Athina Trip Overview
Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour of a maximum of 24 people. You’ll arrive at Delphi at noon after a scenic drive through Thebes valleys, passing by Levadia. Visit Delphi which is considered the heart of the classical Greek world and one of the most important national treasures of Greece. Immerse yourself in the archaeological site of Delphi which is enlisted in Unesco’s world heritage list and includes the Temple of Apollo. Visit Delphi Museum and experience its spectacular artifacts. Discover the beauty of the picturesque village of ARACHOVA, well known for its ski resort, attractive hand-woven carpets, and quilts, as well as its dry wine and local cheese and have lunch or relax in a cafe.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Athina, Greece
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Athina, Greece, Greece
Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour of a maximum of 24 people. You’ll arrive at Delphi at noon after a scenic drive through Thebes valleys, passing by Levadia. Visit Delphi which is considered the heart of the classical Greek world and one of the most important national treasures of Greece. Immerse yourself in the archaeological site of Delphi which is enlisted in Unesco’s world heritage list and includes the Temple of Apollo. Visit Delphi Museum and experience its spectacular artifacts. Discover the beauty of the picturesque village of ARACHOVA, well known for its ski resort, attractive hand-woven carpets, and quilts, as well as its dry wine and local cheese and have lunch or relax in a cafe.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Key Tours, Athanasiou Diakou 26, Athens Greece
After being picked up from your Athens hotel, enjoy the scenic journey through Thebes’ picturesque valleys and cotton fields as your expert guide shares tales of the Ancient Greeks. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, your first brief stop is Levadia, a town famous for its trade in beautiful brightly colored carpets.
Stop At: Temple of Apollo, Delphi Greece
At midday, stare in amazement as your coach arrives at the foot of Mt Parnassos where the sanctuary of Delphi lies. The sanctuary, known as the Temple of Apollo, served as the site for the worship of the god Apollo after he was said to have slain a dragon who lived there.
As you walk around the UNESCO-listed archaeological site with your guide, pass by Castalia Spring and see famous monuments such as the Athenian Treasury, the theater and the Sacred Way that, in ancient times, was lined with treasuries and statues that were gifted by city states to honor Apollo and to demonstrate their stature and wealth.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Delphi Archaeological Museum, Ethniki Odos Amfissas – Livadias, Delphi 330 54 Greece
Next, head inside Delphi Archeological Museum with your guide. This treasure trove consists of 15 rooms that house countless artifacts and awe-inspiring exhibits including the frieze of the Treasury of the Siphnians, the Sphinx of Naxos, the Statue of Antinous and the famous bronze Charioteer of Delphi.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Arachova 320 04, Greece
After exploring the museum, return to the coach and continue to the scenic mountain village of Arachova. Known for its hand-woven rugs, quilts and carpets, Arachova is also famous for its delicious wine and cheese. Enjoy your time at your leisure, perhaps stopping for a refreshing drink in a cafe or trying out some of the delicious local delicacies at one of the restaurants (own expense).
Duration: 1 hour
