Full Day Delphi

Driving with our private-hire (chauffeur-driven) minibus, we take the motorway to Thebes and Levadia. After a pleasant two hours drive passing by grasslands and cotton fields we climb up the winding mountain road to make a short stop at Arachova. There you will have time to stroll around the picturesque town, shop, have a coffee or snack, and take photographs of the truly breathtaking views.

We will then continue on our full-day private tour towards Delphi which is located 8 km away. The sanctuary of Delphi, at the foot of Mount Parnassus, was the most famous Oracle of Ancient Greece and is set in a landscape of incomparable beauty. Delphi was considered the ancient centre, (or navel of the world), a symbol of intellectual and religious unity that reached its peak from the 6th to the 4th century B.C. This thinking prevailed in Thessaly and Central Greece with the religious-political associations of the Amphictyonies (league of neighbouring ancient Greek states) that played a role in the most important moments of ancient Greek history, such as the establishment of colonies.

Excavations began in the region in 1860. Striking findings came to light that reveal different aspects of the ancient public life. Projects continue until today, with significant excavation and conservational activity.

During our private full-day tour you will visit the Castalian Spring, and then move on to the main archaeological site for the Temple of Apollo, The Treasury of the Athenians, The Theatre, The Stadium, The Tholos and much more.
The Museum of Delphi focuses on the history of the Delphic Sanctuary and Oracle and has on permanent exhibit the remarkable bronze cast of the Charioteer of Delphi. After visiting the site you will have the opportunity to taste Greek cuisine at a local taverna in the village of Delphi.

Next stop of our private day tour will be the famous 11th century walled Byzantine Monastery of Ossios Loukas, situated near the town of Distomo, in Boeotia. It is one of the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine architecture and art, and has been listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. The Monastery was founded in the early 10th century by the hermit St. Loukas whose relics are kept in the monastery to this day, although they have been moved from one resting place to another as the monastery and churches grew. The monastery has two large churches – the Church of Panagia and the Katholikon which has some of the best preserved Byzantine mosaics.

The duration of the Full-Day Delphi private-tour is 9h – 9,5h.

Lunch and admission fees to monuments and sites are not included in the price of your private tour.

Your tour is flexible, giving you the opportunity to change your itinerary according to your personal wishes. Just discuss any changes you would like, with your chauffeur-driver.