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Delphi Day Tour: Explore Famous Greek Archaeological Sites
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Delphi
Embark on a captivating day tour from Athens to Delphi, exploring famous Greek archaeological sites. Discover the birthplace of King Oedipus, the Temple of Apollo, and the Monastery of Osios Loukas.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Delphi Archaeological Museum - The Archaeological Museum of Delphi, one of the most important in Greece, presents the history of the famous Delphic sanctuary and the most famous oracle of the ancient Greek world. Its rich collections include mainly architectural sculptures, statues and works of micro-art, dedications of the faithful to the sanctuary, which reflect its religious-political and artistic activity throughout its historical course, from the foundation of the Apollonian mosque in the 8th century. e.g. until its decline in the years of late antiquity.
- Temple of Apollo - The ruins of the Temple of Apollo that are visible today date from the fourth century BC, and are of a peripteral Doric building. It was erected by Spintharus, Xenodoros, and Agathon on the remains of an earlier temple, dated to the sixth century BC, which had been erected on the site of a seventh-century BC construction attributed in legend to the architects Trophonios and Agamedes.
- Ancient Theatre - The ancient theatre at Delphi was built farther up the hill from the Temple of Apollo giving spectators a view of the entire sanctuary and the valley below. It was originally built in the fourth century BC, but was remodeled on several occasions, particularly in 160/159 B.C. at the expenses of king Eumenes II of Pergamon and, in 67 A.D., on the occasion of emperor Nero’s visit.
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The Tholos of Delphi - The tholos at the sanctuary of Athena Pronaea is a circular building that was constructed between 380 and 360 BC. It consisted of 20 Doric columns arranged with an exterior diameter of 14.76 meters, with 10 Corinthian columns in the interior.
The Tholos is located approximately a half a mile from the main ruins at Delphi. Three of the Doric columns have been restored, making it the most popular site at Delphi for tourists to take photographs. - Ancient Stadium of Delphi - The Stadium of Delphi lies on the highest spot of the Archaeological Site of Delphi. It overlooks the sanctuary of Apollo and has a view to the Delphic landscape. It was built either within the second half of the 4th century B.C. or even after the Galatian attacks. Its measured 178 meters in length and knew several refurbishment phases. The Stadium of Delphi is the best preserved ancient stadium in Greece.
- Arachova - Arachova is a mountainous village nestling picturesquely at the foot of Mt. Parnassos in Viotia, Southern Greece.It is the most cosmopolitan winter destination in Greece, a great favourite for passionate ski lovers and celebrities, or just first-time visitors who wish to relax in a dreamy mountainous setting with modern tourism facilities. Its modern ski resort, its close proximity to Athens, and its breathtaking mountainous landscape are the strongest reason why. Apart from the mountain activities, Arachova is also famous for its bustling nightlife and as the favorite mountain resort of Athenians.
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Delphi - At the foot of Parnassos, in the evocative natural landscape formed between two mysterious rocks, the Phaedriades, is the pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi and the most famous oracle of ancient Greece . Delphi was the navel of the earth, where, according to mythology, the two eagles sent by Zeus from the ends of the universe to find the center of the world met, and for many centuries it was the spiritual and religious center and symbol of unity of ancient Hellenism.
The place where it was established and flourished the greatest religious centre of ancient times. In 1987 Delfi was awarded the title of a monument of Unesco.
Today Delphi is a municipality of Greece as well as a modern town adjacent to the ancient precinct. The modern town was created after removing buildings from the sacred precinct so that the latter could be excavated.
There you can explore the town and enjoy your lunch.
What's Included
- Hotel/Airbnb/Port Piraeus Pick up & Drop off (Without extra charge)
- Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with A/C, Child Seats
- English speaking driver with knowledge of the history. Not licensed to accompany you in any site.
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Mobile Chargers
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Rafina Port/Laurio Port Pick up & Drop Off (Additional charge)
- Skip the line tickets - Guaranteed to skip the lines - Upon your request
- Private transportation - Tour
What's Not Included
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability.
- Airport Pick Up & drop-off (Additional charge).
- The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
- Museum Ticket: Delphi Archaeological Museum( 12€)
- All fees and/or taxes
- Lunch
Additional Information
Embark on a one day journey from Athens to Delphi, a quintessential archaeological site in Greece. Traverse through the visually stunning locales of Boeotia, known for its agricultural prosperity, and enjoy a drive through the city of Theva, the home ground of King Oedipus. Our journey progresses towards Mt. Parnassos, with stops at the town of Levadia and Arachova. Eventually, we reach Delphi, regarded as the center of the world and universe by the Ancient Greeks. Admired for its theater, and the remnants of its historic past, it plays a crucial role in the Classical Greek history. Visit the legendary archaeological site and the Temple of Apollo, home to one of the most famous oracles. On the way back to Athens, we take a detour to visit the Monastery of Osios Loukas.
- Additional fees if the tour concludes at a location other than the designated meeting point.
- Flexible Pick-Up Times - Customize pick-up times to suit your schedule.
- Hourly Extensions - Extend your tour for a fee, adaptable to your needs.
Location
Delphi Archaeological Museum
Ethniki Odos Amfissas - Livadias,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Flyer642078
May 31, 2024
Amazing drive to Delphi! - My family booked a day trip to Delphi with Andreas, and it was fantastic! The vehicle is well-maintained and spacious, which made the drive very comfortable and enjoyable for the 4 of us. Andreas is fluent in English and was professional, punctual, extremely kind, and has an amazing sense of humor - it was very fun to talk with him during the 2 hour drive there and back! He is also knowledgeable about history and different aspects of the region and shared all kinds of really interesting information with us. In addition to visiting the museum and archaeological site of Delphi, we also had time to stop at other locations, including a small village near Delphi for a delicious lunch that Andreas recommended and some other nearby ruins. My family included a couple of elderly people with some slight mobility problems, and Andreas was extremely helpful, kind, and accommodating to make sure they were comfortable during the drive and would enjoy the activities of the day as best as possible without overdoing it. This was seriously worth every single penny we spent to have a comfortable, stress free, amazing day at Delphi that our entire group could fully enjoy. If you’re considering this, just go ahead and do it! I highly recommend booking with Andreas!
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Mhkouch
Apr 9, 2023
Fantastic stops. Impressive service - Constandinos and his staff were fantastic. Originally referred as an airport transfer by our AirBnb host, we were so impressed we ultimately used his services for cruise ship transfers and the private 1 day Delphi excursion. His selection of stops along the way to Delphi were amazing and the kind you won’t see in a large tour bus. The monastery became an unexpected highlight of our 7 day trip. Extremely professional, flexible with delayed flights, immaculate vehicles, excellent English, and timely communication. I’m saving this number for all future visits.
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