What You Will Do
Uncover the archaeological drama of Delos on a half-day tour from Mykonos. With a local guide, you'll cruise over the sea to the UNESCO-listed sacred island, and explore its main excavation site on a walking tour. Hear about the island in the days of Ancient Greece, and admire highlights of the excavations including the Terrace of the Lions, House of Dionysus, and more.
The meeting point is the Old Port of Mykonos City (Diliana-see attached map) at 09:30am. Please locate the ticket counter office in order to show your voucher and embark into the boat. The boat for Delos departs at 10:00am or 17:00 pm (afternoon tour).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Mykonos Port
Our tour will begin from the port of Mykonos
2
House of Dionysus
20 minutes
The 5.8 m high columns of the atrium of the House of Dionysos, Delos. 3rd-2nd century BCE. The famous mosaic depicting Dionysos riding a tiger was discovered here.
3
Archaeological Museum of Delos
20 minutes
The museum includes the following collections:
Funerary statues and grave stelae ranging from the 7th to the 1st century B.C.
Pottery ranging from the 25th to the 1st century B.C.
Clay figurines dating from the 2nd-1st centuries B.C.
Jewellery and small objects dating from the 2nd-1st centuries B.C.
Mosaics of the 2nd-1st centuries B.C.
4
Archaeological Site of Delos
2 hours
Delos is a Greek island and archaeological site in the Aegean Sea's Cyclades archipelago, near Mykonos. The mythological birthplace of Apollo, it was a major religious center and port during the 1st millennium B.C. The island's ruins encompass Doric temples, markets, an amphitheater, houses with mosaics and the iconic Terrace of the Lions statues. The Archaeological Museum displays statues excavated from the site.
5
Temple of Isis
Up the hill, behind the cafe and museum you can see the Temple of Isis. It takes about 10 minutes to walk up the hill to get here but it is totally worth it. Not everyone that on the island goes here so there is a little peace and quiet and the views are amazing!
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