Thermopylae and Delphi Private Full-Day Tour from Athens
Thermopylae and Delphi Private Full-Day Tour from Athens
A day trip from Athens to see Thermopylae and Delphi is an unforgettable experience. This full-day tour begins by driving north from Athens, we arrive at Thermopylae, the historical Pass of Thermopylae where the battle took place between the Persians and Spartans. Our next stop is going to be the sacred site of Delphi with its Temple of Apollo.
Delphi is a UNESCO-recognized archeological site that’s among Greece’s most iconic places. Follow in the footsteps of ancient heroes across the countryside of Greece on an adventure that takes you to the heart of this European country.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Athens
Pick up from Athens and about two and a half hour drive to reach our first stop.
2 hoursLeonidas Monument
Leonidas had a notable participation in the Second Persian War, where he led the allied Greek forces to a last stand at the Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC) while attempting to defend the pass from the invading Persian army; he died at the battle and entered myth as the leader of the 300 Spartans. While the Greeks lost this battle, they were able to expel the Persian invaders in the following year.
30 minutesThermopylae Museum
Next to the monument of Leonidas, in the historic Thermopylae, lies the innovative museum of the Lamia Municipality, dedicated to the 480 BC battle that changed the course of Greek history.
1 hourBattlefield of Thermopylae
The Battle of Thermopylae was fought between an alliance of Ancient Greek city-states, led by King Leonidas I of Sparta, and the Achaemenid Empire of Xerxes I. It was fought in 480 BC over the course of three days, during the second Persian invasion of Greece.
30 minutesThe Tholos of Delphi
The Tholos of Delphi is among the ancient structures of the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia in Delphi. The circular temple, a tholos, shares the immediate site with other ancient foundations of the Temple of Athena Pronaia, all located less than a mile east of the main ruins at Delphi, in the modern Greek regional unit of Phocis. The tholos is part of the Delphi UNESCO World Heritage Site.
30 minutesDelphi Archaeological Museum
Organized in fourteen rooms on two levels, the museum mainly displays statues, including the famous Charioteer of Delphi, architectural elements, like the frieze of the Siphnian Treasury, and ex-votos dedicated to the sanctuary of Pythian Apollo, like the Sphinx of Naxos.
1 hourTemple of Apollo
The Temple of Apollo, god of music, harmony, light, healing, and oracles occupied the most important and prominent position in the Delphic Panhellenic Sanctuary. The edifice with the partially restored colonnade visible today dates to the 20th century BC and, according to ancient accounts, five different temples were built throughout history. The famous oracle, the Pythia, operated inside the temple, the location chosen, according to one tradition, due to a sacred chasm beneath the site emitting vapors, which were inhaled by the Pythia.
1 hourDelphi
Free time for lunch at a traditional Greek tavern with your friends and family.
2 hoursArachova
Free time to take a few pictures before we start our trip back to Athens.
15 minutesAthens
We start our way back to Athens.
2 hoursIncluded
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Gratuites
- Licensed tour guide
- Entry/Admission - Archaeological Site and Museum (12€ per person)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19. Our company is certified with ISO 45001:2018 for health and safety measures.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.