Delphi was ancient Greece's sanctuary of Apollo and the seat of the Delphic Oracle, built on the slopes of Mount Parnassos above the Gulf of Corinth. The site combines a steep, well-preserved sanctuary with a small but excellent museum, and the surrounding Parnassos landscape gives the trip a mountain-town feel rather than a purely archaeological one. It is a genuine day of walking uphill on stone paths, so it rewards visitors more than a quick photo stop would suggest.
| Distance | 130 km from Patras (via E65 and Rio-Antirrio Bridge) |
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| Travel time | 2–2.5 hours by car; 3–3.5 hours by bus |
| Getting there | Car via E65 north through the Rio-Antirrio Bridge then east towards Itea and Delphi. KTEL bus from Patras to Amfissa then local taxi to Delphi (€10 / ~$11). No direct bus from Patras to Delphi. |
| Address | Ancient Delphi, Delphi 330 54, Greece |
How to get there
- Car (most convenient)
- KTEL Patras–Amfissa then taxi
Location
Ancient Delphi, Delphi 330 54, Greece
38.4824, 22.5011 View on map
Highlights
- Temple of Apollo — where the Oracle delivered her prophecies to visiting rulers and citizens
- Ancient Theatre of Delphi — cut into the hillside above the temple, still used for its views over the valley
- Delphi Archaeological Museum — holds the bronze Charioteer of Delphi, one of the best-preserved bronzes from antiquity
- Tholos of the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia — a circular structure lower on the slope, distinct in shape from the rest of the site
- Castalian Spring — the spring ancient visitors used to purify themselves before consulting the Oracle