Private Tour
Delphi, Hosios Loukas Monastery full day private tour from Athens
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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
Options
With Greek Traditional Food
Lunch: Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine and traditional foods.
Pickup included
Without food
Pickup included
Reviews
36 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Day at Delphi
elizabethfM9271IF,,Jun 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent the day staring around in disbelief. How in the world are we seeing all of this in person? Our driver, Panos was prompt and courteous. He was very knowledgeable about all things Greek and would answer as many questions as we asked (and was quiet during the nap on the drive home). He made sure we knew exactly where to go and would pick us up in minutes from our request. Best of all, we were free to decide how long we wanted to stay in each location along the way. It’s a very full day, but this is the way to do it if you can.
Fantastic Tour and Company. Spiros was amazing.
Camper784519,,May 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole day was fantastic. Spiros, our guide was amazing — knowledgeable and fun. I would recommend MyAthensTransfers without hesitation and hope to use them again.
Great choice if you like touring your own way
107tjg,,Apr 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect! Our driver Fotis did a great job informing us along our journey. Lots of great recommendations as well. Could not have been better. Highly recommended!
Athena to Delphi Must Do Day Trip!
Christen T,,Apr 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We absolutely loved our day with Notis, thank you! We learned so much about Greek history, culture, and cuisine. His recommendation for lunch was excellent! There are quite a few steps at the temple and not that many railings. Something to keep in mind if someone in your party has mobility issues. It sprinkled on and off making the steps/paths slippery. Tennis shoes or hiking shoes with grip are a must. Such a fantastic day with breathtaking views, once in a lifetime experiences, the olive grove and learning about traditional harvesting was unbelievable.
An unmissable experience
Richard E,,Aug 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The monastery was one of the most peaceful and charming places we have ever visited. And Delphi itself is steeped in history. Our driver/guide was excellent - knowledgeable and flexible. We thoroughly enjoyed the day.
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