Why choose this Athens tour ?
Our journey starts with the ride towards western Greece and the field of the famous battle of Thermopylae. There we will find the monument and the statue of king Leonidas of Sparta, hero of that battle and then leader of the Greek army against the invading armies of the also famous Xerxes, Persian king of almost the whole known world at the time. We will also visit the near by lying hill of Colonus where we will see the last stand of the famous 300 spartans and their grave.
The next stop will be our main site. The archaeological marvel of the temple-oracle of god Apollo in the ancient city of Delphi that surrounds the temple. This city was the so called center of the ancient world, religiously and culturally. A city that has been visited by all the famous and important people of the world.
Almost the whole life and scenery of western Greece comes around Delphi. Very close is our next stop, the ancient but also modern city of Levadia, a city of waterfalls, center of the Greek cuisine.
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What makes Thermopylae Delphi Private Tour for a Dive in History Depths a unique experience ?
Lake Iliki is one of Athens water reserves. It is the last remain of ancient times largest lake, lake Copais.
A place of natural beauty and great historical significance.
Field of the famous ancient battle.
Natural mountain hot water springs that gave the name to the whole area.
Thermopylae in ancient greek means Warm Gates
Gate between central and northern Greece.
Museum with excellent view of the field of the Thermopylae battle and three artistic videoclips of three battles. Battle of Thermopylae, battle of Plataea and battle of Salamis.
Includes Colonus hill, the last stand of the famous 300 spartans, field of the third and last day of king Leonidas fight with king Xerses. There Xerxes gave the order of putting dead Leonidas head on a stick.
Our main highlight stop, the ancient city that surrounds the marvelous temple of Apollo.
Tour to all the secondary temples and treasuries of the regions and of course the ancient theatre and the ancient stadium.
Museum of three rooms
Contains the naxian Sphinx, the king Croesus god and ivory bull statue, gift to Delphi oracle and the famous delphian stone called Omphallus, the so called central rock of the whole world, where the eagles of Zeus sat.
Site of ancient local king-priest Trophonius lying beside the beautiful Levadia waterfalls. Trophonius was the constructor of the very first Delphi temple of the prehistoric era.
The place that all the ancient priestesses-oracles, all called Pythia, giving the notorious future telling.
Natural springs that lead to the famous and beautiful Levadia waterfalls.
The whole area is surrounded by many ancient myths and modern legends.
Arachova the City that all people needed to move in 1894
so the French Archeologists could started the excavations.
Now they produce local products like milk honey and Spaghetti.
The Tholos of Athena Pronaea was a very notorious and beautiful circle temple of the goddess, one of rare circle temples in ancient Greece. It was the place that the visitors of the great temple of Apollo were doing their first stop and first cleaning after their journey, both body and soul cleaning. Pronaea means protector of the main temple in greek.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total duration includes travel time
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- English speaking driver-guide
- Thermopylae Museum, Thermopylae Greece EUR 4 per person
- Delphi Archaeological Museum (EUR 12 per person)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Great Greece Tours.
- 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.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
