Thermopylae Battle 300 Spartans and Delfi

5.0 (5 reviews) Athens, Greece
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Duration9h - 11h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Our journey starts with the ride towards western Greece and the field of the famous battle of Thermopylae. There we will find the monument and the statue of king Leonidas of Sparta, hero of that battle and then leader of the Greek army against the invading armies of the also famous Xerxes, Persian king of almost the whole known world at the time. We will also visit the near by lying hill of Colonus where we will see the last stand of the famous 300 spartans and their grave.
The next stop will be our main site. The archaeological marvel of the temple-oracle of god Apollo in the ancient city of Delphi that surrounds the temple. This city was the so called center of the ancient world, religiously and culturally. A city that has been visited by all the famous and important people of the world.
Almost the whole life and scenery of western Greece comes around Delphi. Very close is our next stop, the ancient but also modern city of Levadia, a city of waterfalls, center of the Greek cuisine.

Options

Group up to 11 People

Mercedes Mini Bus
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Group up to 6 People

Mercedes Mini Van
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Group up to 5 People

Mercedes Mini Van
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Thermopylae Delphi Private Tour for a Dive in History Depths

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Tour up to 2 People

Mercedes Sedan luxury
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What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • English speaking Expert driver-guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tickets for Delfi and Thermopolis
  • Gratuities, tips kindly up to the customer

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    Lake Iliki is one of Athens water reserves. It is the last remain of ancient times largest lake, lake Copais.
  2. Thermopylae
    30m
    A place of natural beauty and great historical significance.
    Field of the famous ancient battle.
  3. Thermopyles Hot Springs
    30m
    Natural mountain hot water springs that gave the name to the whole area.
    Thermopylae in ancient greek means Warm Gates
    Gate between central and northern Greece.
  4. Thermopylae Museum
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Museum with excellent view of the field of the Thermopylae battle and three artistic videoclips of three battles. Battle of Thermopylae, battle of Plataea and battle of Salamis.
  5. Campo della battaglia delle Termopili
    1h
    Includes Colonus hill, the last stand of the famous 300 spartans, field of the third and last day of king Leonidas fight with king Xerses. There Xerxes gave the order of putting dead Leonidas head on a stick.
  6. Delphi
    1h
    Our main highlight stop, the ancient city that surrounds the marvelous temple of Apollo.
    Tour to all the secondary temples and treasuries of the regions and of course the ancient theatre and the ancient stadium.
  7. Delphi Archaeological Museum
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Museum of three rooms
    Contains the naxian Sphinx, the king Croesus god and ivory bull statue, gift to Delphi oracle and the famous delphian stone called Omphallus, the so called central rock of the whole world, where the eagles of Zeus sat.
  8. Oracle of Trophonius
    1h
    Site of ancient local king-priest Trophonius lying beside the beautiful Levadia waterfalls. Trophonius was the constructor of the very first Delphi temple of the prehistoric era.
  9. Temple of Apollo
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The place that all the ancient priestesses-oracles, all called Pythia, giving the notorious future telling.
  10. Kryas Livadeia Springs
    30m
    Natural springs that lead to the famous and beautiful Levadia waterfalls.
    The whole area is surrounded by many ancient myths and modern legends.
  11. Arachova
    30m
    Arachova the City that all people needed to move in 1894
    so the French Archeologists could started the excavations.
    Now they produce local products like milk honey and Spaghetti.
  12. Tholos of Athena Pronaia
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    The Tholos of Athena Pronaea was a very notorious and beautiful circle temple of the goddess, one of rare circle temples in ancient Greece. It was the place that the visitors of the great temple of Apollo were doing their first stop and first cleaning after their journey, both body and soul cleaning. Pronaea means protector of the main temple in greek.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up at the Lobby of your Hotel, We pick up all travelers with a sign with your names.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total duration includes travel time

Cancellation policy

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

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