7 days in Delphi, Olympia & Athens Itinerary

Ancient Greeks revered Delphi as the center of their universe, building an impressive sanctuary to Apollo in order to mark this sacred spot.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of Temple of Apollo In Delphi and then explore the ancient world of Delphi.

To find reviews, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Delphi trip planner.

Wilkes-Barre, USA to Delphi is an approximately 17-hour combination of car and flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 7 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Wilkes-Barre in November; daily highs in Delphi reach 64°F and lows reach 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) to allow time to drive to Olympia.

Inhabited since prehistoric times, Olympia remains best known as the site of the original Olympic Games, held there for the first time in 776 BCE. Inscribed on the World Heritage List, the remains of Olympia's sanctuary allow visitors to admire the timeless mastery of ancient Greek builders.

On the 22nd (Wed), do a tasting at Olympia Land Winery and then get engrossed in the history at Archaeological Museum of Olympia.

To see where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, use the Olympia driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Delphi to Olympia in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Olympia can reach 67°F, while at night they dip to 50°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Athens.

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

Acropolis Museum and Benaki Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Popular historic sites such as Acropolis of Athens and Church of Kapnikarea are in your itinerary. There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Mount Lycabettus, pause for some photo ops at Erechtheion, delve into the distant past at Temple of Olympian Zeus, and admire the masterpieces at National Archaeological Museum.

To find more things to do, ratings, maps, and tourist information, go to the Athens journey maker tool.

You can drive from Olympia to Athens in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. November in Athens sees daily highs of 67°F and lows of 55°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.