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Delphi and Osios Loukas Byzantine Monastery

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Overview

The Day Trip to Delphi and Osios Loukas Monastery with our company will give you the opportunity to discover the ancient and modern history of the Central part of Greece where People of all social standings from all over Greece would flock to this place, bringing their tribute, hoping for an audience with Pythia, the high-priestess and oracle of Apollo. Her prophecies even shaped state policy.
Osios Loukas is the best preserved monastic complex of the Middle Byzantine period in Greece.
The complex consists of the complex of two churches, the monastery of Panagia and the Catholic, which are surrounded by cells and auxiliary buildings. The oldest church dedicated to the Virgin Mary dates back to the second half of the 10th century. The catholicon that was built in the first decades of the 11th century.
Our trip it will be customised to your needs ,our car fleet is luxury and air conditioned and all our drivers know our history very well.!!!

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi
  • Lunch is not included in the price of the tour
  • Entrance to Delphi and Osios Loukas Monastery
  • Guide inside the sites is provided at an additional cost
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Lion of Chaeronea

Two hours from Athens on the way to Delphi is the very famous city of Chaironeia. At the entrance of Chaironia, at a distance of 13 kilometers from Livadeia, next to the archaeological museum, stands a marble pedestal with a large lion. The tomb monument was erected in honor of the Theban hierarchs who fell in the Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BC, in which the Macedonians emerged victorious. When after his victory Philip II allowed the burial of the dead, Leo of Chaeronea was erected to mark their burial place. Indeed, excavations at the site brought to light the skeletons of 254 men and some of their weapons. He is 5.50 m tall and is depicted sitting on his hind legs. The lion is considered to symbolize the heroism of the soldiers of Thebes, which Philip II himself had recognized.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Arachova

On our way to Delphi we will pass through the village and winter resort of Arachova. We’re only 20 minutes away from our destination. Arachova is a small traditional village of Central Greece 1200m above sea level.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Delphi

Delphi is the site of the god Apollo’s sanctuary. People of all social standings from all over Greece would flock to this place, bringing their tribute, hoping for an audience with Pythia, the high-priestess and oracle of Apollo. Her prophecies even shaped state policy. Eager to know the future and to secure the blessing of the Gods, citizens from all walks of life literally showered the Oracle with tributes and donations, resulting in the accumulation of enormous wealth which filled the Oracle’s treasury to the brim. Among the sights that you’ll have a chance to visit there, are the Temple of Apollo, the Castalian Spring, the Temple of Athena Pronaia, the theatre and the stadium. Then you can admire many important ancient Greek artifacts from the excavations at Delphi, including the famous statue of Antinoos. The tour of the site and the museum will last for three hours. It will be followed by an authentic Greek meal and then it’s time to head back to Athens.
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4 hours Admission Ticket Free

Monastery of Hosios Loukas

The monastery lies on the west slope of Mt. Helikon, below the acropolis of ancient Steirion. It is enclosed by a wall and comprises two- and three-storeyed blocks of cells, a bell-tower at the SW corner, the Refectory on the south side and the two adjoining churches, at the centre of the enclosure. The monastery was founded by the hermit Loucas Stereiotis, who lived in the area from 945 A.D. until the day of his death, in 953 A.D. The church of the Theotocos was built while Loucas was alive. He was declared an Hossios of the Orthodox Church and His relics were cept in the church but were later moved to the crypt below the catholicon when this was built. After the visit on the Monastery will drive back to Athens .
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2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Delphi and Osios Loukas Byzantine Monastery?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Delphi and Osios Loukas Byzantine Monastery?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Private transportation.
  • WiFi.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch is not included in the price of the tour.
  • Entrance to Delphi and Osios Loukas Monastery.
  • Guide inside the sites is provided at an additional cost.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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Accessibility information for the Delphi and Osios Loukas Byzantine Monastery is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi
  • Lunch is not included in the price of the tour
  • Entrance to Delphi and Osios Loukas Monastery
  • Guide inside the sites is provided at an additional cost

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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