Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

After meeting your guide in Athens, hear tales about the ancient Greeks and their lives in Delphi while travelling by air-conditioned coach with zero carbon footprint. You will reach Delphi towards Mt. Parnassos, making a short rest stop outside the town of Levadia. The first stop is the Delphi archaeological site – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Skip the lines 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 monument of Platea and the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle. The second stop is the Delphi museum, with its spectacular exhibits. Be sure to check out the bronze Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphinx of Naxos. After lunch, visit Athena Pronaia Sanctuary, the most photographed spot in Delphi. Return to Athens passing by the picturesque Arachova, built on the slopes of Parnassus, well known for its attractive hand-woven carpets, rugs and quilts, as well as for its wine and cheese.

After being picked up from your Athens hotel, enjoy the scenic journey through Thebes’ picturesque valleys and cotton fields as your expert guide shares tales of the Ancient Greeks. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, your first brief stop is Levadia, a town famous for its trade in beautiful brightly colored carpets.

At midday, stare in amazement as your coach arrives at the foot of Mt Parnassos where the sanctuary of Delphi lies. Head inside the UNESCO-listed Archeological Site of Delphi, and explore the intriguing ruins with your guide while learning about famous monuments such as the Temple of Apollo.
Please note that admission is included if you have chosen the relevant options.
Then, you will have 45 minutes free time to explore the site on your own and to visit Athena Pronaia and its Tholos.

Next, make your way inside Delphi Archeological Museum and explore the veritable treasure trove at leisure. Home to countless artifacts and relics, the museum consists of some 15 rooms arranged in chronological order. Be sure to check out the bronze Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphinx of Naxos.
Please note that admission is included if you have chosen the relevant options.

After exploring the museum, enjoy your time at your leisure, perhaps stopping for a refreshing drink in a cafe or enjoy a delicious Greek meal at a traditional restaurant and then begin your way back to Athens.

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.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Tour with entrance tickets
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  Tour in English without lunch: This option includes guided tour in English and entrance fees. Lunch is excluded.
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• Tour with entry tickets &Lunch
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  Pick up service: This option includes pick up service from selected centrally located hotels in Athens.
  Tour in English with lunch: This option includes a 3-course lunch, guided tour in English and entrances.
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  Athena Pronaia: You can visit Athena Pronaia in your free time. It’s accessible on foot, 10 min away from the archaeological site of Delphi
  No entry tickets & pick up : The entrance fees are not included. Customers should go directly to the local provider offices.

• Pick up from selected central located hotels
• Guided tour in the Archaeological site of Delphi and the Museum of Delphi (if option selected)
• Free time to explore the Delphi Archaeological Site at your own pace
• Professional driver ensuring a smooth and safe journey
• Round-trip transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned bus
• Headsets to clearly hear the guide during the tour
• Onboard WiFi
• Optional lunch in a local restaurant for a complete experience
• Entrance fees for the archaeological site and the museum of Delphi (if option is selected)
• Experienced tour guide providing in-depth insights into Delphi’s history
• Visit to Athena Pronaia on your free time

• Pick-up service for the option “Tour without lunch or tickets”
• Personal expenses

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If you have booked the option without the entrance tickets, you will need to purchase the tickets before the activity at the time slot 13:00 – 14:00 pm to ensure that you will be able to enter the archaeological site with your group.

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• This Tour is Provided by Keytours – Greece.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.