Athens: Delphi Guided Day Trip with Pickup & Optional Lunch Tour in English Without Lunch
ID: GYG691-691
Category:
Sight Seeing
, Historical visits
Country: Greece
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Travel to the center of Ancient Greece on a full-day tour of Delphi. Site of the oracle, and heart of the classical Greek world, explore the hilltop ruins, the amphitheater, and Temple of Apollo.
Explore the most famous sights of ancient Greece on this day trip to magical Delphi. Spend an entire day learning about the oracle and discovering ancient ruins including the amphitheater and the Temple of Apoll.
Your tour departs from Athens, from where you will travel to Delphi, located on the spur of Mount Parnassus, making a short rest stop outside the town of Levadia.
Arrive in Delphi, and visit the famous theater, 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.
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. After a lunch break, visit Athena Pronaia Sanctuary, the most photographed spot in Delphi.
Then, head back to Athens via the beautiful mountain village of Arachova, situated on the hills of the Parnassus Mountains, where the tour will stop for a short photo opportunity.
Highlights
- Visit the sacred center of the ancient Greek world at Delphi
- Explore the ruins of the famous theater and the Apollo temple
- Visit, exclusively, the magnificent Athena Pronaia Sanctuary
- Discover the many treasures of Delphi Museum
- Pass by the village of Arachova for a short photo stop
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note, this tour may be conducted by a bilingual guide on some occasions
• For day trips, loose fitted clothing are strongly recommended
• During the winter season (November 1 to March 31), the visit to Athena Pronaia Sanctuary will not take place due to the limited opening hours of the exhibition areas
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
The local operator provides a pickup service from the majority of centrally located hotels in Athens. Please note that you should contact Key Tours for the exact pickup points and time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
