South Aegean Trip Overview
When you arrive in port in Mykonos, head out on a private shore excursion to the island of Delos, where you’ll discover its legends and its beauty. Your private guide will lead you to the Agora, the Sacred Way and the Temple of Apollo. Go back in time as you visit the remains of a Hellenistic quarter and see its harbors and former luxurious villas, such as the House of Cleopatra and the House of Dionysus. Admire beautiful 2,500-year-old mosaic floors and marble sculptures from the 8th century BC.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: South Aegean, Greece
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting South Aegean, South Aegean, Greece
When you arrive in port in Mykonos, head out on a private shore excursion to the island of Delos, where you’ll discover its legends and its beauty. Your private guide will lead you to the Agora, the Sacred Way and the Temple of Apollo. Go back in time as you visit the remains of a Hellenistic quarter and see its harbors and former luxurious villas, such as the House of Cleopatra and the House of Dionysus. Admire beautiful 2,500-year-old mosaic floors and marble sculptures from the 8th century BC.
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
