Delphi and Thermopylae Full Day Experience

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Athens, Greece

9 to 10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
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Overview

History and architecture buffs—this one’s for you. Discover Delphi and Thermopylae in a private full-day tour, without having to wait for public transport as hotel pickup, drop-off, and transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Then, once you’ve purchased admission, explore 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

Leonidas Monument

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Battlefield of Thermopylae

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Thermopyles Hot Springs

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Apollo

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tholos of Athena Pronaia

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ancient Stadium

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ancient Theatre

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Delphi Archaeological Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Arachova

20 minutes • Admission 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

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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

4.9

based on 30 reviews

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Jimmy_k, May 2026

I have to say that the driver Michael was great and gave us some excellent tips during the tour, his driving was great as well as punctuality! I gave a 4 star because the itinerary is a bit too dragged out, whereas the visit to village Arachova was very picturesque, Delphi town was great and an excellent spot for lunch, I am not sure if the archeological sit was worth it. The leoniadas museum and Thermopyle visit you should do only if you are an absolute fan of the legend like me, or else there is not much to see there

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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