Private Day Trip: from Athens to Delphi & Arachova

Duration: 8-hour private tour

Tour type: Private – Private Day Trip: from Athens to Delphi & Arachova

Points of interest: Tholos of Delphi, Sanctuary of Apollo, Athenian Treasury, Delphi Ancient Theatre, Delphi Stadium, Delphi Archeological Museum, Arachova

Starting point: From Athens (your hotel, airport, port)

Licensed Guide (recommended): Upon request (extra charge)

Type of vehicle: Luxury Mercedes-Benz Minibus/Minivan/Sedan fully A/C

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before activity starts

Early in the morning, you should be picked up from your central Athens hotel and seated on the coach for the ride to Delphi. The Boeotian Plain, an old agricultural hub, the city of Thebes, where King Oedipus was born, and Mount Parnassus, the towering peak above Delphi where the ancient Greek Muses lived, will all be highlighted by your guide. Around two hours into your drive, you’ll take a quick break outside the town of Livadia. It takes less than an hour to go to Delphi, a UNESCO Globe Heritage Site regarded as the ‘navel of the world’ in ancient times, when inspired prophetesses delivered oracles that foretold the future.

Your visit the archaeological site and the Castalian Spring, where the priestesses used to bathe. You’ll spend around two and a half hours here in total. The Monument to the Kings of Argos, the Athenian Treasury, the ancient colonnade known as the Stoa of the Athenians, and the polygonal wall with its artistically carved masonry are just a few of the attractions to see. When you visit the Temple of Apollo, you may learn about the Greek deity Apollo and how he is worshipped there.

Then, you have a look at the highlights of the Delphi Archaeological Museum, which is jam-packed with antiquities unearthed here. Admire the Naxian Sphinx, which previously guarded the Temple of Apollo, the Siphnian Treasury’s frieze, and sculptures such as the Statue of Antinous, Hadrian’s lover. The Charioteer of Delphi is a bronze sculpture erected to commemorate a victory in the Pythian Games, which were conducted at Delphi to worship Apollo.

Then, you visit Athena Pronaia Sanctuary, the most-photographed spot in Delphi.

Return to Athens through Arachova, a scenic mountain village located on the south slopes of Mount Parnassus and famed for its stunning hand-woven carpets, rugs, and quilts, as well as wine and cheese (short photo stop).

*On this tour is highly recommended to book additionally a professional licensed English guide (let us know during your booking).

**Please keep in mind that anytime you feel hungry there will always be a place in the course of our tour to grab a snack. Otherwise, our tour may incorporate a lunch break at a local restaurant to taste and experience the traditional food.