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Activity description
Calling all history enthusiasts! Embark upon an unforgettable adventure to the renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site at Delphi from Athens, learn more about the history of this ancient location, visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum, and tour the charming village of Arachova on this full-day, audio-guide sightseeing tour from Athens! Welcoming explorers ages 5 and up.
The famed archaeological site at Delphi is located approximately 180 kilometres (112 miles) northwest of Athens, Greece's capital city. Once the centre of the ancient world, this locale is steeped in legend and mythology. Home to the Oracle of Delphi, the high priestess of the God Apollo presided over the site for thousands of years. Pilgrims from all over the world would journey to Delphi to ask the Oracle questions and hear her prophecies, as she was said to have direct contact with the Gods. In addition, this UNESCO World Heritage Site also features the ruins of the temple of Apollo, as well as the hippodrome, stadium, and ancient theatre. What better way to discover this incredible site than by taking an audioguide sightseeing tour to Delphi from Athens?
Your adventure to Delphi begins at one of the fixed meeting points in Athens (please see 'special terms). There, you'll be greeted by your experienced and friendly driver. Then, the fun starts! You and your group (a maximum of 20 people) will board the minibus and set out on the scenic drive to Delphi. Upon your arrival, you'll be provided with audio-guide equipment (available in 8 languages) and virtual reality tablets to view the site in its former glory. You'll have ample time to stroll around Delphi before visiting the Delphi Archaeological Museum and its priceless treasures from antiquity. Don't forget your camera!
The sightseeing tour to Delphi from Athens continues to the picturesque mountain village of Arachova, where you will have free time to sample delicious, traditional Greek cuisine for lunch (not included in the ticket price) and explore. At the end of the day, you'll return to the original departure point in Athens with memories that will last a lifetime of your sightseeing tour to Delphi from Athens!
Travel back in time and immerse yourself in one of Greece's most important archaeological sites on this full-day audio-guide sightseeing tour to Delphi from Athens! Book your next adventure in Greece today!
- Arrival at one of the fixed meeting points in Athens (please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time)
- Meet your experienced driver
- The adventure begins!
- Scenic drive to Delphi
- Arrival
- Visit the Delphi archaeological site with an audio guide and virtual reality tablets
- Delphi Archaeological Museum visit
- Arachova Village stop
- Lunch (not included in the ticket price)
- Return to the original departure point in Athens
Activity requirements
This activity includes walking and it is recommended that participants be in good physical condition.
Special terms
Please be advised that this sightseeing tour is approximately 10 hours long but can run longer.
In addition, pick-up and drop-off are offered from the following locations:
- Plaka / Melina Mercouri Monument - 8:15 a.m.
- The Greek Parliament - 8:20 a.m.
- Omonoia Square - 8:30 a.m.
- Karaiskaki Square - 8:40 a.m.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.
- Transfer to and from fixed meeting points
- Driver
- Entrance tickets
- Virtual reality device
- Audio-guide
- Hotel transfers
- Food and beverages
- Comfortable clothing and shoes
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Water
- Snacks
- Camera
