Delphi: The Google of the Ancient World - Self Guided Tour

 

Delphi is a window to the mind and soul of the ancient Greeks. For 1000 years Pythia revealed the will of the gods to a people desperately searching for an answer to life’s most intractable problems. Profitable enterprise, major tourist attraction, and depository of all knowledge, Delphi were the ultimate search engine. HIGHLIGHTS Highlights include a description of the treasures and the monuments along the Sacred Way (be thankful that you are not following an ancient guide who spoke incessantly and read every single inscription), the Halo, the open space where a band of youths carrying torches set a hut on fire in commemoration of Apollo’s slaying of the dragon, the Temple of Apollo (where you stand like the Greeks and blame yourself for not bringing the goat required by the god to offer you advice), and a breathtaking view of the distant sea from the Theater, where you can commiserate with the hapless Cretan sailors who were abducted by Apollo to serve as his priests. Finally you have the chance to hear the sound of silence among the pine trees at the Stadium and feel pity for Croesus, who gave Apollo seven tons of gold and lost his empire. You can enjoy this tour by using your smartphone or tablet at your own pace even if you are offline. The interactive map on your screen will guide you step-by-step to explore all points of interest along your route. Each stop comes with a selection of our signature stories allowing you to tailor the tour experience to your personal interests and schedule. After downloading Clio Muse app from Apple Appstore or Google Play, you can access this tour and activate it any moment you wish and also repeat it any time. To best enjoy our multimedia self-guided tour (comprising maps, video, audio and text) we recommend the use of headphones. After booking you will receive an access code with which you can use the downloaded app to follow the self-guided audio tour. Others 10 stops 2km total walking distance Languages English, Spanish, Italian and French