Private Delphi Day Trip from Athens with Arachova & Hosios Loukas
Overview
Stand where the ancient Greeks came to hear the Oracle of Apollo. This private day trip takes you to Delphi, the "navel of the world", plus two highlights most tours skip: the mountain village of Arachova and the Byzantine Monastery of Hosios Loukas.
Your English-speaking driver picks you up from your Athens hotel, apartment or the Piraeus cruise port in an air-conditioned Mercedes with Wi-Fi and bottled water. At Delphi you have about three hours to walk the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo, see the Tholos of Athena Pronaia and meet the famous bronze Charioteer in the Delphi Museum.
Then enjoy free time in stone-built Arachova on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, and visit Hosios Loukas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its golden mosaics.
Just your group, at your own pace. Drivers don't guide inside the sites. Licensed guides are optional, available upon request for an additional fee, and subject to availability.
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off at your Athens hotel, apartment or cruise port
- Mercedes-Benz or Škoda SUV with Wi-Fi and bottled water
- Private English-speaking driver
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Licensed guide at Delphi (guide option only)
- Lunch Lunch, food and drinks (optional taverna stop at your own cost)
- Delphi archaeological site and museum
- Gratuities
- Licensed guide (optional, upon request for an additional fee, subject to availability)
Meeting and Pickup
We pick you up from any hotel or apartment in central Athens, or at the Piraeus cruise port. After booking, please send your hotel name, or your ship's name and all-aboard time. We'll drop you back at the same place. Airport pickup is available on request for an extra charge.
What To Expect
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Delphi Ancient Town
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Temple of Apollo
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Delphi Archaeological Museum
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Arachova
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Monastery of Hosios Loukas
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tholos of Athena Pronaia
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Your driver is not a licensed tour guide. In Greece only licensed guides may guide inside archaeological sites and museums, so drivers wait outside.
- Licensed guides are optional, available upon request for an additional fee, and subject to availability. They are not included in the standard tour price.
- Flexible Departure Times: As this is a private tour, we offer flexible starting times between 07:30 AM and 10:00 AM, subject to availability and archaeological site opening hours. Please contact us if you prefer a different pickup time.
- This is a long day of about 9-10 hours, with roughly 2.5 hours of driving each way.
- Expect walking on uneven, uphill paths at Delphi, so wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection.
- Entrance fees are paid at each site. Children and students under 18 and EU seniors often qualify for free or reduced entry.
- Vehicle: Modern Mercedes-Benz sedan, minivan, minibus, or Škoda SUV. The vehicle type is determined by the number of passengers and is subject to availability.
- Groups of more than 10 people: please message us through [BRAND] before booking for a custom quote (additional vehicles available).
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- Pickup and drop-off at your Athens hotel, apartment or cruise port.
- Mercedes-Benz or Škoda SUV with Wi-Fi and bottled water.
- Private English-speaking driver.
- Fuel, tolls and parking.
- Licensed guide at Delphi (guide option only).
- Lunch. Lunch, food and drinks (optional taverna stop at your own cost).
- Delphi archaeological site and museum.
- Gratuities.
- Licensed guide (optional, upon request for an additional fee, subject to availability).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Delphi Day Trip from Athens with Arachova & Hosios Loukas is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off at your Athens hotel, apartment or cruise port
- Mercedes-Benz or Škoda SUV with Wi-Fi and bottled water
- Private English-speaking driver
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Licensed guide at Delphi (guide option only)
- LunchLunch, food and drinks (optional taverna stop at your own cost)
- Delphi archaeological site and museum
- Gratuities
- Licensed guide (optional, upon request for an additional fee, subject to availability)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Your driver is not a licensed tour guide. In Greece only licensed guides may guide inside archaeological sites and museums, so drivers wait outside.
- Licensed guides are optional, available upon request for an additional fee, and subject to availability. They are not included in the standard tour price.
- Flexible Departure Times: As this is a private tour, we offer flexible starting times between 07:30 AM and 10:00 AM, subject to availability and archaeological site opening hours. Please contact us if you prefer a different pickup time.
- This is a long day of about 9-10 hours, with roughly 2.5 hours of driving each way.
- Expect walking on uneven, uphill paths at Delphi, so wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection.
- Entrance fees are paid at each site. Children and students under 18 and EU seniors often qualify for free or reduced entry.
- Vehicle: Modern Mercedes-Benz sedan, minivan, minibus, or Škoda SUV. The vehicle type is determined by the number of passengers and is subject to availability.
- Groups of more than 10 people: please message us through Viator before booking for a custom quote (additional vehicles available).
