Private Delphi Day Trip from Athens with Arachova & Hosios Loukas

5.0 (3 reviews) Athens, Greece
Duration9h - 10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGreek, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Delphi, the centre of the ancient world, is one of the most moving places in Greece, and this private day trip gets you there in comfort. Your English-speaking driver picks you up from your Athens hotel, apartment or Piraeus cruise port in an air-conditioned Mercedes with Wi-Fi and bottled water.

At Delphi you'll have about three hours to walk the Sacred Way up to the Temple of Apollo, where the Oracle once spoke, and to see the famous bronze Charioteer in the Delphi Archaeological Museum. Then enjoy free time in Arachova, a stone-built village on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, and visit the Monastery of Hosios Loukas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its golden Byzantine mosaics.

Your driver does not guide inside the sites, but a licensed guide can be added for an extra fee. Just your group, at your own pace.

Options

Private Tour with Driver Only

Sedan 1-3, van 4-6, bus 7-10: Full-day private tour to Delphi, Arachova and Hosios Loukas with your English-speaking driver.
Pickup included

With Licensed Delphi Guide

Pickup included

What's included

  • Licensed guide at Delphi (guide option only)
  • Pickup and drop-off at your Athens hotel, apartment or cruise port
  • Mercedes-Benz or Škoda SUV with Wi-Fi and bottled water
  • Private English-speaking driver
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • Licensed guide (in the Driver Only option)
  • Lunch, food and drinks (optional taverna stop at your own cost)
  • Delphi archaeological site and museum
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Delphi Ancient Town
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    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.
  2. Temple of Apollo
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    The Ancient Greek ruins of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi date from the 4th century BC
  3. Delphi Archaeological Museum
    40m · Admission ticket not included
    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.
  4. 10m
    One of the most beautiful mountain villages in Greece. We are going to stop for an amazing Panoramic picture.
  5. Monastery of Hosios Loukas
    40m · Admission ticket not included
    A breathtaking location hosts the middle-byzantine period monastery of Hosios Loukas. Protected monument of UNESCO.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick you up from any hotel or apartment in central Athens, or at the Piraeus cruise port. After booking, please send your hotel name, or your ship's name and all-aboard time. We'll drop you back at the same place.

Additional 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
  • Your driver is not a licensed tour guide. In Greece only licensed guides may guide inside archaeological sites and museums, so drivers wait outside.
  • Licensed guides are optional, available upon request for an additional fee, and subject to availability. They are not included in the standard tour price.
  • Flexible Departure Times: As this is a private tour, we offer flexible starting times between 07:30 AM and 10:00 AM, subject to availability and archaeological site opening hours. Please contact us if you prefer a different pickup time.
  • This is a long day of about 9-10 hours, with roughly 2.5 hours of driving each way.
  • Expect walking on uneven, uphill paths at Delphi, so wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection.
  • Entrance fees are paid at each site. Children and students under 18 and EU seniors often qualify for free or reduced entry.
  • Vehicle: Modern Mercedes-Benz sedan, minivan, minibus, or Škoda SUV. The vehicle type is determined by the number of passengers and is subject to availability.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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