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Delphi (Daily
taxi tour from Athens, Piraeus, Itea)
Thebes, Haeronia, Levadia,
Arachova, Delphi, Castalia spring
S tarting
from Athens...Greece taxi, 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.
Greece taxi
arrives 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.
You can view
our portfolio of photos at
http://www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Delphi
Visit
Castalia spring
and the Sanctuary of Athena
Pronaea.
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.
You can view
our portfolio of photos at
http://www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Arachova
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DEPARTURE
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PRICE
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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.
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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Levadia
(spring of Lethe & Mnemosyne)
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Delphi
Museum
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Sanctuary of Apollo
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Sanctuary of Athena
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Picturesque village of Arachova
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