Delos Day Trip from Mykonos
Description
Uncover the archaeological drama of Delos on a half-day tour from Mykonos. With a local guide, you'll cruise over the sea to the UNESCO-listed sacred island, and explore its main excavation site on a walking tour. Hear about the island in the days of Ancient Greece, and admire highlights of the excavations including the Terrace of the Lions, House of Dionysus, and more. The meeting point is the Old Port of Mykonos City (Diliana-see attached map) at 09:30am. Please locate the ticket counter office in order to show your voucher and embark into the boat. The boat for Delos departs at 10:00am or 17:00 pm (afternoon tour).
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Itinerary
Our tour will begin from the port of Mykonos
The 5.8 m high columns of the atrium of the House of Dionysos, Delos. 3rd-2nd century BCE. The famous mosaic depicting Dionysos riding a tiger was discovered here.
Delos is a Greek island and archaeological site in the Aegean Sea's Cyclades archipelago, near Mykonos. The mythological birthplace of Apollo, it was a major religious center and port during the 1st millennium B.C. The island's ruins encompass Doric temples, markets, an amphitheater, houses with mosaics and the iconic Terrace of the Lions statues. The Archaeological Museum displays statues excavated from the site.
Up the hill, behind the cafe and museum you can see the Temple of Isis. It takes about 10 minutes to walk up the hill to get here but it is totally worth it. Not everyone that on the island goes here so there is a little peace and quiet and the views are amazing!
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is casual
- Archaeological Museum in Delos is closed due to restoration works and is not fixed yet the opening date.
- Your activity does not include pick up/ drop off service we meet at the stating location of the activity
Reviews(109)
Delos takes you back to a time when the peoples of the Mediterranean coexisted peacefully and met on this island to worship each one of their deities. At that time they used the sea as a means of communication and the islands were not isolated, but more easily accessible than cities in the mainland.
Delos takes you back to a time when the peoples of the Mediterranean lived together peacefully and met on this island to worship their own gods. Back then, they used the sea as a means of communication, and the islands were not isolated but easier to reach than cities on the mainland. Kind Regards MTM Customer Service
Lovely trip and then insightful tour of the ancient island. Very knowledgeable tour guide who shared interesting aspects Of the island
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trip and found the tour of the ancient island both lovely and insightful. We’re especially pleased that our guide was able to share interesting aspects of the island and make your experience memorable. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you on another tour soon! Warm regards, MTM Travel & Tourism
The tour was very organized, and our guide was very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend wearing sunblock and a hat. It is quite hot at the site. It was awesome to see a whole island that is a UNESCO world site. Overall amazing experience and would highly recommend!
So glad you had an amazing experience exploring this UNESCO World Heritage site! Don’t forget your sunblock and hat for the heat—it’s worth it! — MTM Travel and Tourism
This was a very enjoyable tour of Delos, one of the important islands of Ancient Greece. Our tour guide had a great sense of humor, and the boat ride was fun due to the large waves caused by the previous day's storm. The museum is now open, and once you are finished with the tour, there's a little bit of time to explore some of the nearby areas. We hiked to the top of a nearby hill with commanding views of the island. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and water (water is available for sale on the ferry). We went in May, and it wasn't very hot, but if you go later in the summer it could be quite warm. The sun exposure is pretty intense so if you have fair skin have a plan to protect yourself.
Thank you for sharing! We’re glad you enjoyed the Delos tour, from the humorous guide and exciting boat ride to the museum and hilltop views. Your tips about sunscreen, hats, and water are very helpful for future visitors. — MTM Travel and Tourism
The site was amazing. The history, and the archeological preservation showing the islands importance. The terrain is quite uneven, loose rocks so wear sturdy closed toe shoes.
"Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the site and its rich history. Your tip about wearing sturdy shoes is very helpful for future visitors. — MTM Travel & Tourism"
They canceled my tour in Spanish at the last minute and placed me on one in English. Despite that, I enjoyed it a lot with a very complete guide, I think her name was Jhoanna ()
The tour of the island was very informative. Our guide ,'Angela', is also an archeologist . This made for a much better and deeper understanding of the structures we were seeing.The boat ride to and from the island is pleasant enough but be sure to get there early if you want a seat up top. After the tour, you are given free time to wander about on your own. BE WARNED- watch your time carefully as the boat leaves when they say they will and WILL leave you behind. We saw more than a few people running for the boat and making it just in time. Be sure to bring plenty of water and snacks as there are no vending machines or kiosks on the island. Be sure to wear a hat and use sun screen too as this is all outdoors. The museum was closed the day we went and that was a little dissapointing but the site itself is just amazing.
Dear Guest, We appreciate your comments regarding your recent tour. We are happy that you have enjoyed the tour and guide. We work really hard to make sure our customers love our activities and service, so thank you for sharing these points with us as will help us to improve. MTM Dmc Team
Our guide was amazing. My only problem is the last 4 tours we have done. We have been pick up at our hotel or there was someone at the meeting point. We got there early and ran around looking for the Viator tour. I sent messages that we were there. I did not know we had to get our tickets, go on the boat, then the meeting point was on Delos. It started out crazy but ended up wonderful 😊
Dear Maria, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us We are really thankful for your feedback & we would like to use this as a learning experience for our whole team to improve daily. We hope to see you again in one of our experiences. MTM DMC Team.
The experience to Delos was positive. The cost I paid was not. The museum is closed yet I paid for it and that portion should be reimbursed. We were told it’s been closed for two years so why are they charging us a service that will not be provided. I have yet received my reimbursement. This is false advertisement.
Dear Guests, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. As we mention in the description, in the price of the tour the entrance fees to archeological place are included but at the same time Archaeological Museum is closed due to restoration works and opening date. We continuously work to create the best customer experiences and we conclude that there was a misunderstanding about the two different entrance fees between the archeological place (which you visited) and the Archaeological Museum that is not included in the price(and closed as well). We put in the work to keep you and all of our clients happy. We hope to see you again. MTM DMC Team.
The Delos trip was absolutely great. Nice weather and a very good guide. The tour was not very crowded and we were then only boat visiting at the time. I had booked the ticket through Tripadvisor and when checking in at Mykonos they could not find the booking eventhough I had the tickets with me. In addition I paid a lot more through Tripadvisor than the a actual price which was 60 Euro pr pers. I paid 20% more than I should have done. I will never buy tickets through Tripadvisor again
Dear Guest, Thank you for your amazing review. Such comments are very encouraging and motivate us to improve daily. We hope to see you again soon! Have a great day ahead! Regards, MTM DMC Team
