Historic paths – Delphi tour
Dep. 08.45
– Ret. 19.00 (Next day)
Drive through the fertile
plain of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes connected with the tragedy of
King Oedipus – Levadia and Arachova (short stop on the way back).
Arrive at Delphi, the
center of 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 the ruins of
the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios.
Visit the Treasury of the
Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum containing such masterpieces of
Ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias.
Afternoon
free. Dinner. Overnight.
2nd day: The whole morning is free for
you to see more of the ragged grandeur of Delphi and take photographs to remind
you of its beauty. Return to Athens by the same route.
Important notes:
Operation Months: April to October
Winter: Upon request