Delphi and Thermopylae Full Day Experience
Description
Highlights
- Ports of Call Tours
- Car Tours
- Luxury Car Tours
- Short term availability
- Excellent Quality
- Private Sightseeing Tours
- Shore Excursions
- Additional fees
- Historical Tours
- Bus Tours
What makes this experience special
Transfer included
Raccolta in hotel / indirizzo
What's included
Included
- For groups of 1-4 people, our tours utilize sedan vehicles.
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- English-speaking tour driver with historical knowledge (not licensed to guide inside sites)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel Pick up / Drop off
Not included
- Entrance Fees to archeological sites and museums
- Airport pick-up is optional and comes with additional cost
Itinerary
- 1
The Leonidas Monument commemorates the battle in 480 BC in w
The Leonidas Monument commemorates the battle in 480 BC in which a small band of about 300 Spartan soldiers held off a huge Persian army for three days.
10 min - 2
Battlefield of Thermopylae is the land surface on which the
Battlefield of Thermopylae is the land surface on which the famous battle was fought in 480 BC.Where the Spartans made their last stand with the body of their King Leonidas against Xerxes and his Persian army.
15 min - 3
Thermopylae can be translated as ‘Hot Gates’, a reference to
Thermopylae can be translated as ‘Hot Gates’, a reference to the volcanic hot springs near this Greek town. Directly opposite the monument of Leonidas of Sparta is a volcanic area with several of sulfur hot springs. According to the Ancient Greeks, these springs were believed to be a gateway to the Underworld (Hades). It is further mentioned in Ancient Greek Mythology as the place where the Greek hero Heracles washed off the poison from his legendary battle with the Hydra, thus turning the waters into hot springs.
15 min - 4
The Temple of Apollo is the most important building in the s
The Temple of Apollo is the most important building in the sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi. In the centre stands the temenos, the most outstanding feature of the temple. It is famous for the oracle that resided in it, where pilgrims from all over the world would come to have their fortunes told.
15 min - 5
The Tholos of Delphi is among the ancient structures of the
The Tholos of Delphi is among the ancient structures of the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia in Delphi. It is part of the Delphi UNESCO world heritage site.
15 min - 6
The Stadium of Delphi lies on the highest spot of the Archae
The Stadium of Delphi lies on the highest spot of the Archaeological Site of Delphi. It overlooks the sanctuary of Apollo and has a view to the Delphic landscape. It was built in the 5th century BC but it was reconstructed many times in the centuries that followed.
10 min - 7
The ancient theatre of Delphi is situated within the Temple
The ancient theatre of Delphi is situated within the Temple of the Pythian Apollo. It was built in the 4th c. BC. and its capacity is 5000 spectators.
10 min - 8
Delphi Archaeological Museum is one the most important and p
Delphi Archaeological Museum is one the most important and popular museums of Greece. It consists of fourteen rooms and includes Charioteer of Delphi, the frieze of the Siphnian Treasury, the Sphinx of Naxos and other marvelous artifacts.
1hAdmission not included - 9
Arachova is a mountainous town and a former municipality in
Arachova is a mountainous town and a former municipality in the western part of Boeotia. Its panoramic view is only highlighted by small uphill houses, cobbled streets and overall picturesque architecture.
20 min
Useful information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time is included in tour duration
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking and exploring the various sites
- Bring a hat and sunscreen, as the weather in Greece can be hot and sunny.
- Baby seat available upon request
- In case of hotel/apartment our driver will wait for you at the entrance. In case of port our driver will wait for you at the gate holding a sign with your name. Airport pick up/ drop off comes with additional cost.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
- More than 1 day before100% refund
- Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund
Prices by age band
- Adulto1-99 anni€80
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Thermopylae, Delphi and Arachova Full day experience
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