Venture
to the ancient site of the panhellenic sanctuary of Delphi, explore the
complex of buildings, which includes the Temple of Apollo, The sacred
Corycian Cave, and the Castalian Spring. Visit of Meteora - the thing that
makes Meteora so special is the monasteries on the top of the rock towers.
Be sure not to miss this tour!
Visit the archaeological site and the Museum at Delphi and enjoy some
leisure time to explore this exciting city. Visit the breathtaking Meteora
and Thermopylae. What makes Meteora so special is the monasteries on the top
of the rock towers. Drive by the central Greek towns of Amphissa, Lamia and
Trikala before you arrive in beautiful Kalambaka.Delphi
The
Tholos Temple, Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia
One hundred miles northwest of Athens, soaring high above the Gulf of
Corinth, stands the holy mountain called Parnassus. Nestled amidst the pine
forested slopes and rocky crags of the sacred peak are the beautiful and
exceptionally well-preserved ruins of Delphi. A city of wondrous artistic
achievements and grand athletic spectacles during the flowering of Greek
culture in the first millennium BC, Delphi is best known, however, as the
supreme oracle site of the ancient Mediterranean world.
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