The Full-Day Delphi Tour begins in Athens. After departing the city, we follow the central highway Kifisos, named after one of the three rivers that flow through the city, leading us north through the suburbs. This smooth, 2.5-hour drive takes us through the plains of northern Athens, past the city of Thebes and Levadia, and toward the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Along the way, you’ll experience varied landscapes, agricultural fields, and farming areas.
We make a brief stop at a café at the base of Mount Parnassus to rest, before continuing on a scenic, winding road up the mountain. The route passes through the picturesque stone village of Arachova, perched on the slopes of Mount Parnassus and offering stunning views over the Pleistos Valley. Arachova is a popular year-round destination—both for summer visitors to Delphi and for winter skiers heading to Greece’s third-largest ski center on the mountain. Just 10 minutes beyond Arachova, we arrive at our main destination: Delphi.
At the renowned archaeological site of Delphi, you’ll explore the Temple of Apollo, the famous Oracle, and the site of the ancient Pythian Panhellenic Games. A recommended 2.5- to 3-hour visit will take you along the Sacred Way, where you can admire the ancient treasuries of Greek city-states, the ruins of the Temple of Apollo, the well-preserved Delphi Amphitheater, the Polygonal Wall of the old Athenian Forum, the circular Temple of Athena Pronea, and the Stadium and Gymnasium, where both adults and children trained for the Pythian Games.
Afterward, there is an option to enjoy an authentic traditional lunch at a local taverna, offering breathtaking views over the Pleistos Valley, with its thousands of olive trees and the city of Itea on the Corinthian Gulf.
The tour concludes with a relaxing drive back to Athens, retracing the same scenic landscapes, with the sun setting in the background.
