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Itinerary
Day 1 Levadia & Arachova Kalambaka
Drive through Levadia and Arachova (famous for its bright multi coloured carpets) arrive in Delphi.
At the foot of Mount Parnassos, within the angle formed by the twin rocks of the Phaedriades, 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 and seat of the Pythian Games, the second most important games in Greece after the Olympics, which were held every four years.
Visit of the archaeological site (museum not included). After visits depart to Kalambaka crossing the Thessalian Plain, the granary of Greece. After arrival short visit of the village.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Overnight stay in Kalambaka at Amalia Hotel Kalambaka or similar.
Dinner
Delphi
Day 2 Kalambaka Meteora Athens
Today we will see one of the most amazing places in Greece – Meteora Meaning ‘suspended in air’ the name Meteora soon came to encompass the entire rock community of 24 monasteries, the biggest and most important group of monasteries in Greece after those in Mount Athos.
There were no steps and the main access to the monasteries was by means of a net that was hitched over a hook and hoisted up by rope and a hand cranked windlass to winch towers overhanging the chasm. Monks descended in the nets or on retractable wooden ladders up to 40m long to the fertile valleys below to grow grapes, corn and potatoes. Each community developed its own resources and by the end of the 14th century, the Grand Meteoron emerged as the dominant community. The rock monasteries have been characterized by UNESCO as a unique phenomenon of cultural heritage.
After visits start the drive back to Athens passing through Thermopylae for a photo stop. *This visit sometimes can take place the first day.
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Breakfast
Meteora
Accommodation
Amalia Hotel Kalambaka
Kalambaka
Amalia Hotel Kalambaka, a 4-star hotel, is situated in a privileged location, just minutes away from the town of Kalambaka. The hotel extends on 14 acres of greenery and has been built with traditional materials to match its surroundings. This hotel is one of the best hotels to stay in Kalambaka due to its excellent location, incredible facilities and comfortable rooms. You can enjoy the best of both worlds: a comfortable and pleasant environment as well as the ideal location where you can explore the monasteries, museums and fun activities that will make your stay very memorable! Beautiful rooms, extensive gardens, a large swimming pool, a restaurant serving all kinds of treats and a spacious lobby with cosy corners around a fireplace, will afford the most relaxing and carefree getaway.
