3/7/26

Delphi, Olympia, and Athens, Greece



Nafpaktos, home base for visiting Delphi

Delphi, perched on the slopes of Mount Parnassos, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is considered one of the most important places in Greek history. Its occupation can be traced back to 1600 BC.

Treasury of Athens at Delphi




Crossing the Corinth Strait

Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus and the ancient stadium where the Olympic Games were first held, in 776 BC 


We had a great cooking class/demo, followed by lunch. Charlotte made tzatziki



We stayed one night in the coastal city of Nafplion, it was the first capital of Greece between 1823 and 1834. 

This is the Bourtzi Castle, a Venetian castle built in 1471.
 

We visited a local honey farm for tastings



Tomb of Agamemnon, constructed between 1300 and 1250 BC. I gas a beehive ceiling inside

Flowers growing in between rocks

The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea

Temple of Zeus, Athens

Acropolis, the ancient architectural masterpiece built during the Golden Age of Athens, crowned by the Parthenon



Evzone guards, guarding the tomb of the unknown soldier






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