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Delphi is one of most famous sites of ancient Greece. It is located at the foot Mt. Parnassus. It is a 229 miles from Athens.We’ll arrive at ancient Delphi around noon after having taken a scenic drive through mountains and fertile valleys and pass traditional towns such as Levadia and Arachova enjoying breathtaking views of the Greek countryside. Delphi was the most famous oracle of the ancient world. It was regarded as the center of the world.The oracle became internationally known for the oracular powers of Pythia, the priestess who sat on a tripod, inhaled ethylene gases and muttered incomprehensible words that foretold the future.We will visit the temple of Athena Pronaia, the Castalia Spring the Stadium the temple of the god Apollo, the sacred way, the treasury house of Athenians the old theater and the Museum After ancient Delphi we’ll visit the modern city of Delphi where we stop for lunch in one of the traditional taverns.After lunch we’ll drive back to Athens city.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Delphi is one of most famous sites of ancient Greece. It is located at the foot Mt. Parnassus. It is a 229 miles from Athens.We’ll arrive at ancient Delphi around noon after having taken a scenic drive through mountains and fertile valleys and pass traditional towns such as Levadia and Arachova enjoying breathtaking views of the Greek countryside. Delphi was the most famous oracle of the ancient world. It was regarded as the center of the world.The oracle became internationally known for the oracular powers of Pythia, the priestess who sat on a tripod, inhaled ethylene gases and muttered incomprehensible words that foretold the future.We will visit the temple of Athena Pronaia, the Castalia Spring the Stadium the temple of the god Apollo, the sacred way, the treasury house of Athenians the old theater and the Museum After ancient Delphi we’ll visit the modern city of Delphi where we stop for lunch in one of the traditional taverns.After lunch we’ll drive back to Athens city.
Pass By: Iliki Limni, Akrefnia 322 00, Greece
Iliki is a large natural lake of Boeotia, central Greece. Situated 8 km north of Thebes at 78 m elevation, it has been an important source of drinking water for the Athens since 1958.
Stop At: Arachova, Arachova, Boeotia Region, Central Greece
Arachova It is a tourist ski resort destination due to its location in the mountains, its traditions and its proximity to the town of Delphi. Its name is of South Slavic origin and denotes a place with walnut trees.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Delphi Greece
Delphi was the most famous oracle of the ancient world. It was regarded as the center of the world. Between the 6th and 4th centuries BC the Delphic oracle became internationally known for the oracular powers of Pythia, the priestess who sat on a tripod, inhaled ethylene gases and muttered incomprehensible words that foretold the future.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Delphi Archaeological Museum, Ethniki Odos Amfissas – Livadias, Delphi 330 54 Greece
In the Museum of Delphi, you can admire unique treasures such as the world-famous bronze Charioteer, a masterpiece of classical Greek art.
Duration: 1 hour