Delphi Private Full Day Tour from Athens

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1. At the foot of Mount Parnassos, within the angle formed by the twin rocks of the Phaedriades, lies the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which had the most famous oracle of ancient Greece. Delphi was regarded as the center of the world. According to mythology, it is here that the two eagles sent out by Zeus from the ends of the universe to find the navel of the world ,met. The sanctuary of Delphi, set within a most spectacular landscape, was for many centuries the cultural and religious center and symbol of unity for the Hellenic world.

   2 h

2. Located between the ancient site and the modern city of Delphi, the Archaeological Museum features a fascinating collection of finds from the site, including paintings, statues, votive offerings and stars. The exhibits are displayed in chronological order and are arranged in 14 rooms.

   1 h

3. Today's small town of Delphi (population 2,300) is now a gathering place for hotels, hostels, restaurants, shops and tourist attractions. It was founded in 1892, when the village of Kastri, which had grown up in the area of ​​the Temple of Apollo, moved to a new location one kilometer west to allow the excavation of the ancient site. This is a good base for exploring the surrounding area.

   1,5 h

4. In winter, wealthy Athenians like to visit the mountain village of Arachova (population 800), on the northern slopes of Mount Parnassos, a few kilometers east of Delphi. The old stone buildings house old-fashioned hotels and hostels with traditional décor and small romantic taverns serving local specialties such as chelopites (forma pasta) and formaéla (grilled cheese). The village is known for the flokati fluffy rugs made there, which you will find in shops all over the city.

   45 min

Annulation

Annulation gratuite jusqu’à 24 heures avant le début de l’expérience, avec remboursement intégral.

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How it compares in Athènes

• Its from-price is 35% below the median of the 926 excursions d'une journée we list in Athènes.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 476 of 926.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Athènes

Athènes dresse l'Acropole au-dessus d'une capitale moderne étendue, où ruines antiques, ruelles en pente et longues soirées en taverne se côtoient.

Le Parthénon couronne l'Acropole, flanqué de l'Érechthéion et de sa tribune des Caryatides, et le musée de l'Acropole, au pied de la colline, présente les sculptures trouvées sur le rocher. Autour, l'Agora antique, le temple de Zeus olympien, l'arc d'Hadrien et le stade panathénaïque en marbre permettent de parcourir facilement la ville classique à pied.

Top-ranked sights in Athènes: Acropolis, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum.

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