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From €359
Private Tour To Delphi From Athens & Olive Tasting - Farm Lunch
This private Delphi day trip from Athens takes in the archaeological site, the museum, and one stop that most group tours never make — a sitting lunch at a family olive farm below Mount Parnassus, on land that has been pressing oil since the days of the oracle. You'll walk the Sacred Way, see the Temple of Apollo, and go through the Delphi Museum, all in one full private day out of Athens. Eight hours, exclusively yours, picked up and dropped off at your Athens hotel or cruise port in a climate-controlled Mercedes. The drive out takes roughly two and a half hours across the Boeotian plain - the same stretch of ground ancient pilgrims covered on foot to reach the oracle. By the time you arrive, you're already in the story. If you'd like a licensed archaeologist guide to walk you through the mythology and history in depth, that option is available to add at checkout.
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 15 travelers
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 5 itinerary stops
Road route is approximate — path follows driving directions between stops.
- 1
Athens
Pass byYour driver is at the lobby when you are. No waiting around, no group assembly points. You leave Athens on your own schedule and the road to Delphi opens up ahead of you — 2.5 hours through the heart of central Greece, past the flat expanse of the Boeotian plain that pilgrims once crossed on foot. Delphi Archaeological Site
- 2
Delphi Ancient Town
The ancients picked this spot for a reason. High on Parnassus, with the olive valley dropping away below you toward the Gulf of Corinth, the whole thing starts to make sense — the oracle, the treasuries, the city-states that sent delegations here from across the Mediterranean. You walk the Sacred Way at your own pace, past the Athenian Treasury, the ancient theatre, and the Temple of Apollo where the Pythia actually spoke. If you want someone to unpack the politics and mythology behind all of it, a licensed guide can be booked at checkout.
120 minAdmission not included - 3
Delphi Archaeological Museum
Don't skip this. The Bronze Charioteer has been standing here since 478 BC and he still looks like he's about to move. The Naxian Sphinx is nearby. Between them, the museum puts flesh on the bones of everything you just walked through outside. Olive Grove & Farm Lunch
60 minAdmission not included - 4
Delphi
Most tours put you back on the highway at this point. This one stops at a family estate in the groves below Parnassus — oil trees that have been producing since antiquity. You taste the oil, you sit down to lunch made from what grows here, and you slow down for an hour or two. People remember this part. Return to Athens
60 min - 5
Athens
Pass byBack in the car as the afternoon cools. Door-to-door drop-off at your hotel.
What's included
- Pick up and drop off services
- Licensed tour guide and tickets (if this option selected)
- 1 Bottle of water / per person
- Private car and english speaking driver
What's not included
- Entralnce fees in Delphi and Monastery
- Gratuities
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Option with driver
Pickup included
Guide and Tickets in Delphi
Guide and Tickets Duration: 8 hours Minivan or sedan car With Licensed Tour Guide Pickup included
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