Delphi Full Day tour
The full day Delphi tour starts with a 120-mile drive along the National highway northwest of Athens. Driving through Levadia, we will arrive at Delphi via Arachova, a picturesque town situated on the south slopes of Mount Parnassus. Arachova has become a popular day or weekend road trip for Athenians mostly during the winter because of the ski centre.
At Delphi, we will visit Castalia spring, the ancient Sanctuary of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians, the ancient Stadium, the ancient Theatre. At the Museum you will see the unique bronze Charioteer.
Delphi is both an archaeological site and a modern town on the southwestern slope of Mount Parnassus in the valley of Phocis. In Greek mythology, it was the navel of the earth, the site of the Delphic Oracle and a major site for the worship of god Apollo after he slew the Python, a dragon who protected the navel of the earth. Apollo spoke through his oracle. The priestess of the oracle known as the Pythia had to be an older woman and sat on a tripod seat over an opening in the earth. Apollo possessed Pythia and she prophesied. People consulted the Delphic Oracle on everything from important matters of public policy to personal affairs. The Oracle exerted considerable influence throughout the Greek world and consulted before all major events.
The ancient Stadium held the Python Games, which were one of the four Pan-Hellenic Games held every four years.
We will conclude our visit to Delphi by having lunch at a local restaurant enjoying the view of the Itea Gulf followed by a visit to the Temple of Athena Pronea and the Gymnasium.
Finally, we will drive back to Athens by the same route...
The duration of the tour is approximately -10 hours.
The cost for the Delphi full day tour with an English speaking driver and an English speaking licensed tour guide who will accompany you into the sites is 600 Euros.
The cost includes all taxes and tools.
Entrance fees and lunch costs are not included in the price of the chosen tour.
Entrance fees per person:
12 Euros for Delphi site and the Museum