Delphi Full-Day Tour from Athens
ID: GYG1143-1143
Category:
Sight Seeing
Country: Greece
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
On a full-day trip from Athens, step back into the past with a visit to Delphi, one of Greece's most historic archaeological sites. Admire the ruins of the Temple of Apollo and the ancient theater, and see precious artifacts at the Delphi Museum.
After departing from Athens at 08:45, drive for 2 hours to reach Levadia where you will have your first stop for a stretch and refreshments. Continue to Arachova, a town famous for its bright multi-colored carpets, before arriving in Delphi.
At the foot of Mount Parnassos lies the sanctuary of Delphi, once home to the most famous oracle in Ancient Greece. Set in a spectacular landscape, Delphi was for centuries a cultural and religious center and a symbol of unity for the Greek world.
Visit this historic archaeological site with ruins dating back to the 4th century B.C. Start with the ruins of the incredible Temple of Apollo followed by the ancient theater, featuring 35 rows and space for up to 5,000 spectators.
Then head to the Delphi Museum to see more archeological treasures, including the unique bronze statue of the Charioteer dedicated to Apollo in 478 B.C. After your guided visit you will have approximately 1 hour free for lunch before boarding the bus for your return trip to Athens.
Highlights
- Explore the ancient ruins of Delphi
- Admire the ancient Delphi theater with seating for 5,000 spectators
- Visit the ruins of the historic Temple of Apollo
- See impressive artifacts at the Delphi Museum
- Take in the beautiful mountainous scenery
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• On Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, this tour is only available in English.
• Very important notice: children and students aged 5 to 18 must present a valid passport or ID on the day of the tour in order to get the discounted price. Otherwise, they will be required to re-purchase entrance tickets at the full price.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination
Meeting point is the Hotel Amalia, Athens.
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.
