The Centre of the Ancient World
For seven centuries (8th to 4th century BC), every significant decision in the Greek world — whether to go to war, where to found a colony, whom to choose as leader — was taken to the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi. City-states, kings, and private individuals made the 150km journey from Athens through the mountains to receive the Pythia's pronouncement. Today the site includes the Sacred Way, the Temple of Apollo (where the Oracle spoke), the Theatre, and the Tholos — the most photographed building in central Greece. The Delphi Museum holds the most extraordinary collection of archaic bronze sculpture in the world, including the Charioteer of Delphi. FFGR Greece drives you from Athens in 2.5 hours through Arachova village for lunch, arriving at Delphi for the afternoon light.