Monastery of Hosios Loukas – Livadeia & Krya – Tour

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We start our One Day Tour and we will depart for the Monastery of Hosios LoukasHosios Loukas is a historic walled monastery situated near the town of Distomo, in Boeotia. It is one of the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine architecture and art. It has been listed on UNESCO‘s World Heritage Sites. The Monastery of Hosios Loukas is situated at a scenic site on the slopes of Mount Helicon. It was founded in the early 10th century AD by the hermit, Venerable St. Luke, whose relics are kept in the monastery to this day. Hosios Loukas is the largest of three monasteries surviving from the Middle Byzantine period in Greece. There is evidence that the monastery was reputed all over Byzantium for its lavish decoration, liberally applied to all surfaces. Then, we will depart for Livadeia, which is the capital of the regional district of BoeotiaPausanias, in the 2nd century AD reported that the original name of the city was Mideia, and that it took its name Livadeia from Lebados of Athens, who moved the city from high to low ground, to its current location on the banks of the Herkyna river. We will visit the area of Krya. It is a place of unique beauty. The area is full of sources, supplied by the river of Herkyna. It is believed that in ancient times, Krya was the oracle of Zeus Trophonius, the sources of Lethe and Mnemosyne and the precursor for Delphi. Water mills, small waterfalls, stone bridges and huge plane trees form a landscape of exquisite beauty.

UNESCO Sites

  • Monastery of Hosios Loukas

Highlights

  • Monastery of Hosios Loukas
  • Distomo
  • Livadeia
  • Herkyna river

THE RATES INCLUDE:

  • The transfer of the participants in luxury air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Experienced Professional English-Speaking Drivers.
  • Insurance for the participants and professional liability.
  • One (1) bottle of mineral water (500ml) per person.
  • Free WiFi on board.
  • Parking fees.
  • Taxes/VAT.
  • Tolls.

THE RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:

  • Tickets for museums, historical monuments, sites etc.
  • Tips for the Drivers and the Guides.
  • Meals, Drinks etc.
  • Any service not mentioned in our included items.

OPTIONAL SERVICE:

  • Certificated English-Speaking Guide (during the tour or on the spot).

INFORMATION:

  • Call us at +306947320678 for last minute modifications.
  • Our staff will wait for you at the airports/ports/hotels, holding a sign with your name.
  • Even in case of your flight/boat delay our staff will still be expecting you.
  • A map of Athens will be provided to you.
  • We will help you with your luggage and offer you any other information/service you may need.
  • We ensure confidential handling of all your personal data we receive.