Full-Day Private Arachova and Delphi Tour from Athens
For this private tour, your driver and personal tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or cruise ship port in Athens.
The stunning highlight of your visit to Greece is a tour of the two must-see religious and historical sites. You'll be sure to see the Temple of Apollo where you'll be able to see his sacred healing spring, and other incredible sights in the iconic city of Delphi.
Want to learn about mythological origins of the Oracle at Delph? Take a guided tour of the ruins. There's no better way to get a feel for this site than to take an 2,5 hour-long guided tour, especially if you're not familiar with what's going on in the ruins.
Also you going to visit Arachova. Despite being a small village, Arachova is home to many unusual monuments and tourist attractions like the Kamarinou Church and the rock-cut chapel of Agios Athanasios.
In the end of tour, you'll be taken back to your hotel in Athens. The total duration of the tour will be 12 hours from pick up to drop off.
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What's included in Full-Day Private Arachova and Delphi Tour from Athens
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Delphi
Founded more than 2,500 years ago, the world-renowned city of Delphi is a true treasure. In ancient times, this cultural and historical gem was considered the headquarters for most of Greece's major religious institutions. Its Acropolis was the site of a major temple to Apollo and was the ceremonial seat of power for many important oracles. The renowned sanctuary there is still in operation; it has seen some of its most famous visitors, including Alexander the Great, Charles Darwin and Winston Churchill.
Temple of Apollo
The Temple of Apollo, also known as the Pythian oracle and the oracular shrine to Apollon, consists of over 100 columns in the largest Doric peristyle ever constructed. The oracle at Delphi was established in the 7th century BC. The Pythian Games were celebrated there every four years and in 467 BC these games were replaced by a Pythian festival that continued annually until it was closed by Christian authorities in AD 393. The site remained active until the 12th century, when it was sacked by invading pirates led by the Norman adventurer Bohemond III of Antioch.The name "Olympia" is derived from the Ancient Greek word "Olympia," meaning "Pelvic." The site, however, had no building in its original sense. The various sports and athletic contests were originally held within the opening of a natural stadium in the valley and were not part of any building.
Delphi Archaeological Museum
Delphi Museum is dedicated to the promotion of the history and antiquities of Delphi and the promotion of archaeological studies in the region. The permanent exhibition, which houses important objects of the archaeology of Greece, presents a panoramic view of the rich history of Delphi and is divided into three chronological sections: pre-history, ancient Greek civilization, and Byzantine civilization. The exhibition also presents objects from excavations in the region as well as some significant works from other museums that complement the archaeological material.
Inclusions
- Taxes
- Private Driver with Luxury Vehicle for 12 hours
- Private Official Tour Guide for 2,5 hours in Delphi
- Tickets to Delphi Included
- Pick up and Drop off
- Other Entrance Tickets that were not included in the itinery
- Food and Drinks
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Additional Information
Hotel, cruise port or place of choice in Athens.
