Delphi Full Day Private Tour from Athens

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Overview

Embark on a private, full-day excursion from Athens to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Delphi, where you'll discover the famed 4th-century-BC Temple of Apollo.
- Travel in the comfort of private, air-conditioned vehicles, allowing your group to explore all the sites within the extensive mountainside archaeological complex that pique your interest before returning to Athens in comfort.
- While your guides are not official site guides, they are knowledgeable and can provide insightful explanations about the sites along the journey to and from Delphi.
- Highlights of the trip include visits to the Delphi ruins, the Temple of Apollo, and the Delphi Archaeological Museum, where you'll delve into the rich history of the region.
- Experience the awe-inspiring sanctuaries of Apollo and Athena Pronaia, ancient stadiums, and theatres as you uncover the wonders of Delphi.

What's Included

Bottled water
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
Lunch (With Greek Traditional Food option)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Skip the line option upon request - entrance tickets not included
Hotel/ airport/ port pick-up and drop-off

Gratuities
Delphi site and Archaeological Museum
Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)

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What To Expect

Athens

You will get picked up from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Delphi

Arrival at the archaeological site of Delphi after a 2,5 hours trip.Free time for a walk at: - sanctuaries of Apollo and Athena Pronaia - ancient stadium and theater

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Livadia (Pass By)

Livadeia is a town in central Greece. It is the capital of the Boeotia regional district. The area around Livadeia is mountainous, with farming activities mainly confined to the valleys. The area has traditionally been associated with the production and processing of cotton and tobacco, as well as the cultivation of cereal crops and the raising of livestock. The city is also known for having participated in the War of Troy in allegiance with Mycenae.

Mount Parnassus (Pass By)

Mount Parnassus is a mountain in central Greece that towers above Delphi, north of the Gulf of Corinth. Mount Parnassus offers many advantages to the population of Greece. In peace, it possesses scenic views of the countryside and features olive groves and rolling hills. The mountain is also the location of historically, archaeologically, and culturally significant places of interest (such as Delphi). Recreationally, the slopes of Parnassus provide a medium for hiking (in the three warm seasons) and are skied in winter. Its melting snows provide water to the surrounding communities, reaching out as far as Athens. The mountain is composed of limestone, and its rock contains bauxite, ore that is rich in aluminum. In war, Parnassus has been a center of resistance if need be, providing cover and refuge to partisans.

Arachova (Pass By)

Arachova is a mountain town and a former municipality in the western part of Boeotia, Greece, originally called Karyai (also spelled Caryae). Its name is of South Slavic origin and denotes a place with walnut trees. It is a tourist destination due to its location in the mountains, its traditions, and its proximity to the town of Delphi. Arachova has a panoramic view, uphill small houses, and the cobbled streets show a picturesque architecture. The town center includes a huge and steep cliff, the Bell Tower, covered with dense ivy. At the top of the tower is a large 10m height clock. Arachova is famous for its black wine, its "brusque", the colorful textiles, carpets and rugs, handicrafts, and woodcut creations as well.

Delphi Archaeological Museum

Delphi Archaeological Museum is one of the principal museums of Greece and one of the most visited. It is operated by the Greek Ministry of Culture. Founded in 1903, it has been rearranged several times and houses the discoveries made at the Panhellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which dates from the Late Helladic (Mycenean) period to the early Byzantine era. Organized in fourteen rooms on two levels, the museum mainly displays statues, including the famous Charioteer of Delphi, architectural elements, like the frieze of the Siphnian Treasury, and ex-votos dedicated to the sanctuary of Pythian Apollo, like the Sphinx of Naxos. The exhibition floor space is more than 2270m2, while the storage and conservation rooms (mosaics, ceramics, and metals) take up 558m2.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Tholos of Athena Pronaia

Αn intriguing architectural marvel nestled within the archaeological site of Delphi. Tholos provides us with a window into the ancient world and the rich tapestry of beliefs and traditions.The Tholos of Athena Pronaia is a circular building with a distinctive architectural design, featuring a ring of Doric columns surrounding a central chamber. Built in the 4th century BCE, this unique structure served as a sanctuary dedicated to Athena Pronaia, a variant of the goddess Athena worshipped in Delphi. Stand before the elegant columns and intricate stonework of the Tholos and imagine the awe and reverence it inspired in ancient worshippers. In the shadow of Mount Parnassus and overlooking the sacred precincts of Delphi, this sanctuary would have been a focal point for religious rituals, offerings, and oracular consultations.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Apollo

The Temple of Apollo, god of music, harmony, light, healing, and oracles occupied the most important and prominent position in the Delphic Panhellenic Sanctuary. The edifice with the partially restored colonnade visible today dates to the 4th century BC; it is the third temple built at the same place. The famous oracle, the Pythia, operated inside the temple, the location chosen, according to one tradition, due to a sacred chasm beneath the site emitting vapors, which were inhaled by the Pythia. Some ancient writers state that the Pythia then entered a state of delirium and uttering inarticulate cries, which were then turned into equivocal oracles by the priests. This interpretation is controversial, and has been challenged by scholars such as Joseph Fontenrose and Lisa Maurizio, who argue that the ancient sources uniformly represent the Pythia speaking intelligibly, and giving prophecies in her own voice.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Delphi

Free time for lunch at a traditional Greek tavern with your friends and family or shopping.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Arachova

Free time for a coffee before we start our trip back to Athens.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available
Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Delphi Full Day Private Tour from Athens?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025