Full day · approx. 10 hours · Private tour
Delphi
The navel of the ancient world on Mount Parnassus
Travel to the place the ancient Greeks believed was the centre of the world. Stand where pilgrims consulted the Oracle of Apollo, see the famous Charioteer of Delphi up close, and lunch with views over a sea of olive groves.
Your guide picks you up from your hotel or port in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. The pace, stops and meals are all up to you.
The day, step by step
Itinerary & stops
07:30
Hotel pickup in Athens
Your guide collects you from your hotel, port or apartment in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
08:30
Drive through Boeotia
A scenic 2.5-hour drive past Thebes and the plains of Boeotia, with stories of Oedipus and the ancient kingdoms along the way.
09:30
Coffee stop
A short break for Greek coffee and a fresh pastry.
10:30
Sanctuary of Apollo
Walk the Sacred Way past the treasuries to the Temple of Apollo, home of the Oracle, then climb to the ancient theatre and the stadium high above.
12:30
Delphi Archaeological Museum
See the bronze Charioteer, the Sphinx of the Naxians, the Omphalos stone and treasures offered by city-states from across Greece.
13:30
Tholos of Athena Pronaia
Visit the iconic circular temple and the Castalian Spring, where pilgrims purified themselves before meeting the Oracle.
14:30
Lunch in Arachova
Traditional lunch in the stone-built mountain village of Arachova, famous for its local cheese, honey and handwoven rugs.
16:00
Optional: Hosios Loukas Monastery
On request, a stop at this 11th-century Byzantine monastery and UNESCO World Heritage Site with stunning gold mosaics.
18:00
Return to Athens
Relaxed drive back with drop-off at your hotel or chosen location.
What's included
- ✓Private English-speaking guide & driver
- ✓Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
- ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Fuel, tolls and parking
Good to know
- •Entrance tickets (site & museum combined) are paid on the day
- •Lunch is not included — we recommend the best local taverna
- •Wear comfortable shoes: the site is on a steep hillside
- •Bring a hat and sunscreen in summer
- •Itinerary is fully flexible and can be adjusted
