DELPHI : Day Trip from Athens (better than Meteora ?)

[@EastLancashireJohn]

I visited Delphi last week. The scenery, history, archaeology, and the museum made it worth the time on the coach from Athens. The view from the theatre looking down the valley was breathtaking. Thanks for your advice.

[@billjohnson6300]

Thanks for all of your Greek videos. You help me remember all the details of our great trip to Greece this past May.

[@lantran8967]

I agree with him about booking a tour guide to any historical site. You'll learn so much from them.

[@Romanticizingmysimplelife]

You are simply the best!!! I am planning a trip to Athens, and one of the goal is to join a day tour of Delphi. Thanks for straightforward and detailed explanation.

[@Oceloteater]

Hey! I just discovered your channel today and I've been blasting through your videos. Visiting Greece later this year from Cape Town. Amazing content, keep up the good work! Subscribed!

[@ShadowSolaris]

Ahh that's reassuring, it seems we did the right thing: we also booked a day trip with a guide but without the meal, to give us some time to walk around the city as well. At first we tried looking how complicated it would be to go to Delphi on our own, but we wanted to avoid the drive. We are lucky and will be doing both: starting with a day trip from Delphi (while we'll be based in Athens) and then we'll visit Meteora as one of the final destination of our trip, after being based in Thessaloniki. Thanks for the tips! Looking forward to our trip :)

[@alexandriarose2718]

When we went in September of 2022, we took the day trip from Athens for Delphi and then we actually spent two nights in Kalambaka/Meteora on our own

[@ShadowSolaris]

@@alexandriarose2718 Actually quite similar to what I planned as well. After Thessaloniki, we'll spend two nights in Kalambaka to be able to enjoy Meteora to the fullest :)

[@COscubagal]

Love love your content! Traveling to Greece next year with a family of 5 with 3 teens… still working on best destination stops.

[@taybak8446]

Wow, I've watched several of your vids and yiu're really professional. You give detailed info and rational suggestions.

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

Athens and Nafplio for me. Less tiring too. Throw in Skiathos and that's an Ideal itinerary for me in Greece.

[@Alicia-lx6lf]

Thank you for this video. Had a wonderful time on this day trip to Delphi last week! The village was also amazing.

[@GreeceExplained]

Glad you enjoyed it !!

[@virginiakramer9055]

I suggest you take both tours. If you limit yourself to the Acropolis and Delphi, you'll only learn about the classic pre-Christian Greek past and may give you the impression that nothing ever happened in Greece after the death of Pericles.

[@GreeceExplained]

Very true !

[@vagabondingfrog]

Just this week I visited both Meteora and Delphi. In my opinion, Meteora is so much nicer and beautiful to go to, if you have to choose of course. Views are just extraordinary, but Delphi... I mean yeah there is a lot of history behind it, and it is in quite a nice looking place, but it's just a big set of ruins and that's it. You will walk around all of them in under an hour, while it will take you like 4-6 hours to hike all Meteora. But I still glad I went to see Delphi nevertheless! Will have a videos walking in those places soon too.

[@thenapalmbrothershq5585]

You can't really compare Delphi to Meteora because it's two different eras in Greek history. That said Delphi still is a magical place and really worth the visit.

[@ladye6907]

I love your videos. Short and sweet but with essential informations. I’m going to Greece this September, visiting Santorini for 4 days and Mykonos for 3 days. Can you make a video about Mykonos ? There aren’t to much information on what to do ?.

[@conniep3164]

Beach & old town. Not the most interesting island

[@stopbeingsoweirdstill]

I love the ideas, I just hate the gogogo schedules. 3 hour bus ride to Delphi, spend the night, then return.

[@Jurek009]

Oho this is great info, it's like you knew exactly what I wanted to ask.

[@jacquelineazure]

As always great review

[@patilsushant001]

You are doing wonderful job. Thanks!

[@garyroberts3859]

I was lucky I spent 6 days in Meteora and 4 in Delphi. Of course Delphi has 2 sites plus the museum. The site with the much photographed curved ruin is about a kilometer further down the main road. I loved the food in Delphi town and the museum but the main site was rather disappointing as there wasn’t much left but foundations, but the views were to die for.

[@debashishroyin]

Thanks for your Greek videos. Could you please suggest me some hidden places in Athens and Santorini like Caves and beautiful beaches for 3 days in Athens and 3 Days in Santorini trips?

[@ΑπόλλωνΘηρευτής]

If you rent a car (you must), the nicest places are: 1) Schinias Beach 2) Cape Sounio 3) Psatha & Porto Germeno Beach 4) Vravrona (many beaches along the way and the Temple of Artemis). All routes take 1 hour from the center.

[@tal13613]

Thank you for your amazing videos they are very helpful! Can you make video about piraeus maybe?

[@conniep3164]

Piteaus is a port town

[@joaquinferretti]

I am super tented to reserve the two trips separately (One to Meteora and one to Delphi) because I read a lot of comments that the TWO-DAY TRIP, the stop at Delphi, is super rushed, and they don't visit the Museum! You need more time there. And the price is basically the same..maybe $10 more booking separately.

[@GreeceExplained]

Sure, you can do that ! Just have in mind that its gonna be A LOT of time on the road.

[@ivancoronel1231]

I do not agree that it is necessary to visit on a tour, or with a guide. Nowadays all the necessary information is absolutely available and within the reach of anyone.

[@SarahAndrews24]

I absolutely agree with you, i just hated the guided tours, they will stop and give you lectures which you can easily google and read all the history, i need that freedom to explore..

[@jenniferp7497]

I totally agree, but he's a guide, so of course he's going to say that. There are plenty of good audio guides. That being said, we've taken tours in lots of countries just for the convenience.

[@merlina1272]

I totally disagree with you! Being with a Greek guide, you'll learn more, not only the historical background but you'll feel the breath of the stone, the deep meaning and the soul of the surrounds,off course you have to be with someone, who is a good storyteller, this is my opinion!

[@eleniasimop]

100€ per person for a day trip to Delphi? What a tourist trap! Delphi is wonderful but that's "exploitation".

[@albertdowrn]

We just returned from Meteora driving through Delphi. I agree. The only thing I wish I had known was how crowded Delphi was. We drove by and didn't stop as a place to park was nearly impossible.

[@lylac391]

We would like to spend a few days at the base of Meteora and take our time there rather than take a day trip and would like to see Delphi and other sites nearby Meteora. We have already explored Athens on a couple trips so even though we will fly into Athens, we don’t really need to spend time there. How would you suggest we do Meteora, Delphi, and area? What transportation options do we have? Thanks so much! Love your channel!

[@ramyayerra3243]

Thanks for amazing content. I will be in Athens by this sunday. Planning to do one day trip on Monday. Apparently, the train times to meteora have been changed this month because of floods and the operators are taking the tourists on bus from Athens to Meteora - round trip. Now, that seems so exhausting to be on bus for 4 hrs. Hence, I am planning to do Deplhi in stead that day. I can't do a 2day trip. What do you suggest? Should I still go ahead with Meteora despite the train route replaced by bus?

[@GreeceExplained]

Personally, I would do Meteora no matter what :-)

[@PimsriYotube]

Heh! There is a tour with transport but with audio guide, pre-recorded, so you can explore at your own pace. It seems like a good idea to me. What do you think about that?

[@GreeceExplained]

Personally I'm not too much into audio guides coz I feel like you learn so much more when you're able to ASK questions directly to the guide, but if you're on a budget, then sure an audio guide is better than nothing :-)

[@missj.4760]

Have you visit Gorëme in Turkiye? To me, Meteora looks a bit like Gorëme but not as interesting. I wanted to do it by myself, but the problem is that I am tired and the daily bus between Delphi and Meteora does not works on Saturday and Sunday so it does not fit my schedule. I saw quite a few special these days (shoulder season) for tours to Delphi half price. Otherwise, I would just take the bus myself as I prefer learn about a destination before and after and totaly enjoy the place I visit instead of listening to a guide and following a group.

[@marrock3244]

You are a blessing. I’m going to Greece in September for the first time in mi life. You, and your channel are helping me to plan my trip. Thank you so much for everything you do to help us tourist. 🫶🏼 Is a day trip possible from Athens, to Mykonos? 😊 Saludos de México 🇲🇽🙋🏻‍♀️

[@GreeceExplained]

Hey ! Thx for the kind words :-) There are many daily flights from Athens to Mykonos in September, so you could take an early flight at like 6 or 7am, and then fly back in the evening. You can use a website skyscanner.net to find the best options throughout all airline companies.

[@marrock3244]

@@GreeceExplained WOW! I didn’t expect a reply this fast. Thank you so much! 😁🙋🏻‍♀️

[@maryf.8840]

Thanks for all this great information you are sharing. How many people on this tour? Is it relatively small?

[@GreeceExplained]

From 8am to 7pm roughly.

[@maryf.8840]

@@GreeceExplained Asked about number of people not time. Thanks.

[@GreeceExplained]

@@maryf.8840Oh sorry my bad ! When I went in May, we were 15.

[@mck1ns3y01]

I plan to do a day trip from Athens to Delphi and then actually stay for a few days in Kalampaka. Would you recommend both sites?

[@GreeceExplained]

Yes I do !

[@16pawarpriya]

Hello. Could you comment on the openings and conditions of the visit between 15-29th December? Is everything open and accessible? Do the tour companies offer tours during this period? Thanks.

[@GreeceExplained]

Yes they do !

[@pedromax6878]

I can read history I want only some pictures and videos cause i want to explore by myself

[@077koko]

Can you make video about luxury hotels like amanzo and foursesson astira please

[@columbusexotics8002]

Going to Greece next month. Right now we have a roadtrip planned with 1 night in Delphi and 1 night in Meteora. Should we just leave early to see Delphi and then continue on to spend 2 nights in Meteora instead?

[@GreeceExplained]

Yes I'd do that instead. 0 nights in Delphi, 2 in Meteora.

[@chewseah7248]

Hi I just discovered your video. I'm planning a trip to Greece maybe at the end of November. Is it a good time to visit meteora?

[@GreeceExplained]

Its a GREAT time !

[@skidlebooe321]

Is Delphi worth going to in January

[@GreeceExplained]

Sure !

[@nsbd90now]

It is sad you don't really seem to have an appreciation for the history, but it's just the view, and what is "worth it" and the streets were "cute".

[@nathannelson9617]

Did you get to see the arena and theater as well?

[@GreeceExplained]

Absolutely !

[@ThePspGeneration]

Hello, are there guided tours without transportation? Can you recommend some? Thank you!

[@GreeceExplained]

Sure ! bit.ly/3W1GLHU "Delphi Guided Walking Tour and Admission Ticket"

[@evenaicantfigurethisout]

Is it possible to get a guide of Delphi without the bus ride? Meaning we meet the guide at the entrance? I'll be driving there in my own car. Do you have recommendations?

[@GreeceExplained]

Yes its possible ! I recommend this one (ticket included) : www.getyourguide.com/delphi-greece-l116/delphi-local-guided-walking-tour-with-entry-ticket-t128997/?partner_id=OMW3ALO&mkt_cmp=true

[@missj.4760]

Not seeing the museum is a big deal, no? This museum seems to have some wonderful artefacts.

[@kavitajoshi7107]

Can someone will tell me if there is any hike or considerably long walk, I am planning to take my parents.

[@GreeceExplained]

Not at all. Its like 15-20min if you walk it without breaks.

[@pinghu3295]

We are group of 5 from US, is it worth to rent a car drive to Delphi and meteora for 2 days? I heard gas price is very high there. Road condition is good? Thank you

[@GreeceExplained]

Gas prices are indeed very high, so I would just stick to an organized tour.

[@ayadalzahron]

cheers

[@maryf.8840]

I don't see anything on your site about a day trip to Corinth. What are your thoughts? If we had time for just one day trip would you choose Delphi or Corinth? Thanks.

[@GreeceExplained]

I'd do Delphi. More things to see and more stories.

[@ladyliberty]

12 dollars plus public bus equals 20 dollars

[@JakobsenPetra]

Pity that debt destroyed Greece.

[@calibre_au6183]

Perhaps, but with the quantity of tourist numbers they have a good income stream