Delphi Private Day Tour from Athens plus Arachova mountain village & UNESCO Hosios Loukas Monastery. Great Lunch & Drinks Included
Why this tour?
What makes this tour different than other similar ones?
- We start early (not very early!) to avoid the crowds and possibly the heat.
- We visit the very interesting Athina Pronaia site, which most people miss out on, and which is part of Delphi.
- We won’t have lunch in touristy locations like Delphi & Arachova.
- We include lunch and drinks because they are part of the experience!
- We include Hosios Loukas Monastery! It’s a miss if you have made the trip to Delphi and skipped this beautiful monastery!
Overall, this private tour to Delphi from Athens will allow you to experience some of the most stunning archaeological sites that Greece has to offer, including the Temple of Apollo and the Stadium, both world-famous for their splendor and history.
While transporting you back through the ages, this tour will also bring you to Arachova, a village built out of stone, and Hosios Loukas, a monastery as striking as it is significant to the heritage of Delphi. The convenience for your group of 1-8 people is unbeatable, pick-up, and drop-off right at your Athens hotel. You can leave all the planning up to your driver/tour leader, who is an expert in the local culture, and knows how to fit years of Greek wonders and memories into the day that you spend with us.
Hosios Loukas 1,000 y.o. UNESCO monastery [© Photo: Eudaimonia Private Tours Athens Greece]
Duration: 8-9 hours
Language: English
Departure: 8:00 a.m. from Athens
You can book this tour online now. The pricing shown is for 1 or 2 people (not per person).
For more pricing details & options please see the “Pricing” tab below or Contact Us to get a quote for more than 2 people.
Private Tour Plan
Meet your private driver/guide in the lobby or entrance of your hotel for your departure. Begin the drive towards the northwest area of Athens, where you will arrive at the archaeological site of Delphi in just 2 hours without any unnecessary stops that many scheduled tours make. Explore the classic treasures, theater, and ancient ruins taking photos along the way. Take a moment to appreciate the Temple of Apollo, originally built in the 7th century B.C. and reconstructed on two additional occasions.
After observing this historic archeological site, the Museum of Delphi, and the Temple of Athina Pronaia, head to the scenic Arachova village, a small mountain town rich in culture.
Then you visit a non-touristy village for a great lunch & drinks for an authentic Greek lunch experience with homemade dessert(s). This includes mixing with the locals to get a real feeling of the country.
After lunch, you head to the nearby Hosios Loukas monastery, with your driver arranging for coffee/tea/chocolate and homemade dessert to be ready for you after exploring the site. This beautiful location offers excellent views and peaceful surroundings. A 1,000-year-old monument preserved to perfection is still active with its monks and people using it for normal church services, baptisms, and weddings!
At the end of your day, you will return to your Athens accommodation or even the airport or port (options).
Expect a flexible and personalized service from your tour leader and instead communication from our agency! [© Eudaimonia Private Tours Athens Greece]
The price for this tour is €620, which is the total for 2 (two) people.
Discounted pricing: We offer alternative payment methods (family rates, solo travelers, small booking payments, pay on the day of the tour, etc.). Please get in touch with us to get the best rate based on your payment method, number of people, and age.
PS. Payments made by PayPal are subject to an additional cost of 5%- 6% (the approximate fee that PayPal charges on all transactions), and payments by AMEX are subject to an additional 2.80%- 3%, which the client must pay to Eudaimonia on the day of the booked tour. There is no extra charge if you pay by any other credit card.
© Eudaimonia Private Tours Athens, Greece
The itinerary shown on the map includes a complimentary visit to the seaside town of Galaxidi. This option will add an extra 2 hours to the whole tour. Please contact us for details if you would like to consider this add-on.
Inclusions
- Hotel, Airbnb, or cruise ship pickup and drop-off. Depending on your hotel and parking conditions, it is possible that a nearby location will be our meeting place.
- Private driver/guide & vehicle.
- Brand new (2021-25) non-smoking vehicle & non-smoking driver.
- The dress code of drivers depends on the season of the year, always informal but at the same time professional. Remember that he/she tours & guides you at all times except when you self-explore the sites (unless specifically requested to accompany you there too).
- Authentic lunch, drink coffee, and dessert in a convenient location with local people. We avoid touristy locations for a more “real Greece” experience.
- In-car, bottled water, and an information booklet about the trip.
- Free online consultation for all aspects of your planning and staying in Greece from the first moment you book the trip or any other day or multi-day trip with Eudaimonia.
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of one carry-on bag.
- Optional: Vegetarian lunch can be arranged in most cases. Please let us know in advance.
Exclusions
- Pickup and drop-off in areas outside of Athens (subject to an additional cost).
- Excess luggage is not allowed.
- Entrance fees. Delphi archaeological site and museum at €12/person (€6 off-season). The Hosios Loukas monastery costs € 8 per person.
- Touristy souvenir/shop stops unless required by yourselves.
- Professional guide to the sites (optional).
- Gratuities (optional).
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CANCELLATION POLICY FOR TOURS, TRANSFERS AND SERVICES
(a) Cancellation Policy for day tours, half-day tours, and transfers:
☼ Cancellations made greater than 60 days before the scheduled tour date will be fully refunded minus service fees, as mentioned below.
☼ Cancellations made between 60 to 30 days before the scheduled tour date will be refunded 75% of the agreed total tour fee minus service fees.
☼ Cancellations made between 30 to 7 days before the scheduled tour date will be refunded 50% of the agreed total tour fee minus service fees.
☼ Cancellations made 7 days or less before the scheduled tour date will incur a 100% charge.
EXPENSES: In addition to the above, but only after the 60-day full refund period, all of Eudaimonia’s expenses agreed upon through the email exchange of communication concerning or are part of the day or half-day tours or transfers, such as site tickets, train/boat tickets, or any other bookings for the client (wine tasting, restaurants, etc.), will be deducted from the amount to be refunded.
SERVICE FEE: Finally, a service fee of 9% (of the total amount agreed) will also be deducted from any refundable amount, including the 60-day full refund case. This corresponds to the time spent on the client’s booking.
(b) Cancellation Policy for multi-day tours (at least one night stay/overnight or more):
☼ Cancellations made greater than 90 days before the scheduled tour date will be fully refunded minus expenses and services fees, as mentioned below.
☼ Cancellations made between 90 to 60 days before the scheduled tour date will be refunded 75% of the agreed total tour fee minus expenses and services fees.
☼ Cancellations made between 60 to 30 days before the scheduled tour date will be refunded 50% of the agreed total tour fee minus expenses and services fees.
☼ Cancellations made 30 days before the scheduled tour date will incur a 100% charge.
EXPENSES: Additionally to the above, but only after the 90-day full refund period, all of Eudaimonia’s expenses agreed upon through the email exchange of communication concerning or are part of any multiday tour, such as site tickets, train/boat tickets, hotels booked for the client, or any other bookings (wine tasting, restaurants, etc), will be deducted from any amount to be refunded. This will be an amount of approximately 25%-30% of the total tour cost.
SERVICE FEE: Finally, a service fee of 18% of the total amount agreed will also be deducted from any refundable amount including the 90-day full refund case. This corresponds to the time spent on the client’s booking.
(c) Special client-specific arrangements/agreements & cancellation policy:
There may be client-specific payments & bookings (full or partial) agreed upon through e-mail communication mentioned -for example- as “non-refundable” or different from the main cancellation policy “refund dates”. Then, these client-specific agreements will precede any other interpretations made from this main cancellation policy. Therefore, it is the specific written (email) agreement between each client and Eudaimonia that can only precede this main cancellation policy -if it is different- and determines the cancellation policy for each client.
(d) Other issues:
Eudaimonia reserves the right to make subtle changes to tour itineraries. Eudaimonia reserves the right to substitute vehicles and/or drivers should they arise. Eudaimonia reserves the right to change or cancel your booking without any penalties beyond offering a full refund. Should change and/or cancellation prove necessary we will give you -if possible- reasonable notice & where available, offer you a comparable alternative. If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will be entitled to a full refund.
Eudaimonia encourages all clients to communicate as early as possible concerning cancellation issues which could allow the agency to offer a better refund – partial or full- to a client despite the standard cancellation policy described in this document. This is a decision not to be discussed with or disputed by the client and will be made entirely by Eudaimonia to better serve the client if it is possible.
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(e) Force Majeure
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