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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The modern town of Delphi might be a bit overshadowed by the surrounding mountains and the archeology in nearby Ancient Delphi, but the town itself is very picturesque, especially in the off-season.
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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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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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