Ancient Delphi Tour
Ancient Delphi Tour
Duration: 8 - 10 hours
Description:
Explore the Ancient Greece through this day trip from Athens to Delphi which was believed to be the Navel of the Earth by the Ancient Greeks. This tour takes you to the most prestigious oracle in all of ancient
Greece, the
sanctuary of god Apollo, where Pythia, the high priestess,
uttered the divine advice of god Apollo to mortals who travelled from
across the world to seek a prophecy. The Oracle was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Places to visit:
- Arachova Village
- Temple of Apollo
- Village of Delphi
- The Oracle of Delphi
- Museum of Delphi
- Ancient Delphi Theater
The tour starts from
Athens where we pick you up from your hotel or designated destination and we drive
through the scenic mountains and valleys,
to the village of Arachova, which is nestling picturesquely at the foot of Mt. Parnassos in Viotia,
Southern Greece. It is the most cosmopolitan winter destination in
Greece.
Then we will head to Delphi, a city landmark for Greek culture, in which we will have the opportunity to visit the Archeological site and admire the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle, the Castalia Spring, view the monument of the Argive Kings, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall and the monument of Platea.
Continuing our trip, we will visit the Delphi museum, with its spectacular exhibits include the Treasury of the Sifinians, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos the metopes of the Athenian treasury and the famous bronze Chariotee.
Finally, we will visit the modern village of
Delphi and we will have lunch at a scenic traditional tavern before returning back to Athens.
Tour includes:
- Private Tour
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
-
Bottled water
- Refreshing wipes
- WiFi
- Tolls and Taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Tour excludes:
- Entry/Admission - Archaeological Sites and Museums
- Licensed tour guide
- Gratuities