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Delphi Sanctuary and Hosios Loukas Monastery Tour
4.9
25 Ratings
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Experience the magic of ancient Greece on a full-day private tour of Delphi and Hosios Loukas Monastery. Customize your itinerary and enjoy personalized attention from your driver. Safety measures in place for Covid-19.
Experience the magic of ancient Greece on a full-day private tour of Delphi and Hosios Loukas Monastery. Customize your itinerary and enjoy personalized attention from your driver. Safety measures in place for Covid-19.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Monastery of Hosios Loukas - The tour starts with driving towards Viotia Prefecture. Passing ouside the well known
- from ancient times
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town of Theves we arrive to the famous Hosios Loukas Monastery. You will visit one of the most important monuments of Byzantine architecture & art which has been listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.
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- Monastery of Hosios Loukas - The tour starts with driving towards Viotia Prefecture. Passing ouside the well known
- from ancient times
- town of Theves we arrive to the famous Hosios Loukas Monastery. You will visit one of the most important monuments of Byzantine architecture & art which has been listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.
- Arachova - The tour continues with a stop/visit in the traditional village (and also a famous ski resort place) of Arachova, which is located at the foot of mount Parnassus.
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Delphi - We finally reach to
“the center of the world” - as it was regarded by the ancients
- the famous Sanctuary of Delphi with the worldwide known Oracle. You will wander through the archaeological area admiring the Temple of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians, the Polygonal wall, the Treasury of the Siphnians, the Stoa of the Athenians, the ancient theater, the Sacred Way, the ancient Gymnasium, the Castalian Spring, the ancient Stadium & the Tholos of Athena Pronaia. Your knowledge will be complemented with the visit to the archaeological museum where you will follow the history of the most famous ancient oracle & you will admire sculpture, statues & minor objects donated to the sanctuary.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- Complimentary bottled water
- Piraeus Port cruise terminal transfers included
- Expert English-speaking driver/guide
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
- Exclusive Private Tour experience
- Pick up & Drop off from your hotel or apartment
- No hidden fuel surcharges
- All local taxes included
- On-board WiFi
- Complimentary bottled water
- Piraeus Port cruise terminal transfers included
- Expert English-speaking driver/guide
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
- Exclusive Private Tour experience
- Pick up & Drop off from your hotel or apartment
- No hidden fuel surcharges
- All local taxes included
What's Not Included
- Airport pick up & drop off (On request with additional cost)
- Entrance fees for the archaeological sights & museums
- Licensed Tour Guide for escorting you into the sights (on request with additional cost)
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Airport pick up & drop off (On request with additional cost)
- Entrance fees for the archaeological sights & museums
- Licensed Tour Guide for escorting you into the sights (on request with additional cost)
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This excursion brings you to two of Greece’s most celebrated locations: the renowned Delphi Sanctuary, home to the famed Oracle, and the distinctive Byzantine Monastery of Hosios Loukas.
This journey has a bespoke feel to it. You’ll have the vehicle all to yourself, and the driver will strive to cater to your every need throughout the trip. You’re free…
This excursion brings you to two of Greece’s most celebrated locations: the renowned Delphi Sanctuary, home to the famed Oracle, and the distinctive Byzantine Monastery of Hosios Loukas.
This journey has a bespoke feel to it. You’ll have the vehicle all to yourself, and the driver will strive to cater to your every need throughout the trip. You’re free to modify the recommended route as you see fit.
JG Athens Tours puts a greater emphasis on quality rather than quantity.
Ensuring our clients’ safety is our paramount concern.
Given the recent Covid 19 pandemic, we have heightened our personal hygiene precautions.
Location
Monastery of Hosios Loukas
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
4.9
(25 Ratings)
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Sightsee53212037838
Oct 24, 2024
Petros is awesone! - Our driver - Petros - was amazing! He is brilliant and has a command of Athens’ history from 2000 BC through today. He drove us through a tightly woven pattern of traffic on a busy day, delivering us safely to the specific places we wanted to see. For those of you considering an Athens tour I give him my most high recommendation. In fact, having been to Athens many times, I would say doing a tour with anyone else would be disappointing
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Sunshine46219935750
Oct 15, 2024
A Day to Delphi and Hosios Loukas Monastery - September 2024 - The driver was on time and drove skillfully through the Athen's morning and late afternoon traffic. He gave an interesting synopsis of the history of the areas that we drove through. Ample time was given to tour the major sights on our own as well as to have a leisurely lunch at an excellent restaurant with a view of the surrounding valley.
Booking via online email was simple and payment using a credit card at the end of the tour was effortless. Would highly recommend!
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Narsi_b
Oct 11, 2024
Must do trip - Very comfortable ride. George, our driver, was excellent. He was very caring, supplying us with water bottles regularly in this warm day. He is also extremely knowledgeable of Greek history and culture but engaged us in friendly debate on a host of topics. Both the sites visited are well worth it. Hosios Loukas is a hidden gem that is light on tourist traffic (thankfully) that is very serene and beautiful.
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Justin_stenberg
Jan 29, 2024
Awesome visit to Delphi, the center of the world! - Traveling with a friend and neither of us had been to Greece before so it was important to see as many of the historical sites as possible. What a fantastic day we had visiting the monastery and Delphi. The monastery was not even on our radar at first but am glad we got to visit the monastery. The views were incredible and the ancient mosaic was incredible to see. Our visit to the Delphi archeological site was equally impressive. We had a fantastic lunch at a local restaurant in Delphi with a fabulous view. We were so fortunate to have an incredible driver and guide, George. Little did we know that we would have George for a tours on the next day. George was very kind, friendly, and so incredibly knowledgeable. We really enjoyed spending not one but two days with George. There were only two of us on the tour and our car was a Mercedes E class--super nice and comfortable ride. I would absolutely recommend this tour.
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Susanhu6076hl
Jan 16, 2024
Step back in time -- A monastery nestled in the majestic mountains of Delphi - Our day started with a drive expertly navigated by our tour guide, George. George was wonderful! What a kind, knowledgeable person. He was also flexible regarding our stops and what we wanted to prioritize in terms of background history and information. We travelled with our two adult sons and everyone agreed that the day in Delphi was the best part of our two-week trip to Greece. We also visited ancient ruins in Athens and hiked Mount Olympus on this trip. On the Delphi museum and monastery trip, you will visit one of the best museums in Greece -- the Delphi Archaeological Museum -- which is operated by the Ministry of Culture. The design of the exhibits is excellent. The ruins of the Temple of Apollo are transcendent as they are nestled beautifully into the mountains. You can feel the history and nerd out on all the details provided in the museum or you can simply hike around the hills. This is definitely a day for walking shoes and layered clothing. We ended the day at a local restaurant and thoroughly enjoyed our food. Thank you, George!
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Sharonso6579su
Oct 23, 2023
Delphi Tour - We were very happy with JG Athens tours. Our driver Apo navigated the roads well, provided us with excellent information and a video of Delphi in the car. The Loukas Monastery was very interesting and there was a wonderful shop in the grounds. Delphi and the museum were excellent, we had no formal guide there which was our choice. App then took us to an excellent restaurant in the town of Delhi where the menu was extensive, the food excellent and the views beautiful. Post lunch we stopped at the temple of Athena before returning to our Athens hotel. A long but excellent day.
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Harryml8942go
Oct 2, 2023
A great day trip to Delphi and surrounds. - Nikolas was terrific. His enthusiasm for Greece is undiminished even after many years in hospitality and tourism. He takes the route less travelled, with unexpected and enriching stops along the way. Punctual, an excellent driver and warmly welcoming. Excellent day.
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Reinoudv376
Aug 18, 2023
A very educational and fun day in Delphi and Hosios Loukos - George picked us up at our hotel in Athens at 6:30AM because we were keen to visit Delphi early. He is super knowledgeable about Greek history and mythology - the 2.5 hour drive in a very clean, luxurious car was a fantastic preparation for our visit. We had a much better understanding of the site, it's historical meaning and it's position in ancient Greece. He even had a short, informative video on an iPad for us to watch during our drive to Delphi. 'Armed' with the fresh knowledge, we enjoyed Delphi even more.
Being in Delphi shortly after the site opens is also highly recommended and we really appreciated the willingness of JG Athens Tours and George to help us get there early. The setting of the site in a gorgeous landscape is equally impressive to it's rich history.
We visited Hosios Loukas Monastery after Delphi. Also a most impressive and beautiful location. Again George told us the history of St Loukos and the monastery which helped us appreciate the visit more.
We highly recommend JG Athens for it's customized, private day tours and their extensive knowledge of the sites. A most friendly and knowledgeable driver with excellent language skills, a nice, comfortable car - all to organise the day exactly as you prefer.
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Mary141
Jul 6, 2023
Best wat to get to Delphi and Hosious Loukas - My friend and I travelled to Hosios Loukas Monastry and Delphi with Tholos. He was an excellent driver with a comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes. He was full of knowledge about the area we passed through and shared alot of information about the history of Greece and the figures of Greek Mythology and their stories. He also toousto see monuments to Greeks murdered by the Nazis. A fascinating day.
We employed a guide through this company to take us through the Delphi museum and archaelogical site. Definitely worth doing. Overall a great day. Thanks
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Chicagotravelbuff
Jun 26, 2023
A Remarkable Day in Delphi - We had an extraordinary tour of Delphi and the Hosios Loukas Monastery with JG Athens Tours! George picked us up from our hotel in Athens in a comfortable Mercedes van, and he gave us loads of historical information as we drove to our first site, the monastery. George showed us a video as we drove, and was a font of information. At the monastery itself, we were free to explore this remarkable Byzantine structure, built in the 10th century. At Delphi, we were met by a trained guide who took us through the site and museum. It's a magical place! After the tour, George took us to a local restaurant, where we ate a bountiful Greek lunch, looking down on gorgeous views of the mountain and sea. The drive back was breeze. What a treat to spend the day in this way! I highly recommend JG Athens Tours!
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