DAY 1
Drive to Mt Parnassos, hike the ancient path that was connecting Corycian Cave and Delphi and visit the archaeological site
We depart early from Athens and drive towards mount Parnassos. Covered by thick forests, with habitats of high biodiversity value, Parnassos was the first Greek mountain to be proclaimed a National Park. Our hike starts just below Corycian Cave, which was dedicated to the God Pan and it was a place for pagan rituals since Neolithic times. We follow the same path that ancient pilgrims used to take in order to approach the cave from Delphi oracle. It descends the southwest part of Parnassos mountain, within a dense fir forest and great views of the sanctuary of Delphi and the olive grove of Amfissa, the biggest in Greece, with more than one million trees. We finish at the village of Delphi where we lunch, as Greeks, tasting the traditional “meze” dishes.
The day continues as we visit the archeological site of Delphi, symbol of unity of the ancient Greek world and its most prestigious religious center. Alongside with your guide you will explore the archaeological site and the archaeological museum without the morning crowds.
Overnight in Delphi in a boutique hotel
Hiking distance: 8,5 km / Hiking Duration: 3 hr
Elevation gain & loss: 121 m & 670 m
Driving distance:
Athens to Delphi 180 km / 2 hr 30min