Private Tour
Thermopylae and Delphi Private Full-Day Tour from Athens
Overview
Available languages
10 hours 30 minutes
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A day trip from Athens to see Thermopylae and Delphi is an unforgettable experience. This full-day tour begins by driving north from Athens, we arrive at Thermopylae, the historical Pass of Thermopylae where the battle took place between the Persians and Spartans. Our next stop is going to be the sacred site of Delphi with its Temple of Apollo. Delphi is a UNESCO-recognized archeological site that’s among Greece’s most iconic places. Follow in the footsteps of ancient heroes across the countryside of Greece on an adventure that takes you to the heart of this European country.
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Delphi Archaeological Museum
Licensed tour guide
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Athens
Pick up from Athens and about two and a half hour drive to reach our first stop.
Leonidas Monument
Leonidas was a king of the Greek city-state of Sparta, and the 17th of the Agiad line, a dynasty which claimed descent from the mythological demigod Heracles and Cadmus. Leonidas was son of King Anaxandridas II. He succeeded his half-brother King Cleomenes I to the throne in 489 BC. Leonidas had a notable participation in the Second Persian War, where he led the allied Greek forces to a last stand at the Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC) while attempting to defend the pass from the invading Persian army; he died at the battle and entered myth as the leader of the 300 Spartans. While the Greeks lost this battle, they were able to expel the Persian invaders in the following year.
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Thermopylae and Delphi Private Full-Day Tour from Athens
Pickup included
Reviews
112 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth every penny
G C,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip in luxury. Picked up at my hotel and made the day work well with information and tips on what to do. Highly recommend this tour!
Highly recommend! Alex is the GOAT
Compass30501645475,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I went on this tour and spending a relaxing day riding through the Greek countryside ALONE was worth every penny! The views are breathtaking and never ending! The best part was our guide Alex. He was incredible! He was super personable, friendly, spoke great English, and let us explore each stop on our own. While not an “official tour guide”, he gave us all the info we needed before each stop then allowed us to explore on our own, at our own pace, while he sat back and let us take it in. No lectures, no groups, no overbearing history lesson in broken English. Just the right amount of history and direction to let us enjoy the moment. While Thermopylae is VERY underwhelming as an attraction, the rest of the day more than made up for it. If you’re questioning whether you should do this tour or not, stop and just book it. You won’t regret it.
What a beautiful site
Sherry H,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There wasn't too much to see at Thermopylae but it was worth the stop. Delphi was amazing. It was beautiful and the mountains were majestic. Driver was great too.
Fantastic day with Alex...
KC R,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic day with Alex our driver. Comfortable SUV. Alex was extremely knowledgeable of Greek history and geography.
fascinating
784abrahamk,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect, with the flexibiity and a great driver and companion. Very good knowledge, as he is learning more by himself. he choose great places to stop and have beatifull views, good restaurant and food.
Perfection
Stacey C,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you want a perfect day ask for Alex. He was the perfect private tour guide. He was beyond knowledgeable. He didn’t talk too much and didn’t talk too little. He stopped at all the perfect viewing sights and his driving was impeccable!! We highly recommend this tour.
Outstanding tour!
Alison B,
Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing experience! The tour itself and the stops and the countryside were amazing. We learned so much history and everything was on our timeline, with no rush. Our driver George was outstanding! He knew so much and took us to get photo stops. We could not have asked for better. We knew it would be a small group experience but it ended up just the two of us and George in a very comfortable car.
Highlight of our vacation
U1573SWjeffk,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex was incredible. He didn't give a canned history pitch. We had a real dialogue and he answered all kinds of questions about Greece. Delphi is such a wonderful place. If we ever come back, we will be booking with LS tours.
Great day trip from Athens
Amanda D,
Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver, Nikos, was so kind. The van was very comfortable, and he gave us cold waters throughout the day. He was knowledgeable, and talked to us about things while we drove. The only thing that could’ve made this better would have been having him, or another guide, walk with us at Delphi to explain it and guide us. I recommend setting that up. The museum is ok alone, but the ruins really need a guide of some kind.
Thermopylae and Delphi Tour
Excursion20786349905,
May 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Based on previous reviews and now our experience, we were fortunate to have Alex as our driver-guide for LS Tours and Transfer’s private tour to Thermopylae and Delphi. Alex provided excellent service by being punctual with our hotel pickup, providing useful information and comments, and being most accommodating. It has been my life-time dream (and at the top of my bucket list) to visit the Thermopylae battlefield area as I’m a third generation namesake of Leonidas. Though the name sometimes has presented conversation challenges, the visit confirmed to us the King’s character and leadership as reflected in history as well as the movie “300”. (Come and Take It) Though the landscape has apparently substantially changed, the museum video helps visualize the battle; in addition, the exhibits and Alex’s informative comments were more than sufficient to make this the highlight of our trip to Greece ( even though others may not be as enthusiastic). The drive to Delhi through the mountains was comfortable and offered the opportunity to see some different Greece scenery. The Delphi archeological site together with the museum were also very interesting and informative. The site (terrain) could be a challenge especially if climbing to the upper region -site of a stadium ( with an unusual design—lengthy instead of wide). Alex gave a pre-visit prep to include information about the Temple of Apollo and the oracle Pythia who occupied the site giving predictions to many including Alexander the Great. On the return trip, Alex again showed his professionalism by assisting me in confirming necessary documentation needed for our scheduled tour the next day when contacted by the tour operator. Most appreciative. Delphi is apparently the second most visited site in Greece; though lengthy ( about 6 hours driving), Alex and LS Tours makes it comfortable and most enjoyable and informative.
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