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We start our Delphi One Day Trip to explorethe UNESCO-listed Archaeological Site of Delphi with an expert guide and learn how the city was considered the ‘Center of the World’ in ancient Greece and today one of the most famous archaeological sites of Greece.
Along the way we drive through the fertile plain of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus, Levadia and Arachova.
After making a short rest stop outside the town of Levadia, we arrive at Delphi, the center of Ancient World – the “Omphalos” (Navel of Earth) – whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic World. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios.
First stop is the Delphi archeological site – an Unesco World Heritage Site and one of the most important digs in Europe. Avoid and skip the lines of the archaeological site and walk around the evocative ruins with your guide, see famous monuments including the Treasury of the Athenians and the Temple of Apollo.
Second stop is the Delphi Archeological museum, that contains such masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias.
As our Delphi One Day Trip comes to an end we return to Athens passing by the picturesque village of Arachova, built on the south slopes of Parnassus, well known for its attractive hand-woven carpets, rugs and quilts, as well as for its wine and cheese (short photo stop).
Athens (Google Maps) – Pick up location varies depending on your hotel
Traveler pickup is offered. You will be informed on the exact time and location after your booking.
08:45 a.m.
Excellent guide, well worth the trip! Guide was knowledgeable, engaging, efficient and well-organized, driver was excellent – archeological site was awe-inspiring, museum was also very nice, although a guide of another group was incredibly rude – most of the guides, including ours, were clearly working to keep their groups moving in a fluid and courteous fashion without obstructing each other. One guide, leading a Spanish-speaking group, was disregarding this protocol and barging through other groups rudely. He also happened to be the only male guide… Coincidence? I think not.
Visita muy recomendable. La guía dio un explicación excelente de todo el entorno. La
comida fue suficiente y de calidad.
Our guide Dora was awesome from the very best. She gave an overview of different periods of Greece history.
Upon arrival in Delphi story continued with so many names and facts.And of course The Place. You gotta see it,because it is impossible to describe it with right words.
Thank Dora, Viator and driver of the bus (sorry,forgot his name).
Irina and Eugene
As an experienced traveler, I can confidently say that this was one of the worst tours I’ve ever been on. Despite being operated by a large company, the tour was disorganised and inefficient. It took two hours just to pick up everyone, as the company combined at least three different tours into one bus. After being picked up at 7:30 AM, we didn’t leave Athens until 9:34 AM, which I monitored due to growing frustration. Combining multiple tours like this not only caused delays but also led to unnecessary confusion and frustration among the guests.
One of the most frustrating aspects was the unnecessary 20-minute stop at a ski resort in Arachova, in front of a store, which stretched to 30 minutes. It was clear this was a commission-driven detour, adding no value to the Delphi tour. This irrelevant stop detracted from the historical focus of the tour and wasted valuable time. What does a ski resort have to do with Delphi? Anyone with a brain would recognise that this stop was entirely out of place.
When we finally reached Delphi, we were only allotted about 2.5 hours to explore both the ruins and the museum with the tourguide, which is far from adequate. This even included waiting for 15 minutes at the museum for other people to arrive. As someone with a deep passion for ancient history and Greek mythology, I was incredibly disappointed by the rushed pace. Delphi is a significant site—larger and more immersive than even the Acropolis—yet we were not given nearly enough time to fully appreciate its historical significance.
I would strongly recommend that the company reevaluate how they structure these tours. Combining multiple tours into one bus creates unnecessary delays and confusion, and irrelevant stops like the one at Arachova should be eliminated. Most importantly, more time should be allocated to Delphi itself, as it is a major historical site that deserves more than just a brief visit.
Overall, the poor organisation, irrelevant stops, and insufficient time at Delphi significantly detracted from the experience. I would not recommend this tour to anyone serious about exploring Greece’s rich historical heritage. Even if you’re not passionate about history, you’ll leave feeling disappointed and shortchanged.
Great day trip to the center of the world. The tour guide was fun and knowledgeable!
This tour is mostly focused on being lead through the sites and the museum with little downtime to explore on your own, keep that in mind as you’re planning if your someone who prefers a lot of free time.
Lunch was fantastic and we did lil stops for shops and views afterward.
Great day trip!
