From Athens: Small-Group Delphi, Museum & Arachova Day Trip
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Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Delphi, the epicenter of wisdom, on a full-day bus trip from Athens. Admire the breathtaking mountainous scenery of Parnassus and feel the vibes of the ancient nature. Explore the center of the ancient Greek world Let Pythia introduce you to the Oracle of Delphi Meet the Apollo Temple & Athena Pronaia Sanctuary (Tholos) Explore Delphi’s Archaeological Museum, discover the famous Charioteer and the other treasures of Delphi Museum Visit the Greek traditional village of Arachova (short stop)
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Start your day the smart way — and enjoy a more comfortable, well-paced experience in a small group from our central meeting point at Platia Karaiskaki. Depart Athens with a friendly trip attendant (archaeologist) by bus from the Platia Karaiskaki and reach Delphi that rises between two terraced rocks, the Fedriades. Delphi is considered the “navel of the earth” and the center of the wisdom of ancient Greek civilization. It was the holiest site of ancient Greek hosting the Oracle of Delphi with the priory of Olympian god Apollo, Pythia who transferred the prediction of the god to the humans. Explore the Oracle of Delphi and drink water from the sacred Castalia spring. If you are lucky, who knows maybe Pythia’s ancient spirit reveals you the future! Walk around the archaeological site with the unique findings such as the Treasure of the Athenians, the Dome of Athens Foresight, the Temple of Apollo, the ruins of Ancient Stadium and the Theater of Delphi.
Then, visit the modern archaeological museum of Delphi. The archaeological findings are kept in the museum from the Archaic to the Roman era, with impressive artifacts such as the Iniohos, the Sphinx of the Naxians and the statue of Antinoos. Delphi is not only history as it is also known for the gastronomy. So enjoy a gastronomy break with delicious homemade greek foodies.
We depart to Athens at around 15:00 making a stop in the beautiful village of Arachova to capture the enchanting landscape. Arachova is located right on the foothills of Mount Parnassus and is a very famous winter resort for the habitants of central Greece. We are back at about 17:30 at the Smart-Eco-Pickup of AMMON EXPRESS, the Halandri metro Station. Join us and feel like being with a friend who is excited to show you around like a Greek!
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wear comfortable shoes to walk around the archaeological site and village of Delphi
- In summer season bear in mind to have sunglasses and hat
- Our trip attendant-archaeologist shall have a sign of Ammon Express so that he/she will be recognisable easily once you validate your ticket before the exit of the metro station
- You should be at the departure point 10΄ before the time indicated in the schedule
- The audio guide app will be activated on the day of the tour with the help of our trip attendant.
- To listen to the audio guide app please bring your headphones with you.
- Free admission is granted to: Citizens of the European Union up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) Non-EU citizens up to 18 years old
- Reduced admission is granted to: EU citizens aged 65 and over, only for visits between October 1st and May 31st
- Important Note: During the months of June, July, August, September, and October, only the full ticket price applies – no reduced tickets are available for seniors 65+.
Reviews(316)
Our day trip to Delphi and Arahova could not have been better — we highly recommend it to anyone interested in an excursion outside of Athens that blends history with culture. * GUIDE. Our tour guide Aggelos was simply perfect. He shared history knowledgeably, welcomed questions, and connected personally with guests. * TRANSPORT. Travel for the 9 guests was with a comfortable, spacious new van equipped with shades, air conditioning, and tinted windows (all helpful with the blazing sun). Our driver was careful and smooth, and very customer service-oriented. * DELPHI. Aggelos suggested we tour the site first (smart because of the heat) and then visit the museum second. Fantastic idea. Both are exceptional. Audio guide was useful in adding an extra layer of meaning to what we were seeing and was easy to access / navigate with my iPhone. Wear good shoes and bring water (clear liquids allowed only at the site). * ARAHOVA. One of my favorite towns in Greece. Picturesque. Great restaurants. Lovely shops. History was again presented by Aggelos — loved it.
A wonderful experience. Trip organized in a truly small group. Our guide, an archaeologist, drove the van and explained to us in English what was necessary to be able to enjoy the visit to Delphi. On the way back, we stopped for two hours in Arachova, a charming mountain town near the local ski slopes. Highly recommended.
Delphi was gorgeous and interesting. The stop in Arachova for lunch was great. Beautiful town and my kids especially loved the lunch and the ice cream afterward. Has the most beautiful view from the bakery! Was nice to get out of the heat in Athens for a day as well
We really enjoyed our Athens-Delphi trip with Ammon Express. The small group size and van was perfect for us. We were able to get to the site at Delphi before most of the large tour busses and avoid crowds in Arachova. We were provided with a link to an audio tour of the archaeological site at Delphi that was very informative, fairly easy to use, and allowed us to move through the site at our own pace. Our guide was extremely knowledgable and provided great information on the drive to and from Delphi.
Excellent for spending the day, with interesting places, the guide very friendly. You visit the museum and the sanctuary for an additional cost, it is totally worth it
This was a great tour! The highlights include: - Our tour guide was efficient, knowledgeable, and friendly - As a Greek mythology nerd, I was in heaven in Delphi and the audio guide via phone that was included in the tour was well-informed and interesting - Arachova was a nice stop for shopping and had beautiful views
If you have an interest in the history of Greece and the Gods this tour is well worth it.
I had a really great time on this tour! The pickup instructions were super clear and timing was great! The guide Lydia was amazing and gave lots of info on the way there, and the bus ride was super comfortable. I travelled to Greece alone and booked this because I was looking for safe transportation to and from Delphi and to be able to tour both the site and museum by myself, which is exactly what I got! I came specifically for Delphi so would have preferred more time into explore there than in Arachova, but definitely would not have seen Arachova if not for this tour so I did appreciate that. Delphi is a really special place!
Excellent guide and excellent organization! I only recommend mentioning a more precise meeting point (for the initial meeting).
It was a fantastic trip. Delphi is a must see while in Greece and our guide, Lydia, was knowledgeable and friendly. She gave amazing history and advice on where to eat and grab some great beer or wine. Her recommendation for lunch in Meliades Arachova was outstanding!
