Hike & History Tour
Tour overview
A short but very comprehensive tour in the “navel of the earth”. A concise guided tour that includes: a visit to the archaeological site, a wonderful hike in the ancient footpath in the fir forested foothills of Mt.Parnasus plus a visit with dinner in the village of Arachova famous for its traditional textiles.
Tour Summary
Duration
Period of operation: Throughout the year
Duration: 2 days/1 nights
Price:
Semi-Guided Mode:
- 155€ for 4-6 participants
- 225€ for 2-3 participants
Fully Guided Mode :
- 365€ for 4-6 participants
- 570€ for 2-3 participants
Participation requirements
Basic physical condition
Tour Details
Tour inclusions
Guided Mode:
- Accommodation in 3-star hotel sharing a double room with breakfast
- Car rental
- Hike with picnic lunch
- Dinner
- English speaking driver
- Fuel – tolls
- Professional guide and entrance fees in Delphi
Self Guided Mode:
- Accommodation in 3-star hotel sharing a double room with breakfast
- Hike with picnic lunch
- Professional guide in Delphi (no entrance fees)
Itinerary
Your guide meets you at your hotel in Athens and drives you to your hotel in Delphi. Once you settle we drive to the traditional village of Arachova for a walk and dinner. Arachova’s women continue the tradition of the famous Arachovian handmade textiles, using looms and natural dyes. Women who follow the traditional ways of preparation make savories based on local recipes such as marmalades, sweets, drinks, pasta (chilopites, trahana) and many others. Arachova is also a great place to shop for the locally produced brightly colored shoulder bags and rugs.
After breakfast, we drive at the beginning of our hike at Livadi plateau at an altitude of 1200m dropping down from the slopes of Mt Parnassos to the village of Delphi.
It is the same ancient footpath that took Pan’s worshippers up from the ancient temples of Delphi to the Corycean Grotto to celebrate rites, and it is part of the E4 European trail. Following the ancient path in a forested route, we descend to Delphi sanctuary overlooking the olive trees valley and the Corinthian Gulf, whilst the mountains of the Peloponnese complete our picturesque scenery.
En route, we stop at the cave of Panas and have our picnic in a traditional sheep barn.
We then meet our professional guide who tours with us in the archaeological site and museum, a world heritage monument according to UNESCO. Amongst others, we visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the museum which contains masterpieces such as the Bronze Charioteer and the image of the famous athlete Aghias. After our visit, we drive back to Athens or continue to another destination.
FAQ
Throughout the year
Gallery
Delphi
4x4
Jeeping & Caves Mt.Parnassos
Delphi
Hiking
Hike to God Pan’s Cave
