Delphi guided tour with transportation
$87.52
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Description
You will spent a day to Delphi where according to mythology, it is here that the two eagles sent out by Zeus from the ends of the universe to find the navel of the world met. The sanctuary of Delphi,set within a most spectacular landscape, was for many centuries the cultural and religious centre and symbol of unity for the Hellenic world and seat of the Pythian Games. The Delphic Oracle was regarded as the most trustworthy, was at its peak.It was delivered by the Pythia,the priestess and interpreted by the priests of Apollo. Cities, rulers and ordinary individuals alike consulted the oracle, expressing their gratitude with great gifts and spreading its fame around the world.Indeed,it was believed to have successfully predicted events related to the cataclysm of Deukalion,the Argonaut’s expedition and the Trojan War. Visit the Museum where one can see other archeological treasures, the unique bronze statue of the Charioteer dedicated to Apollo by Polyzalos,the tyrant of Gela,in 478 BC