Mykonos Town Trip Overview
Discover the legends and beauty of Delos on a half-day tour, led by a private local guide. After a boat ride from Mykonos, explore the island’s sacred ruins and relics while hearing tales of Greek mythology. Spiritually significant, Delos is said to be the birthplace of the Greek gods Apollo and Artemis, of whom many of its sights are linked. Walk around the UNESCO-listed island’s archeological site (own expense) and see the Sanctuary of Apollo, Sacred Way, Terrace of the Lions and more!
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Mykonos Town, Greece
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Mykonos Town, South Aegean, Greece
Discover the legends and beauty of Delos on a half-day tour, led by a private local guide. After a boat ride from Mykonos, explore the island’s sacred ruins and relics while hearing tales of Greek mythology. Spiritually significant, Delos is said to be the birthplace of the Greek gods Apollo and Artemis, of whom many of its sights are linked. Walk around the UNESCO-listed island’s archeological site (own expense) and see the Sanctuary of Apollo, Sacred Way, Terrace of the Lions and more!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Archaeological Site of Delos, 846 00 Greece
Depart from the port of Mykonos and be taken to the ancient harbour of DELOS by local boat. Follow you guide as commence your ½ hour guided walking tour, marvelling at the Agora and further on, the Sacred Way, which leads you to the Temple of Apollo.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Cleopatra’s House, Greece
Continue on to view the remains of a Hellenistic Quarter with its harbours, waterhouses, luxurious villas such as the House of Cleopatra, the House of the Dolphin, the House of the Mask and the House of Dionyssos, as well as the remains of other notable quarters. Make note of their architecture and mosaic floors, which have amazingly survived over 2,500 years.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Avenue of the Lions, Greece
End your walking tour by viewing the spectacular Avenue of Lions, where five Naxian marble beasts replicas from the 8th Century BC crouch, vigilant guardians of the Sacred Lake, which stands today dry
Duration: 30 minutes
