Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

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Embark on an eco-friendly day trip from Athens to Delphi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore ancient ruins, visit the Delphi museum, and enjoy the picturesque scenery of Arachova.

Duration: 10 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Athens - After being picked up from your Athens hotel, enjoy the scenic journey through Thebes’ picturesque valleys and cotton fields as your expert guide shares tales of the Ancient Greeks. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, your first brief stop is Levadia, a town famous for its trade in beautiful brightly colored carpets.
Temple of Apollo - At midday, stare in amazement as your coach arrives at the foot of Mt Parnassos where the sanctuary of Delphi lies. Head inside the UNESCO-listed Archeological Site of Delphi, and explore the intriguing ruins with your guide while learning about famous monuments such as the Temple of Apollo.
Please note that admission is included if you have chosen the relevant options.
Then, you will have 45 minutes free time to explore the site on your own and to visit Athena Pronaia and its Tholos.
Delphi Archaeological Museum - Next, make your way inside Delphi Archeological Museum and explore the veritable treasure trove at leisure. Home to countless artifacts and relics, the museum consists of some 15 rooms arranged in chronological order. Be sure to check out the bronze Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphinx of Naxos.
Please note that admission is included if you have chosen the relevant options.
Delphi - After exploring the museum, enjoy your time at your leisure, perhaps stopping for a refreshing drink in a cafe or enjoy a delicious Greek meal at a traditional restaurant and then begin your way back to Athens.
Arachova - Head back to Athens via the beautiful mountain village of Arachova, situated on the hills of the Parnassus Mountains, where the tour will stop for a short photo opportunity.

What's Included

Transport by luxury A/C bus
Pick up from selected central located hotels
Visit to Athena Pronaia on your free time (available for all options)
Guided tour in the Archaeological site of Delphi and the Museum of Delphi (if option selected)
Entrance fees (if option is selected)
Services of a Professional - licensed guide (if option selected)
This is a green tour that reduces the environmental footprint by offsetting carbon emissions
Free WiFi on coaches
Audio devices to hear the guide better during the tour

Additional Information

Join your tour guide in Athens and learn about the historical tales of ancient Greeks and their existence in Delphi, while traveling in an air-conditioned, carbon-neutral motorcoach. Your destination is Delphi, situated close to Mt. Parnassos, with a brief break at the outskirts of the city of Levadia. First up is the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Delphi archaeological spot. Circumvent the queues and tour the suggestive remains with your guide to behold renowned sites such as the monument of the Argive Kings, the Athenians’ treasury, the Platea monument, and the Temple of Apollo, celebrated for its oracle. Your next stop is the Delphi museum displaying stunning exhibits. Don’t miss the Delphi’s bronze Charioteer and the Sphinx of Naxos. Post lunch, you’ll visit Athena Pronaia Sanctuary, Delphi’s most snapped location. The return journey to Athens includes a trip past the scenic Arachova, nestled on Parnassus’ inclines, famed for its beautiful handmade carpets, rugs, and quilts, as well as its wines and cheeses.

Location

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Your meeting point is 3 min walk from Acropolis metro station, beside Royal Olympic hotel. Please call us at least 24 hours before your travel date in order to confirm your meeting point details.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Karin_b

Jul 9, 2024

Amazing greek mythology tour! - Excellent tour, made memorable by the great tour guide Kostas and the driver Yannis. Would highly recommend, Kostas was so passionate and knowledgable. .

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Aurora_s

Jul 5, 2024

Great tour with Key Tours! - Excellent excursion. Key Tours is a TOP NOTCH company. Buses are modern and the driver was excellent. Will use KEY TOURS again!

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James_g

Jul 5, 2024

2 Thumbs Up - Great Guide! All Services provided as described. The Bus and Driver were very nice. I can't blame the heat wave on Viator, just hydrate.

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Jill_s

Jul 4, 2024

Take the tour. - It was a lovely HOT day. The guide was amazing. Full of so much information. We stopped on the way for coffee. Delphi was everything I imagined and the lunch after was amazing.

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B5493jjserenal

Jul 3, 2024

First Class!!! You want Marianna Y. As your guide!!! - First class all the way! The bus ride was comfortable and incredibly informative! Our guide, Mariana Tsigaridou was beyond informative. She linked the past to the present, giving relevant meaning to history we saw and experienced on the Oracle of Delphi trip. She made the day easy with clear instructions and guiding us gracefully through historical fact and lessons from memory. There were no questions that she couldnt answer!