Delphi Trip to the Center of the Ancient World

Delphi Trip to the Center of the Ancient World

At the foot of Mount Parnassos lies the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which had the most famous oracle of ancient Greece.
Delphi was regarded as the centre of the world

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.

The history of Delphi begins in prehistory and in the myths of the ancient Greeks. In the beginning the site was sacred to Mother Earth and was guarded by the terrible serpent Python, who was later killed by Apollo.

Apollo's sanctuary was built here by Cretans who arrived at Kirrha, the port of Delphi, accompanied by the god in the form of a dolphin. This myth survived in plays presented during the various Delphic festivals, such as the Septerion, the Delphinia, the Thargelia, the Theophania and, of course. the famous Pythia, which celebrated the death of Python and comprised musical and athletic competitions.

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

Archaeological Site of Delphi

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Delphi Archaeological Museum, Ethniki Odos Amfissas - Livadias, Delphi 330 54 Greece

Explore finding of the area and the site of Delphi

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Arachova, Arachova, Boeotia Region, Central Greece

Free time in the traditional village

Duration: 1 hour