8h Delphi Private Tour from Athens

8h Delphi Private Tour from Athens

Delphi was an important ancient Greek religious sanctuary sacred to the god Apollo. Located on Mt. Parnassus near the Gulf of Corinth, the sanctuary was home to the famous oracle of Apollo which gave cryptic predictions and guidance to both city-states and individuals. In addition, Delphi was also home to the panhellenic Pythian Games. Delphi is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

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Stop At: Delphi, Delphi, Phocis Region, Central Greece

The archaeological site of Delphi is one of the most important one in Greece, second only to the Acropolis of Athens. Currently, it is the second most visited tourist attraction in Greece. It belongs to the list of World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Within the site, visitors can also admire the ancient theatre, where musical competitions, celebrations and ceremonies were staged; the ancient stadium, one of antiquity’s best preserved monuments, where the Pythian Games were held, the ancient gymnasium, used as a training ground for athletes, the Archaeological Museum with its exquisite bronze statue of the “Charioteer”, as well as the contemporary facilities of the European Cultural Centre of Delphi and the Angelos and Eva Sikelianos Museum of Delphic Festivals.

Duration: 3 hours