Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Small-Group Tour
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Athens, Greece
- 12 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Devotees of military history and fans of the "300" movie won’t want to miss this Delphi tour with a twist—a visit to Thermopylae, site of the battle immortalized in the film. Traveling in a group no larger than seven, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Delphi, scenic Arachova village, the Corycian Cave, and the battlefield.
- Check off multiple sites without the hassle of driving
- Go deeper into the history of Delphi with a stop at the Corycian Cave
- Includes bottled water and air-conditioned vehicle for comfort
- Enjoy the intimate feel of a small-group tour
What's Included
- Corycian cave & thermopylae with live tour guide
- Delphi guided book for archaeological site, a guide with photos and description about the monuments in Delphi. Really easy and helpful.
- Its a shared tour max 8 guests but you can book also the private one.
- Tickets for archaeological site and museum of Delphi€20.00 per person
- Lunch
- Travelers will visit Delphi alone at their own pace with the book-guide
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
Marathon (Pass By)
1
Arachova
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Delphi Ancient Town
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Delphi
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Corycian Cave
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Thermopylae
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 535 reviews
Julianne_W, Jun 2026
We give 5 stars to our guide and 4 stars to the tour. The AC in the van was a god send (because it's late June and very hot right now) and our tour guide was so kind and willing to answer any and all questions. He was also very knowledgeable about the history of the locations on our tour. Some small downsides, nothing to pass up the tour for, but things to note. There is a lot of time in the van to get out to the distant locations, if you need a restroom you have to speak up or wait until arriving at the locations. The first stop is Arachova and we wish there were more time that little town. We had time to grab a coffee and look around for about 15 minutes, but we wanted to see more. The sights were wonderful and the lunch in Delphi was delicious. We really enjoyed the ruins and museum in Thermopylae. The drive up the caves was an exciting off road up hill drive, but our tour guide was an expert! All in all, it was a great day and the money spent was well worth it. (Do note, the cost of the trip doesn't include tickets to Thermopylae museum and ruins, nor does it cover lunch or coffee. Those are extras and the tour company does share that upfront.)
Scott_B, Jun 2026
Traveling to the Delphi, Corycian Cave and the setting of the 300 battle is a must when visiting Athens. Our guide was great; helpful and informative. Our lunch was one of the best we’ve had in the regions. Highly recommended.
Karen_W, Jun 2026
This is a pretty long excursion, but totally worth the trip outside of the city. Costa, our guide and driver was truly outstanding. He was very knowledgeable about the sites we visited and made the day both informative and pleasant.
christopherhowsam, Jun 2026
A very long day with lots of driving. Lots of steep climbing with loose gravel paths. Superb guide Despina, very good driver. Enjoyed the trip despite a fall on loose rocks.
Scott_F, Jun 2026
It really has everything you could be looking for in terms of history. Despoina was an amazing guide and provided a lot information on our trip. She also educated us about so many other things about Greek history and culture. Delphi was amazing to see all the ruins and the museum, but just know it will be unguided so you go at your own pace and interests. Definitely helps to do some extra research on what you’re looking at beforehand. The journey to the caves is a little rough in the car but definitely worth it. Stopping and seeing the battle of Thermopylae was a huge interest of mine, and so glad I got to see the area with my own eyes. Despoina also did a great job helping us visualize the battle because most of the land has changed since the battle.
Amanda_H, Jun 2026
This tour was a once in a lifetime experience. It does require a lot of walking and steps. They threw in little extra things along the way. Felt like a vip for sure! Our tour guide, Costas, was extremely knowledgeable, kind, and professional.
Clotilde_Q, May 2026
For me the worth of this tour is Delphi, honestly the rest is not worth the time in the car ( traveling). Our guide was profesional but did not put an extra effort to explain.
Jerry_R, May 2026
Excellent tour guide. Knew the material and history very well. Kept the group engaged and entertained. Our lunch was also amazing. Great place, great atmosphere, and great service.
Richard_L, May 2026
It is an unforgettable experience, but there are lots of steps. And it is a long day, but the driver and plan makes it worth it!
Nancy_C, May 2026
Really fun with varied things to do. The museum contained much more than I had expected. The area of the Battle of Thermopylae was interesting
Jessie, May 2026
This was an amazing and informative tour! I learned so much! The ride was peaceful and safe! I loved seeing the countryside and walking the land of the Spartans!
Jill_G, May 2026
Great tour, led by a highly knowledgeable, highly pleasant guide, who offered a perfectly paced tour for a 12 hour full day trip. Everything went smoothly. Would recommend!
Emily_R, May 2026
This was such an awesome tour. The Greek country side was so beautiful driving through it, discovering each plateau as you get further into the mountains. Delphi is truly an amazing place, it’s awe inspiring seeing it and knowing how large of a complex it was and how far the ancient people would come to visit. The corycian cave is amazing too, and the view is unmatched. We had Despoina as our guide and she was amazing, so knowledgeable and happy to answer all my random questions. I would highly recommend this tour, it’s definitely worth it to get out of Athens and see some of the other amazing sites.
Steven_R, May 2026
Great small group experience! Driver was very accommodating! The views from you see on this tour are majestic! Definitely worth the time!
Pat_C, Apr 2026
It was a long day but very interesting to Delphi , Thermopylae & Corycian Cave which was amazing especially the scenery, history & getting to the cave. We had a lovely lunch at a traditional Greek restaurant. Pam was an excellent tour guide & very knowledgeable around his local area.
Maria_K, Apr 2026
A good day visiting the sites and delving into the stories. Lunch location was excellent. Guide was knowledgeable and friendly and drove like a pro!
Tristan_M, Apr 2026
I had a great experience on this tour. Despina was a wonderful guide and was very informative and accommodating. We had plenty of time to see the sights and had a very nice lunch together as a group. I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in Ancient Greek history.
Anna_C, Apr 2026
Great experience and Anastasia was awesome! Super friendly and highly knowledgeable. He made the whole trip enjoyable. Highly recommend!!
Scott_T, Apr 2026
The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and very nice. Great time, unforgettable trip to Delphi!!
Yanira_R, Apr 2026
AmaIng experience. Very interesting and our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Greece. We stop to eat in a local restaurant with an amazing vide and delicious food. From the culinary experience. The restaurant name is "To Patriko Mas" | Greek Mediterranean Restaurant. Amazing.
Zenaida_L, Mar 2026
We had an amazing time. Our tour guide came on time. He was informative and helpful. He engaged with everyone in the trip.
Eric_P, Mar 2026
It is a long day (about 12 hrs) , you get to see a lot. Good way to see a bit of Greece outside of the city. Beautiful countryside and very well maintained highway system. Delphi is an amazing location. It does require a bit of effort to get up the hillside up to the stadium. The cave is interesting to see just be prepared to have a bumpy ride. The cave is not a commercial made up location for large
bus tours. I am glad to have seen it. Overall enjoyed the day!
Jade_A, Mar 2026
Definitely worth the price! Awesome, knowledgeable tour guide. Beautiful sites and plenty of time to see everything. Drive up to cave is a dirt/rocky road at an incline, but he took it slow and safe. Lunch place they chose was delicious (cost of lunch is extra). You eat the a meal with the group, and for us that was nice to learn about people from around the world. You will spend a lot of time in a small van with strangers, but everyone was great!!
Darren_D, Mar 2026
He confirmed the time and then shouted at me over the phone before driving 9ff and leaving me on the street. Even though I had text confirmation that he confirmed the time, no positive response from Viator - who refused a refund. Despicable customer service
Jason_F, Feb 2026
Our driver was very knowledgeable and helpful. We very much enjoyed our tour. Well worth the price. We also enjoyed meeting the others on our tour.
Ana_L, Feb 2026
Our trip was smooth and we were very well taken care of by our driver/guide. He did a great job explaining everything along the way. The cave was super interesting and a great adventure since it was raining. It is a great way to see other parts of Greece. I highly recommend it.
Michelle_M, Feb 2026
tour guide was great. Plenty of time to explore ruins of delphi and good knowledge of all sites we visited
David_E, Feb 2026
Overall, it was a great experience with amazing views and wonderful history to take in. Anastasios, our driver/guide, was knowledgeable and friendly about everything on the trip.
The reasons I couldn't give it five stars are 1) the corycian cave requires a VERY steep and rocky drive up a mountain side. I was shocked that they were driving the van up the road with large rocks on steep terrain. It is not for the faint of heart, and should probably warn people of that in the description. Similarly, the cave itself is quite muddy and slippery, and folks on the trip ruined some nice clothes as they were unaware of what we'd be walking/climbing through in the cave. This should also be explained in the description before booking. 2) the length of the excursion is too long, especially the drive back to Athens. This is not entirely the company's fault, you get what you pay for. But, after an exhausting day to sit in a cramped van for 2.5 hours sitting in traffic and no breaks to stretch or use the bathroom kind of put a damper on the trip. They should either plan a different route for the day that avoids stand still traffic for an hour, or build in a stop to stretch and use the bathroom.
Overall, it was a great trip, Delphi is incredible and the views from the cave were breathtaking, but would probably book a shorter trip without Thermopylae, or avoid the cave if you have a fear of heights or driving up steep, rocky terrain.
Mari_A, Jan 2026
Took the tour with thanas. He picked us up at our hotel in a van, drove us to the theee destinations, and they guided us at these locations, single handedly! It was a long day of driving and touring, but it was so worth it.
We toured Delphi on our own, but Thanas took us to the Corycian cave, and Thermopylae. The drive and touring of the Corycian cave was probably only this particular tour company's vans can do, since the road to the cave was extremely narrow and steep.
Highly recommend.
Mariusz_M, Jan 2026
Due to farmers strike we didn’t have time to do the Corycian caves, not much to see at the Thermopylae but cool to be there overall worth going Personally I think it’s a lot overpriced for what it is! You buy tickets to Delphi and pay for lunch !
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