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Must-see Spots in London
London, you have captured my ❤️ heart. Check out my top must-see spots in London for your next trip, and tourist pro tips. The London Eye What was supposed to be a temporary attraction with a lease of only 5 years has become a London staple – The London Eye. If you want to have an unobstructed, breathtaking view of London, this is the place to be. At the top of the wheel, you will see many famous landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben (which was under construction when I came), Shard, and so much more. You can buy tickets here. Tourist pro tip: Visit the London Eye first thing in…
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The Sanctuary of Apollo, Delphi
Located amidst breathtaking scenery in central Greece is the Sanctuary of Apollo at ancient Delphi. It is the home to the famous Oracle of Delphi, and was considered to be the holiest site in Ancient Greece. It was also believed to be the center of the world; according to the Greek mythology, Zeus released two eagles from opposite ends of the earth and they met in the sky above Delphi. Impaling one another with their beaks, they fell to the ground on the very center of the world, and was marked by the sacred Omphalos, or “navel stone.” Later, Apollo killed the serpent Python (son of Mother Earth), guardian of…
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The Best of Greece in 7 Days | Sample Itinerary with Pictures
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN ATHENS, GREECE (NIGHT FLIGHT) DAY 2: ATHENS – DELPHI 8:00AM, leave for Delphi via Thebes, Levadia and the picturesque village of Arachova, on the slopes of Mt. Parnassus 12:30PM, arrive in Delphi, visit the Archaeological site and the Museum. See the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios, the Treasury of the Athenians. 2:30PM, late lunch at a local restaurant. 3:15PM, begin the drive to Meteora. DAY 3: KALAMBAKA (METEORA) – ATHENS 9:00AM, visit Meteora with its impressive scenery, ageless Monasteries, suspended between earth and sky. Inside, see priceless historical and religious treasures. 2:00, return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia and Thermopylae. DAY 4: ATHENS – SANTORINI 7:00AM,…
