Tour Schedule

1 Arrival - Athens by Night Food Tour & Wine Tasting

Upon arrival at Athens Airport/Athens Central Train Station, meet your car and transfer to the hotel. Athens is the birthplace of democracy, the cradle of western civilization, philosophers Plato, Aristotle, Socrates, and more. Even if you only have a passing interest in history, there's much to see and do here – so let our young Athenian insiders show you around their neighborhood.

If you are looking for an extraordinary culinary experience to tease your senses after you arrive at your hotel, we have the right choice. Follow our foodie-expert guide on a night quest to discover Athens' nightlife and experience exquisite Athenian fine dining. Enjoy the best views of Athens after dusk and explore sophisticated eateries to devour the finest of authentic Greek cuisine. Overnight in Athens.

2 Athens

After breakfast, begin your day appreciating Athens's principal sights on your included Hop on Hop off City tour. This tour consists of the history and culture of Athens from ancient times to the present day and passes a plethora of various shopping opportunities along the route. Tour the world-famous museums with spectacular views of ancient temples, the Acropolis, and the Parthenon. Athens represents the contrast between ancient history and modern life, a unique adventure—overnight Athens.

3 One Day Delphi with Athena Pronaia Temple

Famed for the uncanny accuracy of the Sibyl, a fortune-telling priestess, Delphi's fame grew and attracted travelers seeking their fortunes from all over the Ancient World. From Athens, we'll cross the fertile plain of Boeotia to the slopes of Mount Parnassus to explore the ruins of Delphi for 90 minutes and get a sense of the remarkable power this mystical site still exerts today. After two hours of traveling, enjoy a brief stop (20 minutes approx.) outside the mythical town of Levadia.

Visit the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios ruins and learn the story of this brave god's triumph over the dragon that guarded the omphalos. This mysterious 'navel stone' marked the very center of the World and gave Sibyl her powers by making her the voice of Apollo. Visit the marble Treasury of the Athenians, built to store the rich offerings of grateful kings. See the stadium where the ancient Pythian Games, precursors to our modern Olympics, were lost or won. Visit the temple of Apollo, where the eternal flame burned in the gloom. Then explore the on-site museums where you can see the omphalos stone itself and masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture such as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias. Immerse yourself in the splendor of the Delphi Archaeological Museum with a 1-hour visit (approx.).

Enjoy a delicious traditional local lunch in the modern village of Delphi (approximately 90 minutes) before passing through the ancient town of Thebes to discover the story of tragic King Oedipus, whose terrible fate was foreseen by the oracle. Before heading back, marvel at the fascinating mountainous landscapes and pass by the charming mountain village of Arachova, built on the south slopes of Parnassus, well known for its beautiful hand-woven carpets, rugs, and quilts, as well as for its wine and cheese (short photo stop outside of Arachova)