Castalia Hotel, Delphi

Advantages: Magnificent views, well preserved ancient city
Disadvantages: Spread over a large slopping area which can be tiring

...As a self-endowed treat during my studies towards my degree, I went on a tour of Classical Greece accompanied by my ever patient husband. The highlight of tour proved to be Delphi. The approach to the city was breathtaking in itself as the coach wound itself down the pine tree lined roads of the holy mountain, Parnassus. From the road, many of the ancient sites are visible. We strained our necks to catch whatever glimpses we could but we had to be patient for a closer inspection. The sites were closed for the day and we would have to wait for the morning to gain entrance. The city of Delphi lies approximately 3k away. We settled into our Hotel, The Casti. The hotel boasts of being “modern with all comforts sited in the quietest part of Delphi”. Well, the hotel has a distinctive look of the 1970s which in comparison to the ancient... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: Beautiful place with lots of history
Disadvantages: Bad tour guide equals bad experience

...Note: my product ratings are for Delphi not Keytours We took a tour from Athens to Delphi and then onto Meteora. If your going to Delphi with a tour guide do some research on the company first because it can make a huge difference. Our tour guide was rude, impatient, always late and not very well informed. It put a rather large cloud over what should have been a brilliant experience. Think twice before booking with Keytours. Tour guide aside, Delphi is a highly recommended visit. The drive is scenic about 2 hours from Athens, the view is stunning and the history of the place is absorbing to say the least. The town is small country affair. We didn't stay there so I can't tell you much other than it looks beautiful, several little restaurants/cafes and I'm told there is some shopping for souvenirs, jewelry and hand made... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: A must see
Disadvantages: the ony Disadvantage is if you dont visit it

...I went to Greece several times, and i believe the best time to visit it is in May or September when it is not so hot and crowded with people. Anyway if you are a "beach boy/girl" then summer is the time to Go. The first time i visited Delphi was 3 years ago. I rented a Car in Athens and hit the road. It is approximately 1.5h away and the landscape is great. On your way you will pass Arahova village whitch is a must stop. Delphi I would suggest you to take a bottle of water and a snack with you. don't rush go first in the museum to see what they found out, so it will be easer for you to imagine what was standing once upon a time there. While in the museum check out the statue of the boy i never saw such a great statue! Outside take a walk and see the beauty Greeks made and dont miss the great view. for sure they knew... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful