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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
A day trip from Athens to see Thermopylae and Delphi is an unforgettable experience. This full-day tour begins by driving north from Athens, we arrive at Thermopylae, the historical Pass of Thermopylae where the battle took place between the Persians and Spartans. Our next stop is going to be the sacred site of Delphi with its Temple of Apollo. Delphi is a UNESCO-recognized archeological site that’s among Greece’s most iconic places. Follow in the footsteps of ancient heroes across the countryside of Greece on an adventure that takes you to the heart of this European country.
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Delphi Archaeological Museum
Licensed tour guide
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Your personal driver will pick you up and return you to the same place.
In case of a hotel, he will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby.
In case of an apartment, he will be waiting for you at the entrance of the building.
Athens, Athens, Greece Pick up from Athens and about two and a half hour drive to reach our first stop. 120 minutes
Leonidas Monument, Thermopylae, Greece Leonidas was a king of the Greek city-state of Sparta, and the 17th of the Agiad line, a dynasty which claimed descent from the mythological demigod Heracles and Cadmus. Leonidas was son of King Anaxandridas II. He succeeded his half-brother King Cleomenes I to the throne in 489 BC.
Leonidas had a notable participation in the Second Persian War, where he led the allied Greek forces to a last stand at the Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC) while attempting to defend the pass from the invading Persian army; he died at the battle and entered myth as the leader of the 300 Spartans. While the Greeks lost this battle, they were able to expel the Persian invaders in the following year. 30 minutes
Thermopylae Museum, Thermopylae, Greece Next to the monument of Leonidas, in the historic Thermopylae, lies the innovative museum of the Lamia Municipality, dedicated to the 480 BC battle that changed the course of Greek history. 60 minutes
Battlefield of Thermopylae, Thermopylae, Greece The Battle of Thermopylae was fought between an alliance of Ancient Greek city-states, led by King Leonidas I of Sparta, and the Achaemenid Empire of Xerxes I. It was fought in 480 BC over the course of three days, during the second Persian invasion of Greece. 30 minutes
Delphi, Delphi, Greece Free time for lunch at a traditional Greek tavern with your friends and family. 60 minutes
The Tholos of Delphi, Delphi, Greece The Tholos of Delphi is among the ancient structures of the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia in Delphi. The circular temple, a tholos, shares the immediate site with other ancient foundations of the Temple of Athena Pronaia, all located less than a mile east of the main ruins at Delphi, in the modern Greek regional unit of Phocis. The tholos is part of the Delphi UNESCO World Heritage Site. 30 minutes
Delphi Archaeological Museum, Delphi, Greece Delphi Archaeological Museum is one of the principal museums of Greece and one of the most visited. It is operated by the Greek Ministry of Culture. Founded in 1903, it has been rearranged several times and houses the discoveries made at the Panhellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which dates from the Late Helladic (Mycenean) period to the early Byzantine era.
Organized in fourteen rooms on two levels, the museum mainly displays statues, including the famous Charioteer of Delphi, architectural elements, like the frieze of the Siphnian Treasury, and ex-votos dedicated to the sanctuary of Pythian Apollo, like the Sphinx of Naxos. 60 minutes
Temple of Apollo, Delphi, Greece The Temple of Apollo, god of music, harmony, light, healing, and oracles occupied the most important and prominent position in the Delphic Panhellenic Sanctuary. The edifice with the partially restored colonnade visible today dates to the 20th century BC and, according to ancient accounts, five different temples were built throughout history. The famous oracle, the Pythia, operated inside the temple, the location chosen, according to one tradition, due to a sacred chasm beneath the site emitting vapors, which were inhaled by the Pythia. 60 minutes
Arachova, Arachova, Greece Free time to take a few pictures before we start our trip back to Athens. 15 minutes
Athens, Athens, Greece We start our way back to Athens. 120 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our 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 all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
heatherfQ2991FS
17 Apr 2023
The museum history at Thermopylae really put the battle in perspective.. Our tour guise was exceptional- professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and had many great stories!
943cherl
16 Apr 2023
My friend and I decided to book a private tour to Delphi with a stop at Thermopylae since we wanted to enjoy it at our own pace.
We got the best driver we could have asked for - Nikos!
He waited outside our hotel 10 min before, prepared with bottles of water and a friendly greeting. Nikos was peaceful and checked if we were in the mood to talk or just relax and acted accordingly. He told us the story of the battle in Thermopylae, a bit about Sparta in general, and about Delphi as well. We even got some great tips for Athens!
We had plenty of time to spend at each stop and had lunch in a very nice Tavern in Delphi that even had some Vegan options available!
As the final stop, we got to take in the view of the picturesque town of Arachova.
I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants a laidback, comfortable day trip to Delphi.
Lynn_N
12 Apr 2023
We could not be more pleased. Our driver was friendly and informative; the car was comfortable and immaculate. The place the driver took us for lunch was wonderful. It was a long day, but I knew that starting out. This was a way to see both sites and we are so glad we went.
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