Duration
One Day
Description
A 2 ½ hours drive from Athens after a beautiful drive through mount Parnassus. After a stop at Osios Loukas Monastery we will reach our destination Delphi.
After visiting the archaeological area you will have lunch at a local tavern to enjoy greek cuisine and then return to Athens. This tour is suggested for hotel staying travellers or cruiseship travellers that spend the night in Athens.
What's Extra
Delphi archaeological area and museum ticket: 12€ / per person
Tour Highlights
- Osios Loukas Monastery: a Byzantine monastery listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.
- Delphi: The place that in Ancient Greece was considered the “Centre of the World”.
In the archaeological area you will see:
- Delphic oracle: the most important oracle of classical greek world.
- The Temple of Apollo: as Delphi was the major site for the worship of the god in Ancient Greece.
- The Ancient Stadium
- The Ancient Gymnasium
- The Castalian Fountain
- Tholo of Athena Pronaia
- The archaeological museum with interesting statues and many other artifacts.
- Lunch at a local greek tavern with traditional greek cuisine.
Additional Information
Pickup location: Your hotel, Pireaus port, Athens airport or other location.
Dropoff location: Your hotel, Pireaus port, Athens airport or other location.
Duration: The tour duration is 10 hours.