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Private Delphi & Arachova Full-Day Excursion from Itea Port

A seamless private full-day journey from the port at Itea directly to Ancient Delphi, then on to the stone-cobbled mountain village of Arachova for lunch and boutique shopping — ancient grandeur paired with authentic Greek highland life.

What to expect

Your driver-guide collects you dockside at Itea and whisks you up the dramatic mountain road to Delphi's archaeological precinct, narrating the landscape and mythology en route. After a thorough visit to the sanctuary and museum, you continue to Arachova — a clifftop village of tavernas, local wine, hand-woven textiles, and staggering Parnassus views. Lunch is at a village taverna with local lamb and Arachova's prized foritsa cheese. Return to Itea is timed precisely to your ship's schedule.

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Delphi Tours (delphi-tours.com)
Approx. EUR 280–350 per private vehicle (up to 4 pax); site entry EUR 20 per person additional
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Good to know

Itea is the cruise port for Delphi — transfers are short and straightforward. Arachova is 10 minutes beyond Delphi. Pre-book the private vehicle to guarantee dockside pickup. The combined site + museum ticket (EUR 20) covers both the archaeological precinct and the museum.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Delphi — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Seabourn · Seabourn Quest
7 nights · calls at Delphi
from $3,777
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Seabourn · Seabourn Ovation
7 nights · calls at Delphi
from $5,399
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