1/2 Day Hiking Excursion Corycian Cave from Delphi

1/2 Day Hiking Excursion Corycian Cave from Delphi

Visit a unique natural sanctuary

ACTIVE PERIOD
April - November
Fixed Departures 2025
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
2
DURATION
5 hrs
MINIMUM PARTICIPANTS
1
1/2 Day Hiking Excursion Corycian Cave from Delphi
Price from €45
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Overview

A hike for those who love places full of nature’s energy! An exploration of a mythological place, the Corycian Cave dedicated to Gaia and her daughters the nymphs.

We hike through a lush fir forest for about an hour to the Corycian Cave. Its entrance is hidden at the summit of Palaiovouna hill.  From there you have a splendid view to the higher summits of Mount Parnassos, the altitude plateau and the sea! Dedicated to the Corycian Nymphs and the god Pan (god of the wild life), the cave is known not only for its beauty but also for its ancient myth, proclaiming that it was visited by divine spirits. It was formed by underground waters in ancient times. Scientific research showed that the cave was inhabited from the Neolihic era and the abundant finds date back from the Neolithic to the Classical period. The cave is connected to Delphi by an ancient footpath pilgrims use to follow in ancient times. Its rock walls, sculpted by the waters reveal us fascinating figures such as “the witch”, “the rabbit”, “the thinker”.

This pleasant hike will make you feel the vibrations of a cave considered by the ancients to be the center of the ancient world.

Meeting point
Delphi or Arachova
Meeting time
08.45 Delphi / 09.10 Arachova
End of activity
13.40 Arachova / 14.00 Delphi

Highlights

  • Discover the Altitude plateau & Forest area of Mt. Parnassos
  • Visit a mythical cave
  • From April 10th / Includes local transfer: pick-up & drop off from Delphi and Arachova
DISTANCE
6 km hiking
ASCEND
300
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DESCEND
300
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General Info

DURATION
5 hrs
ACTIVE PERIOD
April - November
Fixed Departures 2025
PRICE
  • 45€/ person for min 4-7 participants
  • 55€/ person for 3 participants
  • 70€/ person for 2 participants
  • 140€/ person for 1 participant

Price for Fixed Departures: 45€/person

Fixed Departures 2025

  • April 10, 12, 26, 30
  • May 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28 
  • June 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28
  • August 2, 6, 9
  • September 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 

Analytical timetable

08:45    Pick-up from Delphi

09:10    Pick-up from Arachova

09:10 - 09:45 Transfer to the Altitude plateau
09:45 - 11:15  Hike to the cave
11:15 - 11:45  Visit the cave
11:45 - 12:00  Snack break

12:00 - 13:15  Hike back to the starting point

13:15 ~ 14.00 Transfer back to Arachova and Delphi

Participation requirements

  • Basic physical condition
  • Age 8 to 75 years 

Tour inclusions

  • English speaking Trekking Hellas guide
  • Pick-up & Drop off from Delphi, Arachova (from April 10th)
  • Snack
  • Taxes
  • Liability insurance 

Tour exclusions

  • Anything not mentioned above

Equipment

  • Small backpack
  • Hiking shoes (obligatory)
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Hat or beanie, sunglasses,  sunblock
  • Your own personal water bottle. As part of our environmental policy and action plan, we are committed to eliminating the use of plastic water bottles.

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1/2 Day Hiking Excursion Corycian Cave from Delphi

Visit a unique natural sanctuary

Price from €45

BOOK NOW

FAQs

What should I bring with me

  • what is listed above in Equipment section

What's the meeting point & time?

Meeting Point: Arachova Livadi altitude plateau central road. «Micro Café» cafeteria, to view in map click here
Meeting Time: 09.00 am

When is the activity available?

From 15 January to 15 December 

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