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Stop At: Davelis Cave, Penteli 152 36 Greece
The mysteries of Greece’s Davelis Cave have been perplexing locals for years. Located on Mount Penteli, the cave has been enjoying a notorious reputation since the 1800s when reports of paranormal activity first began. The cave marks the opening of a series of tunnels that run through the mountain and lead to a pool of water in the centre. These natural formations are also linked to the mischievous god Pan. Archaeologists excavated various mountain ceramics depicting Pan and his nymphs, suggesting a long-standing connection between the site and the god. We will walk around to show you the marble quarries and how the ancient Greeks removed the precious marble to build Athens. There is also a double Byzantine church built directly into the rock.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Davelis Cave, Penteli 152 36 Greece
At least 20 thousand tons of Pentelian marble were used for the construction of the Parthenon. In order to transport the marble, the ancient craftsmen built "Lithagogias Street". The road started from the quarry in the cave of Davelis in Penteli and ended at the south side of the Acropolis. The journey took about 6 hours. It is estimated that there were about 20 carriages that covered the route ten times a day.
We will walk the ancient Lithagogia Route for a brief distance where we will explain to you how the ancient Greeks managed to extract and transfer the marble to acropolis.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Penteli, Penteli, Attica
Then, we will take the car and reach the peak of Mt. Penteli, which stands at 1100m. While there, in addition to experiencing the sense of freedom and happiness of inhaling clean mountain air and surveying Athens from above, you can also view the location where the infamous Battle of Marathon took place. Truly a magnificent view of the whole of Attica county.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Dionysos, Dionysos, Attica
After reaching the summit, we will make our way down the mountain's northern side until we get to the Dionysus area. We will get off the car and start our picturesque hiking to the Dionysus Open Air Marble Museum. Passionate architects and skilled marble craftsmen created this stunning site, and there you can relish a rejuvenating picnic while expanding your knowledge about the fascinating realm of marble.
Duration: 1 hour