Once considered to be the center of the world, Delphi is a place you definitely need to see.
Embark with us on this experience and explore all the interesting secrets of ancient Greece.
Details
Starting from Athens, we’ll follow the national road to Thiva, Livadia, Distomo and the village of Stiri in order to visit the monastery of Osios Loucas.
The monastery is one of the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine architecture and art and has been listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.
We’ll afterwards drive to picturesque Arachova, located near the Ski Center of Parnassos.
After passing through valleys and mountains, we’ll finally get to the ancient city of Delphi with its famous oracle.
Ancient Greeks believed Delphi to be the center of the world.
Apollo, the god of light, harmony and order was worshipped there for more than five centuries.
As the years passed, the sanctuary grew in size and importance.
During the 8th century B.C. Delphi became internationally known for the oracular powers of Pythia, the priestess. Pythia would sit on a tripod, inhale ethylene and mutter incomprehensible words that were perceived as predictions for the future.
Such faith had the ancient world in Pythia, that no major decision was made without consulting her first.
Both Greek and foreign dignitaries and everyday people used to pay large amounts of money in order to receive an oracle from the priestess.
| HIGHLIGHTS | Thieves, Levadia, Distomo, Osios Lucas, Arachova, Village of Delphi, The Oracle of Delphi, Museum of Delphi |
| TOUR DURATION | 9-10 hours |
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| NOT INCLUDED | Entrance fees, drinks, meals, accommodation and /or gratuities |
Notes
- All local taxes, VAT, tolls and baggage charges are included in the rates.
- Prices are set per tour and not per person.
- Drivers will not wait for more than 60 minutes after the indicated pick-up time.
- All tours are private, personal and flexible.
Τhe driver is not permitted to enter any archaeological sites or museums with you.
Allowed to do so are only licensed guides.
In case such a service is needed, we can book a licensed guide for you.
All the services are subject to weather conditions, traffic regulations and all potential events beyond the control of the service supplier, such as strikes, demonstrations and so on.
Should such an event occur, that partially or in full affects the provision of the service, the provider shall apply all reasonable effort for its fulfillment.
If those efforts nonetheless fail, the service provider shall not be held responsible.
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Payment/Deposit
We require a 20% deposit from our customers, in order to secure their reservation. This deposit is paid via PayPal. which means we never request or keep any credit card or other financial details of our customers, unlike other similar websites who seemingly don’t ask for a deposit, however force you to provide all your credit card details directly, so they can charge you at will.
Cancellation Policy
For Cancellation more than 48 hours before the tour/transfer, the deposit is refundable. For Late Cancellation/Non Show, the deposit is non refundable.
Licensed Guides Extra Seat
Please note that, if you will be choosing the services of a licensed guide for FULL TIME. you will require an ADDITIONAL seat in your vehicle, since you guide will be riding with you. For example, should there be 4 persons in your party, you must select 5 persons in the menu (car type 5-7 people)
Important
-We use modern Mercedes E-Class legal and licensed by the Greek National Tourism Organization. Smoke FREE, fully air-conditioned. – Rates include: all local taxes, VAT, tolls, parking fees and baggage charges. – Not included: Drinks, Entrance fees, meals. accommodation and/or gratuities. – All prices are quoted per car /not per person. – For all services between 23:30 – 06:30 there shall be a night surcharge of 20%. – Drivers will wait maximum 60 minutes after the indicated pick up time, kindly be on time, othenvise you will be considered a ‘Non-Show”
