The Best Way to Explore the Secrets of Delphi in a Day
Description
In our tours you will see much more than any other tour, places that most conventional tourists never visit. Only a few drivers and locals like us can get you there. During the tour, you will learn about the sites, history, mythology and our culture. Tours are private at your own pace, where our customer is "always the Boss". Our Goal is to make you feel as close to a "Greek" as possible during your limited stay and love Athens and Greece. Delphi was inhabited since the Mycenaean times (14th – 11th century B.C.) by small settlements who were dedicated to the Mother Earth. The worship of Apollo as the god of light, harmony, and order was established between the 11th and 9th century B.C. Slowly over the next five centuries, the sanctuary grew in size and importance. During the 8th century B.C. Delphi became internationally known for the Oracular powers of Pythia, the priestess who sat on a tripod, inhaled ethylene gasses, and muttered incomprehensible words that foretold the future.
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Itinerary
Departing from Athens we will drive through the national road to Thieves, Levadia, Distomo, and the village of Stiri to visit the 11th-century monastery of Osios Loukas which is situated on a mountainside overlooking a beautiful valley. Then we will drive towards to the beautiful village of Arachova, which is located nearby the Ski Center of Parnassos. After a wonderful scenic drive through mountains and fertile valleys, we will visit the ancient city of Delphi, visit the Oracle, navel & the center of the world, according to Greek mythology! the local museum and the local stadium. Finally, we will visit the modern village of Delphi and we will have lunch at a scenic traditional tavern. Then we will return back to Athens.
A breathtaking location hosts the middle-byzantine period monastery of Hosios Loukas. Protected monument of UNESCO.
The Ancient Greek ruins of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi date from the 4th century BC
The Archaeological Museum of Delphi, one of the most important in Greece, exhibits the history of the Delphic sanctuary, site of the most famous ancient Greek oracle.
One of the most beautiful mountain villages in Greece. We are going to stop for an amazing Panoramic picture.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up from your Hotel (Any Hotel), Apartment, Piraeus port, Cruise ship or a specific location in the city of Athens.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(3)
We ability enjoyed our day. Even thought it was cloudy and drizzling our driver and tour guide were excellent. Delphi is such a beautiful place to visit and what made it more special was that it was on my birthday. Our driver took us to an amazing restaurant over looking hundreds of olive trees in the small village. It was perfect. I couldn’t ask for a more enjoyable and unforgettable birthday.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your Delphi private tour and that your birthday became such a special and unforgettable experience. Thank you for choosing our private tour from Athens to Delphi—we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable private tour in Greece soon!
All of my transports and tours were booked by Exceptional Villas (an outstanding travel agency based in Ireland) with Timeless Athens Tours. The drivers and tour guides were extremely professional and the costs were very reasonable. We did two different tours - private all day Delphi tour and also the 1/2 day Athens walking tour. Both guides (Natalie and Irini) were fantastic. This is one of the best companies in Athens for this type of service and I highly recommend them. They provided all transport from hotel and airport and also two different tours. The tour guides are freelance but Timeless Athens Tours clearly works with only the best tour guides. One of them (Natalie) told us that she feels like Timeless Athens Tours is like a family. Very positive experience for us (family of four). Shoutout to our drivers Ioannis and Ioannis and Gregory. You won't go wrong with this company
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with Timeless Athens Tours and that your private tours in Athens and Delphi day trip exceeded expectations. It’s great to know that our Guides provided such engaging and professional guiding, and that our dedicated drivers helped make your journey seamless and enjoyable. At Timeless Athens Tours, we take pride in offering top-rated private Athens tours, Athens walking tours, and customized day trips from Athens designed to fit each traveler’s needs. Whether it’s a full-day excursion to ancient sites like Delphi, or a half-day Athens city tour, we strive to deliver unforgettable experiences with expert guides and reliable transportation. Thank you for choosing us for your family vacation in Athens—we hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!
From the moment Yannis picked us up at our hotel we had a smooth and enjoyable experience. Yannis was excellent company on the drive from Athens. He answered our questions about upcoming stops on our trip and shared helpful information about Greek culture and history. At the Delphi Museum and site, Theodore provided a very thorough explanation of the artifacts and ruins, with historical background of their story through the ages. Finally, we enjoyed an excellent meal at My Father’s House taverna before heading back to Athens. It was a wonderful and worthwhile day!
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're glad you had such a smooth and enriching Delphi private tour from Athens. Yannis and Theodore made your experience unforgettable with expert insights into Greek history and culture at the Delphi archaeological site and museum. This personalized Delphi day trip from Athens truly showcases the best of ancient Greece!
