A day trip from Athens to see Delphi and explore Ancient Greece is an unforgettable experience. This full-day tour begins by driving north from Athens, we arrive at Delphi, a UNESCO-recognized archeological site that’s among Greece’s most iconic places. Follow in the footsteps of ancient heroes across the countryside of Greece on an adventure that takes you to the heart of this European country.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ On-board WiFi
✔ Bottled water
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Gratuities
✖ Entry/Admission - Archaeological Site and Museum of Delphi (12€ per adult)
✖ Licensed tour guide
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. LUX&EASY Signature Syggrou 234
12. The Editor Athens Hotel
13. Anixis
14. Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre, an IHG hotel
15. Novotel Athenes
16. Hotel Tier Collection
17. Hotel Bryon
18. Bob W. Eolou Athens
19. Athens City Hotel By Dionysos
20. Ambrosia Suites
Additional Info: Pick up from your hotel or your Airbnb apartment is offered.
Itinerary
1
Athens
We start our tour in the morning from Athens, your driver will pick you up from your hotel or appartment. The travel time is about 2,5 hours.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Tholos of Athena Pronaia
The Tholos of Delphi is among the ancient structures of the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia in Delphi. The circular temple, a tholos, shares the immediate site with other ancient foundations of the Temple of Athena Pronaia, all located less than a mile east of the main ruins at Delphi, in the modern Greek regional unit of Phocis. The tholos is part of the Delphi UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Delphi
Visit Delphi archeological site, a UNESCO-recognized archeological site that’s among Greece’s most iconic places. In ancient times was a sacred precinct that served as the seat of Pythia, the major oracle who was consulted about important decisions throughout the ancient classical world.
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
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Delphi
After visiting the site we will stop for lunch at Delphi village.
Duration: 2 hours
6
Arachova
Free time to take a few pictures before we start our trip back to Athens
Duration: 15 minutes
7
Athens
We start our way back to Athens. Travel time is about 2,5 hours.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Our drivers are not professional tour guides and will not enter the archaeological sites with you. Nevertheless, they have the necessary historical knowledge and of course the ability to speak english with you and answer your questions during the tour.
