Delos Island Day Trip
Description
Home to countless treasures of Antiquity, Delos is one of the most important historical sites in Greece. Discover its incredible legacy on this day trip from Mykonos.
Day Trip Details
At the designated time, we'll meet at the meeting point you select during the booking process and hop onto a ferry to kick off this day trip to Delos.
After cruising over the Aegean Sea for approximately 30 minutes, we'll disembark on the island of Delos. As soon as we disembark, we'll walk to the most significant historical sites to begin a guided tour of the archaeological site of Delos, which will last 1.5 hours.
Following the explanations of your guide, you'll explore the ancient theatre of Delos and its surroundings, an area that UNESCO has designated a World Heritage Site for its historical value. We'll explore the former houses of Delian, Dionysus, and Cleopatra.
Then we'll climb the hill to see the old Delos theatre. You'll learn about the shows staged in this venue, which dates back to the third century BC and once sat up to 5,000 people.
The tour will continue to the Apollo Temple to see the famous Delos lions, a terrace of marble sculptures dedicated to the god Apollo.
The intimidating collection of feline statues was once much larger, but several were stolen by one of the Mediterranean empires over the course of history. Can you guess which? The answer might surprise you... After exploring more of the island's fascinating remains, like the House of the Dolphins and the Doric Temple of Isis. Afterwards, you'll have 50 minutes of free time.
Later on, we'll take the return ferry back to our meeting point, where we'll arrive after a total of 4 hours.
Archaeological Museum of Delos
Please note that until further notice, the Archaeological Museum of Delos is closed for construction.
Tour Options
During the booking process, you'll get to choose between the following options, depending on whether you wish to be picked up from your hotel or not:
- Tour from meeting point: We'll meet directly at Mykonos Port.
- Tour + hotel pickup & drop-off at meeting point: We'll pick you up from your hotel, but will drop you off at Mykonos Port after the trip.
- Tour + hotel pickup & drop-off: We'll pick you up and drop you off at your hotel.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
You will embark on a carefully organized day trip with a pre-selected meeting point during the booking process. After a 30-minute ferry ride across the Aegean Sea, you will land on Delos, where the guided tour will commence.
About the Tour
The tour includes a 1.5-hour guided exploration of significant archaeological sites including the ancient theater and the Temple of Apollo, followed by 50 minutes of free time for personal exploration.
Services Included
- Ferry transportation to and from Delos
- Guided tour of the archaeological site
- Free time on the island
Services Not Included
- Hotel pickup (unless selected during booking)
- Entry fees to additional sites (if applicable)
Meeting Point
The meeting point is Mykonos Port, where you will gather initially before departing for Delos.
What's included
- Return ferry between Mykonos and Delos
- English–speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop–off (depending on selection)
- Transport by minibus or bus (depending on selection)
- Admission to archeological site of Delos
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
If you have booked the tour from the meeting point, on the day of the activity, you must make your way to the Delos Tours ticket office, at Mykonos port (Kastro, Mykonos, Mikonos 846 00, Greece), at least 30 minutes before the tour begins to exchange it for the boat entrance ticket.
If you have chosen one of the options with hotel pickup, we'll pick you up from the accommodation you indicated in the booking process. Please keep an eye out on your email, as the local team will contact you to specify the exact pickup time.
Please note that hotel pickup is not available in the center of Mykonos as it is a pedestrian zone.
Additional Info
- On the day of the tour, you'll be given a radio guide so you can listen to the guide's explanations while keeping your distance. In the event this equipment is lost or damaged, you'll have to pay 150EUR in cash to the local provider.
- Please note that until further notice, the Archaeological Museum of Delos is closed for construction.
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