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Delphi
(one day private tour)
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Thebes , Haeronia, Levadia , Arachova , Delphi , Castalia sp.
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Attention: Cruise ship
passengers arriving in Itea 20km SW of Delphi, could have a day tour proxy 5 to 8 hours.
Greece Private, drives
through the fertile plain of Beotia, driving through the town of
Thebes
connected with the tragedy of king Oedipus and the town of
Chaeroneia, where in 338 BC the battle between the southern Greek cities and
King of Greek Macedonians Phillip took place. Alexander then 18
years old, was making his debut in battle. Short stop at the
lion's monument, 24 feet high. Proceed to Levadia,
a busy town and an important junction in the road network. Also
an industrial centre
where its textile mills treat the cotton
grown in the Copais valley.
The upper town is graced by white houses
with jutting wooden balconies dating from the 18th C. We'll stop for a
drink by the beautiful river Karya over the spot where the water
springs out. In ancient times, Karya was said to be the
location of the Oracle of Trofonios Zeus which included the
springs of Mnemosyne
(Remembrance) and the spring of Lethe (oblivion). The
oracle was used as a stage before visiting the
oracle of Delphi
and as such, through the times, it acquired great power and
riches.
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Arrive at
Delphi
the centre of the Ancient world - the "Ompfalos" Navel of the Earth - whose prestige extended far beyond
the boundaries of the Hellenic world. On the
slopes of
Mount Parnassus (the second highest
mountain of Greece), in a landscape of
unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins
of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios.
Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and
the Museum containing
masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture such as the
bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias.
Visit Castalia spring and the
Sanctuary of
Athena Pronaea.
You can view our portfolio
of photos at
http://www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Delphi
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After lunch return to Athens with a short stop at
the picturesque mountain village of Arachova, (a winter resort
for skiers -time for shopping if you wish)
built on the south slopes of Parnassus (940m/3084ft). The main narrow
street winds its way between taverns and workshops. In the
taverns one can savor a dish of soft fried cheese (formaela)
The workshops sell shoulder bags, carpets and long haired rugs (flokati)
in bright colors.
All the information & photos on this website is updated
continuously.
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PRICE |
HIGHLIGHTS |
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Daily:
Approx.(10
Hours)
Sanctuary of Apollo:
Summer 8a.m to 7.30p.m (winter to 3p.m) Entrance fee 9
Euro including the museum.
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Levadia (spring of Lethe & Mnemosyne)
- Delphi Museum - Sanctuary of
Apollo - Sanctuary
of Athena - Picturesque village of
Arachova
Closed on Holidays:
January 1st., March 25th, May 1st, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day
and Boxing Day. On Good Friday, the sites are open 12.00- 17.00 |
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