Pilgrim gateway
In ancient times, travelers, priests, and merchants arriving by sea docked at Kirra and walked this path upward to consult the Pythia.
Modern trail
Today, the route forms a portion of the European long-distance E4 footpath.
The Ancient Path: Delphi to Kirra
Follow the pilgrims' road from Delphi down to the sea, through a UNESCO-listed grove of 1.5 million olive trees.
Inquire about this hikefrom €20 / person
- Distance
- 10 km
- Elevation
- +7 m / −540 m
- Hiking time
- 3 h 30 min incl. stops
- Total trip
- Around 3.5 hours
- Terrain
- Rocky mountain path
- Departure
- 9:00 am at the Flag Spot of Delphi
- Ages
- 8+
- Fitness
- Average and above
Historical significance
Highlights
- 1Following the ancient pilgrims' steps
- 2Walk inside the ancient Crisaean olive grove, listed by UNESCO as a unique landscape of more than 1.5 million olive trees
- 3Beautiful view of Kirra and Itea, and the entire olive grove from above
- 4Part of the E4 European path
What to bring
- Hiking shoes (obligatory)
- Comfortable clothes
- Waterproof jacket
- Hat or beanie, sunglasses, sunblock
- Small backpack
- Personal bottle of water (1L)
Ready to go?
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