Delphi, Arachova & Monastery of Hosios Loukas

Day Tour from Athens into the spectacular Greek mountains. Visit the ruins of Delphi, built by the ancient Greeks.Enjoy cheese and wine in pretty Arachova, and see a beautiful monastery of Hosios Loukas.

Delphi was considered the center of the world. One of the most important ancient in Greece.!!!

Currently Delphi is a small tourist town on the slant of Mount Parnassus, with beautiful views over the Pleistos Valley and the Adriatic Sea. Most hotels and restaurants have excellent observation decks.

During the ancient classical world Delphi was a prominent Greek sanctuary that attracted thousands of pilgrims every year. Countless travelers visited the town in search of advice from Pythia, the High Priestess of the Temple of Apollo.

It is believed that the Pythia would take substances to enter into a trance state and talk in gibberish, which would then be interpreted by priests into prophecies. Delphi was once the most important religious sanctuary in the ancient classical world.Exploring the town, strolling through its streets, discovering the pretty little shops and enjoying the marvelous landscape from its many panoramic bars, there are numerous things to do in Delphi.These are some of must-see attractions:

Archaeological site: The highlight of Delphi is the ancient buildings of the sanctuary including the Tholos of Delphi, the Temple of Apollo, discovered in 1892, the theatre with a seating capacity of 5,000 people, and the Stadium of Delphi, near the theatre and where the Pythian Games were held.

Delphi Archaeological Museum: The Delphi Archaeological Museum is one of the best archaeological museums in Greece. The collection’s most valuable artefact is the Charioteer of Delphi. This ancient bronze statue was designed to celebrate a victory in the Pythian Games of 478 BC or 474 BC.