Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 7 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
After meeting your guide in Athens, hear tales about the ancient Greeks and their lives in Delphi while travelling by air-conditioned coach with zero carbon footprint. You will reach Delphi towards Mt. Parnassos, making a short rest stop outside the town of Levadia. The first stop is the Delphi archaeological site – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk around the evocative ruins with your guide, see famous monuments like the monument of the Argive Kings, the treasury of the Athenians, the monument of Platea and the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle. The second stop is the Delphi museum, with its spectacular exhibits. Be sure to check out the bronze Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphinx of Naxos. After exploring Delphi, head to the picturesque village of Arachova, perched on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Wander through its charming streets, take in the traditional stone architecture and stunning views, savor a relaxed lunch at a local taverna and browse the delightful shops.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guided tour in the Archaeological site of Delphi and the Museum of Delphi in English
- Free time to explore the Delphi Archaeological Site at your own pace
- Professional driver ensuring a smooth and safe journey
- Round-trip transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned bus
- Multilingual Audio Guide for Delphi Archaeological site
- Headsets to clearly hear the guide during the tour
- Onboard WiFi
- Optional lunch in a local restaurant for a complete experience
- Entrance fees for the archaeological site and the museum of Delphi (if option is selected)
- Experienced tour guide providing in-depth insights into Delphi's history
What's not
- Pick-up service
- Personal expenses
- Delphi Archaeological Site Entry Ticket (unless option is selected)
- Tips (Optional)
Itinerary
Enjoy a 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.
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.
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.
After exploring the museum, visit the beautiful mountain village of Arachova, situated on the hills of the Parnassus Mountains. Wander through its charming streets, take in the traditional stone architecture and stunning views, savor a relaxed lunch at a local taverna.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Recommended sunset Sounion tour
Easy to book online for a great price. The 4pm timing is great for an afternoon/evening trip with around 40 minute free time at the cafe before watching the sunset. Kat our guide was very informative and added the history, myth and local stories to the bus trip
4Good value for money
Nice commute to the venue: you get around 2hrs to spend around sunset time at sounion. Tickets to the site entry can be purchased online or onsite:20€. The guide Katherine filled us in with some information during the 1.5 hr commute. There’s also a free audio guide you can use from Hellenic heritage. Overall, a good experience with value for money.
4awesomesauce
pickup spot wasn't made very clear guide Kat was knowledgeable & honest about what it was to be Athenian 1.5hr journey felt shorter than it was overall pretty good, shame there's no combination tickets that include entry to the site
5Poseidons Temple Bus Trip
Katerina was great! Gave us good information on our way to Poseidons temple and had great conversations while waiting for the bus at the end! 10/10 would recommend
5Excellent value for money.
We did an all inclusive trip to Delphi. Absolutely brilliant day. Our guide was Katharina, who I can only describe as excellent, with a wealth of knowledge on Greek Mythology as well as having as sense of humour! Everything was so well organized, and she was so clear on her instructions, meeting times etc. Our driver Evan, was excellent encountering some challenging maneuvers during the journey!. Its a pity more people don't appreciate the guide and driver on their way leaving the bus..
5Incredible sights, incredible guide
Marianna was a fantastic, knowledgeable guide. The tour was well run and we saw many amazing sights.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your meeting point is 3 min walk from Acropolis metro station, beside Royal Olympic hotel. You should be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the starting time.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 49 travellers
- Operated by
- Keytours - Greece
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Athens
- Its from-price is 90% below the median of the 926 day trips we list in Athens.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 926.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Athens
Athens sets the Acropolis above a sprawling modern capital, where ancient ruins, hillside lanes and long taverna evenings sit side by side.
The Parthenon crowns the Acropolis, flanked by the Erechtheion and its porch of caryatids, and the Acropolis Museum at the foot of the hill displays sculpture found on the rock. Around it, the Ancient Agora, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch and the marble Panathenaic Stadium make the classical city easy to walk through.
Top-ranked sights in Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum.
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