Athens Trip Overview
Have a unique private trip to the magnificent site of Delphi! We will start from your hotel and head north out of Athens. Enjoy a trip that you will savior for years.
* Visit Delphi, the center of the ancient world, on a full-day tour from Athens
* Explore Delphi’s unique landmarks like the Temple of Apollo, the Athenian Treasury, the Tholos, and the ancient Theater
* Admire masterpieces of classical Greece in the Delphi museum, including the world-famous statue of the Charioteer of Delphi
Learn about the history of Delphi that stretches back in time to at least 1500 BC. Delphi was thought to be the center of the earth by Zeus but was mostly known because of its oracle. The eternal flame burned in the Temple of Apollo during the Pythian Games, a forerunner of the modern Olympics.
Highlight include the Naxian Sphinx, a statue of Antinous, and the bronze sculpture of a charioteer.
The driver is not a licensed guide and will not escort you inside the archaeological site.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athens, Attica, Greece
Have a unique private trip to the magnificent site of Delphi! We will start from your hotel and head north out of Athens. Enjoy a trip that you will savior for years.
* Visit Delphi, the center of the ancient world, on a full-day tour from Athens
* Explore Delphi’s unique landmarks like the Temple of Apollo, the Athenian Treasury, the Tholos, and the ancient Theater
* Admire masterpieces of classical Greece in the Delphi museum, including the world-famous statue of the Charioteer of Delphi
Learn about the history of Delphi that stretches back in time to at least 1500 BC. Delphi was thought to be the center of the earth by Zeus but was mostly known because of its oracle. The eternal flame burned in the Temple of Apollo during the Pythian Games, a forerunner of the modern Olympics.
Highlight include the Naxian Sphinx, a statue of Antinous, and the bronze sculpture of a charioteer.
The driver is not a licensed guide and will not escort you inside the archaeological site.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Delphi Greece
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Delphi, the epicenter of wisdom, on a full-day bus trip from Athens. Admire the breathtaking mountainous scenery of Parnassus and feel the vibes of the ancient nature.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Apollo, Delphi Greece
The ruins of the Temple of Apollo visible today date from the 4th century BC, and are of a peripteral Doric building.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Delphi Archaeological Museum, Ethniki Odos Amfissas – Livadias, Delphi 330 54 Greece
Delphi Archaeological museum is one of the principal museums of Greece and one of the most visited. It is operated by the Greek Ministry of Culture.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Treasury of Athenians, Athenian Treasury, Delfi 330 54, Greece
The Athenian Treasury at Delphi was constructed by the Athenians to house dedications and votive offerings made by their city and citizens to the sanctuary of Apollo.
Duration: 15 minutes
