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Delphi Heritage Tour: Explore Ancient Myths
4.5
15 Ratings
Athina
Explore Delphi’s ancient wonders and Arachova’s charm on a small-group tour with expert insights and breathtaking views.
Explore Delphi’s ancient wonders and Arachova’s charm on a small-group tour with expert insights and breathtaking views.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Key Tours - Delight in the scenic journey through Thebes’ charming valleys and cotton fields as an expert guide shares stories of the Ancient Greeks. Traveling in an air-conditioned coach, the first brief stop is Levadia, a town renowned for its trade in beautifully vibrant carpets.
- Temple of Apollo - At midday, be amazed as the coach arrives…
- Key Tours - Delight in the scenic journey through Thebes’ charming valleys and cotton fields as an expert guide shares stories of the Ancient Greeks. Traveling in an air-conditioned coach, the first brief stop is Levadia, a town renowned for its trade in beautifully vibrant carpets.
- Temple of Apollo - At midday, be amazed as the coach arrives at the base of Mt Parnassos, where the sanctuary of Delphi is located. Known as the Temple of Apollo, this sanctuary was the site for worshiping the god Apollo after he was said to have defeated a dragon that resided there.
As you explore the UNESCO-listed archaeological site with your guide, pass by Castalia Spring and view famous monuments such as the Athenian Treasury, the theater, and the Sacred Way, which in ancient times was lined with treasuries and statues gifted by city-states to honor Apollo and showcase their prestige and wealth.
- Delphi Archaeological Museum - Next, enter the Delphi Archaeological Museum with your guide. This treasure trove features 15 rooms filled with numerous artifacts and impressive exhibits, including the frieze of the Treasury of the Siphnians, the Sphinx of Naxos, the Statue of Antinous, and the renowned bronze Charioteer of Delphi.
- Arachova - After exploring the museum, return to the coach and proceed to the picturesque mountain village of Arachova. Known for its hand-woven rugs, quilts, and carpets, Arachova is also celebrated for its exquisite wine and cheese. Enjoy your time at leisure, perhaps stopping for a refreshing drink in a café or sampling some of the delicious local specialties at one of the restaurants (own expense).
What's Included
- Round-trip transportation with A/C minivan
- Licensed professional guide
- Small group of maximum 16 people
- Free time in Arachova village
- Small-group experience for a more personalized journey
- Round-trip transportation with A/C minivan
- Licensed professional guide
- Small group of maximum 16 people
- Free time in Arachova village
- Small-group experience for a more personalized journey
What's Not Included
- Entrance tickets
- Personal expenses
- Entrance tickets
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
Discover the rich cultural heritage of Delphi on a small-group tour designed for travelers seeking a genuine historical connection. Ascend Mount Parnassus to visit the renowned Sanctuary of Apollo, where a licensed guide shares the myths and tales of the legendary Oracle. Stroll along the Sacred Way at a leisurely pace before exploring the treasures of…
Discover the rich cultural heritage of Delphi on a small-group tour designed for travelers seeking a genuine historical connection. Ascend Mount Parnassus to visit the renowned Sanctuary of Apollo, where a licensed guide shares the myths and tales of the legendary Oracle. Stroll along the Sacred Way at a leisurely pace before exploring the treasures of the Delphi Archaeological Museum, including the famous Charioteer of Delphi. Conclude the day in the picturesque mountain village of Arachova, where you can browse local shops, admire traditional crafts, or simply take in the breathtaking scenery.
-Small-group tour for a more personal experience
-Licensed expert guide providing captivating historical insights
-Visit the Sanctuary of Apollo and Delphi Archaeological Museum
-Explore the charming village of Arachova
- Entrance fees are being paid to the guide at the start of the tour offering skip-the-line access. Please note that passport or ID card is required.
Location
Athanasiou Diakou 26
Athanasiou Diakou
Our office is located 3 min walk from Acropolis metro station, beside Royal Olympic hotel.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(15 Ratings)
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Jarnoc95
Mar 28, 2022
Highly recommend! - Highly recommend this extremely professional tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and presented everything at a suitable pace. Extremely clean bus transport that ran perfectly on time. The lunch option is worthwhile as the food portion is enormous (and delicious!).
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Clairebx2473zo
Sep 6, 2019
Delphi - Wonderful trip. Superb scenery,fascinating archaeological site and museum and an excellent guide and bus driver. Youli was our guide and her enthusiasm and knowledge of her subject made the trip so much more enjoyable
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Craig
Jan 15, 2019
Wonderful Day Trip to Delphi - Greek mythology comes to life as you walk the roads of Delphi, considered by the ancients to be the center of the world. Admire Apollo’s temple as you hear tales of the city's famous oracle, visit a fascinating archaeological museum, and take in the magnificent terrain surrounding Arahova—a picturesque village on the slopes of Mt. Parnassus.
As you ride away from Athens, gaze out at the colorful landscapes of Beotia and Theva—birthplace of King Oedipus. According to Greek mythology, Delphi is the place where Zeus’ eagles clashed after flying from the end of the universe in search of the “navel of the world.” Arrive at the site and set off to explore its ruins, temples, and museums. Your guide shares myths and legends of the Greek gods, helping to immerse you in the history and atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
At the Castalian Spring, see the fountains where pilgrims coming to see the oracle once stopped to wash and drink, and then stand before the columns of the Temple of Apollo, where the Pythia (high priestess) delivered her prophecies. Stop into the museum for a closer look at the archaeological treasures discovered throughout the ruined town, and pull out your camera at the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, a unique circular temple perched on a hill. On your way back to Athens, stop in the lively resort town of Arahova to browse shops peddling traditional wool rugs and gourmet foods.
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Iaincanberra
Nov 24, 2018
Delphi: great tour - Great tour to Delphi with knowledgeable and pleasant tour guide, Marianna Tsigaridou.
All good from pick up at 8.10 am to drop off at 7 pm. Wonderful way to see the sights without the hassle of a rental car etc.
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Msj_k
Apr 19, 2016
Experienced guide with fascinating... - <p>Experienced guide with fascinating stories and a fantastic destination all efficiently organised</p>
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Prema
Oct 5, 2015
Our tour guide was fantastic! She... - <p>Our tour guide was fantastic! She explained everything very well and did not rush us at any of the sites. I definitely recommend this tour!</p>
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Asif
Oct 7, 2017
As with most tours they spend an... - <p>As with most tours they spend an hour on hotel pickups. Then we had to wait for another bus while they mixed people between the two buses for various tours. Our bus was full with 53 people doing 1-2-3 day tours. I had booked the Saint Lucas option but as with earlier reviews they cancelled due to poor numbers and refunded me 58 euros on the spot. Delphi was still worth it and is at quite an elevation and a bit chilly. Our guide Marina was very knowlegeable on the bus and in the musuem but at the actual site was spending too long with her detailed narration so I walked off and explored the site on my own. Just personal preference if you want all the details or explore on your own. Included lunch was quite bland and simple and hardly traditional greek food. The hotel drop off took another hour. Overall a good tour.</p>
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Wendy_n
Aug 22, 2016
Tour was great, but due to low... - <p>Tour was great, but due to low participation the St. Lucas Monastery part of the tour was cancelled. Our refund was processed on the spot in euros and we were on our way. Our guide was knowledgeable, fun and patient. We had a mixed group age, language and everyone was able to keep up with the tour. The ruins at Delphi were amazing, the museum had a great collection of artifacts. The stop in Arachova was short, but we had enough time to walk to the clock tower and snap a few pics. Lunch at a local restaurant was included, but we had to pay for the drinks. Not bad considering they served appetizers, salad, entree and a dessert.</p>
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I_d
Jul 7, 2016
The trip was very good. The tour... - <p>The trip was very good. The tour guide and driver were great. My only complaint is I would have started the trip an hour earlier so that we were not walking through Delphi during the high heat of the day. We weren't picked up until 8:45 and trip could have started at 7:00 to 7:30 AM.</p>
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Roxanne
Sep 29, 2017
I booked this tour and received a... - <p>I booked this tour and received a voucher and confirmation several weeks prior to my trip. The morning before the tour, I had my hotel in my presence confirm the tour, the pick up location and the time. Then I, like most tourists, left my hotel and toured the city. When I returned to my hotel in the evening, I received a phone call saying that, even though I had confirmed the tour in the AM, they WERE NO LONGER CONDUCTING THAT TOUR THE NEXT DAY. At this point, it was too late to book an alternative tour provider who would go to the Saint Lucas Monastery the reason I chose this rather expensive tour. This was very disappointing to say the least. Although the tour provider did offer a difference refund between the price of this tour and the regular Delphi tour, and offered to put me on the just Delphi tour, it was extremely disappointing. How often does one travel, as a tourist, to a particular city? I would recommend caution when booking this, at it may not happen and you might as well book with a cheaper, Delphi-only tour.</p>
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