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Mystical Delphi & Famous Oracle Full Day Private Tour from Athens

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Athens, Greece

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7 to 9 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Depart from Athens for Delphi by private luxury car or mini van and enjoy a scenic ride. En route, see Levadia and Arachova, towns known for their “souvlaki” and colored carpets respectively.

Once in Delphi, head to the UNESCO-listed mountainside archaeological site, one of Greece’s most significant. Next, tour the ruins and shed light on the site’s oracle, an ancient priestess who conveyed messages from the god Apollo. Admire the Temple of Apollo and other monuments, and then visit the Archaeological Museum to view its artifacts, including the Charioteer of Delphi and Sphinx of Naxos. As you set for the way back, there is an optional stop at Arachova or Delphi village to have a lunch, grab a coffee or try a traditional homemade sweet.

-Tour the Temple of Apollo and explore Delphi Archaeological Museum and ask the great Oracle for advise.

-Opt in for a fabulous lunch at a great location overlooking the sea and olive groves.

-100% personalized tour. No prearranged fixed tour.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Greek Culinary Gift
  • Private Transportation by luxury car or mini van
  • Tickets In Archaeological Site (20 Euro p.p.)
  • Gratuities
  • Meal or Coffee
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We pick up from all hotels or Airbnb in Athens. Our drivers are professional and can share their personal knowledge and history insights. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.] Airport or Airport area pickup/drop off is extra cost. Please contact us.

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Temple of Apollo

Arrive in Delphi, and visit the famous theatre, where you will enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, and get an insight into the world of the Ancient Greeks. Visit the Temple of Apollo, the center of Ancient Greece, and best-known for its famous oracle. The Oracle of Delphi was ancient Greece's most important religious sanctuary, dedicated to Apollo, where the priestess Pythia delivered cryptic prophecies from the Temple of Apollo on Mount Parnassus, influencing major political and personal decisions across the ancient world for centuries. Regarded as the "omphalos" (navel of the world), its pronouncements, often ambiguous and interpreted by supplicants, guided everything from war to colonization, solidifying Delphi as a center for spiritual and intellectual life until its decline with the rise of Christianity.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Delphi Archaeological Museum

Tour the Museum of Delphi, home to a unique bronze Charioteer, the Naxian Sphinx, and the Statue of Antinoos, providing an amazing insight into Ancient Greek culture and history. Visit Athena Pronaia Sanctuary, the most photographed spot in Delphi and take unique photos.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Delphi

Arrive in the village of Delphi, where you will enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, and enjoy a great meal. Try Greek delicacies and gaze the breathtaking sea view from the balcony of your restaurant. Combine it with a local wine and make sure to admire the valley with the olive tree groves.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Tholos of Athena Pronaia

After lunch, visit Athena Pronaia Sanctuary, the most-photographed spot in Delphi.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arachova

Before you return to Athens, at the beautiful mountain village of Arachova, situated on the hills of the Parnassus Mountains, you can stretch your legs in a picturesque square and grab a coffee, a wine, a tea or one of the best homemade traditional ice creams.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Bottled water
  • Greek Culinary Gift
  • Private Transportation by luxury car or mini van
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  • Professional driver with deep local knowledge (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
  • Extra stop for meal or coffee
  • Tickets In Archaeological Site (20 Euro p.p.)
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  • Meal or Coffee
  • Certified tour guide inside Archaeological site (Available upon request with extra charge)

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