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Athens to Delphi: 3-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 3-day version for May: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 2-day plan · 3-day plan · 4-day plan · best time to go.

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3
days
180 km
distance
4.5 h
driving
18
curated stops

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Day 1 Athens

6 curated stops
Transit
0h58
Finish
~16:10
Temperature
15.2°C–24.7°C
Rainy days
~3
Daylight
14.1h
09:00
Acropolis of Athens read more map ↗
Stand in awe of the Parthenon and other grand structures overlooking the city.
50 min · Athens
10:00
Ancient Agora odysseus.culture.gr read more map ↗
Walk through the ruins of Athens' ancient marketplace and religious centre.
50 min · Athens · €20, reduced €10, ticket valid for both the archaeological site and the museum
open: Tu-Su 08:30 - 15:30, M 10:00-15:30
11:00
National Archaeological Museum of Athens namuseum.gr read more map ↗
Discover a vast collection of Greek treasures spanning millennia in a crowded museum.
50 min · Athens · €12, reduced €6
open: Winter: W-M 08:30–15:30, Tu 13:00–20:00
12:00
Plato's Academy read more map ↗
Stand among the excavated ruins of Plato's ancient school of philosophy.
50 min · Athens
13:15
Daphni Monastery odysseus.culture.gr read more map ↗
Appreciate the restored 11th-century Byzantine monastery, a UNESCO site.
50 min · Athens · Free admission
open: Tu and F 08:00-15:00
14:20
Parthenon read more
Marvel at the massive ancient temple, a symbol of Greek victory and history.
50 min · Athens
15:10
Zeus Xenios xenioszeus.business.site map ↗
Enjoy quieter dining with a view near the Acropolis.
60 min · Athens
Overnight here
e.g. Dionissotis Camping · Athens Backpackers
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Day 2 Around Athens

6 curated stops
Transit
0h30
Finish
~15:50
Temperature
15.2°C–24.7°C
Rainy days
~3
Daylight
14.1h
09:00
The Lyceum read more map ↗
Walk through the site where Aristotle taught and early zoos and gardens once thrived.
50 min · Athens · €10, reduced €5
10:00
Benaki Museum of Greek Culture benaki.gr read more map ↗
Explore Greek art through the ages in a beautiful Neoclassical building.
50 min · Athens · €9, students, seniors, people with disabilities and teachers €7; temporary exhibitions €7/€5; €25 Benaki Museum Experience ticket entitles the visitor to one …
open: W F 10:00-18:00; Th Sa 10:00-00:00; Su 10:00-16:00
11:00
Lycabettus Hill lycabettushill.com read more map ↗
Climb or ride to the summit for panoramic views of the city and beyond.
50 min · Athens
12:00
Temple of Olympian Zeus read more map ↗
Contemplate the colossal ruins of the once-great temple of the god of gods.
50 min · Athens · €10, reduced €5
13:00
Temple of Hephaestus read more map ↗
Behold the best-preserved Greek temple, standing proudly from the 5th century BC.
50 min · Athens
14:00
Kerameikos read more map ↗
Wander through the ancient cemetery with its grave stelae and tranquil tortoises.
50 min · Athens · €10, reduced €5
open: 08:30 - 16:00
14:50
Σουβλάκι Κώστας 1950 συνταγμα (Kostas) search map ↗
Savor authentic, friendly, and fast souvlaki at this local favorite.
60 min · Athens
Overnight here
e.g. Dionissotis Camping · Athens Backpackers
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 3 Delphi

4 curated stops
Transit
3h00
Finish
~17:05
Temperature
12.9°C–23.4°C
Rainy days
~4
Daylight
14.1h
12:10
Thermopylae read more map ↗
Stand in the narrow coastal passage where history unfolded.
50 min · Delphi
14:15
Ancient Theater read more map ↗
You will see the weathered stone rows of an ancient Greek theater, overlooking the sacred sanctuary of Apollo.
50 min · Delphi
15:15
Temple of Apollo read more map ↗
You will see an ancient temple steeped in history and myth.
50 min · Delphi
16:15
Delphi Stadium read more map ↗
From the highest spot, you’ll glimpse the Apollo sanctuary and the sweeping Delphic landscape.
50 min · Delphi

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