Free cancellation
Activity Athens, Greece
Sacred Delphi & Osios Loukas in a Full Day Private Tour
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About this activity
A private tour which combines both the mystical feeling of Delphi and the religious importance of Osios Loukas!
At a glance
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Your group only
- People per booking
- 1–7
- Guide
- English
- Operated by
- Enjoy Greece Tours
What is included
Included
- Included: Private transportation
- Included: Bottled water
- Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
- Included: English speaking tour driver, best-mannered, fully aware of the Greek history & culture
Not included
- Not included: Entrance fees
- Not included: Licensed tour guide, only upon request and extra charge
Itinerary
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1 h 30 min Admission not included
Your private tour will start from your hotel or your cruise ship,passing by some scenic countryside places.
You will pass by Livadeia and Thebes, both great ancient cities. Our first stop will be the Osios Loukas monastery founded on the early 11th century, favored by the byzintine emperors and most worshiped by the pligrims. There you can see the wonderful golden mosaics, built in the 11th century, and frescoes plus the Burial Crypt.
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Stop 2
20 min
The pictursque village of Arachova is our next stop, which is a popular winter holiday destination with its ski center
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4 hours Admission not included
Then let's drive to Delphi the next stop, where you'll visit both the archaelogical site with the ancient theatre, and museum. Delphi is the first touristic attraction of the antiquity, as it was busy all the year round. It was the place God Apollo had his sanctuary,that the prophesis were given to every man, every prince, general and king by Pythia the High Priestess.It was the center of the universe, according to Zeus, king of the Gods.
You will visit the Oracle of Apollo, the Omfalos, the temple of Athena Pronaia, Kastaleia Spring and see some magnificent artifacts and statues, such as Eniochos the charioteer, the twin Brothers and Sphynx of Naxos.
When you feel hungry get ready to taste the famous Greek cuisine and have a memorable lunch.the tour will guide you to a traditional restaurant or tavern.It's up to you to choose from a variety of flavors of the most known Greek dishes.
After your lunch there with a great view of mountain Parnassus and Itea , it is time to return back to Athens.
Meeting point and pickup
The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.
Pickup points
- Foivos Hotel Athens
- Alter Athens Hotel
- Zenith Hotel
- Athens City Plaza
- ZEUS Essence Wyndham Athens Residence
- Apollo Hotel
- Titania Hotel
- Athens Zafolia Hotel
- Philippos Hotel
- The Editor Athens Hotel
- Anixis
- Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre By IHG
and 359 more pickup points
Pick up / drop off at Athens hotels
Pick up / drop off at Athens suburbs hotels under extra charge
Pick up / drop off at Athens airport
Pick up / drop off at Piraeus or Rafina ports
Pick up / drop off at designated places
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
- The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
Good to know
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Service animals allowed
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options
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Minivan HS
Pickup included
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Luxury Car HS
Pickup included
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