--- title: Delphi Day Trip Ancient Oracle & Scenic Mountain Views Arachova lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 200 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 45 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [el, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 22 of 36 (Delphi Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/delphi-day-trip-ancient-oracle-scenic-mountain-views-arachova/ --- # Delphi Day Trip Ancient Oracle & Scenic Mountain Views Arachova In our comparison: #22 of 36 in Delphi Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover the Mystical Union of Ancient Delphi & Hosios Loukas Monastery Step into a journey where myth, history, and spirituality intertwine on this exclusive private tour from *Delphi to the Monastery of Hosios Loukas in Arachova. Walk in the footsteps of ancient pilgrims, oracles, and Byzantine saints, as you explore two of Greece’s most awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single, seamless experience. Why This Tour? - Uncover Delphi’s Secrets– Stand where kings and commoners once sought prophecies from Apollo’s Oracle. Wander through the *Sacred Way, marvel at the Temple of Apollo, and decipher ancient wisdom at the Delphi Museum. - Step into Byzantine Splendor – Journey to the 10th-century Hosios Loukas Monastery, a masterpiece of medieval art and architecture. Exclusive & Personalized – Avoid crowds with a private Driver guide, tailored storytelling, and flexible pacing. Whether you’re a history lover, spiritual seeker, or culture enthusia ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 5 start times: between 07:00 and 09:00 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €200 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 45 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Yomadic.Tours & Transfers - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: EL, English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.93 from 45 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 44 of 45. - 5 stars: 44 (98%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (2%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Pick-up and drop-off service: Athens Hotel, Airbnb residence or Port - Exclusive Small-Group Experience | Luxury Mini Van (2–4 Guests) - Transportation via modern, first-class private vehicle - Expert English-speaking Tour Drivers with extensive historical knowledge - All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Bottled Water - Travel Expences Fuel Tolls Included ## Not included - Entry or admission fees for Archaelogical sites - Entry /Admission-Archaelogical site Delphi - Entry /Admission - Archaelogical Museum of Delphi - Licensed guide to accompany you into archaeological sites - Entrance fees for archaeological sites and museums. - Kindly note that gratuities and tips are not included in the price and are left to your discretion. ## Itinerary 1. **Athens** (15m) - You will get picked up from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, or Piraeus port. 2. **Mount Parnassus** (pass by, no stop) - is a mountain in central Greece that towers above Delphi, north of the Gulf of Corinth. Mount Parnassus offers many advantages to the population of Greece. In peace, it possesses scenic views of the countryside and features olive groves and rolling hills. The mountain is also... 3. **Monastery of Hosios Loukas** (30m; admission included) - Hosios Loukas is a historic walled monastery situated near the town of Distomo, in Boeotia, Greece. It is one of the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine architecture and art and has been listed on UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, along with the monasteries of Nea Moni... 4. **Arachova** (45m) - is a mountain town and a former municipality in the western part of Boeotia, Greece, originally called Karyai (also spelled Caryae). Its name is of South Slavic origin and denotes a place with walnut trees. It is a tourist destination due to its location in the mountains, its... 5. **Delphi** (30m) - Arrival at the archaeological site of Delphi after a 2,5 hours trip. Free time for a walk at: - sanctuaries of Apollo and Athena Pronaia - ancient stadium and theater Duration: 30 minutes 6. **The tholos at the sanctuary of Athena Pronoia (Ἀθηνᾶ Πρόνοια, “Athena of fore...** (20m) - The tholos at the sanctuary of Athena Pronoia (Ἀθηνᾶ Πρόνοια, “Athena of forethought”) is a circular building that was constructed between 380 and 360 BC. It consisted of 20 Doric columns arranged with an exterior diameter of 14.76 meters, with 10 Corinthian columns in the... 7. **Delphi Archaeological Museum** (1h) - is one of the principal museums of Greece and one of the most visited. It is operated by the Greek Ministry of Culture. Founded in 1903, it has been rearranged several times and houses the discoveries made at the Panhellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which dates from the Late... 8. **Temple of Apollo** (1h) - The Temple of Apollo, god of music, harmony, light, healing, and oracles occupied the most important and prominent position in the Delphic Panhellenic Sanctuary. The edifice with the partially restored colonnade visible today dates to the 4th century BC; it is the third... 9. **Delphi Ancient Town** (pass by, no stop) - The Greeks told many stories to explain the origins of Delphi. The site was originally sacred to Gaia (also known as Ge), the ‘Mother Goddess’ whose cult centred on the Korykeon Cave, high on Mt Parnassos. After slaying a snake or she-dragon (known as Pytho) here, Apollo took... 10. **Tholos of Athena Pronaia** (20m; admission included) - Αn intriguing architectural marvel nestled within the archaeological site of Delphi. Tholos provides us with a window into the ancient world and the rich tapestry of beliefs and traditions. The Tholos of Athena Pronaia is a circular building with a distinctive architectural... 11. **Treasury of the Athenians** (15m) - built to commemorate victory at Battle of Marathon From the entrance of the upper site, continuing up the slope on the Sacred Way almost to the Temple of Apollo, are a large number of votive statues, and numerous so-called “treasuries.” These were built by many of the Greek... 12. **The ancient theatre at Delphi was built further up the hill from the Temple o...** (15m) - The ancient theatre at Delphi was built further up the hill from the Temple of Apollo, giving spectators a view of the entire sanctuary and the valley below. It was originally built in the 4th century BC. The koilon (cavea) leans against the natural slope of the mountain... 13. **Treasury of the Athenians** (15m) - Stoa of the Athenians The stoa, or open-sided, covered porch, is located along the base of the polygonal wall retaining the terrace on which the Temple of Apollo sits. The stoa opened to the Sacred Way. The nearby presence of the Treasury of the Athenians suggests that this... 14. **Delphi** (15m) - ’s Hippodrome Once Site of Chariot Races It was at the Pythian Games that prominent political leaders, such as Cleisthenes, the tyrant of Sikyon, and Hieron, the tyrant of Syracuse, competed with their chariots. The hippodrome where these events took place was referred to by... 15. **Delphi** (pass by, no stop) - Stop At: Delphi, Delphi, Phocis Region, Central Greece Free time for lunch at a traditional Greek tavern with your friends or shopping at Arahova Village 16. **Delphi** (15m) - Serpentine Column Immediately east, the replica of the Serpentine Column, or Tripod of the Plataeans, was erected in 2015. The original bronze column commemorated the Greeks who defeated the Persian Empire at the Battle of Plataea (479 BCE). Removed by Constantine the Great... 17. **Delphi Ancient Town** (1h) - Free time for lunch at a traditional Greek tavern with your friends and family or shopping. 18. **Delphi** (pass by, no stop) - THE POLYGONAL WALL This retaining wall was built to support the terrace housing the construction of the second temple of Apollo in 548 BC. Its name is taken from the polygonal masonry of which it is constructed. At a later date, from 200 BC onward, the stones were inscribed... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00, 07:30, 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour. ## Compared with other Delphi Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #22 of 36** | €200 | 8h | 4.93 (45) | shared | | [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 #22 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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