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Sacred Delphi & Osios Loukas in a Full Day Private Tour
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Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Service animals allowed
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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A private tour which combines both the mystical feeling of Delphi and the religious importance of Osios Loukas!
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
English speaking tour driver, best-mannered, fully aware of the Greek history & culture
Entrance fees
Licensed tour guide, only upon request and extra charge
Itinerary
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Monastery of Hosios Loukas
Your private tour will start from your hotel or your cruise ship,passing by some scenic countryside places.
You will pass by Livadeia and Thebes, both great ancient cities. Our first stop will be the Osios Loukas monastery founded on the early 11th century, favored by the byzintine emperors and most worshiped by the pligrims. There you can see the wonderful golden mosaics, built in the 11th century, and frescoes plus the Burial Crypt.
1 hour and 30 minutes
2
Arachova
The pictursque village of Arachova is our next stop, which is a popular winter holiday destination with its ski center
20 minutes
3
Delphi
Then let's drive to Delphi the next stop, where you'll visit both the archaelogical site with the ancient theatre, and museum. Delphi is the first touristic attraction of the antiquity, as it was busy all the year round. It was the place God Apollo had his sanctuary,that the prophesis were given to every man, every prince, general and king by Pythia the High Priestess.It was the center of the universe, according to Zeus, king of the Gods.
You will visit the Oracle of Apollo, the Omfalos, the temple of Athena Pronaia, Kastaleia Spring and see some magnificent artifacts and statues, such as Eniochos the charioteer, the twin Brothers and Sphynx of Naxos.
When you feel hungry get ready to taste the famous Greek cuisine and have a memorable lunch.the tour will guide you to a traditional restaurant or tavern.It's up to you to choose from a variety of flavors of the most known Greek dishes.
After your lunch there with a great view of mountain Parnassus and Itea , it is time to return back to Athens.
