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Delphi (Daily taxi tour
from Athens, Piraeus, Itea)
Thebes, Haeronia, Levadia, Arachova, Delphi , Castalia sp.
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.
Visit Castalia spring and the
Sanctuary of
Athena Pronaea.
You can view my portfolio
of photos at
http://www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Delphi
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. The last stop, if there is time will be at the monastery of
Osios
Loukas. The monastery was founded by a hermit, Luke
Stiris, who died in 953 and whose tomb became the object of
pilgrimages.
You can view my portfolio
of photos at
http://www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Arachova
All the
information & photos on this website is updated
continuously. I myself visit all sites at least once the
month.
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DEPARTURE |
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.
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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Haeronia (Lion Memorial)
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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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