Athina Trip Overview
You will spent a day to Delphi where 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 centre and symbol of unity for the Hellenic world and seat of the Pythian Games.
The Delphic Oracle was regarded as the most trustworthy, was at its peak.It was delivered by the Pythia,the priestess and interpreted by the priests of Apollo.Cities, rulers and ordinary individuals alike consulted the oracle, expressing their gratitude with great gifts and spreading its fame around the world.Indeed,it was believed to have successfully predicted events related to the cataclysm of Deukalion,the Argonaut’s expedition and the Trojan War.
Visit the Museum where one can see other archeological treasures,the unique bronze statue of the Charioteer dedicated to Apollo by Polyzalos,the tyrant of Gela,in 478 BC
Additional Info
Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Athina, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athina, Greece, Greece
You will spent a day to Delphi where 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 centre and symbol of unity for the Hellenic world and seat of the Pythian Games.
The Delphic Oracle was regarded as the most trustworthy, was at its peak.It was delivered by the Pythia,the priestess and interpreted by the priests of Apollo.Cities, rulers and ordinary individuals alike consulted the oracle, expressing their gratitude with great gifts and spreading its fame around the world.Indeed,it was believed to have successfully predicted events related to the cataclysm of Deukalion,the Argonaut’s expedition and the Trojan War.
Visit the Museum where one can see other archeological treasures,the unique bronze statue of the Charioteer dedicated to Apollo by Polyzalos,the tyrant of Gela,in 478 BC
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Delphi Greece
Will see one of beautiful villages of Greece, you will visit the Oracle and the museum and at the end you will spend your free time for lunch at the area.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Temple of Apollo, Delphi Greece
they will enter in one of the most important Archaeological sites of Greece with their guide and will visit the famous Oracle.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Delphi Archaeological Museum, Ethniki Odos Amfissas – Livadias, Delphi 330 54 Greece
You will admire the beautiful bronze statue of Iniochos , the dancers and you will explore this intersting museum with your experienced guide
Duration: 1 hour
