Embark on a journey to the most revered oracle of ancient times, stepping into the shoes of an ancient pilgrim eagerly awaiting a prophecy from Pythia. Yet, tread with awareness, for the true answers lie deep within your soul, a profound truth embraced by the ancients. Ascend to a sanctuary safeguarded by UNESCO, and marvel at the breathtaking interplay of natural splendor and human wisdom.
Tour Plan
Itinerary
Setting off with a drive along the national highway heading towards northern Greece and coming across the plane of Theves and the city of Levadia. Levadia is a town in central Greece. It is the capital of the Boeotia regional district, it lies 90 km north-west of Athens.
We will be on the slopes of Mount Parnassus before reaching Delphi.
Our first stop is going to be the monastery of Hosios Loukas. The monastery is located in a picturesque valley overflowing with olive trees. Worth noticing are its decorations and fine architecture, they are an excellent example of the second golden age of Byzantine art (11th -12th century). In particular its golden mosaic decoration and fine architecture are protected by UNESCO.
Delphi is a town on Mount Parnassus in the south of mainland Greece. It's the site of the 4th-century-B.C. Temple of Apollo, once home to a legendary oracle.
In the museum you will be able to see some splendid findings such as the famous charioteer and Gold Ivory statues.
Called the centre of the world, Delphi was the most famous ancient Greek sanctuary with a Pan Hellenic character dedicated to the God Apollo. At the site you will visit the temple of Apollo where Pytheia spoke to the oracles, the theater, and the stadium, while a little farther lies the temple of Athena Pronea and the Gymnasium.
A stop at the village of Arachova, Mykonos of the Winter, as the Athenians call it, for come picturesque photos.
And after that we will drive back to Athens.
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