Private Tour In Delphi And Osios Loukas Monastery

Your private tour will start from your hotel or your cruise ship, passing by some scenic countryside places. You will pass by Livadeia and Thebes, both great ancient cities. Our first stop will be the Osios Loukas monastery founded in the early 11th century, favored by the Byzantine emperors and most worshiped by the pilgrims. There you can see the wonderful golden mosaics, built in the 11th century, and frescoes plus the Burial Crypt. The picturesque village of Arachova is our next stop, which is a popular winter holiday destination with its ski center. Then let's drive to Delphi the next stop, where you'll visit both the archaeological site with the ancient theatre and museum. Delphi is the first touristic attraction of the antiquity, as it was busy all the year round. It was the place God Apollo had his sanctuary, that the prophesies were given to every man, every prince, general and king by Pythia the High Priestess.It was the center of the universe, according to Zeus, king of the Gods. You will visit the Oracle of Apollo, the Omphalos, the temple of Athena Pronaia, Kastaleia Spring and see some magnificent artifacts and statues, such as Eniochos the charioteer, the twin Brothers and Sphynx of Naxos. When you feel hungry get ready to taste the famous Greek cuisine and have a memorable lunch.the tour will guide you to a traditional restaurant or tavern.It's up to you to choose from a variety of flavors of the most known Greek dishes. After your lunch there with a great view of mountain Parnassus and Itea, it is time to return back to Athens.