OVERVIEW: This fascinating half day guided tour starts with a scenic relaxing 20-30 minute ferry boat ride from Mykonos to Sacred Delos island (daily). Now, SUMMERS, open 7 days a week with a new extended stay time. Walk on the mythical birthplace of Apollo. Experience the 6,000 year old sanctuary that attracted pilgrims from all over the ancient world. The archaeological site and the treasures of Delos are among the first important discoveries in the Aegean world. This is where the remains of a sanctuary to the twins, the God Apollo and Artemis are located. The evidence of the rich city that developed around it has been excavated and these artifacts, located now in the on-site museum, are one of the finest collections of ancient Greek sculpture ever created!
INCLUDED: licensed guide
NOT INCLUDED: entrance fees of Delos Archaelogical Site 12 E. per person above 18 yrs old, ferry boat cost, and tips (appreciated when deserved)
HIGHLIGHTS: A licensed expert guide, 1 ½ hour in the Delos Archaeological Site plus a half hour visit of the Museum of Delos and one hour free time to explore the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Agora (market and political gathering place), the Sacred Lake region, Agora of Theophrastos, Agora of the Italians, the renowned Terrace of Lions, the Institution of the Poseidoniasts of Berytos (Beirut), Mount Kynthos area and the theatre. Your guide will have explained about these places before your free time.
Ferry boat price: 0-6 yrs old: FREE, --- 7-12 yrs old: 10 Euros --- 13 yrs and up: 22 Euros.
NOTE: SUMMER: (From April 1st thru October 31st.
FERRY DEPARTURES from Mykonos:
Tuesday thru Sunday: 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 & 17:00 p.m.
Monday & Saturday: Only two ferry trips, 10:00 a.m. and 17:00 p.m., and returning from Delos at 1:30 p.m. and 19:30 p.m..
SUMMER: ferry departures: 12:00 Noon, 13:30 p.m. 15:00 p.m. and 19:30 p.m.
WINTER: Service offered only on Fridays leaving Mykonos at 8:00 a.m. and returns from Delos at 12:00 noon. Sundays, Mykonos ferry departs at 8:00 a.m. and comes back from Delos at 3:00 p.m.
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