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Delphi and Hosios Loukas Monastery: Explore UNESCO Heritage Sites from Athens
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27 Ratings
Athens
Embark on a private, full-day excursion from Athens to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Delphi and Hosios Loukas Monastery. Discover the ancient ruins, temples, and museums, and learn about the rich history of these remarkable sites.
Embark on a private, full-day excursion from Athens to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Delphi and Hosios Loukas Monastery. Discover the ancient ruins, temples, and museums, and learn about the rich history of these remarkable sites.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Athens - You will get picked up from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port.
- Athens - You will get picked up from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port.
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)
- Entry or admission fees for archaeological sites
- Gratuities
- Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
- Entry or admission fees for archaeological sites
- Gratuities
Additional Information
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…
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.
- 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
Athens
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
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(27 Ratings)
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Richard_e
Aug 8, 2024
An unmissable experience - The monastery was one of the most peaceful and charming places we have ever visited. And Delphi itself is steeped in history. Our driver/guide was excellent - knowledgeable and flexible. We thoroughly enjoyed the day.
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Denise_h
Jun 17, 2024
The perfect way to see Delphi - I’m am so happy I booked this trip to Delphi! Our driver was so knowledgeable and kind. We saw so many beautiful places and arrived there seamlessly. We were not stuck with a large crowd ever and it felt like we could move and flow at our own speed. Our driver made sure we had water and coffee the whole time and was an endless well of knowledge! He also took us to a beautiful restaurant to eat in Delphi and then we got to walk around the little town on the way out with stunning views and cobblestone streets. It was the perfect start to our trip!
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Ralphhv5553qm
Jun 16, 2024
My experience was personable and without stress. I gained an lot of information about Athens as well. - We had Costa. He was personable and full of information. He made the tour stress free. It was like having a tour by a family member from Greece. Going through the City of Delphi after the Monastery, Delphi and the museum was the icing on the cake.
I highly recommend Costa. We travel a lot and he is the best driver that we have ever had.
Tony and Denise Highshaw
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Curiosity29722470537
Apr 21, 2024
Delightful Delphi Day - The driver Spyros was so professional and personable, he made the trip very stress free. His English is great and his attitude ensures you have a good time.
The tour was leisurely, and you were able to tour at whatever speed was comfortable for you.
The sites are of course amazing. We partook of the included lunch. The restaurant had incredible views and delicious Greek food. All in all a great day.
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Vacation782455
Mar 31, 2024
Amazing first trip to Greece - Fotis was an amazing. He was on time, polite, and very courteous. He was extremely knowledgeable about Greece and its history. I would highly recommend.
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Kerih611
Aug 22, 2023
Panos was a great driver and guide- unforgettable day sightseeing! - Unforgettable day! 3 sons ages 17,20,22 and myself from USA all loved this experience! We loved leaving the driving to our excellent guide Panos. Great conversation including lots of facts and information on the areas we visited as well as insight and fun facts about current-day Greek life. The lunch spot is beautiful- food was amazing and the small town we visited on the way back was charming. Book this trip- worth every penny! Ask for Panos as your guide!
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Curious826760
May 25, 2023
Anthony is the best!! - Our trip was incredible! We really wanted to see the ruins at Delphi but weren’t sure how best to access it, and we’re so glad we booked this tour. The monastery wasn’t on our radar at first but it was well worth the stop. Our driver Anthony was the best!! A wonderful and safe driver (even in rush hour Athens traffic!) who was also informative, professional, timely, and so sweet. He provided great context and historical information throughout the drive, and at the sites. Our day was seamless and very well thought out thanks to him! Would fully recommend this tour and especially Anthony!
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Amy
Nov 9, 2022
Excellent Private Day Tour to Delphi and the Monestary - The Monestary was beautiful and very peaceful. We loved walking around there. I was surprised how large it was.
Visiting Delphi was also beautiful. We had a great weather day with a great view. George was our tour guide and he was always very accommodating and great to work with.
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J_l
May 12, 2022
A Countryside View of Greece - Our driver Panos and our guide George were just top notch. We were treated royally. We couldn’t have asked for better, more informative guides than these two. Easy to understand, full of Greek knowledge and friendly. What a great combination! The tour showed us the Greek countryside and villages that are common in this part of Greece. Seeing goat-herders, numerous olive trees and farms growing corn and other vegetables was enlightening too. A visit to an ancient Monastery and Church were inspiring. Getting away from the hectic city life gave us a different view entirely of Greece. Walking through the ski town and seeing snow at the top of the mountains was incredible. We enjoyed our delicious lunch in a family run cafe complete with an amazing view. This tour was both informative and relaxing due to our
fabulous guides. Thank you George and Panos!!!
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Lorijane824
May 10, 2022
Delphi is wonderful! - A fabulous day out in the mountains! Our driver, Panos and guide George were informative and entertaining. The monastery, Temple of Apollo, and museum were fabulous. Lunch was included in a wonderful Cafe with a view. We ordered whatever we wanted. A stroll through a small picturesque village was a perfect ending. A great escape to country life in Greece.
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