Delphi from Evia

Explore one of the most famous sites of classical Greece on a day trip from Evia to magical Delphi, located on the enchanting slopes of Mount Parnassus, Delphi in the ancient world was considered the center of the world.  According to mythology, Zeus sent two eagles from the ends of the universe to find the omphalos (the naval of the world), and this is the place where they met. Delphi's Archaeological Site is filled with temples and structures, the most important temple being the Temple of Apollo, the world-famous Oracle, Tholos of Athena Pronaia, the Treasury of the Athenians, the Stoa of the Athenians, the Ancient Theatre, the Ancient Stadium, the Gymnasium. The Archaeological Museum of Delphi houses the extensive history found from excavations in the Delphi Sanctuary and the surrounding area (the unique bronze Charioteer, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos and many other excavations). The landscape surrounding Delphi is one of the most breath-taking in Greece. Since the location of Delphi is on the slope of a mountain one can enjoy the view of the whole valley below all the way to the Gulf of Corinth. Lunch in the village of Delphi or in Arachova area before returning to Evia.