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Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Small-Group Tour
About This Tour
Join us and live your myth with max 8 guests. In our way as we drive we'll see Marathon, the start of the original marathon race, the city of Thiva and the spot where Oedipus killed his father, according to the Aeschylus tragedy , and we will stop at the celebrity ski resort village of Arachova.
Delphi for 2 hours.
Lunch in Delphi with magnificent view of Delphi riviera and the biggest valley of olive trees in Greece.
After, off-road drive at a height of 1400m / 4593f visiting the corycian cave, the 1st oracle since 4.000 b.c. not full excavated yet.
Next stop will be at Thermopylae (hot gates) :
Leonidas and 300 Spartans monument
Delphi for 2 hours.
Lunch in Delphi with magnificent view of Delphi riviera and the biggest valley of olive trees in Greece.
After, off-road drive at a height of 1400m / 4593f visiting the corycian cave, the 1st oracle since 4.000 b.c. not full excavated yet.
Next stop will be at Thermopylae (hot gates) :
Leonidas and 300 Spartans monument
What's Included
✓ Included
- Delphi guided book for archaeological site, a guide with photos and description about the monuments in Delphi. Really easy and helpful.
- Corycian cave & thermopylae with live tour guide
- Its a shared tour max 8 guests but you can book also the private one.
✗ Not Included
- Tickets for archaeological site and museum of Delphi
- Travelers will visit Delphi alone at their own pace with the book-guide
Itinerary
1
As we drive we will see the area of start of the original marathon race, and the area of first battle with Persians 490bc
2
A really beautiful, mountain village, which is a very famous ski resort.
3
We will visit the hall archaeological site of Delphi, museum, Tholos - Temple of Athena and the Kastalia holy spring.
At Delphi is not allowed to be your guide but i will give a book guide and as we drive for 2 hours i will explain the myths and historical events in ancient Greece.
At Delphi is not allowed to be your guide but i will give a book guide and as we drive for 2 hours i will explain the myths and historical events in ancient Greece.
4
Lunch in traditional restaurant with homemade bread local recipes and magnificent view of the olives trees valley of Delphi.
5
Off-road drive at a height of 1400m / 4593f visit the cave of Pan, which was the first Oracle at Delphi from 4000 bc. Here was the place of the great celebrations of Dionysus. we see Pan and Corycia naiad carved in the rock.
6
King Leonidas and 300 Spartans monument
* Description of the battle
* Τhe path that the traitor revealed to the Persians and surrounded the Spartans
*Kolonos hill the place that last Spartan die protecting the dead body of King Leonidas .
* Description of the battle
* Τhe path that the traitor revealed to the Persians and surrounded the Spartans
*Kolonos hill the place that last Spartan die protecting the dead body of King Leonidas .
Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels