Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Small-Group Tour
by EASYEXPERIENCES
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✓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.€300Overview
This small-group bus tour from Athens lasts about 12 hours and includes a maximum of 8 guests. The tour first passes by Marathon, the site of the original marathon race and the 490 BC battle against the Persians, and then continues to the mountain ski resort village of Arachova for a 30-minute stop. Next, the group spends two hours visiting the archaeological site of Delphi, including the museum, the Tholos, the Temple of Athena, and the Kastalia spring. A guidebook with photos and descriptions of the Delphi monuments is provided, since guides are not allowed at the site. While driving after Delphi, the guide explains various Greek myths, history, and religious beliefs such as the Eleusinian mysteries. Lunch is served at a traditional restaurant in Delphi with views over the valley of olive trees. After lunch, the tour continues with an off-road drive to the Corycian Cave, located at 1400 meters (4593 feet) altitude. This cave was the earliest oracle at Delphi from 4000 BC and contains rock carvings of Pan and the Corycia naiad. The final stop is at Thermopylae for 30 minutes, where guests see the monument to Leonidas and the 300 Spartans. The guide describes the battle, the path revealed by a traitor to the Persians, and Kolonos hill where the last Spartan died defending King Leonidas’ body. The tour includes bottled water, air conditioning on the vehicle, and the Delphi guidebook. Tickets for the archaeological site and museum, as well as lunch, are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Marathon
Drive past the area where the original marathon race started and where the first battle with the Persians took place in 490 BC.
Arachova
Stop for about 30 minutes in Arachova, a mountain village known as a popular ski resort.
30 min
Delphi Ancient Town
Spend two hours exploring the archaeological site of Delphi, including the museum, the Tholos, Temple of Athena, and Kastalia holy spring. Guests receive a guidebook with photos and descriptions since guides are not allowed inside. While driving after the visit, the guide explains myths, history, religion, the Eleusinian mysteries, culture, and ancient sciences.
120 min
Delphi
Lunch break of about one hour at a traditional restaurant in Delphi, featuring homemade bread and local recipes with views over the valley of olive trees.
60 min
Corycian Cave
Visit the cave of Pan, the earliest oracle at Delphi from 4000 BC, located at 1400 meters (4593 feet) altitude. The cave contains rock carvings of Pan and the Corycia naiad. The approach includes an off-road drive.
30 min
Thermopylae
Spend 30 minutes at Thermopylae visiting the Leonidas and 300 Spartans monument. The guide describes the battle, the path a traitor took to reveal the Spartans’ position to the Persians, and Kolonos hill where the last Spartan died protecting King Leonidas’ body.
30 min
Meeting point
*minivan, *a day before the tour i will send you email with directions about time and pick up point.
End point
*minivan, *a day before the tour i will send you email with directions
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Small-Group Tour
by EASYEXPERIENCES
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.€300Overview
This small-group bus tour from Athens lasts about 12 hours and includes a maximum of 8 guests. The tour first passes by Marathon, the site of the original marathon race and the 490 BC battle against the Persians, and then continues to the mountain ski resort village of Arachova for a 30-minute stop. Next, the group spends two hours visiting the archaeological site of Delphi, including the museum, the Tholos, the Temple of Athena, and the Kastalia spring. A guidebook with photos and descriptions of the Delphi monuments is provided, since guides are not allowed at the site. While driving after Delphi, the guide explains various Greek myths, history, and religious beliefs such as the Eleusinian mysteries. Lunch is served at a traditional restaurant in Delphi with views over the valley of olive trees. After lunch, the tour continues with an off-road drive to the Corycian Cave, located at 1400 meters (4593 feet) altitude. This cave was the earliest oracle at Delphi from 4000 BC and contains rock carvings of Pan and the Corycia naiad. The final stop is at Thermopylae for 30 minutes, where guests see the monument to Leonidas and the 300 Spartans. The guide describes the battle, the path revealed by a traitor to the Persians, and Kolonos hill where the last Spartan died defending King Leonidas’ body. The tour includes bottled water, air conditioning on the vehicle, and the Delphi guidebook. Tickets for the archaeological site and museum, as well as lunch, are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Marathon
Drive past the area where the original marathon race started and where the first battle with the Persians took place in 490 BC.
Arachova
Stop for about 30 minutes in Arachova, a mountain village known as a popular ski resort.
30 min
Delphi Ancient Town
Spend two hours exploring the archaeological site of Delphi, including the museum, the Tholos, Temple of Athena, and Kastalia holy spring. Guests receive a guidebook with photos and descriptions since guides are not allowed inside. While driving after the visit, the guide explains myths, history, religion, the Eleusinian mysteries, culture, and ancient sciences.
120 min
Delphi
Lunch break of about one hour at a traditional restaurant in Delphi, featuring homemade bread and local recipes with views over the valley of olive trees.
60 min
Corycian Cave
Visit the cave of Pan, the earliest oracle at Delphi from 4000 BC, located at 1400 meters (4593 feet) altitude. The cave contains rock carvings of Pan and the Corycia naiad. The approach includes an off-road drive.
30 min
Thermopylae
Spend 30 minutes at Thermopylae visiting the Leonidas and 300 Spartans monument. The guide describes the battle, the path a traitor took to reveal the Spartans’ position to the Persians, and Kolonos hill where the last Spartan died protecting King Leonidas’ body.
30 min
Meeting point
*minivan, *a day before the tour i will send you email with directions about time and pick up point.
End point
*minivan, *a day before the tour i will send you email with directions
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.