Delphi Day Trip from Athens
Overview
Explore the heart of Ancient Greece with a captivating full-day trip to Delphi. Immerse yourself in its rich history as you visit the sacred site that was once home to the revered oracle. Discover the hilltop museum, admire the impressive ruins, including the magnificent amphitheater, and pay homage to the revered Temple of Apollo.
Itinerary
Delphi Day Trip From Athens
Highlights: Delphi Archaeological Site, Ancient Theatre in Delphi, Museum in Delphi Archaeological Site, Arachova Village
Starting from Athens, the capital of Greece, we will take the scenic route through the fertile plains of Beotia, crossing the town of Thebes, which is connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus, Levadia, one of the more traditional towns in Greece and the picturesque Arachova which sits on the foot of Mount Parnassus. You will arrive in Delphi, known around ancient Greece as 'the navel of the world'. A town with strong ties to antiquity due to the presence of the famous Oracle, whose ruins still stand proudly. A sacred place for ancient Greeks, as they consulted the great Oracle before every major war campaign. There you will have the chance to visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the archaeological museum. Lunch will be at the village of Delphi and afterwards you will make your way back to Athens by the same route. On the way, there will be a quick stop at Arachova, before reaching Athens early in the evening.
What's included
- Pick up / drop off service from most of the hotels in Athens
- Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach
- Professional Delphi tour Guide
- Lunch (Vegetarian lunch option available upon request).
- Entrance fees
- Local taxes and service charges
What's not included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Good to know
- Departure at approximately at 8:45 am - Return at approximately at 7:30 am.
- The tour is usually bilingual, implemented in English and one additional language (French or Italian). Your agent can inform you on the languages of the tour prior to booking.
This Delphi tour includes a complimentary pick-up/drop-off service from your hotel or other predefined spots in Athens and surrounding areas. The maximum duration of this service to gather tour participants is approximately 1 hour.
Thus, pick-up time may vary for each guest and will be promptly provided by your personal agent.
- Clients staying at the coast will depart for their hotels, from G.O. terminal around 19:30hrs.
Frequently asked questions
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, you must notify All Istanbul Tours at least 5 days before the tour starts. For a cancellation or date-change request received at least 5 days before the tour starts, the cost of all non-refundable flight and bus tickets will be deducted from the paid balance. For a cancellation or date-change request received less than 5 days before the tour starts, the full amount paid is non-refundable. If a traveler does not appear for the booked service, the reservation is treated as a no-show and the full amount paid is non-refundable.
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