Lake Iliki is one of Athens water reserves. It is the last remain of ancient times largest lake, lake Copais.A place of natural beauty and great historical significance. Field of the famous ancient battle.Natural mountain hot water springs that gave the name to the whole area. Thermopylae in ancient greek means Warm Gates Gate between central and northern Greece.Museum with excellent view of the field of the Thermopylae battle and three artistic videoclips of three battles. Battle of Thermopylae, battle of Plataea and battle of Salamis.Includes Colonus hill, the last stand of the famous 300 spartans, field of the third and last day of king Leonidas fight with king Xerses. There Xerxes gave the order of putting dead Leonidas head on a stick.Our main highlight stop, the ancient city that surrounds the marvelous temple of Apollo. Tour to all the secondary temples and treasuries of the regions and of course the ancient theatre and the ancient stadium.Museum of three rooms Contains the naxian Sphinx, the king Croesus god and ivory bull statue, gift to Delphi oracle and the famous delphian stone called Omphallus, the so called central rock of the whole world, where the eagles of Zeus sat.Site of ancient local king-priest Trophonius lying beside the beautiful Levadia waterfalls. Trophonius was the constructor of the very first Delphi temple of the prehistoric era.The place that all the ancient priestesses-oracles, all called Pythia, giving the notorious future telling.Natural springs that lead to the famous and beautiful Levadia waterfalls. The whole area is surrounded by many ancient myths and modern legends.Arachova the City that all people needed to move in 1894 so the French Archeologists could started the excavations. Now they produce local products like milk honey and Spaghetti.The Tholos of Athena Pronaea was a very notorious and beautiful circle temple of the goddess, one of rare circle temples in ancient Greece. It was the place that the visitors of the great temple of Apollo were doing their first stop and first cleaning after their journey, both body and soul cleaning. Pronaea means protector of the main temple in greek.
Greece · Archaeology
Thermopylae Battle 300 Spartans and Delfi
The journey
- 01 Visit Thermopylae and the monument of King Leonidas
- 02 See Colonus Hill, linked to the last stand of the 300 Spartans
- 03 Explore the archaeological site of Delphi and the Temple of Apollo
- 04 Discover the ancient theatre, stadium, temples, and treasuries of Delphi
- 05 Visit the Delphi museum and see treasures including the Naxian Sphinx and Omphallus
- 06 Pass through Levadia, known for its springs and waterfalls
- 07 Experience a full-day private tour with transport from Athens
Travel through some of Greece’s most storied landscapes on this full-day private journey from Athens to Thermopylae and Delphi. Stand where the Battle of Thermopylae took place, see the monument of King Leonidas, and visit Colonus Hill, remembered as the last stand of the 300 Spartans.
The tour continues to Delphi, the ancient sanctuary of Apollo and one of the most important religious and cultural centers of the ancient world. Explore the archaeological site, including the temple area, theatre, stadium, and museum, before continuing through Levadia and Arachova for a broader glimpse of central Greece’s history, scenery, and local character.
Stand where the Battle of Thermopylae took place, see the monument of King Leonidas, and visit Colonus Hill, remembered as the last stand of the 300 Spartans.
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What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- English speaking Expert driver-guide
What's Not Included
- Tickets for Delfi and Thermopolis
- Gratuities, tips kindly up to the customer
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- WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Wheelchair accessible
- Total duration includes travel time
- We will pick you up at the Lobby of your Hotel, We pick up all travelers with a sign with your names.
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