--- title: Delphi, Arachova and Levadia Krya Springs, Private Day Tour lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 260 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 46 duration_minutes: 540 duration_max_minutes: 600 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 13 of 36 (Delphi Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/delphi-arachova-and-levadia-krya-springs-private-day-tour/ --- # Delphi, Arachova and Levadia Krya Springs, Private Day Tour In our comparison: #13 of 36 in Delphi Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Enjoy a private tour to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Delphi from Athens, with a knowledgeable local driver/guide. Visit some of the most spectacular sights, including the Temple of Apollo (the famous ancient Oracle), the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, Tholos, the arcaeological Museum of Delphi and the Castalian Spring. Get spectacular views from Mount Parnassus, visit the magical scenery of the Krya Springs in Levadia, known at the ancient times as the springs of Forgetfulness and Remembrance and spend some time at the picturesque village of Arachova. Next to the Acropolis in Athens Delphi is by far the most popular archaeological site in Greece. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:00, 08:30, 09:00: 3 departures a day - Food not included: Food and drinks unless specified - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €260 per person - Duration: 9h–10h - Rating: 4.96/5 from 46 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Private Greece Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.96 from 46 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 45 of 46. - 5 stars: 45 (98%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 1 (2%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Skip the line service to purchase the appropriate entrance tickets in advance. - VAT and all state taxes - Service animals allowed - Experienced, knowledgeable, professional English speaking driver. - FAMILY FRIENDLY For family groups our tours can be modified to cater to the needs of the children - Private tour. Personalized service adjusted to your needs and wishes. - All vehicles are fully A/C non-smoking, insured & certified for tourist use by the state authorities - Athens & Piraeus Hotels / residence or Piraeus cruise port pickup & return - Flexible pick up time on request - Luxurious transportation vehicle suitable for the size of your group: taxi, sedan, suv, van, minibus ## Not included - Entrance fee to the site - Local licensed tour guide in Delphi, on request, depending on availability (Additional cost - 200€) - Food and drinks unless specified - to visit the archaeological site and the museum of Delphi ## Itinerary 1. **Livadia** (pass by, no stop) - After approx. 1,5 hour we will arrive in Livadeia, the capital city of the Boeotia regional district. Livadeia lies appox 90 km north-west of Athens 2. **Kryas Livadeia Springs** (30m) - The most interesting sight in Livadeia is the springs of Krya. The river that flows in this particular place is one of the two in Greece with a female name. This is the river Erkyna, which took its name from the nymph of the same name. The mountain above Livadia is Elikonas,... 3. **Mount Parnassus** (pass by, no stop) - is a mountain towering above Delphi, offering scenic views of the surrounding olive groves and countryside. According to Greek mythology this mountain was sacred to Apollo, the Corycian nymphs, and the home of the Muses. 4. **Arachova** (pass by, no stop) - is undoubtedly the queen of Parnassos. It is built in an amphitheatric way and it spreads magnificently to the south hillsides of Parnassus, at an altitude of 960 meters, ending up at a cliff where Pleistos river flows. 5. **Temple of Apollo** (1h) - Approx 45 min later we wiil arrive at the Temple of Apollo in Delphi. Ancient Greeks believed that Delphi was the Navel of the Earth, a place seen as a spiritual focal point for all Greeks; it included many sanctuaries and the most prestigious oracle in all of ancient Greece.... 6. **Delphi Archaeological Museum** (1h) - The Archaeological Museum of Delphi, one of the most important in Greece, exhibits the history of the Delphic sanctuary, site of the most famous ancient Greek oracle. Its rich collections are comprised primarily of architectural sculpture, statues and minor objects donated to... 7. **Delphi** (1h) - Not far from the archaeological site, the small town of Delphi has many cafes, restaurants, shops, and attractions catering to tourists. It was established in 1892, when the village of Kastrí, which had grown up around the Temple of Apollo archaeological site, was moved to a... 8. **The sanctuary of Athena Pronaia is located roughly half mile from the main bu...** (15m) - The sanctuary of Athena Pronaia is located roughly half mile from the main buildings at Delphi located on the terrace, close to the Castalia spring. The shrine was originally built at the gateway to Delphi and dedicated to the goddess Athena because it was her duty to protect... 9. **Tholos of Athena Pronaia** (15m) - The tholos of the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, clearly visible from above, is perhaps the most characteristic monument at Delphi and the most important building of this small sanctuary. Located between the later temple of Athena and the Treasury of Massalia, this circular... 10. **Arachova** (15m) - After approx 15 min we can have a short stop at the village of Arachova for some photos of this picturesque village before we head back to Athens. 11. **Athens** (pass by, no stop) - Approx 2 hours after leaving Arachova we will be back in Athens. Will drop you off at your hotel/appartment, where we picked you up earlier in the morning. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## 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 - The proposed itinerary may need to be adjusted in case of emergencies or special circumstances that are out of our control (e.g. extreme weather conditions, police instructions, safety reasons etc). - Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19. - Please note that your personal professional driver, will provide commentary in fluent English, en-route but cannot enter the archaeological sites. We can arrange for you to have a private licensed guide to escort you in the sites, at an extra cost, depending always on the availability. You may contact us on the phone number or by the email provided by Viator and we will confirm accordingly. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €520 | €260 | | 4 | €680 | €170 | | 6 | €780 | €130 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Delphi Day Trips start at €26 per person. ## Compared with other Delphi Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #13 of 36** | €260 | 9h–10h | 4.96 (46) | private | | [Delphi Private Day Tour from Athens](/greece/athens/tours/delphi-private-day-tour-from-athens/?format=md) | €197 | 8h | 4.98 (180) | private | | [Thermopylae, Meteora and Delphi Private Full Day Tour](/greece/athens/tours/thermopylae-meteora-and-delphi-private-full-day-tour/?format=md) | €250 | 14h | 4.94 (346) | private | | [Delphi Full Day Private Tour from Athens](/greece/athens/tours/delphi-full-day-private-tour-from-athens/?format=md) | €189 | 8h | 4.92 (473) | private | Ranked #13 of 36 in Delphi Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €26 to €659, median €219; typical length 10h. 24 of 36 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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