Private Tour to Delphi from Athens & Olive Tasting - Farm Lunch
Description
This private Delphi day trip from Athens takes in the archaeological site, the museum, and one stop that most group tours never make — a sitting lunch at a family olive farm below Mount Parnassus, on land that has been pressing oil since the days of the oracle. You'll walk the Sacred Way, see the Temple of Apollo, and go through the Delphi Museum, all in one full private day out of Athens. Eight hours, exclusively yours, picked up and dropped off at your Athens hotel or cruise port in a climate-controlled Mercedes. The drive out takes roughly two and a half hours across the Boeotian plain - the same stretch of ground ancient pilgrims covered on foot to reach the oracle. By the time you arrive, you're already in the story. If you'd like a licensed archaeologist guide to walk you through the mythology and history in depth, that option is available to add at checkout.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your driver is at the lobby when you are. No waiting around, no group assembly points. You leave Athens on your own schedule and the road to Delphi opens up ahead of you — 2.5 hours through the heart of central Greece, past the flat expanse of the Boeotian plain that pilgrims once crossed on foot. Delphi Archaeological Site
The ancients picked this spot for a reason. High on Parnassus, with the olive valley dropping away below you toward the Gulf of Corinth, the whole thing starts to make sense — the oracle, the treasuries, the city-states that sent delegations here from across the Mediterranean. You walk the Sacred Way at your own pace, past the Athenian Treasury, the ancient theatre, and the Temple of Apollo where the Pythia actually spoke. If you want someone to unpack the politics and mythology behind all of it, a licensed guide can be booked at checkout.
Don't skip this. The Bronze Charioteer has been standing here since 478 BC and he still looks like he's about to move. The Naxian Sphinx is nearby. Between them, the museum puts flesh on the bones of everything you just walked through outside. Olive Grove & Farm Lunch
Most tours put you back on the highway at this point. This one stops at a family estate in the groves below Parnassus — oil trees that have been producing since antiquity. You taste the oil, you sit down to lunch made from what grows here, and you slow down for an hour or two. People remember this part. Return to Athens
Back in the car as the afternoon cools. Door-to-door drop-off at your hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
One day before the tour, we will send you the pick up time and the driver's contact information for direct communication.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
Booked the tour (together with a private Athens city tour) for company's guests. Booking was very easy, communication and follow up from Prvate tours was excellent and professional. Patty did a great job. Coming to the guests, they were thrilled. Drivers were sharp on time, cars were premium as advertised. Using guest's own words "both drivers Kyriakos & George were outstanding" , "guides in Athens & Delphi were friendly, professional with great knowledge, and willing to pass the magnificent Greek spirit to us" Concluding, as tourism professionals ourselves we strongly recommend Private Tours for your Greek trips.
Thank you so much for choosing Private Tours for your company's guests and for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that your experience with us was excellent from start to finish. Our team takes great pride in ensuring a smooth and efficient booking process, and we are thrilled to know that you found it easy and that our communication and follow-up met your expectations. Patty will be thrilled to hear that her efforts were appreciated. We are overjoyed that your guests had a fantastic time during their tour. It's wonderful to hear that both Kyriakos and George, our drivers, were outstanding and that our guides in Athens and Delphi were friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing the magnificence of Greek history and spirit with your guests. As tourism professionals yourselves, your recommendation means a lot to us. We strive to provide memorable and authentic Greek experiences to all our guests, and your kind words are a true testament to our commitment. Once again, thank you for choosing Private Tours, and we look forward to welcoming you and your guests back for more unforgettable journeys in Greece. If there is anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out. Safe travels and warmest regards!
We had a fantastic tour of Delphi and the monastery Osios Loukas. Both the driver (Ioannis) and guide (Georgia) were great and very knowledgeable. Everything was clean, well organized, and smooth. Highly recommended.
Thank you Asley for your kind commemts!
We were met by Spyros, who drove us to Delphi. He was very accommodating to our requests. Always polite and friendly.Importantly we were in safe hands. Great job !!! Spyros, Highly recommended.
Dear CRUZERS6, ensuring your safety is our number one priority. We are happy that our services, as well as the attitude of our team are highly appeciated! Thank you for acknowledging the standards of our job! Warm regards
