Delphi, Greece

Delphi

Ancient sanctuary ruins on a mountainside above a sea of olive trees.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Delphi

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the sanctuary at opening time, walking up past the Temple of Apollo to the stadium.
  2. AfternoonSee the museum with the bronze Charioteer, then the Tholos of Athena below the road.
  3. EveningHave dinner in Delphi village with a view down the olive valley to the sea.

Day 2

Visit the mountain village of Arachova or the Corycian Cave on Mount Parnassus.

What to eat

Slow-cooked lamb and Arachova's formaela cheese.

Local tips

Make the most of Delphi

Beat the crowds

Tour groups arrive late morning. Come at opening time.

Best photo spot

The round Tholos temple below the main site, and the theatre above the valley.

Getting there

Buses from Athens take about 3 hours.

Don't miss nearby

The mountain village of Arachova and the port of Galaxidi.

Good to know

Bring water and a hat; the site is steep and hot in summer. The museum holds the bronze Charioteer.

Plan your visit

Getting to Delphi

Getting there

  • Volos Airport (VOL)85 km away
  • Athens Airport (ATH)140 km away
  • Athens120 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Nature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGreece

Questions

Delphi: good to know

Is Delphi worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and nature. Ancient sanctuary ruins on a mountainside above a sea of olive trees.

How many days do you need in Delphi?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Delphi?

You can visit all year. Tour groups arrive late morning. Come at opening time.

How do you get to Delphi?

The nearest airport is Volos Airport (VOL), about 85 km away. Buses from Athens take about 3 hours.

What is there to see near Delphi?

Nearby hidden places include Nafplio (105 km), Mount Pelion (113 km) and Athens (121 km).

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