Delphi
Breakfast at Delphi
Delphi formerly also called Pytho is famous for the ancient sanctuary that grew rich as the seat of Pythia, the oracle who was consulted about important decisions throughout the ancient classical world. The Greeks considered Delphi the navel or center of the world as represented by the stone monument known as the Omphalos of Delphi.
Visit Delphi archaeological site: A Unesco World Heritage Center, Delphi is one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. The functions of the oracle grew over the centuries to include athletic games, cultural events, most importantly the Pythian games. The Temple of Apollo, the Ancient Theater, the Stadium, the Athenian Treasury, the Gymnasium, the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia are truly captivating.
Visit Delphi Archaeological Museum: Many important ancient Greek artifacts from the excavations at Delphi are housed here.
Frieze of the Treasury of Sifnias
Naxian Sphinx: Dated to 560 BC, comprises one of the earliest representations in art of the demonic creature with a lion's body, bird's wings and a woman's head.
Metopes of the Athenian Treasury: Early 5th century BCE you will gaze upon Theseus and Antiope, Theseus and the Minotaur, Theseus and Marathonian bull, Heracles and the cattle of Geryon, Heracles battling the three-bodied giant Geryon, Heracles subduing a Centaur, Heracles and Cycnus, Heracles and the Nemean lion, An Amazonomachy scene and many more.
Omphalos: Signifying the center of the earth and kept in Apollo's temple.
Kleobis and Biton: Two brothers from Argos. The statues are of the typical kouros type attributed to a Peloponnesian workshop and date to the end of the 7th century BC.
Statue of Antinoos: Portrays the celebrated for his beauty, youth and emperor Hadrian's favorite as a god. This work is considered one of the finest examples of the neoclassical style revived in the 2nd century AD.
The famous Charioteer: Belonging to a statuary complex of a chariot run by four horses and included a second male figure.
Delphi Village: A popular tourist destination the village of Delphi has many hotels, guesthouses, tavernas and bars.
Enjoy your lunch on the Caldera at Delphi, overlooking fabulous Itea and Amfissa.
Shopping for your family and friends
Coffees
Drive to Olympia.
Check in at your chosen hotel
Option for dinner at "La Belle Helene" enjoying home cooked Greek meals
Overnight at Olympia