Explore Delphi
Delphi is located on Mt. Parnassus near the Gulf of Corinth. It was an important ancient Greek religious sanctuary sacred to the god Apollo. The sanctuary was home to the famous oracle of Apollo which gave cryptic predictions and guidance to both city-states and individuals.
Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkhzKJQ74bk
Language Spoken
The official language is Greek but most locals speak English fluently.
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+03:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs around 7.00 € (R138.11) and a three course meal for 2 people at a midrange restaurant costs around 28.00 € (R552.43).Drinks
A domestic beer costs around 3.00 € (R59.19) and an imported beer around 3.50 € (R69.05).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a starting tarrif of 4.00 € (R78.92), and 3.00 € (R59.19) per kilometer thereafter.General Transport
There is a train availabe to get around the city.Things to do in Delphi
The top attractions to visit in Delphi are The Delphi Archaeological Museum, The Temple of Apollo, Maritime Museum & Archaeological Collection of Galaxidi, and Mount Parnassus.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus
- Ditherier
- Pertussis
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis
- Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans travelling to Delphi need a South African Passport, not older than 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages and valid for at least 3 months after the date you leave all Schengen countries. They also need to obtain a Schengen visa which gives access to 26 European countries.