"A day Tour:Battle of Thermopylae & Delphi Oracle Tour"

"A day Tour:Battle of Thermopylae & Delphi Oracle Tour"

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Free cancellation available
10h
Mobile voucher
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Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Experience a journey through two of Greece’s most legendary landmarks: Thermopylae and Delphi.
At Thermopylae, you will stand where King Leonidas and the 300 Spartans made their heroic last stand against the Persian army—an iconic moment of courage, sacrifice, and honour that shaped Western history.
Your tour continues to Delphi, once considered the “navel of the world” in ancient Greece. Here, the Oracle of Apollo offered guidance to kings and leaders, and the sanctuary flourished as a spiritual, cultural, and political centre. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, Delphi remains one of the most enchanting archaeological sites in the country.
This tour is truly worth experiencing because it combines history, mythology, and stunning natural scenery. Visitors are not only able to see famous monuments, but also to feel the timeless atmosphere of places that influenced ancient civilisation.

Activity location

Leonidas Monument
- Lamia,
- 350 09, Thermopylae, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

Leonidas Monument
- Lamia,
- 350 09, Thermopylae, Greece

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"By MiniBus up to 12pax"

10h
English

Private tour in 10hours
Luxurious Mercedes Benz
Skip line Tickets: We will purchase the tickets and you can pay the driver directly in cash. (by card-additional charge to cover the bank fees

Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

€611.00 x 1 Adult€611.00

Paid at activity€23.00

Total

"By MiniVan up to 8pax"

10h
English

Private tour in 10hours
Luxurious Mercedes Benz
Skip line Tickets: We will book Delphi museum/Historical Centre for Thermopylae tickets and you pay later with cash or card.
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

€611.00 x 1 Adult€611.00

Paid at activity€23.00

Total

"By Saloon up to 3pax"

10h
English

Private tour in 10hours
Luxurious Mercedes Benz Saloon
Skip line Tickets: We will purchase the tickets and you can pay the driver directly in cash. (by card-additional charge to cover the bank fees
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

€545.00 x 1 Adult€545.00

Paid at activity€23.00

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What's included, what's not

Hotel/Airbnb/Port Piraeus Pick up & Drop off (Without extra charge)
Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with A/C, Child Seats
English speaking driver with knowledge of the history. Not licensed to accompany you in any site.
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Mobile Chargers
Assistance with purchasing Skip-the-Line tickets (customer covers ticket cost)
Rafina Port/Laurio Port Pick up & Drop Off.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transport - Tour
Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability.
The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
Airport Pick Up & drop-off
Lunch
Archaeological Museum of Delphi
Historical Centre for Thermopylae

Know before you book

Specialised infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transport options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional fees if the tour concludes at a location other than the designated meeting point.
Flexible Pick-Up Times - Customise pick-up times to suit your schedule.
Hourly Extensions - Extend your tour for a fee, adaptable to your needs.
The Archaeological Museum of Delphi is closed on January 1st, March 25th, May 1st, Easter Sunday, and December 25th and 26th.
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Thermopylae (Pass by)

We will meet Thermopylae, where the Spartan King Leonidas made his heroic final stand against the Persians in 480BC. Stretch your legs at the battle site of Thermopylae, and strike your best Spartan pose for a photo. Thermopylae, which is a location in Greece where in antiquity existed narrow coastal passage. Its name derives from its hot sulphur springs. “Hot gates” is also “the place of hot springs and cavernous entrances to Hades.

Leonidas Monument

The Memorial in Thermopylae, which was erected in 1955, by the sculptor named Vasos Falireas, is a sculptural synthesis that consists of the brass statue of Leonides with his spear and shield in the centre, while on the right and left and in a lower height we have the marble figures of the personified Taigetos, which is the highest mountain in the Peloponese and the personified Evrotas which is a river flowing through the whole district of Laconia. The figure of King Leonides was based on an ancient warrior that was found in the excavation conducted by the British Archaeological School in 1920 and was identified as King Leonides. It should be noted that the Heroon in Thermopylae was constructed and erected by funds from Greeks living in America.

Historical Information Center Thermopylon

40m
Admission ticket not included

The Historical Information Centre of Thermopylae (K.I.E.T.) includes three rooms, the applications of which have been edited by the Foundation of Greater Hellenism. The collection of educational material is based on the history of Herodotus and archaeological research.

Delphi Archaeological Museum

1h
Admission ticket not included

The Archaeological Museum of Delphi, one of the most important in Greece, presents the history of the famous Delphic sanctuary and the most famous oracle of the ancient Greek world. Its rich collections include mainly architectural sculptures, statues and works of micro-art, dedications of the faithful to the sanctuary, which reflect its religious-political and artistic activity throughout its historical course, from the foundation of the Apollonian mosque in the 8th century. e.g. until its decline in the years of late antiquity.

Temple of Apollo (Pass by)

The ruins of the Temple of Apollo that are visible today date from the fourth century BC, and are of a peripteral Doric building. It was erected by Spintharus, Xenodoros, and Agathon on the remains of an earlier temple, dated to the sixth century BC, which had been erected on the site of a seventh-century BC construction attributed in legend to the architects Trophonios and Agamedes.

The Ancient Theater of Delphi (Pass by)

The ancient theatre at Delphi was built farther 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 fourth century BC, but was remodeled on several occasions, particularly in 160/159 B.C. at the expenses of king Eumenes II of Pergamon and, in 67 A.D., on the occasion of emperor Nero's visit.

The Tholos of Delphi (Pass by)

The tholos at the sanctuary of Athena Pronaea 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 metres, with 10 Corinthian columns in the interior. The Tholos is located approximately a half a mile from the main ruins at Delphi. Three of the Doric columns have been restored, making it the most popular site at Delphi for tourists to take photographs.

Ancient Stadium of Delphi (Pass by)

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 either within the second half of the 4th century B.C. or even after the Galatian attacks. Its measured 178 metres in length and knew several refurbishment phases. The Stadium of Delphi is the best preserved ancient stadium in Greece.

Arachova (Pass by)

Arachova is a mountainous village nestling picturesquely at the foot of Mt. Parnassos in Viotia, Southern Greece.It is the most cosmopolitan winter destination in Greece, a great favourite for passionate ski lovers and celebrities, or just first-time visitors who wish to relax in a dreamy mountainous setting with modern tourism facilities. Its modern ski resort, its close proximity to Athens, and its breathtaking mountainous landscape are the strongest reason why. Apart from the mountain activities, Arachova is also famous for its bustling nightlife and as the favourite mountain resort of Athenians.

Delphi

At the foot of Parnassos, in the evocative natural landscape formed between two mysterious rocks, the Phaedriades, is the pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi and the most famous oracle of ancient Greece . Delphi was the navel of the earth, where, according to mythology, the two eagles sent by Zeus from the ends of the universe to find the centre of the world met, and for many centuries it was the spiritual and religious centre and symbol of unity of ancient Hellenism. The place where it was established and flourished the greatest religious centre of ancient times. In 1987 Delfi was awarded the title of a monument of Unesco. Today Delphi is a municipality of Greece as well as a modern town adjacent to the ancient precinct. The modern town was created after removing buildings from the sacred precinct so that the latter could be excavated. There you can explore the town and enjoy your lunch.

Location

Activity location

Leonidas Monument
- Lamia,
- 350 09, Thermopylae, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

Leonidas Monument
- Lamia,
- 350 09, Thermopylae, Greece

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