Delphi Tour, Timeless Delphi day trip to the Center of Ancient Greece!

Delphi Tour Delphi Day Trip

Delphi Tour

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Private Delphi Day Trips

Delphi tours departing from Athens, drive through the national road to Thieves, Levadia, Distomo, Zemeno and village of Arachova, which is located nearby the Ski Center of Parnassos. After a wonderful scenic drive through mountains and fertile valleys, we will visit the ancient city of Delphi one of the most important archaeological sites in Europe! visit temple of Apollo, the oracle, navel and the center of the world, according to Greek mythology! The museum of Delphi and the local stadium. Finally, we will visit the modern village of Delphi and we will have lunch at a scenic traditional tavern. Then we will return back to Athens.

Delphi was inhabited since the Mycenaean times (14th – 11th century B.C.) by small settlements who were dedicated to the Mother Earth. The worship of Apollo as the god of light, harmony and order, was established between the 11th and 9th century B.C. Slowly over the next five centuries the sanctuary grew in size and importance. During the 8th century B.C. Delphi became internationally known for the Oracular powers of Pythia, the priestess who sat on a tripod, inhaled ethylene gasses, and muttered incomprehensible words that foretold the future. The ancient people of the Mediterranean had such faith in Pythia’s view of the future, that no major decision was made without consulting the Oracle of Delphi first. Greek and foreign dignitaries, heads of state, and common people made a pilgrimage to the Delphi sanctuary, and paid large amounts of money to receive an oracle from Pythia.

Notes

-We use luxury Mercedes C/E-Class, Taxi, Minivan or Minibus vehicles, legal and licensed by the Greek National Tourism Organization, smoke-free, fully air-conditioned.
– Rates include all tolls, parking fees, and baggage charges.
– Not included: Entrance fees, licensed guides, Drinks, meals, accommodation and/or gratuities.
– Prices are quoted per car, per service & not per person.
– For all services between 23:30 – 06:30 there shall be a night surcharge of 20%.
– Drivers will wait maximum 60 minutes after the indicated pick up time, kindly be on time, otherwise, you will be considered a “Non-Show”

Your driver is not permitted to enter archaeological sites and museums with you, only licensed guides from the ministry of culture are allowed to do so. Should you require such an extra service, we can book a licensed guide for you.

Licensed Guides Extra Seat
Please note that, if you will be choosing the services of a licensed guide for FULL TIME, you will require an ADDITIONAL seat in your vehicle, since your guide will be riding with you. For example, should there be 3 persons in your party, you must select 4 persons on the menu (car type 4-7 people)

Luggage
– Mercedes Sedan/Saloon (1-3 persons) max luggage: 3 pieces with the following maximum dimensions: height 63,5cm/25 inches, width 45cm/18 inches, depth 28cm/11 inches or 2 larger pieces
– Mercedes Minivan or Minibus 1 piece of luggage (up to above dimensions) plus 1 carry-on (not exceeding 3 kilos) per person. IMPORTANT: For each and every requested transfer service, you are required to inform us of the exact luggage description of your party.

Holidays

Archaeological sites are closed
• 1 January: closed
• 6 January: closed
• Shrove Monday: 08.30-15.00
• 25 March: closed
• Good Friday: until 12:00 closed
• Holy Saturday: 08.30-15.00
• Easter Sunday: closed
• Easter Monday: 08.30-15.00
• 1 May: closed
• Holy Spirit Day: 08.30-15.00
• 15 August: 08.30-15.00
• 28 October: 08.30-15.00
• 25 December: closed
• 26 December: closed

Free Admission Days

Under 18 years old is FREE
*6 March (except Acropolis Museum)
*5 June (except Acropolis Museum)
*18 April (except Acropolis Museum)
*18 May (International Museums Day)
*The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days- except Acropolis museum)

Reduced admission for:
*Greek citizens and citizens of other Member – States of the European Union aged over 65 years old by showing their ID card or passport.
*Students of Higher Education Institutes and equivalent Schools from countries outside the EU by showing their student ID
*The accompanying parents on educational visits of elementary schools.

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Private Delphi Day Trip

Join our Delphi tour from Athens to the navel of the world, one of the most classical and visited sites of the Greece. Located at mountain Parnassos about 370 kilometers from Athens. Drive through spectacular country side of Greece, through the breathtaking mountains, fertile valleys of olive groves, cotton fields and scenic traditional small Greek villages! We invite you to experience our private Delphi (Delphi) tours and the 2 day Delphi & Meteora trip

Highlights

Thieves
Levadia
Distomo
Arachova Village
Temple of Apollo
Village of Delphi
The Oracle of Delphi
Museum of Delphi
Ancient Delphi Theater

Duration

9-10 hours

Good to Know

Comfortable clothing and athletic walking shoes are recommended.
Hat and sun glasses are suggested.
Photography is permitted throughout the tour.
Local cash needed for entrance fees and small expenses (25€ pp)

Tour Feedback

Activity Level 75%

Kids Friendly 85%

Historical 75%

Cultural 75%

Tour flexibility 90%

At you own pace 90%

Positive Reviews 100%