A Day Trip In Central Greece

  • by XpatAthens
  • Wednesday, 18 February 2015
A Day Trip In Central Greece

Greece is famous for its beautiful beaches and islands. But it also has unique landscapes on the mainland. Central Greece is not a well know destination for travelling. It is 2 hours away from Athens and has a lot to offer. One of my favorite day trips includes a visit to the archaeological site of Delphi, eating and swimming at Antikyra and an evening visit to the Monastery of Osios Loukas which is a World Heritage Monument of UNESCO. Rent a car and follow me on this day trip!

Delphi is about two hours away from Athens. The scenery of the archaeological site is really unique. Ancient Greeks thought that this was the center of the Earth (“omfalos” = bellybutton, as it was called). The famous Oracle of Pythia, the Temple of Apollo and the museum are a must to visit. Wear a hat, take a bottle of water with you and start climbing the main road in the archaeological area. The Stadium is really high, but the view is totally worth it. Find some shade and enjoy the view, take a few breaths of ancient history.

To read more, please visit blog.visitgreece.gr

By Christos Loukas