Small-group day tour from Athens: Delphi, Arachova and Hosios Loukas Monastery

Take a small group tour of Delphi, a famous archaeological site, which is considered one of the national treasures of Greece and Unesco’s world heritage monument. Not only will you explore the archaeological site itself and go to a Delphi museum, but also visit the village of Arachova and Osios Loukas monastery. Your minibus holds a maximum of 14 passengers, and a small group tour is a perfect way to get to out-of-the-way places in one day.

Itinerary

A scenic drive through Thebes valleys and cotton fields will take you to Delphi. Learn about the Delphi archaeological site on an informative tour led by an expert guide. Pass by Castalia Spring, visit the archaeological site and see the Athenian Treasury, the Theatre, the Temple of Apollo the Navel of the Earth, the Sacred Way. Admire the Museum of Delphi’s spectacular finds, including the unique bronze Charioteer, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos.

Continue to the picturesque mountain village of Arachova, well known for its attractive hand-woven carpets, rugs and quilts, as well as for its wine and cheese. Explore Arachova, have lunch or relax in a cafe. After our one hour stop at Arachova, continue to visit Hosios Loukas Monastery.

Founded in the 11th century, the Monastery of Saint Lukas is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Monument. This Byzantine cathedral is decorated with splendid mosaics and it is architecturally one of the finest Byzantine monuments in the country. Hosios Loukas Monastery would be the last destination on your day tour.