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Delphi is one of the most popular archaeological sites in Greece. It comes second in traffic only to The Acropolis of Athens. Our «Private Delphi Tours From Athens» is designed to take you on a journey to legends and historic moments, centuries back in time.
Delphi is famous as the ancient sanctuary that grew rich as Pythia the oracle sat on the tripod throne and gave her prophesies about important decisions to be made throughout the ancient classical world and also according to mythology, it is here that the two eagles, sent out by Zeus from the ends of the universe to find the «navel» of the world, met.
Moreover, the Greeks considered Delphi the navel of the world, as represented by the stone monument known as the Omphalos of Delphi.
Here, is where Pythia, the most famous prophet of the entire ancient Greece was located. Let’s listen to the prophecies…
We can pick up all travellers, which stay in Athens or Piraeus centre. Otherwise we can meet at he entrance of «Hotel Grande Bretagne». Our representative will meet & greet you, holding a board with your name on it.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
We will pick you up from your hotel or any place you might prefer (hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port).
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
We will take you on a drive through the fertile plains of Boeotia. We'll drive through the towns of Thebes (related to the tragedy of King Oedipus), Levadia and Arachova.
• Admission Ticket Free
Our destination is Delphi, we will arrive after a 2,5 hours trip (including brief stop).
2 Hours 20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Located at the slopes of Mount Parnassus, Delphi's always been a place of great natural beauty. It offers a landscape of unparalleled majesty. Here lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. The ancient Greeks chose this unique location for their most sacred Oracle which they dedicated to their god Apollo. The Oracle had a power of great influence on states and individuals for millennia. Upon our arrival in Delphi, we'll visit its many archaeological sites, such as the Castalia Spring and the main archaeological site (which includes the Temple of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians, the Theatre, the Stadium,etc.).
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
We will also visit the archaeological Museum of Delphi. Among the treasures kept in this museum, are the famous statue of Antinoos and the unique bronze statue of the Charioteer dated from 475 B.C.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Everyone needs a break. So, we'll move to a traditional Greek restaurant in the picturesque town of Delphi. It's a perfect way to recharge our batteries and taste the local cuisine.
1 Hours 20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
After our lunch, we'll move back to the archaeological site once more and we'll visit the ruins of important structures, the Temple of Athena Pronea and the Tholos.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
On our way back, we will make a brief interval in the settlement of Arachova. It is a picturesque village built at an altitude of 1000 meters. It is considered to be the best winter resort in Greece. There you can purchase some of its famous products, such as hand-made pastries, cheese and many others!
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Late in the afternoon, we'll be back in Athens. Our staff will guide you back to the place that we picked you up and this will be the end of your «Private Delphi Tours From Athens».
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
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