--- title: Private Delphi and Hosios Loukas Monastery - Great Lunch and Drinks Included lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 437 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 37 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 18 of 36 (Delphi Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/private-delphi-and-hosios-loukas-monastery-great-lunch-and-drinks-included/ --- # Private Delphi and Hosios Loukas Monastery - Great Lunch and Drinks Included In our comparison: #18 of 36 in Delphi Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Our tours are about people and we have always been good with people! We skip the obvious places and we do not compromise quality to create a "cheaper' tour. You will experience some of the most stunning archaeological sites that Greece has to offer, including the Temple of Apollo, Athina Pronaia & the Stadium. Transporting you back through the ages, this tour will also bring you to Arachova, a village built out of stone, and Osios Loukas, a 1,000 years old monastery at a beautiful location to treat you to a coffee. The convenience for your group of 1-8 people is unbeatable, pick-up and drop-off right at your Athens hotel. You can leave all the planning up to your driver/tour leader; an expert in creating a great experience for you. * The tour is truly private, not only in a small group. * Expect punctuality, friendliness, and professionalism. * Eat and drink what the locals eat away from the touristy spots. * Includes a stop at Athina Pronaia, a site at Delphi that many visitors miss ## 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: one departure a day - 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 €437 per person - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 37 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: EUDAIMONIA Tours & Experiences - 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 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.97 from 37 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 37 of 37. - 5 stars: 36 (97%) - 4 stars: 1 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Bottled Water & In-car INFORMATION BOOKLET for all tour activities and sites. - Brand new vehicles 2021-2023. - Hotel pickup and drop-off - A HIGHLIGHT of this private tour; the authentic Greek lunch and drinks - Both sites at Delphi (main site AND Athina Pronaia temple) and museum, plus Hosios Loukas monastery ## Not included - Approximate entrance fees to the sites - Touristy stops are avoided, such as shopping/souvenir/ceramics ... unless required by the traveler/s - PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE (optional) - Gratuites (optional) - Hosios Loukas - Delphi archaeological site and museum ## Itinerary 1. **Delphi** (2h) - The sanctuary of Delphi, where the oracle of Apollo spoke, was the site of the omphalos, the 'navel of the world'. Blending harmoniously with the superb landscape and charged with sacred meaning, Delphi in the 6th century B.C. was indeed the religious center and symbol of... 2. **Delphi Archaeological Museum** (30m) - The Archaeological Museum of Delphi, one of the most important in Greece, exhibits the history of the Delphic sanctuary, the site of the most famous ancient Greek oracle. Its rich collections are comprised primarily of architectural sculptures, statues, and minor objects... 3. **This is the site that 95% of visitors and tour agencies skip** (25m) - At the same time, it is the first photo that you will always see if you google "Delphi". Not to miss! 4. **Arachova Village is a favorite destination for passionate ski lovers and cele...** (1h; admission included) - Arachova Village is a favorite destination for passionate ski lovers and celebrities, or just first-time visitors who wish to relax in a dreamy mountainous setting. A breathtaking mountainous landscape ideal to stop for pictures and lunch! 5. **Delphi** (1h) - Lunch where the locals eat out. Not at Delphi and not at Arachova! Way too tourist for us. 6. **Monastery of Hosios Loukas** (1h) - Hosios Loukas is a thousand years old 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. 7. **Athens** (2h) - Drop off at your Athens hotel. You can optionally be dropped off at your cruise ship or even the airport. Do remember that you can combine this tour with the very popular 2-Day Delphi-Meteora tour. 8. **Meteora** (10m) - OPTION: This tour can ideally be combined with the famous Meteora Monasteries in our 2-Day Delphi-Meteora tour. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - 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 - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €874 | €437 | | 4 | €1116 | €279 | | 6 | €1290 | €215 | 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 · #18 of 36** | €437 | 10h | 4.97 (37) | 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 #18 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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