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Discover history and explore Delphi on a one-day trip from Athens. See the Temple of Apollo and the world-famous Oracle and Delphi Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy an optional lunch.

Highlights

• Explore ancient Delphi and the Delphi museum and learn the Oracle's history
• Admire the views while driving through the plain of Boeotia and pass by Thebes
• Skip the lines and enter the UNESCO designated Delphi with no long waits
• See masterpieces and Ancient sculptures in the Delphi Archaeological Museum
• Marvel at famous monuments, the Temple of Apollo and Treasury of the Athenians

Description

Start your Delphi One Day Trip to explore the UNESCO-listed Archaeological Site of Delphi with an expert guide and learn how the city was considered the ‘Center of the World’ in ancient Greece and iis still one of the most famous archaeological sites of Greece. Drive through the fertile plain of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus, Levadia, and Arachova, and admire the views along the way. Make a short rest stop outside the town of Levadia, we 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. Stop first at the Delphi archeological site – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important digs in Europe. Avoid the lines of the archaeological site and walk around the evocative ruins with your guide, and see famous monuments including the Treasury of the Athenians and the Temple of Apollo. Move on to the Delphi Archeological Museum, which contains such masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias. Return to Athens passing by the picturesque 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, and make a short photo stop.

Includes

The ancient site of Delphi and the Delphi Museum Professional Tour Guide Entrance Fees Transfers to and from hotel or meeting point Lunch (if the option is selected)

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund