Tour of Delphi

JOURNEY TO THE HEART OF GREEK MYTHOLOGY

Tour of Delphi

The Sacred Oracle, Mount Parnassus & the Navel of the Ancient World

Duration: 8 hours • Distance: 190 km

Embark on a journey through time with Ianus VIP Transfers and explore the magnificent Temple of Apollo in Delphi. As you step into the temple, you will be immersed in the rich history and mythology of ancient Greece. <br / History of Delphi <br / Delphi is a place of great historical significance, dating back to ancient Greece. The city was built adjacent to the archaeological site, where the most important sanctuary and oracle of the classical world was located. Delphi was considered one of the most significant cities in antiquity and had a profound impact on the ancient world. Today, it remains a popular tourist destination and is the second most visited attraction in Greece , listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site — showcasing a unique blend of natural beauty, energy, and mystery. <br / The Temple of Apollo <br / Legend has it that the temple was built on the spot where Apollo slayed the Python and became the center of the world — as marked by the Omphalos of the earth . Dating back to the 7th century BC , the temple has undergone numerous rebuilds in antiquity. Though mostly in ruins now, the temple's majestic Doric columns still stand as a testament to its former glory. <br /

Highlights

  • Delphi Archaeological Museum
  • Plain of Boeotia — Birthplace of King Oedipus

Itinerary

  1. Plain of Boeotia — Birthplace of King Oedipus — As you travel northwest from Athens, the landscape opens into the fertile plain of Boeotia — the legendary birthplace of King Oedipus and one of the most historically rich regions of ancient Greece.
  2. Temple of Apollo — Built on the spot where, according to myth, Apollo slayed the Python and declared Delphi the centre of the world — marked by the Omphalos stone. Dating to the 7th century BC, the temple's Doric columns still stand as a testament to its form
  3. Delphi Archaeological Museum — One of Greece's most important museums, housing the extraordinary finds from the Delphi sanctuary including the bronze Charioteer of Delphi (478 BC), the Sphinx of the Naxians, and remarkable friezes from the Treasury of Siphnians.