Delphi, Hosios Loukas Monastery full day private tour from Athens
Overview
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Experience the wonders of ancient Greece on a full-day private tour from Athens to Delphi and the Hosios Loukas Monastery. Highlights of this excursion include:
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Delphi, home to the legendary Oracle of Apollo
- Visit the 4th-century-BC Temple of Apollo and the Delphi Archaeological Museum
- Discover the mystical atmosphere of the Hosios Loukas Monastery, a Byzantine architectural marvel
- Enjoy personalized attention with a private guide and comfortable transportation from Athens
- Immerse yourself in Greek history, mythology, and spirituality on this unforgettable journey.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour.
What To Expect
Athens
You will get picked up from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port.
Livadia
Livadeia is a town in central Greece. It is the capital of the Boeotia regional district. The area around Livadeia is mountainous, with farming activities mainly confined to the valleys. The area has traditionally been associated with the production and processing of cotton and tobacco, as well as the cultivation of cereal crops and the raising of livestock. The city is also known for having participated in the War of Troy in allegiance with Mycenae.
Options
Without food
Pickup included
With Greek Traditional Food
Lunch: Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine and traditional foods. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
Lunch (With Greek Traditional Food option)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel/ airport/ port pickup and drop-off
Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
Gratuities
Delphi & Delphi Archaeological Museum (can be purchased on-site)
Hosios Loukas Monastery (can be purchased on-site)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
41 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Private tour
siera r,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex and Nick were great! So accommodating, informative, and they planned our tour with the perfect stops. Alex, our driver, made us feel safe and comfortable in the large suv and we were able to nap on the way back. Because of this we were not exhausted when we got back to Athens :). Alex always had the car turned on and ready to go when we finished with our stop, and on top of that, WIFI in the car, and water bottles readily available. We also decided to add on a private tour guide, and Nick did a fantastic job. Having a guide really brought the history and mythology to life. From the moment we started driving from Athens he was pointing areas of significance for us to check out later and even some food recommendations. He was well spoken, easy to understand, and well versed in the stops we went to and the history of Greece in general. Please don’t hesitate booking this tour. We couldn’t be happier with our decision. 10/10 recommend
A perfect day in Delphi
lindatJ7092YV,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We couldn't have enjoyed our trip with Alex more. He was knowledgeable, courteous, and completely flexible to our schedule and interests. Delphi is an extraordinary site and worth the trip to see the monumental bronze Charioteer.
Great trip
jehovai,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Costa was an amazing guide. Attentive and knowledgeable
Day trip to Delphi with some drawbacks
April B,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Well paced transport to both the Delphi site and the museum, along with a stop at a beautiful monastery. But you’ll be pressured to have a meal at driver Mike’s lunch spot. The view is appealing and the food is fine, but Mike clearly has a relationship with the place and he was frank about “the way things work“, which we took as a hint that he gets a commission for bringing people there. He’s a good driver, but his personality is a bit of a handful…he will debate even small details with you. And the trip is a bit pricey for what’s provided.
Good driving guide for Delphi day trip
962catharineb,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mike Iliadis was our driver. He was very good. He provided a good level of detail about the sites we visited and paced the timing well. He also answered my many questions about Greece — history, economy, traditions, politics — and patiently. He helped us adjust our plans to fit our evening schedule and traffic conditions. He did a great job of getting us a lunch reservation with a beautiful view and authentic Greek cuisine. He also knew all the places with clean bathroom stops. Highly recommend.
Don’t miss this day trip out of Athens!
Veronica B,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved St. Lucas monastery. It is a must see. Some of the most beautiful mosaics ever. And Delphi is amazing. Walk all the way to the top! It’s worth it. And we had lunch at the most beautiful location overlooking Corinth Gulf. And Michael was great. It was all so incredible!
Great full day experience visiting Delphi and St Lukas monastery with a private tour guide.
Frank M,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this well organized, private, friendly and professional tour. Spiros, our driver and tour guide was very pleasant, knowledgeable and accommodating he gave us tons of information and advice and plenty of time to make our site visits unrushed and at our own pace. Lunch was at a good local restaurant with an amazing view of the gulf of Corinth, and plenty of good local choices, with friendly staff. Delphi and St Lukas monastery are a must see. We highly recommend this private tour.
Wonderful drivers, wonderful experiences!
SEF travels,Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our first two tours in our three-week Mediterranean trip was with My Athens Transfers and they were absolutely wonderful! We had many other tours, with other companies, throughout the trip, but these two tours stand out as the very best! Our first trip was the half day tour to Corinth and the Acrocorinth, which had incredible views! Stéphanos was our driver. We really enjoyed his story-telling and his passion for the history of his country. Our second trip, the next day, was to Delphi and the Monastery of Hosios Loukas. Delphi was fascinating, as expected, but the Monastery was beyond expectation. If you’re a lover of early medieval art, you must go! Our driver, Petros, was phenomenal. We learned a lot from him and he also booked us a beautiful table, with stunning views, at a great restaurant in Delphi. Both Stéphanos and Petros were kind, interesting, fun, and accommodating. We enjoyed having two informative drivers and then the chance to explore on our own. We also loved the door to door pick-up and safe return. If I ever have the privilege of returning to Greece, I will exclusively book through this company!
We had a wonderful day...
Bryan L,Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful day trip to Delphi with Petros as our driver. He was very well-organized, punctual, and drove safely throughout the journey. Petros is also a great conversationalist with a deep knowledge of Greek history—his insights really enriched our understanding of the sites we visited. One of the highlights was the lunch he arranged at a local restaurant with beautiful views—it was the perfect break during our trip and a great way to experience local cuisine. Petros is more than just a driver—he’s a true local expert who made our Delphi trip smooth, informative, and memorable. Highly recommended!
Delphi and Monastery
Elizabeth E,Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Immersive historical experiences. So glad we saw Delphi and Monastery. It’s worth the trip from Athens if you can devote the day to it.
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