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Private Full-Day Tour: Experience Thermopylae and Delphi from Athens
4.9
102 Ratings
Athens
Embark on a full-day tour from Athens to Thermopylae and Delphi. Explore the historical Pass of Thermopylae and visit the sacred site of Delphi, a UNESCO-recognized archaeological site.
Embark on a full-day tour from Athens to Thermopylae and Delphi. Explore the historical Pass of Thermopylae and visit the sacred site of Delphi, a UNESCO-recognized archaeological site.
Duration:
10 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Athens - Pick up from Athens and about two and a half hour drive to reach our first stop.
- Athens - Pick up from Athens and about two and a half hour drive to reach our first stop.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Licensed tour guide
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Licensed tour guide
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embarking on a one-day trip from Athens to visit Thermopylae and Delphi can be a memorable journey. The tour for the whole day initiates with a drive heading north from Athens, leading us to Thermopylae, the notable pass where the well-known combat between the Persians and Spartans took place. The itinerary then leads us to the holy site of Delphi,…
Embarking on a one-day trip from Athens to visit Thermopylae and Delphi can be a memorable journey. The tour for the whole day initiates with a drive heading north from Athens, leading us to Thermopylae, the notable pass where the well-known combat between the Persians and Spartans took place. The itinerary then leads us to the holy site of Delphi, graced with the famous Temple of Apollo. Delphi, acknowledged by UNESCO, is among the most important archeological sites in Greece. Merging oneself into the footsteps of ancient warriors throughout the Greek terrain is an unparalleled expedition to the heart of this part of Europe.
- Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
Location
Athens
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
4.9
(102 Ratings)
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Kamaljit_s
Apr 6, 2025
Very nice your!!! - Very good experience with this tour. I would recommend to have this private tour that goes with your flow and pace.
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Dianek514
Apr 5, 2025
Ancient ruins in the mountains! - We had a wonderful day on this tour! Our guide, Nikos, is a great driver/guide! We learned a lot from him and enjoyed the conversation on the drives from place to place. The scenery along the way was beautiful!
We started out visiting Thermopylae. There is an information center where we learned about the famous battle. From there, we drove through the mountains to Delphi. The archeological site at Delphi is very impressive and goes up the hillside. We also spent time st the museum there to see the artifacts. We enjoyed a great traditional Greek lunch at a restaurant with a beautiful view of the valley. We stopped to see Arachova and then headed back to Athens. This tour was a highlight of our trip to Greece!
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Melissa_h
Mar 28, 2025
Great way to see Delphi - We had an awesome time on this tour with Alex. Alex was proactive with his communication, prompt to pick us up, and super friendly and informative throughout the tour. We did a lot of research before booking this tour, and in the end, we were glad that we planned to see Delphi like this. Having a private driver gave us more flexibility and a more tailored tour than a big bus tour. Also, if you are debating day trips from Athens, we would say Corinth and Delphi (this tour) are the musts if you like history! It's almost unbelievable to see a civilization that has such deep history - very memorable experience!
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Antonette_e
Mar 11, 2025
Great experience and guide! - Nickos is excellent. He is knowledgeable and friendly. He made reservations for us to have lunch at Vakhos which had excellent cuisine.
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Shelly_s
Jan 2, 2025
Chris is amazing! - Our driver and guide, Chris, was absolutely incredible! He was highly communicative and kept us well-informed about Greek mythology throughout the journey to the site. Chris went above and beyond to keep us entertained—he even made a stop at the hot spring and treated us to some freshly picked local fruits. The lunch spot he chose was fantastic too. Everything about this trip was seamless and enjoyable!
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Robbi7560aa
Dec 29, 2024
Alex was great - Alex provided excellent service in all aspects of the tour. He provided topical insight and informative dialogue. Alex arranged an excellent table for lunch in a great restaurant in Delphi. The food and drink were the very good and the view was very impressive at a reasonable cost. I highly recommend Alex and LS Tours and Transfers. We had a great time!
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Ryan_r
Dec 2, 2024
Amazing Trip and Incredible Guide - We booked the day trip to Thermopylae and Delphi from Athens for myself and my daughter. Our driver and guide, Alex, was absolutely amazing. This was our second trip with Alex as our tour guide (the first was the Corinth Day trip from Athens) and with each booking Alex went well above and beyond what was required. He was very very knowledgeable about the areas all along the trip to each location and the locations themselves. He was very personable and we really enjoyed talking with him and getting to know him. He was a great driver also, which for a long trip is a plus. He made reservations for us in Delphi for lunch and we had the most incredible view of the mountains and valley below. The vehicle was very clean and nice as well. I would highly recommend this company, this particular tour, and while I am sure all guide are equally as fantastic as Alex, I would highly recommend requesting Alex as your guide. 5 STARS.
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400fridayb
Nov 20, 2024
Unique private tour! - Nikos was an amazing, friendly and knowledgeable driver taking us to so many beautiful destinations via the most scenic routes past natural wonders as well as historical monuments. He even suggested an authentic Greek homemade restaurant in Delphi with the most amazing views of the mountains and coastline. He provided amazing history of the areas as well as linked mythological stories of Ancient Greece. Highly recommend Nikos if you get him as your driver!!!
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365coreyd
Nov 17, 2024
Let Nikos be your guide! - Nikos our guide, was amazing. Incredibly Knowledgeable and very friendly. The recommendations for where to go, and what to see were spot on. Even the lunch restaurant that he made reservations for us at was fantastic (the fried cheese was delicious) We did not feel rushed at any of the locations, and even through the windy roads of the mountain we felt completely safe. If you plan on taking this trip while in Greece, ask for Nikos, and you are guaranteed for a great experience.
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Christopher_m
Jan 2, 2025
Delphi a must visit. Skip Thermopylae - The trip to Thermophylae alone is 2 hours so I had a lot of expectations from this section of this trip. What you get is a simple statue and a marker in the hill were supposedly "a battle" took place, that's it! You have to imagine the pass since supposedly the sea has receded farther away. Search for this on youtube and call it a pass on this one.
Delphi on the other hand was something else. This is definitely worth visiting. We arrived early at 9:30 am so it wasn't crowded yet. But in a matter of a few minutes, the tour groups started coming in and was crowded by around 10:30 am.
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