Discover Thermopylae & Delphi from Athens: Private Mythology One Day tour.
We will meet Thermopylae, where the Spartan King Leonidas made his heroic final stand against the Persians in 480BC. Stretch your legs at the battle site of Thermopylae, and strike your best Spartan pose for a photo. Thermopylae, which is a location in Greece where in antiquity existed narrow coastal passage. Its name derives from its hot sulfur springs. “Hot gates” is also “the place of hot springs and cavernous entrances to Hades. Thermopylae is primarily known for the battle that took place there between the Greek forces including the Spartans and the Persian forces.
Arrive at Delphi the center of earth and universe for Ancient Greeks. Famous for its theater, Delphi was considered the navel of the world and played a very important role in the classical ancient Greek world. We visit the archaeological site and the Temple of Apollo, famous for its oracle.
Options
"By MiniBus up to 13pax"
Private tour in 10hours
Luxurious Mercedes Benz
Skip line Tickets: We will book Delphi museum/Historical Center for Thermopylae tickets and you pay later with cash or card.
Pickup included
What's included in Discover Thermopylae & Delphi from Athens: Private Mythology One Day tour.
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
ThermopylaePass-by Only
We will meet Thermopylae, where the Spartan King Leonidas made his heroic final stand against the Persians in 480BC. Stretch your legs at the battle site of Thermopylae, and strike your best Spartan pose for a photo. Thermopylae, which is a location in Greece where in antiquity existed narrow coastal passage. Its name derives from its hot sulphur springs. “Hot gates” is also “the place of hot springs and cavernous entrances to Hades.
Leonidas Monument
The Memorial in Thermopylae, which was erected in 1955, by the sculptor named Vasos Falireas, is a sculptural synthesis that consists of the brass statue of Leonides with his spear and shield in the centre, while on the right and left and in a lower height we have the marble figures of the personified Taigetos, which is the highest mountain in the Peloponese and the personified Evrotas which is a river flowing through the whole district of Laconia. The figure of King Leonides was based on an ancient warrior that was found in the excavation conducted by the British Archaeological School in 1920 and was identified as King Leonides. It should be noted that the Heroon in Thermopylae was constructed and erected by funds from Greeks living in America.
Kainotomiko Kentro Istorikis Enimerosis Thermopylon
The Historical Information Center of Thermopylae (K.I.E.T.) includes three rooms, the applications of which have been edited by the Foundation of Greater Hellenism. The collection of educational material is based on the history of Herodotus and archaeological research.
Inclusions
- Hotel/Airbnb/Port Piraeus Pick up & Drop off (Without extra charge)
- Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with A/C, Child Seats
- English speaking driver with knowledge of the history. Not licensed to accompany you in any site.
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Mobile Chargers
- Assistance with purchasing Skip-the-Line tickets (customer covers ticket cost)
- Rafina Port/Laurio Port Pick up & Drop Off.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation - Tour
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability.
- The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
- Airport Pick Up & drop-off
- Lunch
- Archeological Museum of Delphi
- Historical Center for Thermopylae
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Additional fees if the tour concludes at a location other than the designated meeting point.
- Flexible Pick-Up Times - Customize pick-up times to suit your schedule.
- Hourly Extensions - Extend your tour for a fee, adaptable to your needs.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The vehicle will pick you up at the meeting point. In the case of not being able to find the driver please contact the emergency number that appears on your voucher. It's very easy to spot our drivers. The transfer service will be waiting for you with a sign displaying your name.
