Delphi And Hosios Loukas Monastery Full Day Private Tour

We booked a full-day tour with JG Athens Tours to Delphi and Hosios Loukas Monastery. John is prompt and efficient in answering our queries and offering us the services. We are also very happy with our driver, Andreas, who is nice and friendly and with excellent driving skills. He allowed us ample time to visit the monastery and the archaeological site, and recommended a good restaurant for our lunch. Despite our tour lasting much longer than expected, John didn't charge us extra, and Andreas maintained his good attitude and service all along. Highly recommend it to those who look for an easy and comfortable way to visit Delphi.

Our driver - Petros - was amazing! He is brilliant and has a command of Athens’ history from 2000 BC through today. He drove us through a tightly woven pattern of traffic on a busy day, delivering us safely to the specific places we wanted to see. For those of you considering an Athens tour I give him my most high recommendation. In fact, having been to Athens many times, I would say doing a tour with anyone else would be disappointing

The driver was on time and drove skillfully through the Athen's morning and late afternoon traffic. He gave an interesting synopsis of the history of the areas that we drove through. Ample time was given to tour the major sights on our own as well as to have a leisurely lunch at an excellent restaurant with a view of the surrounding valley. Booking via online email was simple and payment using a credit card at the end of the tour was effortless. Would highly recommend!

Very comfortable ride. George, our driver, was excellent. He was very caring, supplying us with water bottles regularly in this warm day. He is also extremely knowledgeable of Greek history and culture but engaged us in friendly debate on a host of topics. Both the sites visited are well worth it. Hosios Loukas is a hidden gem that is light on tourist traffic (thankfully) that is very serene and beautiful.

Traveling with a friend and neither of us had been to Greece before so it was important to see as many of the historical sites as possible. What a fantastic day we had visiting the monastery and Delphi. The monastery was not even on our radar at first but am glad we got to visit the monastery. The views were incredible and the ancient mosaic was incredible to see. Our visit to the Delphi archeological site was equally impressive. We had a fantastic lunch at a local restaurant in Delphi with a fabulous view. We were so fortunate to have an incredible driver and guide, George. Little did we know that we would have George for a tours on the next day. George was very kind, friendly, and so incredibly knowledgeable. We really enjoyed spending not one but two days with George. There were only two of us on the tour and our car was a Mercedes E class--super nice and comfortable ride. I would absolutely recommend this tour.

Our day started with a drive expertly navigated by our tour guide, George. George was wonderful! What a kind, knowledgeable person. He was also flexible regarding our stops and what we wanted to prioritize in terms of background history and information. We travelled with our two adult sons and everyone agreed that the day in Delphi was the best part of our two-week trip to Greece. We also visited ancient ruins in Athens and hiked Mount Olympus on this trip. On the Delphi museum and monastery trip, you will visit one of the best museums in Greece -- the Delphi Archaeological Museum -- which is operated by the Ministry of Culture. The design of the exhibits is excellent. The ruins of the Temple of Apollo are transcendent as they are nestled beautifully into the mountains. You can feel the history and nerd out on all the details provided in the museum or you can simply hike around the hills. This is definitely a day for walking shoes and layered clothing. We ended the day at a local restaurant and thoroughly enjoyed our food. Thank you, George!

We were very happy with JG Athens tours. Our driver Apo navigated the roads well, provided us with excellent information and a video of Delphi in the car. The Loukas Monastery was very interesting and there was a wonderful shop in the grounds. Delphi and the museum were excellent, we had no formal guide there which was our choice. App then took us to an excellent restaurant in the town of Delhi where the menu was extensive, the food excellent and the views beautiful. Post lunch we stopped at the temple of Athena before returning to our Athens hotel. A long but excellent day.

Nikolas was terrific. His enthusiasm for Greece is undiminished even after many years in hospitality and tourism. He takes the route less travelled, with unexpected and enriching stops along the way. Punctual, an excellent driver and warmly welcoming. Excellent day.

George picked us up at our hotel in Athens at 6:30AM because we were keen to visit Delphi early. He is super knowledgeable about Greek history and mythology - the 2.5 hour drive in a very clean, luxurious car was a fantastic preparation for our visit. We had a much better understanding of the site, it's historical meaning and it's position in ancient Greece. He even had a short, informative video on an iPad for us to watch during our drive to Delphi. 'Armed' with the fresh knowledge, we enjoyed Delphi even more. Being in Delphi shortly after the site opens is also highly recommended and we really appreciated the willingness of JG Athens Tours and George to help us get there early. The setting of the site in a gorgeous landscape is equally impressive to it's rich history. We visited Hosios Loukas Monastery after Delphi. Also a most impressive and beautiful location. Again George told us the history of St Loukos and the monastery which helped us appreciate the visit more. We highly recommend JG Athens for it's customized, private day tours and their extensive knowledge of the sites. A most friendly and knowledgeable driver with excellent language skills, a nice, comfortable car - all to organise the day exactly as you prefer.

My friend and I travelled to Hosios Loukas Monastry and Delphi with Tholos. He was an excellent driver with a comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes. He was full of knowledge about the area we passed through and shared alot of information about the history of Greece and the figures of Greek Mythology and their stories. He also toousto see monuments to Greeks murdered by the Nazis. A fascinating day. We employed a guide through this company to take us through the Delphi museum and archaelogical site. Definitely worth doing. Overall a great day. Thanks

We had an extraordinary tour of Delphi and the Hosios Loukas Monastery with JG Athens Tours! George picked us up from our hotel in Athens in a comfortable Mercedes van, and he gave us loads of historical information as we drove to our first site, the monastery. George showed us a video as we drove, and was a font of information. At the monastery itself, we were free to explore this remarkable Byzantine structure, built in the 10th century. At Delphi, we were met by a trained guide who took us through the site and museum. It's a magical place! After the tour, George took us to a local restaurant, where we ate a bountiful Greek lunch, looking down on gorgeous views of the mountain and sea. The drive back was breeze. What a treat to spend the day in this way! I highly recommend JG Athens Tours!

Firstly we were pleasantly surprise how John organised our tour: he arrived promptly, provided water, gave us interesting information about each site to be visited and give us plenty of advice. He was very patient when we were late, gave us option about our lunch. We felt very safe in his car. John has a lively personality and made it a very pleasurable trip. He did not mind too much when we were late returning to Athens. Absolutely brilliant trip!!!

My family group arranged 3 1/2 days of separate tours from our holiday base in Athens. The aim of our tours was to see as many archeological sites as possible to support my son’s ‘A’ Level Classical Civilisation studies. We managed to visit Delphi, Eleusis, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidauros and Olympia in our time with JG Athens Tours. John, our driver and company owner, was prompt every morning at our apartment to pick us up. He always greeted us with a cheerful welcome and was happy to chat to us throughout the drive. I was really amused when he told my son to put his phone away and enjoy the trip! John has a good knowledge of the sites we were to visit as well as the rich history, politics and culture of modern Greece. He supplemented the information he shared with various documentaries that he played on his tablet during the journeys. As we arrived at each site he gave us clear instructions about where to go for entry and where to meet after we were finished. At no point did he show anything but good humour about the time we spent at each location. We certainly got our money’s worth at each archeological site and it’s attached museum. As well as being an extremely convenient way to travel to each location, John also ensured that we had sufficient comfort breaks as we travelled to our destination. His recommendations for lunch were inspired, particularly the excellent restaurant that we visited in Delphi. Overall, we were delighted with the service that we got from JG Athens Tours. We were able to customise the tours to suit our needs, including finishing one of our tours at the airport so we could fly home. John was flexible during the tours and was happy to rearrange the schedule so that we could maximise our time at the sites. He offered little extras such as visits to memorials that commemorated the Greek victims of WWII. As well as being unfailingly cheerful and good company he was also genuinely helpful to us. After we left Athens he delivered a key to our apartment host that we had mistakenly failed to return. This was in no way his responsibility but he did not give this favour a second thought. We very much hope to visit Greece again in the near future. Of course, we would not think of anything other than hiring JG Athens Tours the next time we are there.

George the driver was a wealth of information. He arrived on time and immediately made us all feel very comfortable. The tour was very flexible suited to our needs and travelling with kids, it was at the perfect pace. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and felt very safe at all times .

The service provided by John was exceptional. Punctual, full video information by expert presenters of each of the visited sites prior to arrival. Complete instructions on how and where to go at each site, interesting commentary throughout the tour, cold water bottles available at all times and put stops as requested. No other tour company offers the Saint Luke Monastery, which is absolutely stunning! Finding us the BEST table in Delphi for lunch. Native Greek guide with lots of experience driving and living in NYC. I cannot recommend this company enough, and their prices are very competitive. Ask for John (Giannis) or George (Giorgios) and you’ll be treated like royalty!

The beautiful view from our table for lunch. I also really enjoyed hearing the mass at the Hosios Loukas Monastery.

This is the first (and likely only) TripAdvisor review I have written but I am so moved by the quality of John’s operation and service to share my compliments. From the start (beginning with the prompt and thorough email communications and John’s absolute punctuality, and including the comfort of John’s vehicle, his highly entertaining and insightful cultural commentary throughout the ride, and his exceptional driving skill, I was in expert hands. I highly recommend without reservation JG Athens Tours, not just for this particular itinerary but for wherever John goes. He is THE BEST!

This is the second time I have taken this tour with John! I went a few years ago with friends, and brought my husband and teens back this Summer. John is a fantastic driver/guide. We enjoyed his personal stories as an addition to the great historical info that was shared. It’s a beautiful drive from Athens up to Delphi, and the restaurant where we ate lunch was phenomenal. John also helped us out with transfers to and from the airport to the port and the airport, every driver he set us up with was kind, on time, helpful, and courteous. We HIGHLY recommend John and his team for all transfers and tours!

John was a terrific guide. Very knowledgeable about history, past and present. We mostly beat the tourist buses, due to his expert driving. And parking. We saw a lot in the 9 hours we spent together. As for the sites, Delphi and the monastery are fabulous sites, not to be missed

John was a great guide. Extremely friendly with a lot of knowledge about the areas to/from Delphi. The monastery was set on a beautiful hillside and in great condition for 2nd Century. Most mosaics were pristinely cleaned and replaced in original places. Very impressive. Delphi was incredible and historic. Much walking so not great for the mobile impaired, but awesome! Make sure to take in the museum.

So basically i had an issue with the bookings on here but the tour guide gladly contacted me and we solved it on the spot. I also asked for the driver to pick us up at a later time which was also accommodated. So considering service and car it was great. Our driver was adinosis he was very nice and did share some interesting points and the restaurant he picked at delphi had a great salad, But the thing is the price is way too high for just a pickup drop off thing, it's more of a private drive than a private tour. I thought the experience would be different than renting a car and driving but not much so if you like driving rent one and go

We love John and his attention to details. he was highly recommended from a friend who used him twice few years back. We spent 2 days with John and he made sure all of us were well taken cared. Started with my mother in law who is 80 years old and cannot walk much. John was sure to accompany her whenever she could not walk. We also have 3 vegetarians in our group. John took us to a authentic local restaurant which had great vegetarian food.. the seafood was ok for the rest 2 seafood lovers. However, the gesture was beyond expectation. I highly recommend John if you are in Athens.

John was very knowledgeable and time efficient. We covered a lot of ground quickly. His depth and breadth of Greece and its history made it unnecessary to hire a licensed guide. John is a great value for his fee. I would hire him again the next time I’m in Greece. In addition to the tour we contracted for we also went to Thermopile and had a very nice lunch at a restaurant John recommended with a beautiful view and excellent menu. John is a wonderful resource!

We had a great day traveling to Delphi from Athens. John played us a video that gave you the history of Delphi and what to expect. Added bonus. The sites we visited were great, and the lunch he recommended was wonderful. We highly recommend this tour and using JG Athens Tour!!

My husband and I used JG Athens Tours on our last holiday in Athens in October 2019. We couldn’t have been happier with the service. Our driver was so gracious and friendly and played informative videos for us regarding Delphi during our drive out. We beat the mass of tour buses to the site and were finishing up as most of the buses were arriving. We will be back in Greece soon with friends in tow and will be using this company again. This trip was one of our favorite experiences ever in Greece having been four times. Highly recommend!