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Delphi: Archaeological Site & Museum Entry Ticket & Audio

1. Delphi: Archaeological Site & Museum Entry Ticket & Audio

Travel to the core of mythical and spiritual ancient Greece with this ticket to the Delphi Archaeological Site and the Delphi Archaeological Museum. Avoiding the lines and save time for more sightseeing! When you arrive, simply scan your ticket at the ticket-validating machines at the entrance and enter inside to start exploring the site and its ruins with your own personal audio guide (download instructions received after booking on your voucher). See the temple of Apollo, the theatre, the stadium, the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia with the Tholos, the Kastalia Spring, and several treasuries. The archaeological museum on-site also contains numerous significant Greek artifacts from the excavations in the area. Listen to licensed guides and experts on storytelling present you with historical information and narrate original handpicked stories as you explore.

Delphi: Archaeological Site & Museum Ticket with Audio Tour

2. Delphi: Archaeological Site & Museum Ticket with Audio Tour

Experience Delphi at your own pace with a skip-the-line ticket and an audio guide on your smartphone. Receive your ticket by email, download the app and the audio guide prior to your visit, and travel back in time to discover the truth behind this world-renowned mythological story. Arrive at Delphi and enter the archeological site quickly by making use of your skip-the-line entry ticket. Take in the panoramic views from the top of Mount Parnassus. Put on your headphones, load up the app on your phone, and begin your audio guide. Set out to explore the Roman Agora, the treasury of the Athenians, and the temple of Apollo through the power of storytelling. Learn historical facts and hear anecdotes from ancient times. Enjoy a combination of text, audio narration, and maps. Listen to the audio guide again after you have left.

From Athens: Delphi Full Day V.R. Audio Guided Tour

3. From Athens: Delphi Full Day V.R. Audio Guided Tour

Enjoy an audio-guided tour of the archaeological site in 8 languages. Visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum and explore the scenic mountain village of Arachova. At Delphi, relive and explore the ancient world with our innovative Virtual reality device and our multilingual commentary. After breakfast, board the air-conditioned bus at one of the main pick up points in Athens and head to Delphi with a scenic drive across the mainland. Enjoy a virtual reality, audio-guided tour inside the archaeological site, with entry tickets pre-booked and paid for you if you select the option. Admire the monuments of ancient Greece and see the Omphalos, considered by the ancient Greeks to be the center of the world. Explore the ancient theater, the hippodrome, the stadium, and the Tholos. Then you will visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum to complete your immersive experience. Later you will have the chance to stop at the picturesque mountain villages of Delphi and Arachova, known for its handmade crafts and traditional Greek architecture. Enjoy lunch, a quick coffee, or a bit of shopping. Afterward, the minibus with your driver will take you back to Athens and drop you off at one of the points in the city.

From Athens: Day Trip to Delphi and Arachova

4. From Athens: Day Trip to Delphi and Arachova

Embark on a fascinating journey to Delphi, a captivating UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a guided tour departing from Athens. Immerse yourself in the mythical tales and historic legends of Ancient Greece as you explore this renowned destination. Begin your adventure by meeting your guide at the Halandri Metro Station, a convenient and central location. Board the comfortable bus and prepare to be mesmerized by the breathtaking views of the majestic Parnassus mountain range and the striking Fedriades rocks. Enter the heart of Ancient Greece and discover the archaeological museum of Delphi. Admire the Sphinx of the Naxians and the statue of Antinoos, among other treasures from the Archaic through the Roman era. Your guide will provide you with fascinating insights and historical context throughout. Afterward, travel to the picturesque village of Arachova, nestled in the foothills of Mt. Parnassus. Stroll through the charming streets and immerse yourself in the local culture, while your guide points out the unique features of this enchanting destination, before heading back to Athens.

From Athens: Delphi Archaeological Site Full-Day Guided Trip

5. From Athens: Delphi Archaeological Site Full-Day Guided Trip

Embark on an unforgettable guided day trip from Athens to Delphi, the navel of the ancient Greek world. Visit the Delphi Archeological Site and museum. See the Temple of Apollo, the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, and more. Later, enjoy some free time to explore a scenic village. The morning of your trip, meet your licensed tour guide and depart in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. The drive takes about 2.5 hours going each way, so sit back and enjoy the passing scenery as you pass through the Boeotia plains. As you travel, immerse yourself in Ancient Greece as your guide tells tales about ancient Greek mythology, King Oedipus, God Apollo, and more. During a guided tour through the archaeological site, see some of the most important and unique archaeological monuments, such as the Temple of Apollo and its oracle, the Athenian Stoa, and the Polygonal Wall. Later, visit the Archaeological Museum of Delphi (entry fees paid on site), which hosts globally known pieces of art like the Sphinx of Naxos, the Statue of Antinous, the Siphnian Treasury, and the Charioteer of Delphi. After visiting Delphi, hop back on the bus to the multicolored village of Arachova, built on the mountainside. Take free time to arrange lunch at a traditional taverna (costs not included). Stroll around the village’s narrow alleys, enter some artisanal shops for local delicacies, and admire the hand-woven carpets. In the late afternoon, depart for your return to Athens on another 2.5-hour drive.

From Athens: Delphi and Meteora 2-Day Guided Tour

6. From Athens: Delphi and Meteora 2-Day Guided Tour

Embark on a 2-day tour that takes you to the ancient city of Delphi and across the scenic Plain of Thessaly to Kalambaka. Explore the picturesque small town located at the foot of Meteora, the site of one of the most important groups of Greek Orthodox monasteries, and minimize your environmental footprint with this gas emissions-neutral tour. Detailed Itinerary Day 1 Start the day with a relaxing drive through the beautiful Greek countryside, passing by the cities of Thebes, Levadia, and Arachova, before arriving in Delphi at around noon. At Delphi, you’ll have the opportunity to visit this important site that appears in Greek mythology. In ancient times, Delphi was considered to be the center of the universe and was guarded by a python dragon that was killed by Apollo. See the ruins of the Temple of Apollo, which was built in the 4th century B.C. and was destroyed by Emperor Theodosius I in 390 A.D. It was also here that the priestess Pythia would foretell the future from the famous Oracle of Delphi. Visit the theater that seated 5,000 spectators and hosted plays, poetry readings, and festivals. At the nearby stadium, the Pythian Games were held every 4 years. Athletes from all over the Greek world would come to compete, and these games would become the predecessor to the modern Olympics. At the end of the day, drive to Kalambaka, a lovely city with beautiful gardens and magnificent views of the Meteora rocks. Overnight in Kalambaka. Day 2 In the morning, head to Meteora for a tour of the fascinating cliff-top monasteries. Be amazed by the cliffs, which average a height of 1,000 feet, and were first inhabited in the 9th century by a group of hermit monks who lived on the rock towers Today 6 monasteries remain out of the original 20. Views of the entire valley from the magnificent rock towers, and the peace of the surroundings, make this a unique place to visit. On the way back to Athens you’ll make a short stop at the monument to Leonidas, the King of Sparta who died in 480 B.C. at the famous Battle of Thermopylae.

From Athens: Delphi and Meteora 2-Day Tour with Hotel

7. From Athens: Delphi and Meteora 2-Day Tour with Hotel

Embark on a 2-day tour to the archaeological site of Delphi and the historic Orthodox monasteries built on the rocks of Meteora. Learn about the myths and history attached to these sites from your guide on this guided tour from Athens. Day 1: Depart Athens for the ancient site of the Oracle of Delphi. Travel by air-conditioned coach through the pretty towns and villages of Thebes, Levadia, and Arachova on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Arrive in Delphi and explore the ruins of the ancient sanctuary of Pythia, the high priestess of the Temple of Apollo. Explore the temple and learn about its significance from your guide. Then, continue to the beautiful town of Kalabaka for dinner and your overnight stay. Day 2: After breakfast, make your way to Meteora, famous for its stunning rock formations. Visit the monasteries built to serve the monks and nuns following the teachings of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Return to Athens via Trikala and Lamia. Stop at Thermopylae to admire the monument to the Greek warrior-king Leonidas I, who died there in 480 BC. Arrive back in Athens by the early evening.

Delphi Small-Group Day Trip From Athens

8. Delphi Small-Group Day Trip From Athens

Depart from Athens early in the morning and drive through the fertile plain of Beotia via Thebes and Levadia. Upon arrival at Delphi, learn the story of the Oracle and its impact on the Hellenic World from an official guide. Pass the Castalian Spring and visit highlights such as the Stoa of the Athenians, Athenian Treasury, polygonal retaining wall, and the Temple of Apollo. Enter the archaeological museum at your own expense to marvel at relics such as the Treasury of the Sifnians, Naxian Sphinx, Statue of Antinoos, and the bronze Charioteer. Get some time for lunch in the village before returning to Athens via the mountain village of Arachova on the south slopes of Parnassus.

Delphi: Archaeological Site & Museum Ticket with Audiovisual

9. Delphi: Archaeological Site & Museum Ticket with Audiovisual

Explore the Delphi archaeological site at your own pace with a pre-booked entrance ticket and audiovisual self-guided tour on your phone. Discover the navel of the earth and give life to ancient buildings, using maps, AR technology and 3D models. Listen to local myths about Pythia and capture for a while the mysterious ambience of the site. This audiovisual self-guided tour will take you to a fabulous ancient world full of secrets and riddles that only Pythia could solve. Entrance fees are included.

From Athens: 3 Days in Meteora & Delphi with Tours & Hotel

10. From Athens: 3 Days in Meteora & Delphi with Tours & Hotel

Discover the Wonders of Greece: Meteora & Delphi Tour Immerse yourself in Greece's ancient wonders on this captivating tour for independent travelers. Explore the awe-inspiring Meteora with its magical sunset and choose between a half-day tour or a scenic hiking adventure. Swiftly transfer to Delphi, where history comes alive through its fascinating museums and archaeological sites. Day 1: Catch the morning train to Kalambaka at 8:28 AM from Athens Larissa railway station. Upon your arrival in Kalambaka at around 12:49 PM, your English-speaking driver will be waiting for you at the train station holding a signboard with your name on it to transfer you to your hotel. In the late afternoon, the VIP minibus will pick you up from your hotel to join the Meteora Sunset Tour. Admire breathtaking views of Meteora and discover the hidden gems of this place on one of the best tours of mainland Greece. Day 2: For the next morning, you may choose the activity you wish to participate in such as the Half-Day Morning Tour of Meteora to see the main attractions, the monasteries of Meteora with a minibus or the Hiking Tour of Meteora. Experience amazing sceneries and visit monuments of the Byzantine period. After this morning tour at around 1 PM, the bus will drop you back to your hotel. Have the evening free to explore the area on your own. Day 3: At 9:00 AM, meet your express shuttle transfer driver at the designated location (your driver will inform you where). Travel by car or bus towards Delphi, which will take approximately 3 hours. Upon arriving in Delphi, your driver will show you the bus station where you can safely leave your luggage. Start your exploration of Delphi by visiting the Delphi Museum, which houses an impressive collection of ancient artifacts and sculptures, including the famous Charioteer of Delphi. After the museum, take a short walk to the Delphi archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the ancient ruins, including the Temple of Apollo, the Athenian Treasury, and the Theater of Delphi. At 4:00 PM, catch your bus from Delphi to Athens, which will take about 3 hours. Arrive in Athens at around 7:00 PM, marking the end of your tour from Meteora to Delphi. Customers will be dropped off at the Athens bus station, conveniently located for further exploration or easy transfers to their accommodation. Revel in the unforgettable memories and enriched knowledge gained from this epic Greek adventure. Book now to seize the wonders of Meteora and Delphi in one seamless, hassle-free tour! 🏛️🌄

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We did the tour in winter 2023. We were very lucky with the weather (20 degrees) and sunny. We were picked up punctually at the meeting point and the tour started in the direction of Delphi with small stops and explanations. In the morning we took a break in the café. At Delphi we had 2 hours to visit the place and the museum. After the place there was lunch. The restaurant was ok. It wasn't as bad as my prescribers have made known here. Typical Greek tavern. After dinner we had a stay in Arachova village. Luckily we were there in winter so this place gets very nice. Beautiful village. All in all the tour was great and would recommend. The only point of criticism would be that the seats in the minibus were very narrow. At almost 1.90m, I had problems finding a comfortable sitting position.

The tour has been totally worth it. Vasilis is a very attentive and neat guide. The virtual reality explanation of the tablet allows you to imagine what the temples were like at the time and each one contains a comprehensive explanation.

The trip was worth it just to see the ancient structures on the beautiful mountain. There was not much to do in Arachova other than the sight top of the clock tower, hence the stop was much shorter than Delphi. Highly recommended!

A great day out exploring Delphi and Arachova, with beautiful scenery throughout, and a great guide who provided detailed and interesting history information!

Very comfortable and convenient. Bill, being an archeologist is a great guide and treasure trove of informarion.