DELPHI

Private Daily Tour to Delphi

A day of navel gazing

 The ancient site at Delphi, built around a sacred spring, is known in Greek as the ‘omphalos’ – which translates to ‘navel’. Literally ancient Greeks believed this was the centre of the world. Now a UNESCO  world heritage site, it is one of the most important archeological digs in Europe. Whilst a positive feast of cultural exhibits (see highlights) attract modern day tourists, it’s been a magnet for visitors since the 8^th century BCE when scholars and statemen from all over Greece would come to consult the famous Oracle. Known as the Pythia, a priestess, she would offer prophesies in a trance-like state, believed to be due to hallucinogenic gases issuing from a chasm in the rock!  Meanwhile, back on planet earth, we end our day visiting the small, picturesque village of Arachova famous for its woven handicrafts, its colorful carpets, wine and formaela cheese, made from sheep’s milk.

Highlights

• Treasury of the Athenians
• Temple of Apollo
• Delphi Museum
• Ancient Stadium
• Ancient Theatre
• Castalia Spring
• Temple of Athena Pronaia
• Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios
• Mount Parnassus
• Arachova
• Galaxidi

 Info & Facilities

• Duration: Approx 9 hours
• Dep: Time requested by customer
• Vehicles disinfected daily
• Drivers are vaccinated for COVID-19