One of the best day trips you can make from Athens is to go visit Delphi, an ancient Greek sanctuary located on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, only a few hours away from Athens.
The place was one of the most important religious and cultural centers in ancient Greece and was believed to be the center of the world by the ancient Greeks. Within this guide, we will provide you with all the information you need to visit this ancient sacred city.
From where to stay and what to see to how to get around and more, here is the complete backpacking guide to Delphi! Let’s begin by taking a look at all the tourist attractions in Delphi with the map below:
One of the largest structures you will encounter as you climb the slopes of Mount Parnassus through the Delphi Archeological Site is the ruins of the Temple of Apollo, an ancient temple dedicated to the god Apollo.
