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Voykit pocket guide · Greece
Amfissa
Visit Amfissa for a half‑day of sights; add a night if you want a relaxed stay or to explore nearby Delphi.
Amfissa is a small historic town in Central Greece, known for its medieval castle, Byzantine churches and an olive‑grove landscape. It sits 15 km from Delphi and 200 km (≈2.5 h drive) from Athens, making it a convenient side‑trip. Most visitors see the main sights in a few hours; a night adds flexibility and evening dining.
- Country
- Greece
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, occasional fires)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted; card terminals are required in many businesses.
- Daily spend
- Budget €45–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–120 excl. bed · High €120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Ambulance 166
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European round two-pin plugs.
- Tipping
- Café: Leave the coins, €0.50–1.; Taverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night.; Boat crew or guide: €5–10 per person for a day trip.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland. On many islands it is desalinated or hard: ask locally and buy bottled if unsure.
- Toilets
- Use cafés (buy something), museums and sites. Paper goes in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €1.5–2.5 |
| Greek salad | €4–6 |
| Olive oil tasting (small) | €3–5 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | €12–15 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ATH · Athens International Airport
- ≈2.5 h by bus or car to Amfissa
Typical fares
- Athens → Amfissa (KTEL bus)
- about €30 round‑trip (check)
- Taxi Amfissa centre → Delphi (15 km)
- ≈ €20–25
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The town is walkable; a short bus ride or taxi connects to Delphi (15 km (9.3 mi)).The town is walkable; a short bus ride or taxi connects to Delphi (9.3 mi (15 km)).
See and do
Known for
- Medieval Castle of Amfissa
- Church of Metamorfosis Sotiros
- Archaeological Museum of Amfissa
- Olive production
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Delphi | KTEL bus from Amfissa station, about 30 min | ≈45 min total |
Sleep
- Town centre guesthouses
- Close to the cathedral, castle and museum; easy walk to sights.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Συγγνώμηsee‑gno‑mee |
| Thank you | Ευχαριστώef‑ha‑ree‑stó |
| How much is this? | Πόσο κοστίζει;PO-so ko‑STEE‑zee |
| Where is the bus stop? | Πού είναι η στάση του λεωφορείου;POU EE‑ne ee sta‑SEE tou le‑o‑fo‑RE‑ou |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'kaliméra' (morning) or 'kalispéra' (evening) on entering shops and tavernas; avoid: Launching straight into a question
- Hospitality: Accept offered coffee, sweets or raki; it is part of the welcome; avoid: Refusing flatly — take a little
- Churches: Covered shoulders and knees; quiet voices; a small candle donation; avoid: Turning your back on the altar for photos during a service
- Gestures: Wave with the palm turned towards yourself; avoid: The open palm pushed forward (moutza)
- Conversation: Family, food and football are easy topics; avoid: Lecturing on the debt crisis, Türkiye or the name of North Macedonia
- Dinner at a home: Bring pastries or wine; arrive a little late; avoid: Leaving food on the plate if you have been served more
- Dress: Casual; long trousers or skirt for monasteries; avoid: Swimwear in town, shops and churches
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer heat can be strong; carry water.
- Castle steps are steep; wear sturdy shoes.
Amfissa is a low‑risk town; typical precautions apply – watch belongings in crowded buses and stay on marked paths at the castle.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Amfissa yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Medieval Castle of Amfissa
- Church of Metamorfosis Sotiros
- Archaeological Museum of Amfissa
- Olive production
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Amfissa, revision 5300813 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5300813
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/amfissa). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.