Private Day Trip to Delphi from Athens

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  • Price from
    €290
  • Duration
    9 h
  • Group size
    Private tour
  • Guide languages
    English

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    Overview

    Embark on a journey to Delphi, the spiritual heart of Ancient Greece, set on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Discover the land once home to the legendary Oracle and admire the stunning Greek countryside along the way.

    Option 1: Private Driver Experience

    Travel in comfort with your private driver, a knowledgeable local who will share cultural and historical insights during your trip. Explore Delphi at your own pace — visit the Temple of Apollo, the Delphi Archaeological Museum, and enjoy stops in Arachova and Levadia on the return to Athens. Please note: your driver is not a licensed guide and cannot escort you inside archaeological sites or museums.

    Option 2: Guided Delphi Tour

    Enhance your visit with a licensed professional guide who will accompany you through all sites, bringing ancient myths and monuments to life. Gain deeper understanding at the Temple of Apollo, the Charioteer of Delphi, and more before a relaxing lunch in Delphi.

    What's included

    • Private transportation
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Delphi & Arachova visit
    • English-speaking knowledgable guide
    • Fuel, Tolls & Taxes

    Not included

    • Personal expenses & gratuities
    • Meals
    • Delphi
    • Official English-speaking licensed guide (depending on option)
    • Guided tour to the archaeological site of Delphi & the Museum (depending on option)

    What you will do

    • Athens

      Begin your full-day private tour early in the morning with a pick-up from your hotel. Once you settle inside your air-conditioned vehicle, you will begin to Central Greece via the National highway.

      2 h 30 min

    • Here, you will see the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, the most emblematic monument and an architectural masterpiece of the classical era, the Doric Sanctuary of Apollo, and the Castalia Spring. This area truly establishes an extraordinary meeting with history for each visitor.

      1 h

    • Next, it is time to tour the museum of Delphi, which houses treasures such as the famous "omphalos" or "navel of the world," parts of a frieze with scenes of the exploits of Hercules, and the remarkable Charioteer of Delphi, a masterpiece of Greek sculpture.

      1 h

    • Following your archaeological tour, your driver will take you to the traditional village of Arachova, one of the most popular winter destinations in Greece. There, you will have the opportunity to have some free time to explore the region at your own pace or even have lunch (not included) in one of its picturesque, traditional taverns.

      2 h

    • We start our way back to Athens. Travel time is about 2,5 hours. After a fascinating trip, your day trip to Delphi ends back at the original departure point in Athens in the evening.

      2 h 30 min

    Meeting point

    Pickup: Please wait for us outside of your hotel or message us via viator for further details regarding your pickup

    Important information

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

    Cancellation policy

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