Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour

Overview

Available languages

Greek

English

12 hours

Mobile ticket

Join us and live your myth with max 8 guests. In our way as we drive we'll see Marathon, the start of the original marathon race, the city of Thiva and the spot where Oedipus killed his father, according to the Aeschylus tragedy , and we will stop at the celebrity ski resort village of Arachova.

Next stop is Delphi for 2 hours.

Lunch in Delphi with magnificent view of Delphi riviera and the biggest valley of olive trees in Greece.

After, off-road drive at a height of 1400m / 4593f visiting the corycian cave, the 1st oracle since 4.000 b.c. not full excavated yet.

Next stop will be at Thermopylae (hot gates) :

^ Leonidas and 300 Spartans monument

At Delphi is not allowed to be your guide but I will give a book guide and as we drive for 2 hours I will explain the myths and historical events in ancient Greece not only for Delphi but concerning religion, the immortality of the soul with the Eleusinian mysteries, the culture, and the sciences.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

soda pop

Air-conditioned vehicle

Delphi guided book for archaeological site, a guide with photos and description about the monuments in Delphi. Really easy and helpful.

Tickets for archaeological site and museum of Delphi summer 20 euros winter 10 euro.

Lunch

What To Expect

Marathon

As we drive we will see the area of start of the original marathon race, and the area of first battle with Persians 490bc

•Admission Not Applicable

Arachova

A really beautiful, mountain village, which is a very famous ski resort.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

tour

Duration: 12 hours
Athens - Delphi - Athens
Van 8 guests
Pickup included

winter sales

winter offer
Pickup included

Reviews

4.82

413 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

370

A wonderful experience for history buffs
Deion S,
Jul 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a very fun tour! As a history teacher I enjoyed each and every stop we made. The museum and archaeological site was great (make sure you bring sunscreen and a hat!!). In the way there you get a booklet with a lot of information it helps when you arrive because you have a good lay of the land. The Corycian cave was really neat as well. If you’re into Greek mythology, you’ll be in for a treat. They say save the best for last, but that doesn’t apply for the Thermopylae site. That’s no fault on the company or our guide, it’s just the site itself hasn’t been venerated like the others. That’s just a fair warning for anyone expecting any reenactment or big billboards. Thermopylae is lowkey but it’s still worth it to see. Our guide, Pan, was very helpful and funny. He would point out things like the site of Thebes and other aspects of Greek history and culture along the way. The lunch stop in Arachova is beautiful and the food was really good as well. You’ll see so much and the day flows as you go from one place to the next. It’s a long day, but a great one. Highly recommend!
The ski town was...
michael o,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
4.00
The ski town was beautiful and quaint. Delphi is definitely worth seeing and is off the beaten path but definitely worth seeing the cave was not the most impressive but was nice and cool (which felt amazing as it was 100 degrees when we were there). It is a long day and a lot of driving but certainly worth seeing
Very scenic drive from...
Sean M,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very scenic drive from Athens into the mountains, excellent commentary from the guide throughout the trip. Plenty of time to view the different sites at your own pace. The provided guidebook for the Delphi archaeological site was a great resource. The restaurant stopped at for lunch was fantastic. Special thanks to our guide for making the trip excellent.
Epic, memorable tour; great for families who like adventure!
Laura P,
Jul 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had an absolutely wonderful day. Our tour was memorable and everything we hoped it would be. We were nervous... There was a significant amount of driving and we have 5 kids ranging from 6 to 14 years old. But our driver kept everyone hydrated, kept us moving on schedule, was full of amazing historical information and shared so much with us. The archeological site at Delphi was something we will never forget. We had time to take in the museum and the site itself; we highly recommend hiking to the very top to see the stadium! The drive up to the caves is nerve wrecking but our tour guide does it regularly...and the inside of the cave is so worth the drive! Thermopylae was something we were so excited to see and it was also amazing. Our guide was so helpful in explaining what we were seeing and helping us visualize the battle, since the landscape has changed so much. I cannot recommend this tour any more highly, it was epic!
Wonderful experience with great views!
Sylvie D,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We highly recommend this unique tour. You won’t regret it! The small group makes the experience much more pleasant. But what was really great about this tour is the unique itinerary. There is no other tour going to all these sites that we could find. The visit to the Corycian caves is quite an experience as well. The off road mountain trail to get there is very exciting for those who like a little more adventure. The guide was wonderful as well! Very pleasant and very knowledgeable. At first glance I thought it was a little expensive compared to others but it is very much worth it!!!