It is also home to the Delphi Archaeological Museum and the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia. The site is gorgeous, the surrounding landscape is carpeted with olive groves and has stunning views down to the Gulf of Corinth. Built on the southern foothills of Mount Parnassus, the Sanctuary of Apollo is the big draw here, and the heart of the Delphic Oracle, whose advice had the power to start wars, bless marriages and create leaders. Of all of Greece’s many archaeological sites, Delphi is probably the most important. RELATED POST: One Day in Athens – Itinerary, Map, Tips & Guideįrom Athens, head west through Sterea Ellada (the region of Central Greece) to ancient Delphi. Must-sees in Athens include the Acropolis crowned by the spectacular Parthenon, the Ancient Agora, considered to be the beating heart of ancient Athens and a hub of commercial, political and social life, the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Aristotle’s Lyceum. In ancient Greece, graffiti was carved on walls with a sharp object, chalk, or coal and the word originates from Greek γράφειν – graphein – meaning ‘to write’. There is graffiti and street art everywhere, especially on the many derelict buildings, but this is a long-running custom here. At street level, Athens has become cool and contemporary, with open-air restaurants serviving delicious Greek food, and live music on every corner. The spectacular Acropolis dominates the skyline and is as connected to the modern city as it ever has been. Spend a day or two in this incredible city, which is both ancient and edgy. This 14 day road trip on the Greek mainland starts in the capital of Athens. Patras Carnival is one of the largest and most flamboyant in the Mediterranean and the third largest of its kind in the world! The celebrations span three weeks, ending during the seventh weekend before Easter. Visit in February for carnival (apokriátika) season. Winter can bring snow across mainland Greece and the Peloponnese, and driving conditions may not be ideal. Attractions may not be open and tavernas and bars will be quiet, and possibly closed in tourist locations. Winter can be a good time to visit if you’re happy to live with unpredictable weather. It will be warm during the day, with little rain, and you’ll be able to find good deals on accommodation as the summer season comes to a close. AutumnĪutumn is also a great time to visit Greece. Book well in advance if you plan to road trip in Greece during the summer months. This is the most expensive time to plan a trip to Greece, with accommodation charging a premium. July and August are the hottest and most crowded months, especially in Athens and the islands when the Greek population also takes their annual holidays. Even into late spring, attractions will still be quiet and you’ll be able to find good deals on accommodation.
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