Delphi Tours

A unique tour in nature passing through villages, lakes and sea to mount the divine mountain of Parnassos. Pictures interchange through the different colors and the smell of the flowers in the countryside. A representative sample of the blessed Greek land and the four seasons of the Mediterranean climate.

Delphi is the ancient Greek town where the most important oracle of the Ancient Greek world was situated. It was considered the navel of the world according to mythology, Panhellenic center and sacred town of Ancient Greeks. There, the second most important games after the Olympic ones, were conducted, name Pythia. It was the place where the laurel was established as the honorary prize of the winners.

It constituted a commercial nexus of the era. It was the center of uniting the 12 tribes of Central Greece with mainly religious character under the name “Amfiktionia”. The crises and wars among the members of the union, the Persian wars, the battles among the tribes and the Roman invasion were the basic reasons for the development of the history of the area and also the main cause for the treasures that were looted.

Artifacts from the area of Delphi date back to 4000 BC. In the 8^th century, when the worship of Apollo prevailed, the sanctuary of Delphi obtained a special role in the Ancient Greek world and its influence spread gradually in a big part of the broader are of the Mediterranean. Because of the prestige of the oracle, the Greek cities appealed to it in order to be helped to take decisions.

Delphi maintained their important position until the end of the 4^th century AD when the decree of emperor Theodosios closed permanently the oracle and Christianity was declared the official religion. During the following centuries the town declined and it was abandoned for good. Archeological findings suggest that the town continued to prosper until the beginning of the 7^th century.

It inspired civilization in literature, poetry, painting and sculpture. It is well known that one of the hymns of Apollo was found during the excavations of the area, which inspired musical works of art. The hymn went around the world. The information about the rumors of Delphi multiply across time and with them the visitors who come from around the world. Today Delphi is considered one of the UNESCO Monuments of World Heritage resulting in the constant flow of hundreds of thousands of tourists every year.

Arachova

Delphi are located at close distance from Arahova, a village at high altitude with fine architecture, a sample of the local tradition. Popular destination of the Athenian for the weekends forms an important winter destination of Central Greece because of the ski resort.

Osios Loucas

The monastery of Osios Loukas (or Hosios Loucas) is an important religious destination presenting a wealthy collection of relics, representative sample of the Christian faith since the Byzantine era. It was a refuge of the Greeks during the Turkish occupation. An active monastery of unique religious and historical importance for Greece is a monument of World heritage.

Moments of relaxation and gastronomy are offered in the traditional taverns with local snacks viewing from above the oil fields and the valley of Amfissa, the second biggest in Greece. The view continues like a painting in the resort of Itea, the traditional town of Galaxidi and the Corinthian bay reminding you that on the other side you face Peloponnesus.

Every traveler deserves at least once in a lifetime to come to Delphi. It can be YOU!