way’ uphill to all the Temples and Sites. Some of the sites that you will walk by are: The Τemple of Apollo The Theatre The Stadium The sanctuary of Athena Pronaia with the Tholos and the Kastalia. Afterwards, you will stroll to the beautiful alley, a short distance towards the adjacent Museum with permanent rich collections of findings from the site: The famous bronze Charioteer The Sphinx of Naxos Friezes of the Siphnian Treasuries and The Statue of a philosopher said to be Plutarch or Plato.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
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After the Museum visit, your driver will transfer you to the modern Delphi village where you will enjoy your lunch in a Greek traditional restaurant. We have often stopped at the restaurant “To Patriko mas”, a restaurant of high-quality Greek food and service, using only local products, offers spectacular views to the Corinthian Gulf, Galaxidi town and the vast olive tree forest.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Arachova is a picturesque village on Parnassus mountain the main tourist destination in winter for travellers who ski. Arachova is also well known for the handmade carpets and the famous Formaella cheese.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A moderate amount of walking.
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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.
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