Delphi Greece Guided Tours

10/08/2024

Then vs Now :

Ancient theater at archaeological site of Delphi, Greece. Site offered audience a wonderful view with entire shelter and view of olive valley above. Dating back to 4 Centuries BC, theater was built from limestone of Parnassos Mountain.

09/08/2024

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The Tholos at Delphi, Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia.

22/04/2024

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16/04/2024

🟦 The ancient stadium of the Oracle of Delphi , .
Built in the 4th century bC, in the place of a smaller one, could take 30000 spectators, distance between start and finish lines is 177,75 m, elevation 950 meters from sea level(!) , 2800 ft, on mount Parnassus.
Photograph in black and white right after discovery in 1950 by airplane, used till the 90s for theatrical performances.

19/11/2023

Then vs Now :
Ancient Theatre of Delphi, Greece; has been built on same hill as Temple of Apollo, but it is located further above it. Its situation gave audiences a great view of entire sanctuary and above 'Olive Tree Valley'. Dating back to 4th Century BC, theatre was constructed using limestone of Mount Parnassus.
The 35 rows of theatre could seat nearly 5000 people, who in ancient times enjoyed plays, poetry readings and musical events during the various festivals that took place periodically at Delphi. The lower tiers of seats were constructed in Hellenistic and Roman periods. Theatre went through many reformations. However, it has kept its basic structures: stone seats, a round-shaped stage and an orchestra.
Today, it hosts many ancient plays and other cultural events, mostly in summer.

23/09/2023

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We visit a destination imbued in ancient mysticism near Athens, that is especially ideal for an early autumn daytrip or weekend adventure.

03/09/2023

𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙰𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚗𝚒𝚊𝚗 𝚃𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚞𝚛𝚢 𝚊𝚝 𝙳𝚎𝚕𝚙𝚑𝚒𝚃𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝙽𝚘𝚠, 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝟻𝚝𝚑 𝙲𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚢 𝙱𝙲 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚃𝚘𝚍𝚊𝚢
(Quote from Naru Parmar)

17/10/2019

Watch a full-size cruise ship squeeze through tiny Corinth Canal in Greece

13/10/2019

Sailing to history with a replica of ancient Greek trireme Olympias

12/10/2019

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11/10/2019

"All that remains of the Temple of Apollo, situated on the third terrace, are six broken Doric columns. Here the Pythia would deliver prophecies to those who came to consult the god."

Relying on clues from the past, a team of 19th-century archaeologists uncovered Delphi, the site where ancient Greeks asked questions, and Apollo answered them.

10/10/2019

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Delphi was an important ancient Greek religious sanctuary. Located on Mt. Parnassus, it was mostly known for its oracle.

08/10/2019

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07/10/2019

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Debating between heading to Ancient Olympia or to Delphi? We give you 10 reasons why you should choose Delphi right away.

06/10/2019

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04/10/2019

Delphi, ancient town and seat of the most important Greek temple and oracle of . It lay in the territory of Phocis on the steep lower slope of Mount Parnassus, about 6 miles (10 km) from the Gulf of Corinth. Delphi is now a major archaeological site with well-preserved ruins. It was designated a World Heritage site in 1987.

Delphi, ancient town and seat of the most important Greek temple and oracle of Apollo. It lay in the territory of Phocis on the steep lower slope of Mount Parnassus, about 6 miles (10 km) from the Gulf of Corinth. Delphi is now a major archaeological site with well-preserved ruins. It was

02/10/2019

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01/10/2019

Delphi (Delfí), lying on the slopes of Mount Parnassus high above the Gulf of Corinth, is one of the most famous historic sites in Greece, known throughout the ancient Greek world and beyond as the sanctuary of Apollo and the shrine of his oracle. Today a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Delphi ranks wi...

01/10/2019

The pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, where the oracle of Apollo spoke, was the site of the omphalos, the 'navel of the world'. Blending harmoniously with the superb landscape and charged with sacred meaning, Delphi ...

01/10/2019

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28/09/2019

A must do day-trip around

This is a road trip that includes a bit of everything: mountains, nightlife, a stop at the “navel of the world” and the seaside. The drive to Arachova from Athens becomes more and more interesting as one approaches coming from Livadeia; with Mount Elikona on your left and the snow-capped peaks o...

27/09/2019

Just over two hours from Athens, the ancient 'navel of the world' now brims with cultural gems, astounding nature and great food and shopping.

26/09/2019

Free admission to archeological sites, museums & monuments on Sept 27-29

Greeks and tourists will have the possibility to take advantage of the free admission to the Greece’s archaeological sites and museums in the last weekend of September 2019. The Greek Culture…