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Delphi Private Tour: Explore Ancient Ruins and Sites
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69 Ratings
Thermopylae
Embark on a private full-day tour from Athens to Delphi and Thermopylae. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Delphi, visit the Temple of Apollo, and discover the ancient ruins. Learn about the historic battle at Thermopylae and see the iconic statue of Leonidas. Book now!
Embark on a private full-day tour from Athens to Delphi and Thermopylae. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Delphi, visit the Temple of Apollo, and discover the ancient ruins. Learn about the historic battle at Thermopylae and see the iconic statue of Leonidas. Book now!
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Thermopylae - Thermopylae is a place in Greece where a narrow coastal passage existed in antiquity. It derives its name from its hot sulphur springs. In Greek mythology the Hot Gates is one of the entrances to Hades. Thermopylae is the site of a battle between the Greek forces and the invading Persian forces, commemorated by Simonides of Ceos in…
- Thermopylae - Thermopylae is a place in Greece where a narrow coastal passage existed in antiquity. It derives its name from its hot sulphur springs. In Greek mythology the Hot Gates is one of the entrances to Hades. Thermopylae is the site of a battle between the Greek forces and the invading Persian forces, commemorated by Simonides of Ceos in the famous epitaph, “Go tell the Spartans, stranger passing by, That here obedient to their laws we lie.” Thermopylae is the only land route large enough to bear any significant traffic between Lokris and Thessaly. To go from north to south along the east coast of the Balkan peninsula requires use of the pass, and so Thermopylae has been the site of several battles.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- Lunch (With Greek Traditional Food option)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel/ airport/ port pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- Lunch (With Greek Traditional Food option)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel/ airport/ port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Embark on an exclusive, day-long trip from Athens to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Delphi, the location of the 4th-century-BC Temple of Apollo. The journey will be in a private air-conditioned vehicle visiting all the interesting spots within the massive mountainside archaeological compound before returning to Athens comfortably.
- While your guides…
Embark on an exclusive, day-long trip from Athens to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Delphi, the location of the 4th-century-BC Temple of Apollo. The journey will be in a private air-conditioned vehicle visiting all the interesting spots within the massive mountainside archaeological compound before returning to Athens comfortably.
- While your guides are not official site guides, they are equipped to provide detailed explanations about the sites on the journey to and from Delphi
- Visit the Delphi ruins, the Temple of Apollo, and delve into history at the Delphi Archaeological Museum
- Explore the hallowed grounds of Apollo and Athena Pronaia, ancient stadiums, and theatres
- Travel to Thermopylae to witness the historical battle site and the statuette of Leonidas
- Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
- Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour.
Location
Thermopylae
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
4.9
(69 Ratings)
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Karin_h
Jun 6, 2026
Stress-free way to explore! 10 out of 10 - If you've ever been to Athens, you know driving can be wild. This tour gave us the opportunity to see sites away from the city, without the stress of trying to get there on our own. Panos our driver was was engaging and informative. He told us so much history, and pointed out notable sites along the way. We left early in the morning and arrived at Thermopylae before any other tourists, which was a pleasant surprise. Delphi is a must see. It could be challenging for some, but having the flexibility with the schedule kept the worry of "missing a bus" or not going fast enough, at bay. Our driver recommended an outstanding local taverna for lunch. Arachova was a delightful surprise. The vibe of the town is very unique, and it is incredibly picturesque. We recommend this tour 100%.
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Brittany_g
May 24, 2026
Alex was amazing! He was... - Alex was amazing! He was so knowledgeable and a great conversationalist. Loved the tour as we got see great sights on our own time. Highly recommend.
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Brittanygj307kk
May 23, 2026
Amazing Experience! - Alex was fantastic! Super knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed the great conversations and the ability to be flexible in how we wanted to spend our days.
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Arturoo635
May 18, 2026
Fantastic time - A tour we will always remember. Great time, much to see, and great food. Dimitris made it a wonderful trip for our family. Much appreciated
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Poslisa
May 7, 2026
Great tour with Alex of Thermoplyae, Delphi and Arachova. - We had a wonderful day visiting Thermoplyae, Delphi and Arachova with Alex today. The restaurant he brought us to for lunch had one of the prettiest views. He was kind enough to suggest alternative places to take pictures instead of walking through town as my husband had recent knee surgery. Thank you Alex for a great tour!
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Jpabloinza
May 2, 2026
Excellent tour, excellent driver - Our driver Alex was very kind and helpful throughout the whole tour, gave excellent tips and even helped us to reserve a restaurant for lunch at Delphi - the restaurant has an amazing view and the food was very nice.
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Jason_m
Apr 13, 2026
The Naval of the World - Delphi/Pythos was fantastic, and (at least for me) very worth the long round trip ride. The archaeological site and the museum are one ticket, so you can pick how you want to split your time. Note: you can see *almost* everything fairly easy, but if you want to go all the way to the top to see the Pythian Games stadium, be prepared for a lot of steps, irregular steps, sloped steps, dirt ramps instead of steps, and a descent that is just as difficult. By the time you get above the theater and see the temple from a high vantage, be honest with yourself about how you feel - all that's past there is the stadium and it's about another 15-20 minutes up.
Thermopylae is pretty bare; go if you are a big fan of history or military battles, there's mostly just a plaque and a statue - the pass itself has eroded away flat and the sea has receded, so it can be tricky to see the strategic importance of the site.
Lunch and a walk in the villages was great. The driver made arrangements at a great local taverna that used very local ingredients to make a lot of great traditional Greek dishes.
There were a lot of great scenic views along the way too. Hills, valleys, mountains in the distance, the gulf, and just a lot of natural landscapes you won't see in Athens.
The driver was very friendly, knowledgeable, and responded well to unexpected external challenges. He knew a lot about the sites, but also just the area in general, and other sites and attractions that weren't on this tour that I still might like to see.
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Jcl_to
Apr 4, 2026
Long but amazing day! - Nick was a great driver and his Mercedes van had very comfortable seating for 12. Going with Nick allowed us to get a little ahead of the massive tour bus crowds. Delphi was amazing. Nick booked our group into a lovely restaurant for lunch after Delphi - authentic Greek country food & stunning views from its elevated spot down to the coastline. There isn’t much to see at Thermopylae (which we already knew and wanted to go anyway). Be aware the museum closes early on Fridays so we missed that. Overall, Nick took good care of our group and it was a memorable day. Also be aware that with Athens traffic and the rain, the tour took just over 11 hours rather than 9-10.
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K1809jqmichalb
Mar 29, 2026
Perfect to visit there, amazing and fun, Dimitris was very informing - It was really great to visit theromphili and Delphi, the driver Dimitris was really good and informative, though a bit slow for our liking, still an amazing trip though
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Traveleroo7oo7
Mar 6, 2026
Greeeeat trip - Excellent experience, very interesting trip and perfect care and explanations from Panos! Recommended!
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