Join us for an unforgettable day trip from Athens to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Delphi. Accompanied by an expert guide, you'll explore this ancient city, renowned in antiquity as the ‘Center of the World’ and today celebrated as one of Greece’s most significant archaeological sites.
As you travel, admire the Beotia plain, a vital agricultural region, and pass through the city of Thebes, the legendary birthplace of King Oedipus. Immerse yourself in the rich myths and monuments of classical Greece on this full-day excursion to Delphi from Athens.
After meeting your guide in Athens, listen to captivating stories about the lives of the ancient Greeks in Delphi while you journey by air-conditioned coach. You'll approach Delphi, nestled at the foot of Mt. Parnassus, with a brief rest stop near the town of Levadia.
Your first stop will be a tour of the Delphi archaeological site—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s most significant excavations. Skip the lines and explore the evocative ruins with your guide, taking in notable landmarks such as the monument of the Argive Kings, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea, and the Temple of Apollo, famous for its oracle.
The second stop will be the Delphi Museum, showcasing remarkable exhibits like the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Athena Pronaia Sanctuary, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos, the metopes of the Athenian treasury, and the iconic bronze Charioteer, created to commemorate a victory at the Pythian Games in 476 B.C. Don't miss the chance to admire the bronze Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphinx of Naxos.
On your return to Athens, you’ll pass through the charming mountain village of Arachova, located on the southern slopes of Parnassus. Known for its beautiful hand-woven carpets, rugs, and quilts, Arachova is also famous for its wine and cheese, making for a delightful photo stop.