Athens: Delphi Guided Day Trip with Pickup & Optional Lunch

Athens: Delphi Guided Day Trip with Pickup & Optional Lunch

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Travel to the center of Ancient Greece on a full-day tour of Delphi. Site of the oracle, and heart of the classical Greek world, explore the hilltop ruins, the amphitheater, and Temple of Apollo.

Highlights

Visit the sacred center of the ancient Greek world at Delphi
Explore the ruins of the famous theater and the Apollo temple
See the magnificent Athena Pronaia Sanctuary
Discover the many treasures of Delphi Museum
Pass by the village of Arachova for a short photo stop

Description

Explore the most famous sights of ancient Greece on this guided day trip to magical Delphi. Spend an entire day learning about the oracle and discovering ancient ruins including the amphitheater and the Temple of Apollo. Your tour departs from Athens, from where you will travel to Delphi, located on the spur of Mount Parnassus, making a short rest stop outside the town of Levadia. Arrive in Delphi, and visit the famous theater, where you will enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, and get an insight into the world of the Ancient Greeks. Visit the Temple of Apollo, the center of Ancient Greece, and best-known for its famous oracle. Tour the Museum of Delphi, home to a unique bronze Charioteer, the Naxian Sphinx, and the Statue of Antinoos, providing an amazing insight into Ancient Greek culture and history. After a lunch break, visit Athena Pronaia Sanctuary (depending on the local authority's permission), the most photographed spot in Delphi. Then, head back to Athens via the beautiful mountain village of Arachova, situated on the hills of the Parnassus Mountains, where the tour will stop for a short photo opportunity.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off at selected centrally located hotels Transportation by air-conditioned buses Free WiFi on the bus Guide Entrance fee to Delphi archaeological site and Delphi museum, if option selected Lunch, if option selected Audioguide, if option selected

Important Information

This tour may be conducted by a bilingual guide on some occasions For day trips, loose fitted clothing is strongly recommended During the winter season (November 1 to March 31), the visit to Athena Pronaia Sanctuary will not take place due to the limited opening hours of the exhibition areas