Sacred Delphi & Osios Loukas in a Full Day Private Tour
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Overview
A private tour which combines both the mystical feeling of Delphi and the religious importance of Osios Loukas!
Inclusions
- English speaking tour driver, best-mannered, fully aware of the Greek history & culture
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Monastery of Hosios Loukas, Distomo 32005 Greece
Your private tour will start from your hotel or your cruise ship, passing by some scenic countryside places.
You will pass by Livadeia and Thebes, both great ancient cities. Our first stop will be the Osios Loukas monastery founded on the early 11th century, favored by the byzintine emperors and most worshiped by the pligrims. There you can see the wonderful golden mosaics, built in the 11th century, and frescoes plus the Burial Crypt.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Arachova 320 04, Greece
The pictursque village of Arachova is our next stop, which is a popular winter holiday destination with its ski center
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Delphi Greece
Then let's drive to Delphi the next stop, where you'll visit both the archaelogical site with the ancient theatre, and museum. Delphi is the first touristic attraction of the antiquity, as it was busy all the year round. It was the place God Apollo had his sanctuary, that the prophesis were given to every man, every prince, general and king by Pythia the High Priestess.It was the center of the universe, according to Zeus, king of the Gods.
You will visit the Oracle of Apollo, the Omfalos, the temple of Athena Pronaia, Kastaleia Spring and see some magnificent artifacts and statues, such as Eniochos the charioteer, the twin Brothers and Sphynx of Naxos.
When you feel hungry get ready to taste the famous Greek cuisine and have a memorable lunch.the tour will guide you to a traditional restaurant or tavern.It's up to you to choose from a variety of flavors of the most known Greek dishes.
After your lunch there with a great view of mountain Parnassus and Itea , it is time to return back to Athens.
Duration: 4 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Monastery of Hosios Loukas, Distomo 32005 Greece
Your private tour will start from your hotel or your cruise ship, passing by some scenic countryside places.
You will pass by Livadeia and Thebes, both great ancient cities. Our first stop will be the Osios Loukas monastery founded on the early 11th century, favored by the byzintine emperors and most worshiped by the pligrims. There you can see the wonderful golden mosaics, built in the 11th century, and frescoes plus the Burial Crypt.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Arachova 320 04, Greece
The pictursque village of Arachova is our next stop, which is a popular winter holiday destination with its ski center
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Delphi Greece
Then let's drive to Delphi the next stop, where you'll visit both the archaelogical site with the ancient theatre, and museum. Delphi is the first touristic attraction of the antiquity, as it was busy all the year round. It was the place God Apollo had his sanctuary, that the prophesis were given to every man, every prince, general and king by Pythia the High Priestess.It was the center of the universe, according to Zeus, king of the Gods.
You will visit the Oracle of Apollo, the Omfalos, the temple of Athena Pronaia, Kastaleia Spring and see some magnificent artifacts and statues, such as Eniochos the charioteer, the twin Brothers and Sphynx of Naxos.
When you feel hungry get ready to taste the famous Greek cuisine and have a memorable lunch.the tour will guide you to a traditional restaurant or tavern.It's up to you to choose from a variety of flavors of the most known Greek dishes.
After your lunch there with a great view of mountain Parnassus and Itea , it is time to return back to Athens.
Duration: 4 hours
Meeting point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up / drop off at Athens hotels
Pick up / drop off at Athens suburbs hotels under extra charge
Pick up / drop off at Athens airport
Pick up / drop off at Piraeus or Rafina ports
Pick up / drop off at designated places
Pick up / drop off at Athens hotels
Pick up / drop off at Athens suburbs hotels under extra charge
Pick up / drop off at Athens airport
Pick up / drop off at Piraeus or Rafina ports
Pick up / drop off at designated places
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- Service animals allowed
- Stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Exclusions
- Entrance fees
- Licensed tour guide, only upon request and extra charge
- Entry/Admission - Monastery of Hosios Loukas
- Entry/Admission - Delphi
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Neylan_M
June 2021
We loved Dimitrius as our guide. He was a great driver, very attentive to us and friendly. Be aware this tour does not provide a guide at Delphi; you are on your own. And the drive from Athens is long. The monastery was spectacular, a real highlight.
We loved Dimitrius as our guide. He was a great driver, very attentive to us and friendly. Be aware this tour does not provide a guide at Delphi; you are on your own. And the drive from Athens is long. The monastery was spectacular, a real highlight.Xavier_G
November 2021
Unser Fahrer Dimitris war überpünktlich und sehr freundlich. Er hat uns während der Fahrt mit Informationen versorgt. Die Fahrt ohne selbst das Auto lenken zu müssen war entspannend. Bei dem Verkehrsaufkommen und der üblichen Fahrweise war es definitiv die richtige Entscheidung. So konnten die Be...
Unser Fahrer Dimitris war überpünktlich und sehr freundlich. Er hat uns während der Fahrt mit Informationen versorgt. Die Fahrt ohne selbst das Auto lenken zu müssen war entspannend. Bei dem Verkehrsaufkommen und der üblichen Fahrweise war es definitiv die richtige Entscheidung. So konnten die Besichtigungen genießen. Das Kloster und Delphi sind micht umsonst auf der UNESCO-Liste. Wir hatten auch noch das Glück einen perfekten Herbsttag zu erwischen.doddk
May 2022
Delphi is something else. You will learn more about the ancient Greeks here than in any textbook. The site is well-organized. I was hoping to climb around the theater but that is not possible. The museum is a must as it fills in the gaps from the site itself. Osios Loukas was a surprise and ...
Delphi is something else. You will learn more about the ancient Greeks here than in any textbook. The site is well-organized. I was hoping to climb around the theater but that is not possible. The museum is a must as it fills in the gaps from the site itself. Osios Loukas was a surprise and a real delight. It is in the middle of no-where but is an exceptional monastery with few of the crowds (and fewer steps) than those in Meteora. I would absolutely take this combined trip.ANNESOPHIE_B
May 2022
Très belle excursion Paysages très beaux à partir du Mont parnasse Delphes très beau au printemps A éviter si fortes chaleur
Très belle excursion Paysages très beaux à partir du Mont parnasse Delphes très beau au printemps A éviter si fortes chaleurJessica_D
June 2022
Kosstas was an excellent tour guide and the value for the money was the best. We had a private tour for our party if 5. Kosstas met us at a location convenient for us. He arranged lunch at a local restaurant after Delphi. Along the way he shared his recommendations. If we had more time, we would ...
Kosstas was an excellent tour guide and the value for the money was the best. We had a private tour for our party if 5. Kosstas met us at a location convenient for us. He arranged lunch at a local restaurant after Delphi. Along the way he shared his recommendations. If we had more time, we would have booked a Luther tour.