South Aegean Trip Overview
Enjoy the unique view of the picturesque Mykonos from the ferry as you travel back in time and visit the island of Delos, the most famous and sacred of all islands in antiquity. A half-hour boat trip takes you to the historical Delos sanctuary, birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, Unesco’s world heritage. Your guide shows you the ancient temples, mosaic floor villas, the Naxian Lions, the Roman amphitheater and more. This shared tour takes 5-hours and you are able to choose from one of two departure times when you book.
Group size: 15-20 people
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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: South Aegean, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting South Aegean, South Aegean, Greece
Enjoy the unique view of the picturesque Mykonos from the ferry as you travel back in time and visit the island of Delos, the most famous and sacred of all islands in antiquity. A half-hour boat trip takes you to the historical Delos sanctuary, birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, Unesco’s world heritage. Your guide shows you the ancient temples, mosaic floor villas, the Naxian Lions, the Roman amphitheater and more. This shared tour takes 5-hours and you are able to choose from one of two departure times when you book.
Group size: 15-20 people
Itinerary
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Stop At: Archaeological Site of Delos, 846 00 Greece
This 5-hour tour begins with a Sea-Bus ride from the new port of Mykonos to the old port. As soon as you arrive in the Old Port, please meet us at the Delos Tours kiosk for check-in. Your tour begins with a 30-minute boat ride from Mykonos to Delos. Upon arrival at Delos, your guide will issue tickets to the archaeological site to the group and offer an introduction to the mythological, prehistorical and historical background of the island.
After a short stop at the House of the Trident, reach the Theatre of Delos and the public cistern of the city. Stroll down the main street to return to the market and the Sanctuary zone. The Stoa of Phillipe, the donations of ancient celebrities, the Propylaia, the Colossus of the Naxians and the Temples of Apollo are the monuments to be admired before the last stop in front of the Sacred Lake and the eternal Naxian Lions.
You will have time to visit the archaeological museum and the museum shop before returning to your boat.
Duration: 4 hours
