From Athens: Private Road Trip to Delphi Tour from Piraeus Port
ID: GYG219867-O-680544
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in the myths and monuments of classical Greece on this full-day tour of Delphi from Athens. Explore the UNESCO-listed archeological site of Delphi and learn how the city was considered the center of the world in ancient Greece.
After pickup from your hotel in Athens, start the 2.5-hour journey to Delphi by car or minivan. Once you have arrived, begin your day exploring the rich and ancient history of this famous city.
Visit some of the city's most famous archeological sites. First, you will explore the sanctuaries of Apollo and Athena Pronaia before heading to the ancient stadium and theater. Continue to the Delphi ruins and the Temple of Apollo, before heading to the Delphi Archaeological Museum. See archeological artifacts and learn more about the rich history of Delphi at the museum.
You have the option to spend 2 hours visiting the village of Arachova, where you can enjoy coffee or lunch. Alternatively, you can choose to have lunch or coffee in Delphi instead. After exploring Delphi and relaxing over lunch, begin the 2.5-hour journey back to Athens.
Highlights
- Visit the Delphi archeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- See incredible monuments from ancient Greece like the Temple of Apollo
- Stroll through the Delphi Archeological Museum and see relics like the Sphinx of Naxos
- Explore Delphi Archeological Museum and see the Charioteer of Delphi
- Enjoy an optional stop in the pretty town of Arachova on the journey back to Athens
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note, the drivers are not official tour guides but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer most of your questions about the places that you visit
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 driver will be waiting for you just as you disembark, holding a sign with your name on it. Please provide a vessel name and disembarkation time.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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.
