Delphi Full Day Tour
Delphi Full Day Tour
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About
This place is famous as the ancient sanctuary that grew rich as the seat of Pythia, the oracle who was consulted about important decisions throughout the ancient classical world. The ancient Greeks considered the center of the world to be in Delphi, marked by the stone monument known as the omphalos (navel).
This is actually the second most visited site after the Acropolis.
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 8–9 hours
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Mobile ticket
- Vehicle, professionally licensed-English speaking driver, VAT, fuel, insurance, toll-parking fees
What's not included- Entrance tickets to monuments, museums and any other sites visited
- Private licensed tour guide services
- Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and beverages or other personal expenses
- Entry/Admission - Delphi
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- In case of hotels, driver will be waiting outside the main entrance. In case of airport/port, driver will be waiting at the designated waiting area holding a sign with your name.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Athens Intl Airport, Attiki Odos, Spata 190 04 Greece
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Port of Piraeus, 10, Akti Miaouli str, Pireas 185 38, Greece
- Rafina Port, Arafinidon Alon, Rafina 190 09, Greece
- Lavrio Port, Port Authority, Lavrio 195 00, Greece
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 236104P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 236104P3
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Itinerary
- 1Some of the most prominent edifices on the sacred slopes of Delphi are: the Temple of Apollo: probably the most important building in the sanctuary. This is where the statues and other offerings to the god were kept, and where the cult rituals, including that of divination, took place. Also, here was the chresmographeion, or oracle archive. the ancient theatre of Delphi: This is where the musical contests (song and instrumental music) of the Pythian games and other religious festivals took place, which made this theatre the intellectual and artistic equivalent to the athletic stadium at Olympia. the Tholos of Athena Pronaia: perhaps the most characteristic monument at Delphi and the most important building of this small sanctuary. Constructed between 380 and 360 BC, this circular building of unknown purpose is a masterpiece of Classical architecture. the stadium: one of the best-preserved monuments of its kind. The stadium is closely connected to the history of the Pythian games, since this is where the athletic events took place. the Castalian spring: the sacred source of Delphi whose water played an important role in the cult and procedure of the temple and of the oracle. This is where Pythia, the priests and the temple staff washed, and where the water used to clean the temple came from. Those wishing to consult the oracle were also obliged to wash here in order to purify themselves. the treasury of the Athenians: This small building contained trophies from important Athenian victories and other votive objects dedicated to the sanctuary. It is thought to express the victory of democracy over tyranny. A slightly different interpretation, based on Pausanias’s description, states that the treasury commemorated the battle of Marathon of 490 BC, when the Athenian army repelled the Persians. the treasury of the Siphnians: it housed the precious votive offerings dedicated by the Siphnians to the sanctuary. The Siphnians decided to dedicate the tithe of their profits to Apollo and thus built the treasury. The monument’s sculptural decoration is dated on stylistic grounds to 525 BC, or a little earlier. the Archaeological Museum: one of the most important in Greece, it exhibits the history of the Delphic sanctuary, site of the most famous ancient Greek oracle. Its rich collections are comprised primarily of architectural sculpture, statues and minor objects donated to the sanctuary. These reflect its religious, political and artistic activities from its early years in the eight century BC to its decline in Late Antiquity. After enjoying our lunch, we will head back to Athens.
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- M2997ZSbonniem0 contributionsAmazing driver and travel companion: Elis from Touron!This was our first trip to Europe, and we booked with an amazing travel agent. For 3.5 days we were to have a driver to take us from Athens to Olympia, then Delphi, then Meteora, & back to Athens. Our travel agent booked us Elis from Touron. Oh my goodness; he was SUCH an amazing part of our dream vacation to Greece!! He was completely professional, punctual, respectdul, and very knowledgeable with excellent recommendations everywhere we went. But even more importantly, after just a few hours, Elis immediately felt like an old friend and fit in perfectly with the three of us! He has such a great sense of humor and was absolutely amazing with us. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect addition to our group than Elis! He made our trip even more fantastic, by being wonderful company during the long car rides and always sharing a joke with us. The last day with Elis was my birthday, and he even greeted me with a present! All three of us absolutely adored Elis, and we were sad to have to part when it was over. If we're lucky enough to get to return to Greece, we will be asking for Elis from Touron again to accompany us on more adventures! 10 out of 10 --- If you're traveling around in Greece and need a driver, you HAVE to book Elis from Touron; you won't regret it!Written 15 June 2024
- Meraki10100 contributionsCape Sounion magic!Vagelis took us privately to Cape Sounion for a sunset tour. To say the experience was magnificent is an understatement. He met all our needs, extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Vagelis for tours as he is prompt with communication and ready to assist when needed. A 10/10 experience.Written 11 July 2023
- 973joyceg0 contributionsOur trip to Greece was FABULOUS because of EllisWe were absolutely fortunate to have gotten Ellis as our tour guide-he literally made our trip to Greece!!!! After we met him in Athens for the first day of a 1 week trip we canceled all of our tours. Ellis showed us hidden gems that we would never have found on our own. Our children (13 and 10) were interested in all of his stories about each place we visited. When we had an issue with lodging he stepped in immediately to help and we wound up at a beautiful hotel! We wanted to go to where the locals went and boy did we ever!! By the end we felt like Ellis was family and we cannot wait to go back to Greece and have him show us more of the beautiful country!Written 16 November 2022
- katerinatK7424NF0 contributionsExcellentThey are always on time and very attentive to your needs,great company to hire,the driver was very professional and polite.Written 15 November 2022
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