Delphi One Day Trip from Athens with Lunch and Tickets

Highlights
Skip the long lines and save time
Guided tour of the Temple of Apollo and the world famous Oracle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Marvel at the Athenian Treasure, the Athenian Stoa and other important monuments
Explore Delphi Museum and see the Charioteer of Delphi
Our Delphi trip is awarded with TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019
Enjoy an enviromentally mindful experience with a carbon neutral tour
Activity info
Enjoy our awarded tour and depart from our terminal for a carbon-neutral one day trip from Athens to explore the UNESCO-listed Archaeological Site of Delphi with an expert guide and learn how the city was considered the ‘Center of the World’ in ancient Greece and today one of the most famous archaeological sites of Greece. Along the way, you will see the plain of Beotia, an agricultural center and you will also pass by the city of Theva, the birthplace of King Oedipus. Immerse yourself in the myths and monuments of classical Greece on this full-day tour of Delphi from Athens.

After meeting your guide in Athens, hear tales about the ancient Greeks and their lives in Delphi while traveling to the town by air-conditioned coach. You will reach Delphi towards Mt. Parnassos, making a short rest stop outside the town of Levadia.

First stop is a tour of the Delphi archaeological site – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and easily one of the most important digs in Europe. Avoid and skip the lines of the archaeological site and walk around the evocative ruins with your guide, see famous monuments like the monument of the Argive Kings, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea and the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle.

Second stop is Delphi museum, with it's spectacular exhibits include the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Athena Pronaia Sanctuary, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos the metopes of the Athenian treasury, the famous bronze Charioteer, originally created to commemorate a victory during the 476 B.C. Pythian Games, and many other artifacts. Be sure to check out the bronze Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphinx of Naxos.

Return to Athens passing by the picturesque mountain village of Arachova, built on the south slopes of Parnassus, well known for its attractive hand-woven carpets, rugs and quilts, as well as for its wine and cheese (short photo stop).

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What’s included
Guided tour in the Archaeological site of Delphi and the Museum of Delphi
Services of a Professional - licensed guide
Transport by luxury A/C bus
Hotel pick up and drop off service (only if tour option with tickets is selected)
Headsets
Entrance fees (if selected)
Lunch (if selected)
Free Wi-Fi on coaches
All taxes
Drinks and beverages
Entrance fees
The timeslot selected for your Delphi Museum visit should be at 13:00-14:00 pm.

Please note that the tour does not include a stop in the Athena Pronaia archaeological site, however if you wish you may visit it during your free time.

The Official starting time for our tour is Key Tours offices at 08:30 am.

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