Highlights
- Visit the navel of the ancient world in Delphi on a small-group tour from Athens
- See the site of the famous Oracle at the Temple of Apollo
- Learn the story of the Athenian Treasury, Stoa of the Athenians, and more
- Visit the archaeological museum and admire the ancient relics
- Get some free time for lunch in the village of Delphi
Description
Depart from Athens early in the morning and drive through the fertile plain of Beotia via Thebes and Levadia. Upon arrival at Delphi, learn the story of the Oracle and its impact on the Hellenic World from an official guide.
Pass the Castalian Spring and visit highlights such as the Stoa of the Athenians, Athenian Treasury, polygonal retaining wall, and the Temple of Apollo. Enter the archaeological museum at your own expense to marvel at relics such as the Treasury of the Sifnians, Naxian Sphinx, Statue of Antinoos, and the bronze Charioteer.
Get some time for lunch in the village before returning to Athens via the mountain village of Arachova on the south slopes of Parnassus.
Includes
Hotel pick-up and drop off from Athens city center
Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
Small-group guided tour in Delphi Archaeological Site
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Free time for lunch
Excludes
Delphi entrance fees (€20 for the museum and archaeological site)
Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Important Information
- At the time of booking let the supplier know your hotel name and location; the local partner will contact you 48 hours before departure with the pickup details
- Pickup is done from hotels and meeting points in Athens city center only
- Pickup commences 45 minutes prior to departure
- Driving to Delphi from Athens takes almost 2.5 hours through the beautiful mainland of Greece
- The trip duration of 9 hours is approximate and it can be longer or shorter depending on the traffic conditions
- Participants are expected to carry no more than a backpack. If you have luggage that requires trunk space, please inform us in advance of the activity date so we can arrange the appropriate vehicle and pickup location
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
