The Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia sits on a green terrace at the foot of Delphi, just below the great sanctuary of Apollo, and it is the first sacred ground pilgrims reached as they arrived from the east. Its most beloved feature is the Tholos, a slender circular rotunda whose three re-erected columns rise against a … Read more
The Delphi Archaeological Museum stands just steps from the ancient sanctuary on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, and it holds the treasures that pilgrims once carried to the most sacred oracle in the Greek world. Inside its cool, well-lit galleries you meet the bronze Charioteer, marble kouroi, sculpted friezes, and the strange stone that the … Read more
High on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, the Temple of Apollo at Delphi stood as the spiritual heart of the ancient Greek world. This great Doric temple housed the oracle, where the priestess known as the Pythia delivered the prophecies of the god Apollo to kings, cities, and ordinary pilgrims alike. For centuries people climbed … Read more
A week in Athens balances the ancient sights, the neighbourhoods, the museums, the coast and day trips to Delphi, Cape Sounion and the islands. Plan your week alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. A 7-day plan is the most relaxed way to use the Athens travel guide. The sections below give … Read more
A Galaxidi day trip from Athens reaches a beautiful, island-like seaside town of grand captains’ mansions, twin harbours, bougainvillea lanes and seafood tavernas on the Gulf of Corinth, just below Delphi. Make it effortless with a guided tour or skip-the-line tickets from My Greece Tours, perfectly paired with Delphi. This charming maritime town is a … Read more
An Arachova day trip from Athens reaches a chic stone-built mountain town on Mount Parnassus, famed for its winter glamour, skiing, traditional weaving and its closeness to ancient Delphi. Pair it with Delphi on a guided day trip or skip-the-line tour from My Greece Tours for the perfect mountain-and-history day. This stylish mountain escape is … Read more
The best day trips from Athens range from Cape Sounion, Delphi and the Saronic islands to Nafplio, Mycenae, Epidaurus and the clifftop monasteries of Meteora. Book the right excursion with guided tours and skip-the-line tickets from My Greece Tours and see the best of Greece beyond the capital. Athens is the perfect base for exploring … Read more
A day trip to Delphi is the classic escape from Athens into ancient Greece and the mountains. This guide covers whether Delphi is worth the journey, how long the day takes and what the itinerary looks like, what you see at the sanctuary and museum, the choice between an organized tour and going independently, what … Read more