The Archaeological Museum of Delphi, one of the most important in Greece, exhibits the history of the Delphic sanctuary, the site of the most famous ancient Greek oracle. Its rich collections are comprised primarily of architectural sculptures, statues, and minor objects donated to the sanctuary. The famous Charioteer belonged to a statuary complex of a chariot run by four horses and included a second male figure. The Sphinx of the Naxians, dated to 560 BC, comprises one of the earliest representations in art of the demonic creature with a lion's body, bird's wings, and a woman's head.

The archaeological site of Delphi is one of the most important ones in Greece, second only to the Acropolis of Athens. The magnitude of the Delphi contributions to the entire ancient civilization cannot be overstated. The pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, where the oracle of Apollo spoke, was the site of the omphalos, the 'navel of the world'. Blending harmoniously with the superb landscape and charged with sacred meaning, Delphi in the 6th century B.C. was indeed the religious center and symbol of unity of the ancient Greek world.

OPTIONAL: The first photo you see when you google "Delphi" but still a place that most tourists miss out on!

Driving on towards Meteora to avoid the touristy Delphi or Arachova we'll stop at a total of the beaten-path location for our lunch with authentic choices, the treat of your driver/tour leader.

OPTIONAL: If you follow our plan and there are no unexpected delays -although not part of the normal itinerary- we shall make the first visit to the amazing monasteries' area from Day 1 to get a feeling of the unique landscape with the late afternoon lighting. Time permitting it may even be possible to visit St Stephan's monastery. The main visit will follow the next morning (day 2)!