Ancient Delphi

Temple of Apollo at Delphi

On our second and final day in Delphi we woke up early and made our way to the archaeological sites of Ancient Delphi, located roughly ten minutes by foot from the town center along the main road.

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Views Around Delphi

A view just outside of Delphi

After settling into Delphi in mid-afternoon we spent a few hours exploring the town and its surroundings. One highlight was an unassuming dirt road that lead down from the main road, disappearing into the mountains. This is the start of one of numerous very long hiking paths that link towns and villages in the area, but we only walked a very short distance.

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Arrival in Delphi

The bus stop in Delphi

For our second weekend in Greece we took a two-and-a-half-hour bus ride northwest to the town of Delphi for an overnight visit. Our main purpose was to visit Ancient Delphi, home of the famous Oracle of Delphi, but modern Delphi is also a nice small town that is worth exploring, with stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

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