Delphi, Hosios Loukas Monastery full day private tour from Athens
Experience the wonders of ancient Greece on a full-day private tour from Athens to Delphi and the Hosios Loukas Monastery. Highlights of this excursion include:
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Delphi, home to the legendary Oracle of Apollo
- Visit the 4th-century-BC Temple of Apollo and the Delphi Archaeological Museum
- Discover the mystical atmosphere of the Hosios Loukas Monastery, a Byzantine architectural marvel
- Enjoy personalized attention with a private guide and comfortable transportation from Athens
- Immerse yourself in Greek history, mythology, and spirituality on this unforgettable journey.
Options
With Greek Traditional Food
Lunch: Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine and traditional foods.
Pickup included
What's included in Delphi, Hosios Loukas Monastery full day private tour from Athens
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Athens
You will get picked up from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port.
LivadiaPass-by Only
Livadeia is a town in central Greece. It is the capital of the Boeotia regional district. The area around Livadeia is mountainous, with farming activities mainly confined to the valleys. The area has traditionally been associated with the production and processing of cotton and tobacco, as well as the cultivation of cereal crops and the raising of livestock. The city is also known for having participated in the War of Troy in allegiance with Mycenae.
Monastery of Hosios Loukas
Hosios Loukas is a historic walled monastery situated near the town of Distomo, in Boeotia, Greece. It is one of the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine architecture and art and has been listed on UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, along with the monasteries of Nea Moni and Daphnion. The monastery of Hosios Loukas is situated at a scenic site on the slopes of Mount Helicon. It was founded in the early 10th century AD by the hermit, Venerable (Greek: Hosios) Luke of Steiris (Greek: Lukas), whose relics are kept in the monastery to this day. The main shrine of the monastery is the tomb of St. Luke, originally situated in the vault, but later placed at the juncture of the two churches. The monastery derived its wealth (including funds required for construction) from the fact that the relics of St. Luke were said to have exuded myron, a sort of perfumed oil which produced healing miracles.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- Lunch (With Greek Traditional Food option)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel/ airport/ port pickup and drop-off
- Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
- Entry or admission fees for archaeological sites
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
This is a private tour. Only your group will participate. The pick-up time is adjustable upon your request. Your personal driver will pick you up and return you to the same place or to the point you prefer. In case of a hotel, he will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby. In case of an apartment, he will be waiting for you at the entrance of the building. For airport pick up, he will be waiting for you at the arrival hall holding a sign with your name on it to spot him upon arrival. We will track your flight and our driver will be there on time. For port pick up, he will be waiting for you at the gate, just as you disembark, holding a sign with your name on it to spot him upon arrival.
