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Delphi and Thermopylae Full Day Experience

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Athens, Greece
  • 9 to 10 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket

Overview

History and architecture buffs—this one’s for you. Discover Delphi and Thermopylae in a day, without having to wait around for public transport as hotel pickup, drop-off and transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Then, once you’ve purchased admission, you can discover Athenian treasures, such as the Temple of Apollo and the Sanctuary of Athena.
  • Hassle-free way to get to important archaeological sites in Greece
  • See the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Delphi and Thermopylae
  • Do research as you travel: There’s Wi-Fi access in the vehicle
  • Ride comfortably in an air-conditioned private vehicle

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking tour driver with historical knowledge (not licensed to guide inside sites)
  • Hotel Pick up / Drop off
  • For groups of 1-4 people, our tours utilize sedan vehicles.
  • Entrance Fees to archeological sites and museums
    €20.00 per person
  • Airport pick-up is optional and comes with additional cost
    €50.00 per booking

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

In case of hotel/apartment our driver will wait for you at the entrance. In case of port our driver will wait for you at the gate holding a sign with your name. Airport pick up/ drop off comes with additional cost.

Itinerary

1

Leonidas Monument

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Battlefield of Thermopylae

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Thermopyles Hot Springs

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Temple of Apollo

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Tholos of Athena Pronaia

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Ancient Stadium

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

7

Ancient Theatre

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

8

Delphi Archaeological Museum

1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

9

Arachova

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Travel time is included in tour duration
  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking and exploring the various sites
  • Bring a hat and sunscreen, as the weather in Greece can be hot and sunny.
  • Baby seat available upon request
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0
based on 25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful tour of Delphi & Thermopylae, highly recommend.

Lydia_C, Aug 2024
We had a wonderful day trip to Delphi and Thermopylae. Our driver reserved lunch for us at a cliffside restaurant in Delphi prior to the tour. The food was absolutely delicious, affordable and the view was breathtaking. I highly recommend this tour if you are interested in learning the history of Delphi and the Battle of Thermopylae. The museum at Delphi was very informative, ruins were stunning. Short stop at Thermopylea and their is a 15-minute video explanation of the battle at the museum. Driving through the countryside of Greece was very beautiful, you get to see the countryside of Greece. Our driver also gave us a wonderful dinner recommendation at Psaras Tavern, which is in the staircase set of restaurants. Highly recommend this tour and Psaras Tavern.

AMAZING TOUR!!!!!!

Ashley_G, Jul 2024
Awesome excursion!! Our guide, Ruslan, was amazing!! He was super knowledgeable, kind, and accommodating throughout the entire trip. The amount of history he knew was astounding and really made the day that much better. The stops in Thermopyles and Delphi were so cool to see. He makes a point to go over all the history and answers any questions you have along the way. He always made sure to tell us in detail what we would be seeing, what the significance was, and if he could not get out of the car to come with us, where exactly to go and what to do. He was so kind throughout the entirety of the ride to ask us if we wanted to stop for food, water, or coffee - making sure we were always comfortable. He also had complimentary bottles of water in his car - the day was very hot!! First stop was Thermopyles - where the Battle of 300 took place. We stopped at a museum that played a short video of the Battle before we went to see the actual grounds right down the road. Upon leaving the museum, we visited where the last battle took place. He then brought us to the hot springs that the Spartans would use after battle to heal their wounds. Super cool!! After visiting Thermopyles, he even stopped at a restaurant in Delphi for us that had the most breathtaking view and arguably the best food we had on the entire trip. It was incredible. He also stopped for us as we passed shops along the way to purchase souvenirs. His accommodations went above and beyond for us. Delphi was also amazing. Seeing the archaeological site of Delphi was awesome as there are so many ruins there to see. The hike to the top was a little strenuous in heat but totally well worth it! On the way back, we drove through a village called Arachova - where he explained in the winter, it is a very popular and thriving ski Village and a hotspot for tourists that time of year. We were able to purchase some souvenirs from the shop there as well as stopping at a convenience store where Ruslan purchased more water for us. That was so kind of him! He also took pictures of us throughout the day and even made an entire checklist of places to visit for our next trip back. Overall, we are super happy we Did this private tour as opposed to going with many other people. Ruslan made the day, very enjoyable and comfortable!!! Highly recommend!!!!

Great tour!

Randy_R, May 2024
Great tour! Periklis was very friendly and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour, all of the stops were interesting.

George was the best!

Harvey_P, May 2024
To stand at Thermopylae was awesome, to visit Delphi was even better. But to have a friendly person drive you around, engage you with as much or as little conversation as you’d like was perfection. George was our driver. George got us to the right places quickly and efficiently. And we got to see the countryside during the trip. This experience was worth every euro. We always felt safe, and George lined up a great place for lunch. Zero issues. And I feel like we got to see more than just Athens during our trip!

Beautiful mountains on drive

Donovan_N, Mar 2024
Timely pickup and very accommodating driver. Our day was made beautiful by the sunny weather and light crowds.

The best private tour!

Nayelli_O, Aug 2025
Giannis is the best guiding driver out there! It made our trip super enjoyable, we talked about history and culture of our countries and the points we visited. Surely recommended, I far exceed the expectation!!!!
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