Helicon Muses

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Welcome to Elikonas, The mountain of the 9 Muses! Firs, oaks, natural springs, wild animals, easy or difficult paths and unique flowers. Smell the essence of the Muses..you will be charmed! The Helicon, next to Parnassus in the prefecture of Viotia, is a virgin, rich in flora and fauna mountain. The friendly mountainous Guest House Muses Estate sets in the foothills of the mountain with oak trees and firs. Only 12 km outside Aliartos next to Evaggelistria village and just an hour and a half drive from Athens! Rest in Guesthouse B&B Muses Estate and view the beautiful valley, relax there during the cool mornings or see the sunset and enjoy moonlight nights. Once you are welcomed with a traditional Cretan raki, enjoy the soothing music, nature themed literature, taste home made kitchen delicacies always with the family's warm hospitality. Hiking, long walks, mountain biking, water skiing, air sports and visit to farms, archeological sites, monasteries and other villages of Elikonas are just some of the many activities that you can enjoy. George and Tasos Hatzis, World and European water skiing champions and managers of one of the best water- ski schools in Europe and Greece located on Kifissos river. There you will have the opportunity to experience water skiing surrounded by nature and having the best instructors to guide you! Beginners classes are also available. Experience the local wildlife and Bird Farm in the excellent facilities of Halimourdas in Kopaida valley. There you can see closely a variety of different animals like deers, ostriches and wild boars as well as many species of birds. Also you can visit the impressive Margaritis farm were you'll be able to admire a number of different horse breeds that are trained for the races. Make flights be unforgettable! Be brave and try motor gliding, sky-diving above the green valley of Kopaida. Visit the most unique monasteries of the area like that of Evaggelistria. It is located in a plush green landscape. The nuns will welcome you offering traditional Greek loukoumi & coffee and enlighten you on the history of the monastery. Also the Monastery of Hosios Loukas is one of the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine architecture and art, and has been listed on UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. Discover Ancient Greek history and visit Delphi site and Delphi Museum (the center of the world according to Greek mythology) one of the greatest monuments in Greece after Acropolis citadel. Don't miss to visit the ancient city of Heronia, and last but not least must organize a visit to one of the most important archeological museums of Greece in Theves. It's sure Unique Treasures of Greece will travel you back in Ancient Times ..!