Delphi Guided Small Group Day Tour from Athens with Archaeological Site and Museum Visits
by Getaways Greece
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This small group day tour focuses on the archaeological and historical significance of Delphi, once considered the center of the ancient world. The tour starts with an early morning hotel pickup in Athens by air-conditioned minivan. The group, limited to 15 participants, travels through central Greece, passing through the plains of Boeotia and the towns of Thebes and Levadia, with a rest stop along the way. Upon arrival at ancient Delphi, known as the "navel of the world," the group meets a professional guide who leads a two-hour tour of the site. Visitors pass Castalia Spring and explore key monuments including the Argive Kings monument, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea, and the Temple of Apollo, famous for its oracle. Next, the tour continues with a one-hour visit to the Delphi Archaeological Museum, where visitors see exhibits such as the frieze from the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos, and the bronze Charioteer statue. There is a short stop at the Tholos of Delphi, part of the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia and located less than a mile east of the main site. This circular temple is included in the Delphi UNESCO World Heritage designation. After the guided tours, the group transfers to the modern village of Delphi for a lunch break (not included) and some free time to walk around. On the return trip to Athens, there is a brief stop in the traditional mountain village of Arachova, situated on the southern slopes of Mount Parnassus. The tour ends with a drop-off at the original hotel pickup location in Athens. The total duration of the tour is about nine hours and includes transportation, guide services, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Delphi Ancient Town
The tour begins with an early morning pickup at the hotel and meeting other participants. The group travels through the fertile plain of Boeotia, passing the towns of Thebes and Levadia, with a rest stop en route. Upon arrival at ancient Delphi, the guide leads a two-hour tour of the archaeological site. Visitors walk past Castalia Spring and see monuments such as the Argive Kings monument, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea, and the Temple of Apollo, which was known for its oracle.
120 min
Delphi Archaeological Museum
The group visits the Delphi Museum for one hour, viewing important artifacts including the frieze from the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos, and the bronze Charioteer statue among other exhibits.
60 min
Tholos of Delphi
A brief 15-minute stop at the Tholos of Delphi, a circular temple located in the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia. This site is less than a mile east of the main Delphi ruins and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage designation.
15 min
Delphi Ancient Town
After the guided tours, the group is transferred to the modern village of Delphi for a lunch break at own expense and free time to walk around the village alleys.
120 min
Mount Parnassus
On the return journey, there is a short stop in the mountain village of Arachova, situated on the southern slopes of Mount Parnassus. The tour then continues back to Athens for hotel drop-off in the late afternoon.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Delphi Guided Small Group Day Tour from Athens with Archaeological Site and Museum Visits
by Getaways Greece
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€180Overview
This small group day tour focuses on the archaeological and historical significance of Delphi, once considered the center of the ancient world. The tour starts with an early morning hotel pickup in Athens by air-conditioned minivan. The group, limited to 15 participants, travels through central Greece, passing through the plains of Boeotia and the towns of Thebes and Levadia, with a rest stop along the way. Upon arrival at ancient Delphi, known as the "navel of the world," the group meets a professional guide who leads a two-hour tour of the site. Visitors pass Castalia Spring and explore key monuments including the Argive Kings monument, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea, and the Temple of Apollo, famous for its oracle. Next, the tour continues with a one-hour visit to the Delphi Archaeological Museum, where visitors see exhibits such as the frieze from the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos, and the bronze Charioteer statue. There is a short stop at the Tholos of Delphi, part of the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia and located less than a mile east of the main site. This circular temple is included in the Delphi UNESCO World Heritage designation. After the guided tours, the group transfers to the modern village of Delphi for a lunch break (not included) and some free time to walk around. On the return trip to Athens, there is a brief stop in the traditional mountain village of Arachova, situated on the southern slopes of Mount Parnassus. The tour ends with a drop-off at the original hotel pickup location in Athens. The total duration of the tour is about nine hours and includes transportation, guide services, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Delphi Ancient Town
The tour begins with an early morning pickup at the hotel and meeting other participants. The group travels through the fertile plain of Boeotia, passing the towns of Thebes and Levadia, with a rest stop en route. Upon arrival at ancient Delphi, the guide leads a two-hour tour of the archaeological site. Visitors walk past Castalia Spring and see monuments such as the Argive Kings monument, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea, and the Temple of Apollo, which was known for its oracle.
120 min
Delphi Archaeological Museum
The group visits the Delphi Museum for one hour, viewing important artifacts including the frieze from the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos, and the bronze Charioteer statue among other exhibits.
60 min
Tholos of Delphi
A brief 15-minute stop at the Tholos of Delphi, a circular temple located in the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia. This site is less than a mile east of the main Delphi ruins and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage designation.
15 min
Delphi Ancient Town
After the guided tours, the group is transferred to the modern village of Delphi for a lunch break at own expense and free time to walk around the village alleys.
120 min
Mount Parnassus
On the return journey, there is a short stop in the mountain village of Arachova, situated on the southern slopes of Mount Parnassus. The tour then continues back to Athens for hotel drop-off in the late afternoon.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.