Attica, the Saronic Gulf Islands, and Delphi Feature

Top Reasons to Go to Attica, the Saronic Gulf Islands, and Delphi

Delphi, "Navel of the World": Delphi's Sanctuary of Apollo invites you to imagine a time of oracles, enimagic prophecies, and mystical emanations.

Sunset at Sounion: Perched over the water, the spectacular Temple of Poseidon still summons strong emotions in this land of seafarers.

Mighty Marathon: Dare you retrace Pheidippides's first marathon when he ran 26 hilly miles from this town to Athens in 490 BC?

Car-Free Isles: Serene, aristocratic and tasteful Hydra and Spetses are home to carless streets, 19th-century merchant mansions, and welcoming harbors.

Pistachio Perfection: Those sweet-yet-salty nuts from the isle of Aegina are reputedly the world's best.

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