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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 summer 20 euros winter 10 euro.
- Lunch
- Tickets for archaeological site and museum of Delphi summer 20 euros winter 10 euro.
- 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
(357 Ratings)
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Rosip928
May 11, 2025
Highly recommend - We loved our tour - Kostas was so friendly and knowledgeable. We were in a small group of 7 and enjoyed every minute. You need comfortable shoes and to be ok with heights.
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L998fwchrisg
May 11, 2025
Great tour - Pretty good tour and was interesting to see the Oracle and the temple of Apollo. Really enjoyed seeing Thermopylae, wished there was more there but that wasn’t the fault of the tour. Mostar was excellent too and friendly, really enjoyed it!
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Kelly_h
May 8, 2025
Well worth the time and investment - It was a long day but 100% worth it…..the sites and history made the whole trip well worth the cost!!!
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Andrew_c
May 7, 2025
Historical tour - We had a great time. Our tour guide did an excellent job of explaining the various sites we visited. It was incredible to see the ancient architecture and get a sense of the culture in the society of that time.
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Grendyl
May 5, 2025
The perfect, all encompassing, small group tour....forget all the others - Kostas was our guide - knowledgeable, personable, and fearless on the smallest of roads! Avoid the crush of the crowds and see sights that the tour busses can't visit. This is an all day affair, but worth every minute. It was a meaningful tour, with time for a coffee stop at a picturesque village, the tour of Delphi and its museum, lunch at a tavern in the town of Delphi - with sweeping views of the valley below, a visit to the Corycian Cave, the hot springs at Thermopylae, the actual site where Leonidas perished and the monument to him and his Spartans.
An added bonus was a local beekeeper at Thermopylae selling his honey at a very reasonable price. You are picked up and returned to your hotel making it very convenient to participate.
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Miranda_f
May 4, 2025
Fantastic tour! My sister... - Fantastic tour! My sister and I both thought this tour was the highlight of our trip to Greece. The van was comfortable and the guide was incredibly knowledgable. We went in March and snow closed the road to the cave, but our guide quickly pivoted and took us to another nearby temple site that he knew of and told us all about the history of the sight from the Ancient Greeks to the early modern Christian period. We didn’t feel like we missed anything, because we felt like the guide was very involved and offered us a reasonable accommodation for unforeseen circumstances. The museum and site of Delphi are incredible and we recommend that everyone take this trip!
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Buenaa2018
Apr 27, 2025
Great Day Trip! - Our guide was a great driver and very knowledgeable. We had a great time and since we did this tour at the beginning of our trip, he had tips or places to eat in Athens (near Monastiraki square). It is a bit of a drive to places, but he stopped for rest room breaks and made it interesting. Our family of 3 with a 16yr old teen was very satisfied and happy we did this esp to get us started on our vacation. Recommend if you have a day in your itinerary (takes most of the day).
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976alexanderi
Apr 27, 2025
Awesome trip. - We took this trip because in addition to Delphi, they take you to the mystical cave and to the battlefield of 300 Spartans. Both places were awesome.
The only thing they can improve, is that in the middle row of the van you can hear the echo when the driver speaks. Other than that, all trip was pure enjoyment.
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Beckyjewett
Apr 27, 2025
Beware of long hours in a crowded van - Highlight was Delphi. A great visit with a delicious lunch in a village restaurant. If we had gone right back to Athens after lunch, the day would have been delightful.
Instead we drove more than an hour to the Cave and then 1.5 more hours to the battle site of Thermopyles - a nondescript field by the road. Both stops were uninspiring and in my opinion not worth it. Finally, 12 hours after we left we arrived back in Athens.
Our Guide was historically accurate in his talks, but disjointed and mechanical in his speaking style. All of us had a hard time understanding him. He drove fast, often texting while driving.
Not the best way to spend the day.
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Marge
May 8, 2025
Cramped uncomfortable vehicle to endure - I chose this tour because it offered a small group experience. I expected an upscale vehicle for the price I paid. Instead I got a beat-up old 3 bench van and had to sit in the front center, with my knees jammed into the console, for about 9 hours of drive time.
We got handed a brochure at Delphi because the driver, who was a very nice lady, was clearly not a licensed guide.
We were taken to a pretty fancy restaurant for lunch, which was at an additional cost.
If I had this to do over again I would choose a different provider.
Did I mention? The van had 440,000 kilometers on the odometer.
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