Drive through the fertile plain of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes connected with the tragedy of Kind Oedipus- Levadia and Arachova (where we will make a short stop on the way back).
Arrive at Delphi the center of the ancient world - the 'Omphalos'(Navel of Earth)- whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic world.
On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie he ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo , the most famous oracle of the ancient world. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum containing masterpieces of the ancient Greek sculpture .
A lunch at the modern village of Delphi follows before our way back to Athens.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Entrance Fees
✔ Pick up/ drop off transfer within selected areas.
✔ Lunch: 3 course meal
✔ Guide
✖ Gratuities (optional)
✖ Beverages
Pickup Locations
1. Alter Athens Hotel
2. Ruby Rooms Athens
3. Zenith Hotel
4. Athens City Plaza
5. Wyndham Athens Residence
6. Apollo Hotel
7. Titania Hotel
8. Athens Zafolia Hotel
9. Philippos Hotel
10. The Editor Athens Hotel
11. Anixis
12. Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre, an IHG hotel
13. Novotel Athenes
14. Hotel Tier Collection
15. Hotel Byron
16. Bob W. Eolou Athens
17. Ambrosia Suites
18. Exarchion Hotel
19. Hotel Carolina
20. Brazil Hotel
Additional Info: Hotel Lobby or nearby appointed location-Extra charges apply for coastline hotels pick up.
We serve pick up for all City center hotels and coastline except Piraeus -Rafina-Lavrio-Lagonissi that extra transfer charges will apply at the time of booking.
Itinerary
1
Thiva
Thebes is a town in central Greece which has been continuously inhabited for five millennia. It was an important Mycenaean centre in the middle to late Bronze Age and was a powerful city-state in the Classical period, participating in both the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, reaching its peak of influence in the early 4th century BCE when it was the most powerful city in Greece.
2
Arachova
Arachova is a mountainous village nestling picturesquely at the foot of Mt. Parnassos in Viotia, Southern Greece.It is the most cosmopolitan winter destination in Greece, a great favourite for passionate ski lovers and celebrities, or just first-time visitors who wish to relax in a dreamy mountainous setting with modern tourism facilities.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Delphi
The Delphic landscape of Central Greece and the archaeological site (easily amongst the most important archaeological sites in Greece and a Unesco World Heritage Monument since 1972) are a gift to humanity. In Delphi, you will bow to what men and nature made together, a creation beyond place and time. And you’ll discover your deeper self as the power of human potential and divine energy resonate within you.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Temple of Apollo
The Temple of Apollo in Delphi was a religious complex dating back to the 4th century BC.
The city was considered to be the center of the world by the ancient Greeks, who considered the site to be one of the holiest sanctuaries.
In fact, Delphi was home to the seat of Pythia, the oracle who was consulted about important decisions throughout the ancient classical world.
The temple was built on the remains of an earlier temple, erected in the 6th century BC, which in turn was erected in the same position as another of the 7th century BC.
It survived until 390 CE when the Christian emperor Theodosius I silenced the oracle with the destruction of the temple and most of the statues and works of art in the name of Christianity.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
The Archaeological Museum of Delphi presents the history of the famous Delphic sanctuary and the most prominent Oracle of the ancient Greek world. The collection of the museum presents some of the most important works of ancient Greek art, covering the period from the 2nd millennium BC, before the foundation of the Sanctuary, until Late Antiquity, when a small Christian community was established in Delphi.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dates that the tour does not operate are : National Public Holidays 1 Jan Sun New Year's Day -6 Jan Fri Epiphany -27 Feb Mon Orthodox Ash Monday-25 Mar Sat Independence Day-14 Apr Fri Orthodox Good Friday-16 Apr Sun Orthodox Easter Sunday-17 Apr Mon Orthodox Easter Monday-1 May Mon Labour Day-4 Jun Sun Orthodox Pentecost-5 Jun Mon Orthodox Whit Monday-15 Aug Tue Assumption Day-28 Oct Sat Ochi Day-25 Dec Mon Christmas Day-26 Dec Tue 2nd Day of Christmas
• Pick up location is subject to hotel accommodation's location and will be either from your property or nearby walking distance location,
