Delphi (Apollo Oracle/ Athena Tholos) private day tour from Athens (10 hours)

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Itinerary

1. Drives through the fertile plain of Boeotia, driving by the town of Thebes. Proceed to Levadia, a busy town and an important junction in the road network. Also an industrial center where its textile mills treat the cotton grown in the Copais valley. The upper town is graced by white houses with jutting wooden balconies dating from the 18th C. We'll stop for a drink by the beautiful river Karya over the spot where the water springs out. In ancient times, Karya was said to be the location of the Oracle of Trofonios Zeus which included the springs of Mnemosyne (Remembrance) and the spring of Lethe (oblivion). The oracle was used as a stage before visiting the oracle of Delphi and as such, through the times, it acquired great power and riches.

   30 min

2. Delphi is the ancient sanctuary that grew rich as the seat of Pythia, the oracle who was consulted about important decisions throughout the ancient classical world. The ancient Greeks considered the center of the world to be in Delphi, marked by the stone monument known as the omphalos (navel). It is now an extensive archaeological site with a small modern town of the same name nearby. It is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in having had a great influence in the ancient world, as evidenced by the various monuments built there by most of the important ancient Greek city-states, demonstrating their fundamental Hellenic unity. Combined ticket with Museum. Summer admission: 20€ - Reduced/ winter admission: 10 € Up to 6 y is free / Up to 25y reduced

   1.5 h

3. Delphi Archaeological museum is one of the principal museums of Greece and one of the most visited. Founded in 1903, it has been rearranged several times and houses the discoveries made at the panhellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which date from the Late Helladic (Mycenean) period to the early Byzantine era.

   1 h

4. The Temple of Athena Pronaia was a temple at the ancient site of Delphi, in the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, a group of buildings comprising temples and treasuries as well as the famous Tholos of Delphi.

   20 min

5. Visit modern town at your leisure and have lunch on a restaurant balcony with a panoramic view of the olive grove and the Corinthian Gulf

   50 min

6. Arachova is a breathtaking mountain town perched on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, famously known as the "Mykonos of the winter" due to its cosmopolitan vibe, Alpine charm, and buzzing nightlife. Located just a two-hour drive from Athens, it blends traditional stone architecture with high-end luxury resorts. It serves as the ultimate base for skiing enthusiasts, food lovers, and history buffs looking to explore the nearby ancient wonders

   20 min

7. Return to Athens (your hotel / apartment) or Athens airport (prior request + additional charge 50€)

   2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Athens

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 926 day trips we list in Athens.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 151 of 926.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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