GR · Central Greece · 38.48°N 22.50°E

delphi

Ancient temples on a mountain slope above a valley full of olive trees.

Best time
April–June and September–October are mild, good for the steep uphill paths. July–August is hot; winter is cold, sometimes with snow, but the site is quiet.
How long
1–2 days
Getting there
Fly with one stop to Athens, usually via Dubai, Doha or Istanbul, about 14–16 hours all in. Delphi is about 2.5 hours by car, or about 3 hours by KTEL bus from Athens's Liosion bus station. Greece is 5 hours behind KL in summer and 6 in winter.
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Delphi, Greece

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

The ancient Greeks thought Delphi was the centre of the world, and pilgrims came from everywhere to consult its oracle. The ruins climb a steep slope of Mount Parnassus above a valley of olive trees running down to the sea.

Makan

  1. Amfissa olivesBig, soft black olives from the groves in the valley below.Map ↗
  2. FormaelaArachova's firm sheep's cheese, best grilled or fried.Map ↗
  3. HortaBoiled wild greens with olive oil and lemon.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Sanctuary of ApolloThe Sacred Way climbs past treasuries to the Temple of Apollo, then on up to the theatre and the stadium.Map ↗
  2. Delphi Archaeological MuseumHome of the bronze Charioteer, one of the finest Greek bronzes to survive.Map ↗
  3. Sanctuary of Athena PronaiaA short walk down the road, with the round marble Tholos, Delphi's most photographed ruin.Map ↗
  4. ArachovaA mountain town of stone houses 10 minutes up the road, a ski base for Parnassus in winter.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Go at opening time: the paths are steep and exposed, and tour coaches from Athens arrive by late morning.
  • Buses to Delphi leave from Athens's Liosion bus station, not the main Kifisos one.
  • Halal food is scarce; olives, cheese, greens and grilled vegetables are the easy choices in the village.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.