Discover Thermopylae & Delphi from Athens: Private Mythology One Day tour.

We will meet Thermopylae, where the Spartan King Leonidas made his heroic final stand against the Persians in 480BC. Stretch your legs at the battle site of Thermopylae, and strike your best Spartan pose for a photo. Thermopylae, which is a location in Greece where in antiquity existed narrow coastal passage. Its name derives from its hot sulfur springs. “Hot gates” is also “the place of hot springs and cavernous entrances to Hades. Thermopylae is primarily known for the battle that took place there between the Greek forces including the Spartans and the Persian forces.

Arrive at Delphi the center of earth and universe for Ancient Greeks. Famous for its theater, Delphi was considered the navel of the world and played a very important role in the classical ancient Greek world. We visit the archaeological site and the Temple of Apollo, famous for its oracle.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Thermopylae, Thermopylae, Phthiotis Region, Central Greece

We will meet Thermopylae, where the Spartan King Leonidas made his heroic final stand against the Persians in 480BC. Stretch your legs at the battle site of Thermopylae, and strike your best Spartan pose for a photo. Thermopylae, which is a location in Greece where in antiquity existed narrow coastal passage. Its name derives from its hot sulphur springs. “Hot gates” is also “the place of hot springs and cavernous entrances to Hades.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Livadia 321 00, Greece

It is built on the western edge of the valley of Kopaida and it is flown through by the river Erkyna. Its picturesque neighborhoods nad the old houses catch your eye as well as the stone bridges at the springs of Krya, offer a lovely natural landscape with evergreen plane trees natural waterfalls and windmills. You can visit the Byzantine Castle, the Oracle (an underground stone building) the stone Theatre and the Clock. You can also enjoy a quick meal and taste what the town is known for its traditional souvlaki.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Arachova, Arachova, Boeotia Region, Central Greece

Arahova is an important, cosmopolitan winter destination ideal for nature lovers and also for those who love good traditional food. There you can explore the picturesque traditional alleys of the town and enjoy your lunch.

Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: Delphi, Delphi, Phocis Region, Central Greece

The place where it was established and flourished the greatest religious centre of ancient times. In 1987 Delfi was awarded the title of a monument of Unesco.

Duration: 3 hours