Delphi

The visit of the archaeological site takes roughly 2 to 3 hours. Follow the Sacred Way through the Sanctuary of Apollo, leading from the entrance to the main Temple complex. Originally, it was lined with votive monuments and treasuries erected by various Greek cities, like the famous treasury of the Athenians, reflecting the cultural and political diversity of ancient Greece. Visit the ancient Theater from the 4th century BC and the Stadium built to host the Pythian Games. Do not miss seeing the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, based on a circular plan is a masterpiece of Classical architecture.

The treasure of artifacts brought to light by the excavations in the sanctuary of Delphi found shelter in the museum that was built on site in 1903 with funds provided by Andreas Syggros. Successive expansions of the exhibition areas from the 1950s onwards led to the contemporary museum, which was last refurbished in 2000. Today, the museum accommodates one of the most valuable collections of ancient Greek art. These works, along with the architectural monuments, once adorned Apollo’s sanctuary, which must have resembled a vast open-air museum. Among museums’ highlights are the famous Charioteer belonged to a statuary complex of a chariot run by four horses, the sacred symbol of Delphi, “omphalos” (navel) that signified the center of the earth, and the marble statue of Antinoos.

Just 15 minutes’ drive from Delphi lays the mountain town of Arachova, Athens winter ski resort. Enjoy the panoramic view and the winding streets with stone and wood houses. There are many taverns where you can eat fresh, local meals and a glass of Arachova’s famous black wine, called ‘brusque’. Galaxidi is another nearby fishing village to visit on your trip to Delphi. This charming village back in the 19th century was an important port in possession of one of the largest merchant fleets in Greece. Galaxidi is located approximately half an hour drive from Delphi town. An ideal place to taste fresh fish by the seaside.