--- title: Thermopylae and Delphi Private Full-Day Tour from Athens lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 230 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 134 duration_minutes: 630 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 5 of 36 (Delphi Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/thermopylae-and-delphi-private-full-day-tour-from-athens/ --- # Thermopylae and Delphi Private Full-Day Tour from Athens In our comparison: #5 of 36 in Delphi Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview A day trip from Athens to see Thermopylae and Delphi is an unforgettable experience. This full-day tour begins by driving north from Athens, we arrive at Thermopylae, the historical Pass of Thermopylae where the battle took place between the Persians and Spartans. Our next stop is going to be the sacred site of Delphi with its Temple of Apollo. Delphi is a UNESCO-recognized archeological site that’s among Greece’s most iconic places. Follow in the footsteps of ancient heroes across the countryside of Greece on an adventure that takes you to the heart of this European country. ## 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 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €230 per person - Duration: 10h 30m - Rating: 4.95/5 from 134 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: LS Tours - 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 4.95 from 134 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 133 of 134. - 5 stars: 129 (96%) - 4 stars: 4 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Private transportation - WiFi on board - Bottled water - Air-conditioned vehicle - Fuel surcharge - Parking Fees ## Not included - Delphi Archaeological Museum - Licensed tour guide (optional upon request, subject to availability) - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Athens** (2h) - Pick up from Athens and about two and a half hour drive to reach our first stop. 2. **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... 3. **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. 4. **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. 5. **Delphi** (1h) - Free time for lunch at a traditional Greek tavern with your friends and family. 6. **Tholos of Athena Pronaia** (30m) - The Tholos of Delphi is among the ancient structures of the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia in Delphi. The circular temple, a tholos, shares the immediate site with other ancient foundations of the Temple of Athena Pronaia, all located less than a mile east of the main ruins at... 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 20th century BC and, according to... 9. **Arachova** (15m) - Free time to take a few pictures before we start our trip back to Athens. 10. **Athens** (2h) - We start our way 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 - 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. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €460 | €230 | | 4 | €580 | €145 | | 6 | €630 | €105 | 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 · #5 of 36** | €230 | 10h 30m | 4.95 (134) | 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 #5 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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