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Delphi Day Tour: Ancient Thermal Spa Visit and Exploration of Historical Landmarks in Greece
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6 Ratings
Athina
Immerse yourself in the ancient Greek world with a day tour to a natural thermal spa and historical landmarks. Explore Delphi oracle, visit the famous Leonida and 300 Spartans monument, and swim in a healing hot spring. Unforgettable experiences await!
Immerse yourself in the ancient Greek world with a day tour to a natural thermal spa and historical landmarks. Explore Delphi oracle, visit the famous Leonida and 300 Spartans monument, and swim in a healing hot spring. Unforgettable experiences await!
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Marathon Lake - Site of the historic battle between the Persians and Greeks in 490 BC
- Arachova - Enjoy a coffee break and stroll through the traditional ski resort village of Arachova.
- Delphi Archaeological Museum - Features the Temple of Athena Pronaia, the Tholos monument, the sacred Kastalia fountain, the archaeological site of the…
- Marathon Lake - Site of the historic battle between the Persians and Greeks in 490 BC
- Arachova - Enjoy a coffee break and stroll through the traditional ski resort village of Arachova.
- Delphi Archaeological Museum - Features the Temple of Athena Pronaia, the Tholos monument, the sacred Kastalia fountain, the archaeological site of the oracle, and the museum. Entry fee is 12 euros.
- Delphi - Savor lunch at a traditional restaurant offering homemade bread and local dishes.
- Battlefield of Thermopylae - * Visit the monument of Leonidas and the 300 Spartans
- Learn about the battle’s history
- View the battlefield from the mountain top
- Walk the path the traitor used to surround the Spartans
- See Kolonos Hill, where the last Spartan fell protecting King Leonidas’ body.
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Thermopyles Hot Springs - Known as the Hot Gates, these thermal springs were created by Hephaestus, the god of blacksmiths, for Hercules. Enjoy relaxing and swimming in the natural spa (37°C - 98°F). The springs detoxify and oxygenate the body, regulate blood pressure, dilate blood vessels, relax muscles, clear the lungs, strengthen bones, and soothe the nervous system.
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Athens - Driving
What's Included
- Complimentary bathrobe
- Free carbonated beverages
- Unlimited bottled water
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Delphi guidebook for archaeological exploration
- Complimentary bathrobe
- Free carbonated beverages
- Unlimited bottled water
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Delphi guidebook for archaeological exploration
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Delphi entrance fees / Full: €12, Reduced: €6 //
- Lunch
- Delphi entrance fees / Full: €12, Reduced: €6 //
Additional Information
Experience the magic of Greece with a laid-back day excursion to an ancient Greek natural thermal spa. En route, we’ll pass by the Marathon lake, the starting point of the original marathon race. Our first destination is the famed snow resort town, Arachova. Then we’ll proceed to the Delphi oracle to visit:
- The sacred spring, Kastalia
- The primary…
Experience the magic of Greece with a laid-back day excursion to an ancient Greek natural thermal spa. En route, we’ll pass by the Marathon lake, the starting point of the original marathon race. Our first destination is the famed snow resort town, Arachova. Then we’ll proceed to the Delphi oracle to visit:
- The sacred spring, Kastalia
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The primary archaeological site and its museum.
Afterwards, we’ll have lunch amid breathtaking views of the Delphi Riviera and its picturesque valley of olive trees. Post lunch, we’ll move on to Thermopylae, where we’ll visit:
^ The monument of Leonida and his 300 Spartan warriors.
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The battlefield.
Plus, we’ll swim for an hour in the HOT GATES natural thermal spa (34 °C / 93 °F) that was fashioned by Hephaestus (Greek god of metalwork) for the recuperation of Hercules’ injuries. This spa has detoxifying and oxygenating properties, helps in regulating blood pressure, opens up blood vessels, relaxes muscles, purifies the lungs, strengthens the bones and calms the nervous system.
Be assured of an enriching experience; it’s a treat for both body and soul!
Location
Ermou 80
Ermou
*minivan,
*a day before the tour i will send you email with directions about time and pick up point.
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
4.8
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Nikolina_m
Aug 4, 2024
Wonderful Greek Adventure - We had an amazing time on our tour with Panagiotis. The original itinerary had us visiting hot springs adjacent to the Thermopylae leg of the journey, however with the current heat wave in Greece this was modified to the Cave of God Pan which was a perfectly suitable alternative for us. Our guide was prompt, knowledgeable, and professional throughout the entirety of the adventure. The Delphi site was fascinating and we spent the bulk of our time at this location along with our lunch reservation at a beautiful restaurant (To Patrika Mas) overlooking the Gulf of Corinth. While it was a long day overall (12hr from pickup to drop off back at our hotel in Athens) we had a terrific time and greatly enjoyed everything we experienced. We would certainly book another trip with this guide to a different location due to the quality of this tour. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a way to fill a full day with an excursion!
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Ashley_s
Dec 30, 2023
Would do again! - Had a wonderful time with Pan, our driver and guide!
My travel companion uses a wheelchair, and Pan was very helpful in giving us information on which sites were accessible. Full disclosure: the temple of Apollo is not accessible at all unless the person has a wheelchair with 4x4/ stairs capabilities. The museum in Delphi and the hot springs are "partially" accessible if the person can navigate a half flight of stairs. Other sites along the way are as accessible as Greece seems to get (i.e., cobble stone walkways). My companion who uses a wheelchair still very much enjoyed the tour, much of which was by car.
Also, the temple of Apollo has informational signs in braille! But also, the braille is on metal, which I imagine could get very hot to the touch in the summer.
The lunch spot was incredibly delicious. We very much enjoyed a taste of the local cuisine.
Very interesting to see the site of the Spartan "300" battle against the Persians. I, for one, learned a lot and corrected some misconceptions.
The hot springs were delightful! It wasn't very crowded. We spent about 45 minutes in the water. Pan brought us to a spot where we could change before the hotsprings. He also gave us the option to change again after the hotsprings, but the robes Pan provided was cozy enough for the drive back to Athens.
The tour was not private, but the size was intimate. The van had a capacity for 7 guests in total. Pan had a microphone and speakers so everyone could hear the tour as we travelled. He was also very gracious in answering guests questions about the tour and Greece in general.
I highly recommend this tour and will go again the next time I'm in the area.
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Teena_t
Jun 10, 2022
Great experience!! - This tour was amazing!! We had some nice stops on the way to Delphi. Our guide was very informative & showed us all the highlights. Delphi was amazing! We stopped at an amazing restaurant that had beautiful views & delicious food. The hot springs were nice & warm! It was a great experience!!
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Rebeccaadel2016
Jan 25, 2022
amazing - Our first trip to Greece was made extra special by our guide Anastacio! So much knowledge of the area and culture, many lessons learned and even more laughs had!! I can't even tell you my favorite part of the day because each stop was a great new adventure!! Amazing food, sites and conversations!! I'd give 10 stars if I could!!
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Patricia_s
Feb 15, 2022
Superbe Sparta - Our driver was very informative and even though some sections were closed due to time of year. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The temple and the museum were beautiful with plenty of time for exploring and taking photos. The alpine village was breathtaking and we even got a light layer of snow so picturesque. Finishing off with the hot springs was fabulous the water was so clear, warm and the minerals did wonders for our mussels. Our lunch break was also had a spectacular view over a Vally the food was delicious and fresh.
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