Ancient sites and mountain gorges
Sunday Leave the Magnesia peninsular for Delphi. We are wanting to visit the ancient archaeological site of Delphi so head for a campsite that is close by and offers free transport to the site. We don’t know what to expect – Delphi is a UNESCO world heritage site and after the Acropolis, is the most popular archaeological site to visit in Greece. We get the feeling it will be busy and there is very limited parking so like the idea of getting a lift there. Monday Get a lift at 8.30am to the site. It is absolutely amazing. It lies between two towering rocks of Mount Parnassus, known as the Phaidriades (shining rocks). It was a sanctuary dedicated to the god Apollo, a meeting place of politics, games and festivities and the home of the most famous oracle (or seer). Pilgrims would journey to hear prophecies from the god Apollo, voiced through his chosen oracle (a woman from the local area). The area was inhabited in the 2nd millennium BCE (1500-1100 BCE). The development of th