In the company of your Professional, Experienced & informative Tour Driver, enjoy a Private Full-Day Tour to one of the most Historical sites in Greece, including visits to the UNESCO listed Hosios Loukas Monastery and the Mountain village of Arachova, all accompanied by stunning views from the slopes and olive filled valleys of Mt. Parnassus.
Additional Booking options allow you to add a Luxury Class Vehicle (Gold package), and Traditional Lunch in one of the best local Restaurants (Platinum Package). An expert Archaeological guide can also be added on request.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ FAMILY & DISCOUNT PACKAGE: Superior Class Sedan, Minivan or Sprinter. Depending on group size
✔ GOLD PACKAGE: Luxury Class Mercedes: E-Class Sedan, Minivan or Sprinter. Depending on group size.
✔ PLATINUM PACKAGE: Luxury Class Mercedes: E-Class Sedan, Minivan or Sprinter. Traditional Greek Lunch
✔ Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day
✔ All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Chilled Bottled Water
✖ Food and drinks unless specified by tour package
✖ Entrance Fees
✖ Licensed guide for archaeological sites. Available on request
✖ Pickup from Athens Airport or locations outside central Athens: arranged on request with surcharge
Pickup Locations
1. Foivos Hotel Athens
2. Alter Athens Hotel
3. Ruby Rooms Athens
4. Zenith Hotel
5. Athens City Plaza
6. Wyndham Athens Residence
7. Apollo Hotel
8. Titania Hotel
9. Athens Zafolia Hotel
10. Philippos Hotel
11. The Editor Athens Hotel
12. Vision Omonia
13. Anixis
14. Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre, an IHG hotel
15. Novotel Athenes
16. Hotel Tier Collection
17. Hotel Byron
18. Bob W. Eolou Athens
19. Ambrosia Suites
20. Exarchion Hotel
Additional Info: o Pick up time flexible on request
o For Airbnb's please provide the exact address
o If you have luggage please provide details of quantity so we may provide the appropriate vehicle. A supplement may apply for a larger vehicle.
o Pick up from Athens Airport & areas outside of central Athens on request. A supplement may apply
Itinerary
1
Mount Parnassus
At the time of your choice, your informative & professional Tour driver will be at your Hotel reception or other residence promptly to escort you on your tour. Delphi is situated in the area of Mt. Parnassus and from Athens, your route passes through a beautiful mix of rural farmland and increasing elevation along with wonderful hillside views. Along the way, learn about the depth of History in Delphi, its Mythology, the cultural elements of ancient life, and all the main things you will see during your visit.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Monastery of Hosios Loukas
Set in beautiful countryside on the slopes of Mt Parnassos we next visit one of the most important and well preserved Byzantine Monasteries in existence, & which is UNESCO listed. Explore its 1100 year old Architecture along with its unique & impressive fresco's
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Arachova
Lunch Stop. Spend time enjoying the local craft shops & wonderful views over the Plestos valley.
Duration: 1.5 hours
4
Delphi
Inset on wide terraces along the hillside we are fortunate that the landslides of previous centuries preserved much of the ancient remains for us, including the 4th century BC temple of Apollo, the Castilian spring of Mythology, theatre, treasury buildings, temples of Athena and Gymnasium where athletes gathered before the Pythian games to bathe in the sacred waters. During your visit to Delphi, you can still see the physical structures associated with this incredibly long history.
Duration: 2 hours
5
Temple of Apollo
At a short distance inside the Archaeological site, you will find the 4th century BC temple of Apollo, the epicenter of the mystical ceremony from where the Oracle spoke her prophecies.
6
Delphi Archaeological Museum
A beautiful addition to the site is the modern museum which displays finds stretching back in time to at least 1500 BC, including many of the sculptures & other unique pieces that adorned the temples & streets of the ancient city at its peak around the 4th century BC. Outstanding pieces include the Naxos Sphynx, the twin Kouroi, and famous Bronze Charioteer among others. When you are ready, your driver will return you safely to your location in Athens.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• LUNCH OPTION: You may add this later on request or choose our Platinum Package during booking. Vegetarian dishes available. Please inform us of any allergies.
• GUIDING/LICENSED GUIDES: Please note your knowledgeable tour driver can inform you en-route but can not enter Archaeological sites. Professional Expert Licensed Guides may be added on request after booking (additional cost).
• PICKUP FROM ATHENS AIRPORT & LOCATIONS OUTSIDE CENTRAL ATHENS: May require a supplement. Please inquire for details.
