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9th - May - Wednesday Athens to Delphi by bus |
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| Rick Steve's Tour Day 3: Greek Treasures and Delphi This morning we'll tour Athens' impressive National Archaeological Museum, home to amazingly-preserved masterpieces in marble, bronze and gold. Then we'll leave the city and drive into the rugged countryside. In a dramatic setting on the flanks of 8,000-foot Mt. Parnassus we'll enjoy the fresh air and tour the mystical ruins of Delphi. Here, 25 centuries ago, the celebrated oracle allowed mere mortals to converse with the gods. This evening we'll have dinner together and sleep in the town of Delphi (1 night). Bus: 4 hrs. Walking: strenuous. labyrinth of inviting streets, squares, shops and cafés. No bus. Walking: strenuous. |
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