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Oracle of Apollo - Delphi
taxi tour
Thebes, Levadia, Arachova,
Delphi, Parnassus, Ski centre, Orchomenos
1st day:
Starting
from
Athens Greece taxi, drives through the fertile plain of Beotia, crossing the town
of
Thebes
connected with the tragedy of king Oedipus. Proceed
to
Levadia, a lively town, an important junction in the road network
and an industrial centre, the textile mills treat the cotton
grown in the Copais valley.
The upper town is graced by white
houses with jutting wooden balconies dating from 18c. We'll
stop for a drink by the beautiful river Krya. Over the
spot where the water springs out, lies the Municipal Cafe "XENIA". During the ancient times, Krya is 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.
Overnight
in Delphi or Arachova (Hotel with a swimming pool ) one of the most traditional villages in Greece.
A winter resort for skiers, 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
savour a dish of soft fried cheese (formaela)
The workshops sell shoulder bags, carpets and long haired rugs (flokati)
in bright colours.
2nd day: Further
sightseeing of Delphi, visit Castalia Spring and the Sanctuary of
Athena Pronaea. Return to Athens from the east side of Mount Parnassus,
through small mountain villages and the ancient town
of
Chaeroneia,
(where in 338 BC the battle took place between the
southern Greek cities and King of Greek Macedonians Phillip, in
which Alexander then 18 years of age, was making his debut in
battle) short stop at the lion's monument, 24 feet high.
Greece taxi visits
Orchomenos in Boeotia.
Orchomenos was a very important Boeotian city and was
particularly prosperous in Mycenaean times. It is referred to by Homer, Strabo and Pausanias as one of the strongest
centers of the heroic past, with legendary wealth.
Greece taxi visits the impressive tholos tomb of
Minyas, dated to about 1250 BC. The tholos tomb, which was
excavated by H. Schliemann in 1880-81, rose above ground
level. It had a long dromos which is no longer preserved, a deep
doorway with a lintel weighing many tons, a circular burial
chamber 14m. in diameter and a small side room, the ceiling of
which is formed of stone slabs decorated with relief spirals,
rosettes and papyrus flowers. The tomb was robbed in ancient
times. Inside the tholos a statue base and a base for an
altar were found dating from the 3rd century BC.
You can view
my portfolio of photos at
http:// www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Delphi
and
http://www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Orchomenos
All the
information & photos on this website is updated
continuously. I myself visit all sites at least once the
month.
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Daily: 8.00 am Return approx 7.00
pm. on second
day .
Sanctuary of Apollo: Summer 8a.m to 7p.m (winter
to 3p.m) Entrance fee 8 Euro including the
museum. Monastery 8a.m to 5p.m Entrance fee 3
Euro.
Closed on Holidays: January 1st. March 25th, May 1st, Easter Sunday,
Christmas Day and Boxing Day. On Good Friday,
the site is open 12.00 - 17.00.
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