Delphi, Arachova and Levadia Krya Springs, Private Day Tour
Delphi, Arachova and Levadia Krya Springs, Private Day Tour
Enjoy a private tour to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Delphi from Athens, with a knowledgeable local driver/guide.Visit some of the most spectacular sights, including the Temple of Apollo (the famous ancient Oracle), the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, Tholos, the arcaeological Museum of Delphi and the Castalian Spring.Get spectacular views from Mount Parnassus, visit the magical scenery of the Krya Springs in Levadia, known at the ancient times as the springs of Forgetfulness and Remembrance and spend some time at the picturesque village of Arachova.Next to the Acropolis in Athens Delphi is by far the most popular archaeological site in Greece.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Livadia
After approx. 1,5 hour we will arrive in Livadeia, the capital city of the Boeotia regional district. Livadeia lies appox 90 km north-west of Athens
Kryas Livadeia Springs
Small waterfalls, age-old plane trees and watermills frame the landscape, traveling the visitor peacefully to another era.
30 minutesMount Parnassus
the Corycian nymphs, and the home of the Muses.
Arachova
Arachova is undoubtedly the queen of Parnassos. It is built in an amphitheatric way and it spreads magnificently to the south hillsides of Parnassus, at an altitude of 960 meters, ending up at a cliff where Pleistos river flows.
Temple of Apollo
Approx 45 min later we wiil arrive at the Temple of Apollo in Delphi. Ancient Greeks believed that Delphi was the Navel of the Earth, a place seen as a spiritual focal point for all Greeks; it included many sanctuaries and the most prestigious oracle in all of ancient Greece. This is where Pythia, the high priestess, uttered the divine advice of god Apollo to mortals who travelled from across the world to seek a prophecy. Apart from Greeks, the Oracle was visited also by foreign leaders and dignitaries who were anxious to know the will of Apollo on important state affairs.
1 hourDelphi Archaeological Museum
These reflect its religious, political and artistic activities from its early years in the eight century BC to its decline in Late Antiquity.
1 hourDelphi
Now it's time to enjoy your lunch at a traditional Greek taverna, with great open view to the Corinthian gulf.
1 hourTholos of Athena Pronaia
The main temple of Athena was built in the Archaic period, near the end of the 6th century B.C.E. It was built in the Doric style and contains thirty-six columns (6x12). Two of the original columns are still standing. The original temple was damaged in 480 B.C.E. by the falling rocks that halted the Persian advance, and was further damaged by an earthquake in 373 B.C.E. A newer temple was created to the west of the original to replace the one that had been destroyed.
15 minutesThe Tholos of Delphi
The tholos of the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, clearly visible from above, is perhaps the most characteristic monument at Delphi and the most important building of this small sanctuary. Located between the later temple of Athena and the Treasury of Massalia, this circular building of unknown purpose is a masterpiece of Classical architecture. It is thought to have been connected with chthonic cults, although Pausanians, who saw its ruins in the second century AD, does not refer to it as a temple.
15 minutesArachova
After approx 15 min we can have a short stop at the village of Arachova for some photos of this picturesque village before we head back to Athens.
15 minutesAthens
Approx 2 hours after leaving Arachova we will be back in Athens. Will drop you off at your hotel/appartment, where we picked you up earlier in the morning.
Included
- Flexible pick up time on request
- Private tour. Personalized service adjusted to your needs and wishes.
- Athens & Piraeus Hotels / residence or Piraeus cruise port pickup & return
- Luxurious transportation: sedan Mercedes E-Class car or taxi, Mercedes minivan or Mercedes minibus.
- All vehicles are fully A/C
- Child seats available upon request
- Service animals allowed
- Skip the line service to purchase the tickets
- All Fees and Taxes
- FAMILY FRIENDLY For family groups our tours can be modified to cater to the needs of the children
- Chiled bottled water
- Experienced, knowledgeable, professional English speaking driver.
Not Included
- Entrance fees (12 Euros including the museum)
- Local licensed tour guide in Delphi, on request, depending on availability (Additional cost - 200€)
- Food and drinks unless specified
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- The proposed itinerary may need to be adjusted in case of emergencies or special circumstances that are out of our control (e.g. extreme weather conditions, police instructions, safety reasons etc).
- Most travelers can participate
- Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
- Please note that your personal professional driver, will provide commentary in fluent English, en-route but cannot enter the archaeological sites. We can arrange for you to have a private licensed guide to escort you in the sites, at an extra cost, depending always on the availability. You may contact us on the phone number or by the email provided by Viator and we will confirm accordingly.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- REQUIRED FOR ENTRANCE TO ALL SITES: Vaccination certificate OR negative Covid 19 PCR test within the last 72 hours OR negative antigen (Rapid) test within the last 48 hours.
- 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, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
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.