--- title: Delphi, Thermopylae full day private tour from Athens lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 211 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 89 duration_minutes: 600 duration_max_minutes: 660 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 19 of 36 (Delphi Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/delphi-thermopylae-full-day-private-tour-from-athens-2/ --- # Delphi, Thermopylae full day private tour from Athens In our comparison: #19 of 36 in Delphi Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Delphi, home of the 4th-century-BC Temple of Apollo on this private, full day excursion from Athens. Travel in private, air-conditioned vehicles and get around all the sites your group is interested in visiting within the extensive mountainside archaeological complex before returning comfortably to Athens. - Your guides are not official site guides, but can explain all about the sites on the way to and from Delphi - Stop at the Delphi ruins, the Temple of Apollo, and Delphi Archaeological Museum - See the sanctuaries of Apollo and Athena Pronaia, ancient stadiums, and theatres - Visit Thermopylae where the battle took place and the statue of Leonidas ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 5 start times: between 07:00 and 09:00 - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €211 per person for the Without food option; other options up to €266 - Duration: 10h–11h - Rating: 4.92/5 from 89 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: My Athens Transfers - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - 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 4.92 from 89 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 88 of 89. - 5 stars: 84 (94%) - 4 stars: 4 (4%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Without food | €211 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Lunch: We will make a stop for lunch anyway, but it is not included in the price. Pickup included | | With Greek Traditional Food | €266 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Lunch: Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine and traditional foods. Pickup included | ## What's included - Private transportation - Bottled water - WiFi on board - Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site) - Lunch (With Greek Traditional Food option) - Air-conditioned vehicle - Hotel/ airport/ port pickup and drop-off ## Not included - Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability) - Gratuities - Delphi & Delphi Archaeological Museum (can be purchased on-site) - Thermopylae Museum (can be purchased on-site) ## Itinerary 1. **Thermopylae** (pass by, no stop) - is a place in Greece where a narrow coastal passage existed in antiquity. It derives its name from its hot sulphur springs. In Greek mythology the Hot Gates is one of the entrances to Hades. Thermopylae is the site of a battle between the Greek forces and the invading Persian... 2. **Campo della battaglia delle Termopili** (30m) - The Battle of Thermopylae was fought between an alliance of Ancient Greek city-states, led by King Leonidas I of Sparta, and the Achaemenid Empire of Xerxes I. It was fought in 480 BC over the course of three days, during the second Persian invasion of Greece. The battle took... 3. **Leonidas Monument** (30m) - Leonidas was a king of the Greek city-state of Sparta, and the 17th of the Agiad line, a dynasty which claimed descent from the mythological demigod Heracles and Cadmus. Leonidas was son of King Anaxandridas II. He succeeded his half-brother King Cleomenes I to the throne in... 4. **Thermopylae Museum** (1h) - Next to the monument of Leonidas, in the historic Thermopylae, lies the innovative museum of the Lamia Municipality, dedicated to the 480 BC battle that changed the course of Greek history. 5. **Delphi** (30m) - Free time for a walk at: - sanctuaries of Apollo and Athena Pronaia - ancient stadium and theater 6. **Tholos of Athena Pronaia** (30m) - An 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... 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** (1h) - Free time for lunch at a traditional Greek tavern with your friends and family or shopping. 10. **Arachova** (30m) - Free time for a coffee before we start our trip back to Athens. ## 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. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour. - Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €422 | €211 | | 4 | €444 | €111 | | 6 | €468 | €78 | 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 · #19 of 36** | €211 | 10h–11h | 4.92 (89) | 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 #19 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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