Full-Day Delphi Tour from Athens

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Itinerary

1. 1
   Livadia

   2 hr 20 min - Join our Delphi day tour at the navel of the world from Athens as we drive through the fertile plain of Beotia, passing through the towns of Thebes (this is the place where King Oedipus tragedy's tale unfolds) and Levadia. Travel time Athens - Levadia 2hours. Short stay to Levadia 20min.

2. 2
   Treasury of the Athenians

   2 hr - Our destination is Delphi ... This sacred city was built on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of extraordinary majesty. We'll have a whole day to exploit, so we will visit in order the following places: The Treasury of the Athenians! Travel time Levadia - Arachova 1 hour. Guided tour Treasury of Athenian 1hour.

3. 3
   Temple of Apollo

   1 hr - According to mythological legend, Apollo famously killed Python, the dragon that previously guarded the oracle, as the sun rose from the ravines of Delphi. After the god took possession of the oracle, Apollo, along with his mother, Leto, and his sister, Artemis, would be worshipped at Delphi. The Temple of Apollo, god of music, harmony, light, healing, and oracles occupied the most important and prominent position in the Delphic Panhellenic Sanctuary. The famous oracle, the Pythia, operated inside the temple, the location chosen, according to one tradition, due to a sacred chasm beneath the site emitting vapours, which were inhaled by the Pythia.

4. 4
   Delphi Archaeological Museum

   1 hr - ... and the Museum of Delphi. The museum maintains an astonishing exhibition of masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture. Among its valuable exhibits, you will find the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias.

5. 5
   Delphi

   1 hr 20 min - Free time for visiting Delphi village or have the lunch. Travel time Delphi - Arachova 20 minutes.

6. 6
   Arachova

   2 hr 50 min - Later on, we will drive to Arachova, where we ​w​ill make a short stop so as to delight its peaceful scenery. It is a discreetly beautiful mountain town and a lively winter destination.​​ We'll follow the same route on our way back to Athens, where we will arrive late in the afternoon. Our return to the Greek capital city signifies the closure of our Full Day - Delphi Tour From Athens. Do you believe in prophecies now?​ Travel time Arachova - Athens 2 hours & 30 minutes.

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