The excursion starts from Athens center where the minibus picks you up together with the tour guide (if selected). Heading towards the northern part of Greece crossing the plain of Boeotia where we meet the very important for the ancient era of Thebes, birthplace of the great ancient king Oedipus.
Making a quick stop for rest after 1 30 hours of driving, we are off to the beautiful mountain of Parnassos. Arrival at the village of Delphi, where it was the place of worship of the god Apollo but also the "center" of the world as you will learn during the tour from the licensed tour guide (if selected) to the archaeological site and museum of Delphi.
After the end of the tour, transfer to the nearby picturesque village, which is one of the most beautiful in Greece, Arachova, where we will stop for the lunch of the day at a restaurant selected for the authenticity of Greek cuisine. Upon completion of the meal, return to Athens and to the starting point for the end of the tour.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Bottled water
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Licensed tour guide (optional choosing the correct pricing option)
✖ Lunch
✖ Entrance fee to Archeological sites 12 euros per person
Departure & Return
Departure:
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The meeting point is at 10, Filellinon str. after a kiosk. The bus will be waiting there for your pick up. The place is easy to reach, you can use public trasnportation to Syntagma square and then walk 5 minutes to the point.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Delphi
Delphi was an ancient sacred precinct and the seat of Pythia, the major oracle who was consulted about important decisions throughout the ancient classical world. The ancient Greeks considered the centre of the world to be in Delphi, marked by the stone monument known as the omphalos (navel).
Travel from Athens to Delphi will take 3 hours with a short stop
Duration: 4 hours
2
Delphi Archaeological Museum
The Archaeological Museum of Delphi presents the history of the famous Delphic sanctuary and the most prominent Oracle of the ancient Greek world.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Arachova
A picturesque village next to Delphi that we spend time free time for lunch.
Duration: 1.5 hours
4
Athens
Living back to Athens will take 3 hours
Duration: 3 hours
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
