Delphi Private Day Trip: An immersive day adventure at the Navel of the Earth

Get lost in history and myths with a private full-day tour from Athens to Delphi: Set amongst a dramatic alpine landscape, this Unesco monument was once the emblematic Oracle that shaped fates throughout the ancient world. Travel by the foothills of Mount Parnassus, home of the 9 Muses, before reaching the mythological “center of the earth”. Walk on the Sacred Road to Apollo’s Temple; take in the iconic ruins and the scenery; admire classical masterpieces in the museum. Should you wish, enjoy lunch and a taste of local culture at Delphi town. Round off your experience with a visit to a Byzantine monastery and a quaint but cosmopolitan mountainous village before heading back to Athens.
• Immersive private full-day tour from Athens to Delphi site
• Visit a place of great spiritual power and alluring beauty
• Explore some of antiquity’s most iconic landmarks & masterpieces
• Get a taste of local life & insider’s intel from your tour driver
• Private services of an “Insider” driver

Itinerary
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Pass By: Athens, Athens, Attica

FROM ATHENS: A chauffeur-driven private luxurious vehicle will pick you up from your Athens location in the morning (recommended time 8:30-09:00am). On the way to Delphi your Driver/Tour Insider will keep you entertained with insights and info on the route’s highlights: Did you know that Thebes on the Boeotia plain was the birth city of King Oedipus? Or that Parnassus was the sacred mountain of Dionysus and Apollo, but also the residence of antiquity’s great patronesses of the arts-the 9 Muses? In approximately 2,5 hours you’ll arrive at the world-class archeological site of Delphi.

Stop At: Delphi Greece

STOP AT DELPHI ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE:
Nowadays a Unesco monument, the mythical “Center of the Earth”, hosted antiquity's perhaps most sacred site: The Mediterranean’s supreme Oracle in which the legendary Pythia delivered her cryptic predictions to men and states alike. A place of intense beauty and magic, Delphi beckons contemporary visitors to join in the steps of ancient pilgrims: Discover the Castalian Spring - allegedly created by Pegasus and favored by the Muses- in which oracular priestesses bathed. Walk on the Sacred Road leading to Apollo’s Temple; marvel at the elaborate voting offerings and the Treasury of the Athenians on the way. Admire the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, a most photogenic masterpiece of Classical architecture. Explore the Theater and Stadium of Delphi, where the Pythian Games honoring Apollo were held: After the Olympics, these were the 2nd most important games in ancient Greece!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Delphi Archaeological Museum, Ethniki Odos Amfissas - Livadias, Delphi 330 54 Greece

STOP AT DELPHI MUSEUM: One of the most fascinating museums in the country, it is laden with treasures excavated on the site. Spot the differences on the bronze Charioteer of Delphi: Created in memory of a Pythian Games victory, this masterpiece’s face seems completely different, depending on which side you look! Make sure to admire the haunting Naxian Sphinx, once guarding Apollo’s Temple; and the friezes from the Siphnian and the Athenian Treasuries: Music fans will be fascinated to discover that the latter contains what seems to be the first recorded melody ever!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Delphi Greece

STOP AT DELPHI TOWN:
The archeological site gets the lion’s share of tourist traffic and interest. But that doesn't mean that the town of Delphi is not worth a visit. Quite the contrary! Wander through its quaint cobblestone streets, get a glimpse of everyday life, meet and chat with the locals. Lunch is optional. Yet featuring as it is an array of mouthwatering, traditional delicacies, it ‘ll be hard to say no.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Arachova 320 04, Greece

STOP AT ARACHOVA: Delphi connects the divine with the earthly. Nestled in the mountain of Apollo, Arachova on your way back to Athens has to do more with the latter. This scenic village perched high on Parnassus’ slopes, retains its traditional character and untainted beauty. But it is also full of life; in fact, it is one of the most cosmopolitan destinations in Greece. See and be seen alongside the fashionable set. But also discover the trademark hand made wefts, the delectable local formaela cheese, and spoon sweets

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Monastery of Hosios Loukas, Distomo 32005 Greece

STOP AT: Before returning to Athens, stop at Hosios Loukas, just 24 km away from Delphi: This is a stunning Byzantine monastery in a peaceful, fertile valley with almond and olive trees, established by the namesake priest. Saint Luke was a healer and a prophet, too. Keeping up with the tour’s theme, this stop perfectly complements your experience.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Athens, Athens, Attica

RETURN TO ATHENS: It's around 2,5 hours’ drive back to Athens, where you'll return to your hotel around 07:00 pm.