Delphi

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Delphi, nestled high up in the mountains north of Athens, is one of the most remarkable places in the world. A visit to Greece is incomplete without visiting here, especially for those interested in history and mythology. It is a mysterious, awe-inspiring place, quite unlike any other historical site in the country. Nestled on the slopes of Mount Parnassos two hours drive from the city it is well worth the day trip to see one of mythologyβ€™s most revered locations. The town of Delphi is unremarkable, and caters for the large number of tourist who come to see the ancient site. The streets, lined with tourist shops and restaurants, cater for tourists. Overnight visitors can experience the vibrant nightlife that comes apparent after 9 pm. Ancient Delphi, the ruins of the sanctuary and the museum are situated a just out of the town and open from 7.30 am to 7.30 pm daily. Tickets can be bough separately for entry to the site and the museum, the latter is well worth the visit as it gives excellent detail on the site and the oracle, as well as holding a fascinating collection excavated by archaeologists over the last 150 years. The sanctuary was dedicated to a number of the Greek Gods over time, but became the seat of Apollo after the Mycenaean period. Delphi was the home to the Delphic Oracle, a very important part of ancient life. The oracle, a priestess from the site, would be consulted for all manner of things, from household troubles, to questions of war. She was the earthly voice of the Gods, whoβ€™s utterances at the chasm would be translated by priests on site. It was also a place of great celebration, as in winter, Dionysos, the God of Wine was venerated on the site. A tip for visitors to Delphi is to arrive early and start from the top of the hill, and take a bottle of water, especially if you are visiting in summer. Taking the steps up the sacred way, you arrive at the Sanctuary of Apollo, where the well-preserved theatre and temple are situated. This incredible set of ruins leave visitors amazed at their complexity and in awe of the sophistication of the ancient world. In this beautiful mountain setting, it is hard to leave Delphi without feeling a sense of wonder.

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The Perfect Greek Vacation

Me and my Girlfriend took a trip to Greece with Antelope Travel and it was nothing short of perfect. Their driver and staff were super helpful, polite, and warm. We gave them a few ideas and they turned it into an amazing itinerary that was both packed with fun things to do and good recommendations and flexibility to allow us to discover our destinations in Greece to the fullest. We highly recommend their services and we will be going back to them for our next Greece vacation!

Written September 14, 2023

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One of the best experiences me and my wife had

Amazing very well organized smooth classy luxurious they're amazing
Anthony from antelope is the best

Written September 8, 2023

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Fabulous trip and attention to detail!

Anthony Alagiah with Antelope Travel planned the perfect family trip for us in June 2023. Anthony was a pleasure to work with, he communicated in detail and was very responsive to any questions I had and even stayed in touch while we were in Greece.
This was our first visit to Greece and he patiently guided me during the planning process and planned perfect itineraries for Athens, the islands and the mainland so we could experience a variety of different parts of Greece. Keeping three teenage boys engaged and interested isn't always easy but all of Anthony's tours, tour guides and activities worked perfectly for all of us!
We had many air, land and sea transfers and Anthony's planning and his partners ensured that everything went smoothly for us.
We were referred to Anthony from friends and I highly recommend him! I have now referred other friends to him, as thanks to his expertise, we had a fantastic family trip to Greece.
Athens, Santorini, Naxos, Meteori, Delphi, Athens

Written August 18, 2023

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Amazing Travel Agency

Anthony and his team did an amazing job organizing our eight day trip to Mykonos and Santorini. They chose two excellent hotels that met our budget, and booked car transport and inter-island ferries for us. He also gave a bunch of great restaurant recommendations and was able to help us book a few last-minute items, including a wine tour! He also had local representatives on each island who we were able to call with random specific asks (e.g., last minute club reservations on Mykonos).

The only thing we'd change is that we wish we had been able to spend even MORE time in Greece! In fact, we're already hoping to take another trip next year, and if we do we'll definitely be using Anthony and team again!

Having worked with other travel agents in other regions who do not do nearly as good a job, we can honestly say we are really happy with our Antelope experience!

Written August 15, 2023

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We worked with Anastasia at Antelope travel, who was amazing. She arranged a four hour tour in Athens and then 3 nights in Mykonos and 3 nights in Santorini. It was a truly amazing trip. All the guides hired by the travel agency (Athens and Delos day trip) were knowledgeable and friendly. The transfers and transportation was timely and efficient. The hotel in Mykonos (Myconian Imperial) was a real treasure.....we loved it. I rarely work with travel agents because I think I can do it on my own, but this trip was truly marvelous because of Anastasia's efforts. We want to thank her for all her help!!

Written August 13, 2023

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Incredible Trip!

It was an absolute pleasure working with Anthony & his entire team from the very start of our planning our vacation to Greece all the way through of traveling back home to Chicago. Anthony & his team ensured our entire trip was seamless. We started in Athens for 24 hours, then to Mykonos for 4 days and then Santorini for 4 days. The planning & attention to detail made the whole trip one of the best travel experiences of our life. Anthony & his team were referred to us by a couple of other friends who had also worked with them for their vacations to Greece over the past few years & we will continue referring Anthony to anyone we know who is traveling to Greece because of our incredible experience!

Written August 6, 2023

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