What will I see?
“Receive your prophecy from the Gods!”This mystic tour will take you Delphi, otherwise known in antiquity as the “navel of the Earth.” Here is where the Oracle would reside and provide prophecies to visitors, lords, Kings and Emperors from all over the world in need of counsel from the Gods! Revel in the majesty and spuitulism of the ruins Delphi, and the ancient site. Your guide will unravel the history, enabling you in understanding why the ancient Greeks believed Delphi was the center of the world.
Depart from Athens early in the morning on the national highway driving north en route to Delphi. The drive is scenic passing through the countryside and by the townships of Boeotia, Thebes and Levadia.
Once you arrive in Delphi, you will bear witness to the most spectacularly beautiful ancient site in Greece. Starting with the Sanctuary of Apollo, where you will see the famous Castalian Spring, the spot where Pythia washed before speaking her prophecies. Below the spring stands the Sanctuary of Athena and the 4th-century tholos. The reason for the tools’ construction and for its elaborate decoration remain a mystery. But there is one thing that is certain: the Doric-columned structure is beautiful.
Continue your tour with a visit to the Delphi Museum, featuring a rare and exquisite collection of archaic sculpture, the most famous of which is the splendid bronze Charioteer of Delphi, dating to the 5th century BC.
While in Delphi, lunch will be served at a traditional Greek restaurant with dishes prepared from local producers before returning back to Athens.
On your way back to Athens enjoy short stop at the picturesque mountain village of Arachova.
# of people | Mon-Sat | Sun & Holidays |
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1 | 806 € | 930 € |
2 | 429 € | 494 € |
3 | 304 € | 348 € |
4 | 240 € | 273 € |
5 | 203 € | 229 € |
6 | 178 € | 200 € |