Delphi Site
At the foot of Mount Parnassos lies the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which had the most famous oracle of ancient Greece. Delphi was regarded as the centre of the world. According to mythology, it is here that the two eagles sent out by Zeus from the ends of the universe to find the navel of the world met. The sanctuary of Delphi, set within a most spectacular landscape, was for many centuries the cultural and religious centre and symbol of unity for the Hellenic world. Expect about 2.5 hours travel time from Athens city.
Greek Lunch
At Delphi you will have the opportunity to enjoy an authentic Greek lunch with bird’s-eye view with the sea at the horizon! At one of the best Greek country restaurants you will taste local delicacies known for the deep flavours and the rich aromas. Trust your driver’s recommendation and you will not regret it!
Spartan King Leonidas Memorial
The monument was built to commemorate the battle at Thermopylae, and is located at the centre of the pass, where the final phase of the battle took place, as is attested by the accumulation at the foot of the hill of iron and bronze spearheads dated to the 5th century B.C.
Meteora
Meteora is the second largest monastic and pilgrimage area in Greece after Mount Athos. The first monks took refuge on these cliff tops fleeing an invading Turkish army around the 11th century. Several monasteries were built in the centuries that followed and all the building materials had to be winched up in baskets. Until 1920 this was the sole means for getting supplies up to the monasteries. In 1988 Metéora was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will encounter a breathtaking site of impressive monasteries “balanced” on massive detached stone pinnacles, 400 metres above the ground. Meteora is one of Christianity’s holiest places as well as a landscape of outstanding natural beauty.