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Delphi Adventure: Explore Ancient Greek Myths
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Athina
Uncover ancient myths and legendary Spartan battlefields on the Delphi and Corycian Cave Tour. Join us for a unique experience with a maximum of 8 guests!
Uncover ancient myths and legendary Spartan battlefields on the Delphi and Corycian Cave Tour. Join us for a unique experience with a maximum of 8 guests!
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Marathon - As the journey progresses, the starting point of the original marathon race and the site of the first battle with the Persians in 490 BC will be visible.
- Arachova - A stunning mountain village, renowned as a popular ski resort.
- Delphi - The tour includes a visit to the entire archaeological site of Delphi, the museum, Tholos…
- Marathon - As the journey progresses, the starting point of the original marathon race and the site of the first battle with the Persians in 490 BC will be visible.
- Arachova - A stunning mountain village, renowned as a popular ski resort.
- Delphi - The tour includes a visit to the entire archaeological site of Delphi, the museum, Tholos - Temple of Athena, and the Kastalia holy spring. While guiding is not permitted at Delphi, a guidebook will be provided, and during the 2-hour drive, the operator will share insights into the myths and historical events of ancient Greece, covering not only Delphi but also topics like religion, the immortality of the soul with the Eleusinian mysteries, culture, and sciences.
- Delphi - Enjoy lunch at a traditional restaurant featuring homemade bread, local recipes, and a breathtaking view of the olive tree valley of Delphi.
- Corycian Cave - Visit the cave of Pan, the first Oracle in the Delphi area, dating back to at least 4000 BC. This was the site of the grand celebrations of Dionysus.
- Thermopylae - * Visit the monument of Leonidas and the 300 Spartans
- Description of the battle
- View the battlefield from the top of the mountain
- The path revealed by the traitor to the Persians, which led to the encirclement of the Spartans
- Kolonos Hill, where the last Spartan died protecting the body of King Leonidas.
What's Included
- Delphi guided book with photos and descriptions of monuments
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Delphi guided book with photos and descriptions of monuments
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Tickets for archaeological site and museum of Delphi
- Lunch
- Tickets for archaeological site and museum of Delphi
- Lunch
Additional Information
Join us and live your myth with max 8 guests. In our way as we drive we’ll see Marathon, the start of the original marathon race, the city of Thiva and the spot where Oedipus killed his father, according to the Aeschylus tragedy , and we will stop at the celebrity ski resort village of Arachova.
Next stop is Delphi for 2 hours.
Lunch in Delphi with…
Join us and live your myth with max 8 guests. In our way as we drive we’ll see Marathon, the start of the original marathon race, the city of Thiva and the spot where Oedipus killed his father, according to the Aeschylus tragedy , and we will stop at the celebrity ski resort village of Arachova.
Next stop is Delphi for 2 hours.
Lunch in Delphi with magnificent view of Delphi riviera and the biggest valley of olive trees in Greece.
After, off-road drive at a height of 1400m / 4593f visiting the corycian cave, the 1st oracle since 4.000 b.c. not full excavated yet.
Next stop will be at Thermopylae (hot gates) :
^ Leonidas and 300 Spartans monument
At Delphi is not allowed to be your guide but I will give a book guide and as we drive for 2 hours I will explain the myths and historical events in ancient Greece not only for Delphi but concerning religion, the immortality of the soul with the Eleusinian mysteries, the culture, and the sciences.
Location
Ermou 80
Ermou
*minivan,
*a day before the tour i will send you email with directions about time and pick up point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(488 Ratings)
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Tatiana_n
Dec 15, 2025
Great day out from Athens for Greek culture and history - Our day-long tour of Delphi, Thermopylae and the Corycian Cave with Pan was an absolutely incredible cultural, historical and beautiful experience.
We started early, being picked up from our hotel and heading to the picturesque countryside of Greece. Driving through the countryside, we were treated to authentic views of olive groves, fields and snow-capped mountain Parnassus.
Delphi itself was a highlight for me . The views, the Temple of Apollo, the amphitheatre and the Olympic stadium were simply breathtaking.
Pan had carefully chosen a delicious lunch at a local tavern. After lunch, we drove along a narrow path to the Corycian Cave. We learned about its traditional and pilgrimage significance over centuries. Finally, we visited the site of the Battle of Thermopylae, where King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans warriors lost their lives.
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4kh7m7vgts
Dec 8, 2025
Great tour! - Really great tour! Definitely worth taking a trip to see the beautiful temple, cave, and battlefield! The guide was very informative and friendly and was very accommodating and made sure we weren’t rushed and able to enjoy the whole experience.
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Jonathan_h
Dec 1, 2025
Great Way to See Delphi, Thermopylae, and the Corycian Cave in One Day - Great full-day tour and the easiest way to see Delphi, Thermopylae, and the Corycian Cave without renting a car. Our guide was very knowledgeable and used a Bluetooth microphone so everyone could hear clear explanations during the drive. Pickup was basically on time, and the van was comfortable for a solo traveler. Delphi was the highlight - touring independently with the pamphlets he provided made it easy, though time flew by and I wish I had spent more time on the site than in the museum. Tickets are not included (20€). Lunch restaurant was good but pricey. The Corycian Cave was easy to access and surprisingly interesting - we even saw a wild fox. Thermopylae was a quick stop but well explained. Overall, a smooth, informative, and worthwhile tour. I’d recommend it.
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Fumihiko_i
Nov 25, 2025
Excellent way to see Delphi in one day! - An excellent way to see Delphi and a few other sites when you don’t have a lot of time. Delphi was much more interesting than expected and if you want to see the stadium, be ready to go up a few steps!
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Richard
Nov 25, 2025
Worth it! - This tour was wonderful. Our guide, Panagitos, was very knowledgeable and concerned about our experiences throughout the tour. Very informative and enjoyable.
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Emi_g
Nov 24, 2025
Great tour! - The tour was fantastic! There were only 5 of us on this small size excursion and it was perfect that way. Pan was a great guide with lots of knowledge about the sights and the history and myths. We wouldn’t have been able to enjoy either Delphi or the Corycian Cave on one of those big tours with dozens of participants. Lunch was perfect - both the food and the view from the restaurant of the Kolpos Iteas (Gulf of Amphissa). Would 100 percent recommend!
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482palomab
Nov 13, 2025
Excellent tour - Sensational walk! Our driver Anastácio was amazing. He told us the history of the places we passed by, very concerned and polite. Offered water and soda. Also the script was the best we found. Many go to Delphi, but the coritia cave is well worth it, a magical place! The Battlefield of Thermopiles today has not much preserved, but our guide showed us well where it was all and told us about the history of the place
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Jonathan_w
Nov 13, 2025
Absolutely incredible trip - so glad I booked it. - Originally I'd been looking into getting to Delphi and Thermopylae myself - tend to do a lot of travelling in Scotland and enjoy finding my own way. But upon seeing the travel options to get there and how relatively little there is to do around Thermopylae apart from the battlefield I started to consider other options. So many of the tours were just to Delphi. But for this one to cover the exact places I want to go, plus the cave and flying visit through Arachova... It was perfect. I maintain that I COULD have found my way to the battlefield or the other sites by myself, sure. But. Without the incredible guide I would have had no idea about where anything is, what happened to the hot gates or anything else in between.
This day trip taught me all of that and so much more so I could truly appreciate and understand the places I'd been studying from back home.
Thank you, and if you're at all in doubt, don't be. You're in very good hands on this trip!
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Kimberly_c
Nov 10, 2025
Amazing Experience - Pan was an incredible guide. He was extremely knowledgeable, courteous, kind and patient. I would give him 10 stars if I could! He spent the entire day with our small group and never wavered in demonstrating deep intellect on Greek and historical topics. It was a wonderful experience and we highly recommend it. This trip is excellent for people interested in Ancient Greece and history. If Pan is your guide, it’s a huge bonus!
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Mansi_s
Dec 29, 2025
Not what I expected - While the sites were all what they were supposed to be the tour experience wasn’t good. The van was a little old and cramped- the same company had better vans with more space and bigger windows that we saw at the stops. The seats didn’t recline and it gave me a really bad backache and headache. The accent of the driver was also hard to understand. Also our guide did not go into the museum or the site with us to give us information. There were a lot of tour with guides giving amazing info. Also, not mentioned anywhere is that there is a 45 minute unpaved road ride which is bumpy and on a very narrow path. I’m glad I didn’t have to hike up but it was really scary!
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