Delphi Private Day Tour from Athens





Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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
After visiting the site we will stop for lunch at Delphi village.
Free time to take a few pictures before we start our trip back to Athens
We start our way back to Athens. Travel time is about 2,5 hours.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from your hotel or your Airbnb apartment is offered.
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(160)
Christos took us on a tour to Delphi. He shared many historical facts with us during the drive, and every moment spent with him in the car was precious. We stopped for a delicious frappé. On the way back, Christos showed us the charming town of Arachova. He's a great driver, and I recommend him to everyone! Ευχαριστώ πολύ!
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Great experience! Christos was kind, engaging, very accommodating, and a good driver. The sights were Amazing! Human beings are gifted and have been since the beginning of time. I am so glad we stayed an extra day to see Delphi and observe the ingenuity that existed thousands of years’ ago.
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We booked last minute with this tour operator and they managed to fit in our request- including tickets to the museum . Our driver George was polite and friendly- drove safely to our stops. We were picked up from our hotel in Mercedes van - clean, modern and the journey - despite the traffic in and out of Athens- was comfortable. We arrived in Delphi in good time - words cannot describe Delphi- it is a wonder! Having grown up on reading Greek Myths - couldn’t believe I made it here! Our family of 4 enjoyed it too! Highly recommend to anyone visiting Greece.
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We arranged a private tour for 6 to Delphi from Athens and had a great experience with this company.
Hello Meredyth, thank you for your positive review! It make us happy and strengthens our commitment to delivering high-quality services in every travel experience. At LS TOURS, our goal is to ensure that every journey and every excursion in Greece becomes a pleasant and unforgettable experience for our guests. Your trust is the driving force behind our continuous growth and improvement. We look forward to seeing you again! LS Tours and Transfers Team
Wonderful excursion! Delphi is a must do destination. Our tour guide was friendly & knowledgeable. We had a great day! Couldn’t ask for a better time.
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Our driver, Bill, was great. He arrived early, navigated the early morning traffic like a champ, offered us some waters, stopped off at a scenic vista, gave us interesting facts about Archova and Delphi, recommended an excellent lunch spot in Delphi (our best meal on the entire trip), and got us back to our AirBnB in Athens safely. We’d definitely reserve Bill again as our driver and highly recommend him to anyone looking to check out the Delphi historical site and museum.
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Christos was an amazing tour guide and driver. He was so friendly and knowledgeable about the region. We asked him all kinds of questions about history and culture and economics. He knew everything and was so kind! I highly recommend him.
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Christo was absolutely amazing! Arrived early, provided us with cold waters and a comfortable, safe ride to and from the Temple of Apollo in Delphi. He was personable and knowledgeable about Athens points of interest, Greek history and culture. While we were visiting the temple he even made us lunch reservations at a restaurant in the mountain town of Arachova where we enjoyed a delicious meal with a stunning view before our trip back to Athens. We would definitely recommend Chris to anyone looking for safe reliable transportation for a lengthy day trip or a quick ride across the city.
Hello Tim E, thank you for your positive review! It make us happy and strengthens our commitment to delivering high-quality services in every travel experience. At LS TOURS, our goal is to ensure that every journey and every excursion in Greece becomes a pleasant and unforgettable experience for our guests. Your trust is the driving force behind our continuous growth and improvement. We look forward to seeing you again! LS Tours and Transfers Team
Nickos was very punctual with a beautiful and comfortable Mercedes van for our private group of four. He waited patiently for a few minutes while we gathered ourselves together. Nicholas explained all about the history of Delphi and some of the myths of the gods and goddesses. He was also a great conversationalist as we asked 1 million questions some of them personal about him and what it’s like to live in Athens, Greece, what was like to grow up in his hometown. Etc. He was very patient with us and shared his own history and stories. Nicos was a safe and very confident driver. He even had cold water bottles for us, which we very much appreciated . He stopped for our comfort about an hour or an hour and a half into the journey up to Delphi. He picked a clean and pleasant stop. And then gave us perfect instructions about our visit to Delphi. We had about two hours in Delphi, which was a good amount of time, perfect for us. Nick was a great communicator. He then took us to a wonderful restaurant in Delphi town. He had made reservations for us at a table right at the windows with a wonderful view, overlooking the mountains down to the Ionian Sea. There were even Grapevines growing up to the window. We had a wonderful lunch there, very relaxed and tasty. They even gave us complementary baklava for dessert, which was some of the best that we’ve had and believe me we’ve tried a number of baklava already in Greece. Then the 2 Hour return Drive to Athens, during a quietly relaxed conversation time. Thank you, Nick for a stress-free day with perfect instructions and driving. You are a real treasure to your agency.
Hello elizabeth_s, thank you for your positive review! It make us happy and strengthens our commitment to delivering high-quality services in every travel experience. At LS TOURS, our goal is to ensure that every journey and every excursion in Greece becomes a pleasant and unforgettable experience for our guests. Your trust is the driving force behind our continuous growth and improvement. We look forward to seeing you again! LS Tours and Transfers Team
We had an amazing trip to Delphi! The views were spectacular and the site really interesting. Nico was a fantastic guide - an easy pickup directly from our Airbnb followed by a comfortable van ride and a stop for lunch at a taverna overlooking a valley of olive trees. We could not have asked for a better experience. Strongly recommend!
Hello HamadaFamily, thank you for your positive review! It make us happy and strengthens our commitment to delivering high-quality services in every travel experience. At LS TOURS, our goal is to ensure that every journey and every excursion in Greece becomes a pleasant and unforgettable experience for our guests. Your trust is the driving force behind our continuous growth and improvement. We look forward to seeing you again! LS Tours and Transfers Team



