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Private Day Trip to Delphi from Athens

4.52 reviewsDelphi

  • 9 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Embark on a journey to Delphi, the spiritual heart of Ancient Greece, set on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Discover the land once home to the legendary Oracle and admire the stunning Greek countryside along the way. Option 1: Private Driver Experience Travel in comfort with your private driver, a knowledgeable local who will share cultural and historical insights during your trip. Explore Delphi at your own pace — visit the Temple of Apollo, the Delphi Archaeological Museum, and enjoy stops in Arachova and Levadia on the return to Athens. Please note: your driver is not a licensed guide and cannot escort you inside archaeological sites or museums. Option 2: Guided Delphi Tour Enhance your visit with a licensed professional guide who will accompany you through all sites, bringing ancient myths and monuments to life. Gain deeper understanding at the Temple of Apollo, the Charioteer of Delphi, and more before a relaxing lunch in Delphi.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Delphi & Arachova visit
  • English-speaking knowledgable guide
  • Fuel, Tolls & Taxes

What's not

  • Personal expenses & gratuities
  • Meals
  • Delphi
  • Official English-speaking licensed guide (depending on option)
  • Guided tour to the archaeological site of Delphi & the Museum (depending on option)

Itinerary

  1. Begin your full-day private tour early in the morning with a pick-up from your hotel. Once you settle inside your air-conditioned vehicle, you will begin to Central Greece via the National highway.

    2.5 h

  2. Here, you will see the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, the most emblematic monument and an architectural masterpiece of the classical era, the Doric Sanctuary of Apollo, and the Castalia Spring. This area truly establishes an extraordinary meeting with history for each visitor.

    1 h

  3. Next, it is time to tour the museum of Delphi, which houses treasures such as the famous "omphalos" or "navel of the world," parts of a frieze with scenes of the exploits of Hercules, and the remarkable Charioteer of Delphi, a masterpiece of Greek sculpture.

    1 h

  4. Following your archaeological tour, your driver will take you to the traditional village of Arachova, one of the most popular winter destinations in Greece. There, you will have the opportunity to have some free time to explore the region at your own pace or even have lunch (not included) in one of its picturesque, traditional taverns.

    2 h

  5. We start our way back to Athens. Travel time is about 2,5 hours. After a fascinating trip, your day trip to Delphi ends back at the original departure point in Athens in the evening.

    2.5 h

Cancellation

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

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Englobia
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

How it compares in Athens

  • Its from-price is 48% above the median of the 4134 experiences we list in Athens.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 1994 of 4134.
  • 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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