Description
Explore one of the most famous sites of classical Greece on a day tour from Athens to magical Delphi. Depart from our terminal;via the national highway passing by Thebes, Levadia (short stop), you'll arrive in Delphi at around noon. Famous for its theatre, Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins, Delphi was considered the center of the earth and the universe and played a central role in the classical Greek world. Pass by Castalia Spring,visit at the archaeological site the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle and the Museum of Delphi, with its spectacular finds, including the unique bronze Charioteer, the Naxian Sphinx and the Statue of Antinoos. After lunch(optional) return to Athens via the picturesque mountain village of Arachova,built on the south slopes of Parnassus, well known for its attractive hand-woven carpets, rugs and quilts, as well as for its wine and cheese (shortstop). Delphi is one of the national treasures of Greece and UNESCO’s world heritage monument. The tour returns to Athens in the late afternoon.
