Tour overview
A historic and inspiring hike that combines the magic of nature with the mystery of ancient temples! We follow the ancient footpath, from the slopes of Mt Parnassos in a forested route to the village of Delphi. The same footpath that took Pan’s worshippers up from the ancient temples of Delphi to the Corycean Grotto to celebrate rites, which is now a part of the E4 european trail. We start at Livadi plateau at an altitude of 1200m. En route, we will stop for a picnic in a traditional sheep barn, near the cave of Pan. We continue our descend to Delphi sanctuary overlooking the olive trees valley and the Corinthian Gulf, whilst the mountains of the Peloponnese complete our picturesque scenery.
Highlights:
- Following the ancient Greeks steps and part of E4 European path
- Unique view on Delphi Ancient sanctuary, the Olive Grove, the Corinthian gulf
- 700 m high difference from an Αlpine landscape to a Mediterranean landscape
- God’s Pan cave
Activities
Tour Summary
Duration
Period of Operation: Throughout the year
Price:
- 40€/person for min 6 participants
- 45€/person for 4-5 participants
- 55€/person for min 3 participants
- 65€/person for min 2 participants (for less or more participants please contact us)
Participation requirements
- Basic physical condition
- Age 10 years and above
Tour Details
Tour inclusions
- English speaking Trekking Hellas Guide
- Transfer from Delphi to Livadi plateau
- Greek traditional picnic lunch
- Taxes
Please note: this is a hiking tour and no visit or guiding to the Archaeological Site is included.
FAQ
Throughout the year
Meeting Point: Café of the Archeological museum of Delphi or your hotel in Delphi
Meeting Time: 09.00 am
- Small backpack with bottled water
- Comfortable clothes (preferably quick-drying material : cotton or polycotton not denim)
- Light hiking shoes or hiking boots
- Hat or beanie, sunglasses, sunblock
- Waterproof jacket / membrane (for the rainy days)
Itinerary
09:00: Meeting at the café of the Archeological museum of Delphi or at your hotel in Delphi
09:00 – 09:40: Jeep transfer to God’s Pan Cave
09:40 – 10:10: Cave visit
10:10 – 11:30: Hike following the Ancient footpath
11:30 – 11:45: Snack brake
11:45 – 13:45: Hike following the Ancient footpath
13:45 – 14:30: Picnic lunch in Delphi and transfer to the museum or your hotel in Delphi