Places covered: Santorini | Athens
Package duration: 05 Days/ 04 Nights
Day 1Â :Â Santorini – Hotels within city limts (Santorini)
Day 2Â Â :Â Full Day at Leisure in Santorini (Santorini)
Day 3Â :Â Hotels within city limts – Santorini Ferry Terminal (Santorini)
Day 4Â :Â Full Day Delphi with Lunch (Athens)
Day 5Â :Â City Center – Athens International Airport (Athens)
Additional Info
Full Day Delphi with Lunch (Athens)
(Vehicle: Seat in Coach)
Depart from our terminal for a one-day trip from Athens to Delphi to explore one of the most famous archaeological sites in Greece. Along the way, you will see the plain of Boeotia, an agricultural center, and you will also pass by the city of Theva, the birthplace of King Oedipus. You will continue your Delphi day tour towards Mt. Parnassos, making a short rest stop outside the town of Levadia. You will then drive to DELPHI, known in ancient times as the navel of the world. Pass by Castalia Spring, visit the archaeological site and view 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 and Delphi museum, with its spectacular exhibits including the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos, the metopes of the Athenian treasury, the famous bronze Charioteer, originally created to commemorate a victory during the 476 B.C. Pythian Games, and many other artifacts. After lunch, return to Athens via the picturesque mountain village of Arachova, built on the south slopes of Parnassus, well known for its attractive hand-woven carpets, rugs, and quilts, as well as for its wine and cheese (short stop).
Highlights:
- Castalia Spring
- Guided tour of the Temple of Apollo and the world-famous Oracle
- See the Athenian Treasure
- Guided tour of Delphi Museum
- Optional lunch in a traditional family-owned restaurant
- Wander around the picturesque village of Arachova
