Day Two: Delphi, Greece

Start out from Athens and first stop in at Levadia on your way to Delphi. As you cross the Thessalian plain stop at Meteora and Thermopylae where you will observe some of the most beautiful sections of mainland Greece, enriched with its monasteries constructed on the top of rock towers.

 

Levadia is found in the direct center of Greece and is surrounded by archaeological sites such as Orhomenos, Thiva, and Delphi. While in Levadia, visit one of the four Catalan castles. The city is steeped in the traditional ways of life, creating a great spot for visitors to enjoy the beauty of Greece. The south side of the city, known as Kria, is especially unique, bursting with archaeological monuments and discoveries. This is a great place to experience the culture of the city.

 

Continue on to Delphi, the ancient sanctuary of Apollo. Delphi stands high on the hills of Mount Parnassus at the crossroads of the ancient worlds most integral routes. Begin by visiting the Museum at Delphi, found right next to the ancient site of Delphi and full of amazing artifacts from excavations on site in Delphi. The path to the museum leads visitors through several relics and tombs on the outside of the museum. Within the museum, you will find archaeological treasures such as the distinct bronze Charioteer. 

 

Visit the Temple of Apollo in the afternoon, strolling through these ancient ruins and landmarks. This site was renowned by the ancient Greeks as the actual sanctuary of Apollo. It was believed that Apollo, Olympian God, triumphed over the old underworld gods. The Temple was built in 373 B.C. with tall Doric columns. The primary entrance to the Temple was at the south-east corner of the encircling wall. Visitors can travel through this area, known as the Sacred Way, to the temple of Apollo located in the center of the sanctuary.