The Delos Tour from Mykonos is a can’t miss if you love Greek Mythology. Ride the ferry from Mykonos to Delos with a local guide who shares expert knowledge about the UNESCO World Heritage-listed island.
Delos Tour from Mykonos Description:
Unveil the drama of Delos during this half-day walking tour through the excavated ruins of its main archaeological site. See the Terrace of the Lions, House of Dionysus, Archaeological Museum of Delos, and more as you learn about the sacred isle’s place in Ancient Greek history. Meet at the port or upgrade to include pickup from Mykonos hotels.
Visit the ancient site of Delos on a trip from Mykonos Start your tour with a pickup from your Mykonos hotel, or make your way to the port to meet your guide and group.
Then, hop aboard your ferry and relax as you cross a stretch of the Aegean Sea to the nearby island of Delos. Now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the island is believed to be the birthplace of the Greek god’s Apollo and Artemis and boasts ruins that date back to Ancient Greece.
Cruise into the harbor, board your coach and travel to the main excavation site where a staggering collection of relics awaits.
On a walking tour with your guide, make your way around the Ágora, the ancient market place where merchants from neighboring countries would meet.
Stroll past the Sacred Lake, pose for photos by the Terrace of the Lions — one of the island’s best-known sights — and gaze in awe at the ruined grandeur of Delos’ ancient theater.
See old living quarters, such as the House of Dionysus, that hint at the daily lives of islanders in bygone days, and hear tidbits of enthralling Ancient Greek history that puts the sights into historical context.
After viewing the Temple of Isis, a sculpture of an Egyptian goddess and various Roman water cisterns, head inside the Archeological Museum of Delos to browse an array of mosaics, statues, and other artifacts found during excavations on the island.
After your walking tour finishes, hop back inside your minibus and return to the port to catch your ferry back to Mykonos where your tour will come to an end.
Highlights:
- Terrace of the Lions
- House of Dionysus
- Archaeological Museum of Delos
- Temple of Isis
Inclusions:
- Tour Guide
- Pick up and drop off service from your hotel or closest available location – extra supplement
- Boat tickets to Delos island
- Entrance fees to Delos archeological site & Delos museum
- Archaeological Site of Delos
- Archaeological Museum of Delos
- Avenue of the Lions
- Cleopatra’s House
- House of Dionysus
- Temple of Isis
Exclusions:
- Any Private Expenses
Please Note:
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather.