Delphi One Day Trip from Athens

Highlights

Small group tour of maximum 26 people
Skip the long lines and save time
Guided tour of the Temple of Apollo and the world famous Oracle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Marvel at the Athenian Treasure, the Athenian Stoa and other important monuments
Explore Delphi Museum and see the Charioteer of Delphi
The only day tour in Athens visiting Athena Pronaia

Summary

Enjoy our awarded with TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019 tour and depart from our terminal for one day trip from Athens to explore the UNESCO-listed Archaeological Site of Delphi with an expert guide and learn how the city was considered the ‘Center of the World’ in ancient Greece and today one of the most famous archaeological sites of Greece. Along the way, you will see the plain of Beotia, an agricultural center and you will also pass by the city of Theva, the birthplace of King Oedipus. Immerse yourself in the myths and monuments of classical Greece on this full-day tour of Delphi from Athens.

Tour info

Duration

10 hours

Why take this tour?

After meeting your guide in Athens, hear tales about the ancient Greeks and their lives in Delphi while traveling to the town by air-conditioned coach. You will reach Delphi towards Mt. Parnassos, making a short rest stop outside the town of Levadia.

First stop is a tour of the Delphi archaeological site – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and easily one of the most important digs in Europe. Avoid and skip the lines of the archaeological site and walk around the evocative ruins with your guide, see famous monuments like the monument of the Argive Kings, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea and the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle.

Second stop is Delphi museum, with it's spectacular exhibits include the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos the metopes of the Athenian treasury, the famous bronze Charioteer, originally created to commemorate a victory during the 476 B.C. Pythian Games, and many other artifacts. Be sure to check out the bronze Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphinx of Naxos.

After lunch break, visit Athena Pronaia Sanctuary, the most photographed spot in Delphi. Return to Athens passing by the picturesque mountain village of Arachova, built on the south slopes of Parnassus, well known for its attractive hand-woven carpets, rugs and quilts, as well as for its wine and cheese (short photo stop).

What’s included?

Guided tour in the Archaeological site of Delphi and the Museum of Delphi
Services of a Professional - licensed guide
Transport by luxury A/C bus
Hotel pick up and drop off service
Entrance fees
Free WiFi on coaches
Whispers
All taxes
Gratuities (optional)
Drinks and beverages

Things to know

Covid Policy

Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Regular temperature checks for staff
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers

Keeping you safe (COVID-19 measures): Our staff is trained in the latest hygiene protocols and cleaning procedures. They use personal protective equipment (face masks/shields and optional gloves) and their temperature/wellness will be monitored daily to ensure a safe travel experience for you. Face masks are also required for travellers inside the museums. Buses are filled to only 50% of their capacity and the number of buses used is increased. The average cleaning time is doubled both during the day and after the end of the tour at night. In addition, all sensitive touch areas such as seats, armrests, sidewalls, overhead bins, etc. are intensively cleaned and sanitized. The air inside the bus, on average, completely renewed every 3 minutes during cruise time. All Setra 515 buses in our fleet are equipped with HEPA/CARBON filters (High-Efficiency Particulate Arrestors), which capture more than 99% of even microscopic bacteria and viruses. Moreover, sanitizing dispensers are available at each door. Whisper audio devices will be given to all our travelers to keep social distance guidelines which are sanitized thoroughly both from our staff but also inside the charging cases with UVC lights. Lunch will be provided at restaurant that follows the hygiene protocols (if lunch option is selected).

Cancellation Policy

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

Important:
• Your local contact is KEY TOURS on 0030 210 9233 166
• Please note: Complimentary pick-up is offered for this tour.
• If your meeting point is not clear please contact Key Tours at least 24 hours prior to your reservation date to verify your pick up location. Please be ready at least 15 minutes prior to pick up time or departure time of the tour.

Tickets will be held at the box office

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About operator:

Key Tours is a tour company that holds a key to discovering Greece. It serves annually over 60.000 visitors to Greece, by organizing sightseeing tours and cruises with an option of half-day, full-day and multiple day tours, as well as other experiences on a private/tailor-made basis.

Key Tours main goal is to offer, except its own organised tours, similar tours all over Greece organised by selected local suppliers following our idea of quality, value and high-standard tours and make you feel like being a unique traveller unravel the fascination of Greece and why not to other countries too.

Special emphasis is given to quality service standards. Key Tours uses luxury air-conditioned coaches with friendly drivers, carefully selected multi-lingual tour guides and a variety of modern or traditional hotels in Athens or the mainland.
Whether you are a culture seeker, an early riser, or an adventurer, we have you covered, and we hope to welcome you to one of our unmemorable experiences.