Central Greece

Home to the oracle sanctuary of Delphi and Mount Parnassus, plus the coast of Evia, a treasure of culture and nature around Athens.

Central Greece lies in the middle of mainland Greece, north of Attica, and includes Evia, Greece's second-largest island. Its most famous site is the Delphi archaeological site on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, a World Heritage Site along with the nearby Monastery of Hosios Loukas; the mountain town of Arachova is a ski resort in winter. The battlefield of Thermopylae and Evia's beaches and mountain forests are also worth a visit. Spring and autumn are good for visiting ancient sites, winter for skiing, and summer for the Evia seaside. Delphi is a little over two hours from Athens by car or bus.

Destinations

Itineraries

Athens In Depth with Delphi – Take your time with the monuments, museums and old quarters, with a day trip to Delphi and the mountain village of Arac…
Classical Greece Mainland Loop – A classic heritage route from Athens looping through Argolis, Olympia, Delphi, and Meteora.
Athens First Visit Highlights – Base in Plaka and walk between the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Ancient Agora and National Archaeological Museum.
Greece: Athens, Mykonos, Santorini & Meteora – The classic combination for first-time visitors: Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini, plus Delphi and Meteora.
Cyclades Island Hopping: Paros, Naxos & Santorini – Depart from Athens and hop through Paros, Naxos, and Santorini on a one-way southward route with no backtracking.
Athens City Plus Three Day Trips – Base in Athens, with day trips to the Argolid archaeological sites, Hydra Island and Cape Sounion.
Western Cyclades Slow Travel: Milos, Folegandros & Sifnos – A slow-paced journey through Milos, Folegandros, and Sifnos to see white volcanic cliffs, sea caves, and cliffside town…
Athens Food and Old Neighborhoods – Stay in Psyrri, eat at the Central Market, street souvlaki and Koukaki's small tavernas, and take a pistachio trip to A…
Southern Peloponnese Road Trip – A self-drive loop from Athens covering Argolis, Monemvasia, the Mani Peninsula, and Olympia.
Athens & Argolis Short Break – A short getaway combining one day in Athens with two nights in Nafplio, covering Mycenae and Epidaurus.
Aegean Cross-Border Journey: Turkey to Greece – A cross-border route from Istanbul through Ephesus and Bodrum, crossing by ferry to Kos and Rhodes, and ending in Athen…