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From Mykonos: Delos Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

1. From Mykonos: Delos Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Discover the ancient ruins on the island of Delos with this boat tour from Mykonos. See sights like the house of Dionysus, the Colossus of the Naxians, and the Temple of Apollo. Step back in time as you stroll through the ruins of a market. Start your morning tour with a 30-minute boat ride from Mykonos to Delos. Once you arrive on Delos you will receive an introduction to the ancient and sacred site. With your guide, you will explore the narrow city streets. Marvel at the impressive house of Dionysus and the exceptional mosaics, well-preserved marble columns, and wall paintings. See other monuments in the urban area, including the Theater of Delos. Take a walk along the main street to the market and the sanctuary zone. Here you’ll find the Stoa of Phillipe, the Propylaia, the Colossus of the Naxians, and the Temple of Apollo.

Mykonos: Delos & Rhenia Islands Cruise w/Meat and Veggie BBQ

2. Mykonos: Delos & Rhenia Islands Cruise w/Meat and Veggie BBQ

Explore the islands of Delos and Rhenia on this cruise from Mykonos. Choose to explore the archeological sites on Delos or to soak in some sun on the deck. Dive into the crystal-clear waters of the island of Rhenia. Savor a delicious local meal onboard the boat. Select a tour with transfer from your accommodation, or meet at Ioannis Diakoftis pier in the morning. Board the ship and take in the views on the way to Delos. Choose a tour with a guided visit to the ancient area of Delos, or stay onboard and swim from the boat.  At Delos, uncover ancient temples, mosaics, a theater at the local archaeological site. Learn about what life was like in the past with the help of your local guide. Continue to the the remote beaches of Rhenia island where you can spend time playing in the turquoise water. Explore the underwater worlds with the high-quality snorkeling equipment. Sit down to a delicious lunch of Greek barbeque before returning to Mykonos in the afternoon.

Mykonos: Highlights Tour with Panagia Tourliani Monastery

3. Mykonos: Highlights Tour with Panagia Tourliani Monastery

After you have been collected from your pick-up location (your hotel or the cruise-ship port),you will walk with your guide in the labyrinth of the old town between the whitewashed buildings. You will have the opportunity to admire the Windmills, the Little Venice and the famous church of Paraportianni and if you are lucky, find Petros the pelican, the mascot of Mykonos. After this you are exploring the island with a car, arriving in Agios Ioannis . A small tourist village in the southwest of the island, 2.5 km from Ornos. It is built in amphitheater and located across from Delos, combining natural beauty with excellent tourist accommodations. Afterwards you will depart towards the Mykonos’ airport area,where you will see the biggest pigeon house in Greece and you will be headed towards Ano Mera Village. You will be passing by some of the most distant beaches of Mykonos, named "Kalafatis" and “Kalo Livadi”,arriving in the village of Ano Mera where you will visit the the 16th century cathedral monastery of Panagia Tourliani. Passing through the picturesque square of the village , which is bordered with outdoor tavernas and coffee shops, will be offered to you a piece of spinach pie from the local traditional bakery. Next stop Agrari Beach. A long sandy beach, which, although popular with locals and tourists, still offers plenty of space for yourself . It’s usually split in half — umbrellas and sunbeds on one side, just sand on the other. It offers crystal-clear water and a more reasonably-priced bar-restaurant, when compared to the rest of Mykonos. Finishing you will stop at a very well known site which all the island’s visitors must see, in order to capture a panoramic Mykonos Town view. *The order of sites visited may vary .

Mykonos: Delos Boat Transfer with Cell Phone Audioguide

4. Mykonos: Delos Boat Transfer with Cell Phone Audioguide

Enjoy a self-guided visit to the archaeological site of Delos, departing from Mykonos. Take the boat ride to Delos and experience the site at your own pace and listen to the audio guide on a cell phone to learn more about the site. Begin the tour by arranging your ticket and traveling to the port to board the boat. Relax on the cruise for the 30 minutes it takes to reach the famous island of Delos. Pay your entrance fee on-site (8€ adult, 4€ reduced) and enter the archaeological site. Wander around and explore the site at your own pace with an audio tour and audioguide for you to download onto a cell phone before arriving at the tour. Listen to interesting commentary about the side while exploring, available in English, French, Spanish, and Italian.

From Paros: Delos and Mykonos Full-Day Boat Trip

5. From Paros: Delos and Mykonos Full-Day Boat Trip

Visit the rocky uninhabited island of Delos. Despite its small size, Delos was considered one of the most sacred of all islands in ancient Greek culture. Enjoy 3 hours of free time on the island or for a more complete experience, hire a private professional guide upon arrival, or join a group tour before moving on. Next, go to the famous island of Mykonos where you will have another 3 hours of free time. It is recommended that you use this time to explore Mykonos Town. Walk to Little Venice, wander in the picturesque alleys, and climb the hill with the windmills and enjoy the spectacular views. After your free time on the island, you will return to Paros in the early evening.

From Naxos: Delos and Mykonos Full-Day Boat Trip

6. From Naxos: Delos and Mykonos Full-Day Boat Trip

Sail across the Aegean Sea from Naxos and visit the uninhabited island of Delos to explore the most sacred of all the Greek islands from ancient times. Get 3 hours of free time to wander around the ruins and see the excavated artifacts in the small museum. Hire a private professional guide upon arrival if you wish to upgrade your experience, or join one of the guided groups formed on the spot upon landing. Then, cruise to the jetsetter island of Mykonos for a further 3 hours of free time. Use the time to explore Mykonos Town and stroll the pretty alleys of the romantic Little Venice district.  Climb the hill to see the famous windmills up close and get spectacular views of the surroundings. Sail back to Naxos in the early evening at the end of an amazing day at leisure.

Mykonos: Shore Excursion with Cruise Ship Terminal Pickup

7. Mykonos: Shore Excursion with Cruise Ship Terminal Pickup

Explore the sites in Mykonos with this shore excursion tour. Snap pictures at Kalafatis Beach and admire the Panagia Tourliani monastery in the town of Ano Mera. Take a guided walking tour through the top attractions in the charming white-washed town of Mykonos.  Choose to be picked up from the cruise ship terminal in Mykonos New Port or the disembarkation point for the cruise tender boats. Sit back and relax in the air-conditioned van on the way to the iconic Armenistis Lighthouse. Admire views of the sea and the island from the lighthouse.  Continue to the Kalafatis Beach where you will have some time to get out and capture some photos. Head inland to the village of Ano Mera, home to the restored 16th-century monastery Panagia Tourliani. Spend some free time strolling around the village square or visiting a café.  Continue to the town of Mykonos for your guided walking tour. Dive into sights like the 16th-century windmills and the 15th-century Greek orthodox Paraportiani church.  Take in the romantic atmosphere as you walk through the elegant old houses that line the sea in the district of little Venice. Finish your tour in at the Mykonos waterfront. 

Mykonos silver experience

8. Mykonos silver experience

Spend the day exploring one of the most famous Greek islands. Depart Athens and set out to discover the quintessential Greek island charm of Mykonos on a guided tour. Start your journey early in the morning with pickup from your hotel in Athens (around 5.00-5:30 a.m.). Relax with transfer to the Port of Rafina. Embark on the ferry to Mykonos. The ferry departs from Rafina at 7:20 and arrives in Mykonos at 12.20. From the port, board a local bus to the city center. Enjoy walking among the whitewashed houses and the maze of Mykonos alleyways. Visit the Little Venice of Mykonos where the famous pelican strolls. Continue to the hill with the windmills, one of the most popular spots on the island. From there, walk to the Matoyiannia neighborhood for high-end shopping. Enjoy exploring the cosmopolitan lanes of Mykonos. Have lunch at a local traditional restaurant or stop for a swim. Embark on the SUPEREXPRESS fast ferry back to Rafina and take advantage of the comfortable transfer back to your hotel in Athens. The ferry departs from Mykonos at 17.45 and arrives at Rafina at 20.20. Depending on the traffic, the estimated arrival time to your hotel in Athens city centre is 21.30-22.00.

From Athens: 3-Day Trip to Mykonos & Santorini with Lodging

9. From Athens: 3-Day Trip to Mykonos & Santorini with Lodging

Leaving early in the morning from the center of Athens by shuttle-bus for the port of Rafina where the high speed ferries of Golden Star Ferries are waiting for us to sail away. The ferry departs at 7:15 and arrives in Santorini at 13:30. Upon arrival at the port of Santorini, there will be a driver holding a sign with your name. He will transfer you to your hotel. You will then have free time to explore the island, visit the picturesque settlement “Oia” where you can walk along the cobblestone path that leads to the castle of Oia. At the end of the path, you will have reached the spot from which you will have a unique chance to enjoy the most famous sunset of the world! Take the time to watch the sun diving into the Aegean Sea while it is painting the sky with purple, pink and orange colors! No words can describe the view and the feelings! An experience that will be perfectly accompanied by a glass of Vinsanto wine, the local liquer produced only in Santorini by dried grapes! On the next day, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to the port of Santorini, where you will embark on the ferry that sails to Mkonos. Upon arrival at Mykonos, another driver will be waiting for you at the port in order to transfer you to your hotel. Then you will have plenty of time to explore the famous alleys of Matogiannia in the city and walk up to “Little Venice” area to enjoy the view and the whitewashed windmills. The island looks like a small labyrinth and…who knows you might meet the celebrity of the island “Petros the pelican”! Make sure that you find a nice spot to enjoy a cocktail during the sunset! On the next day, you will have have time to go swimming at the golden sand beaches of Mykonos, until the time that our driver will transfer you to the New port of Mykonos, in order to embark on the ferry to Rafina. Upon arrival at the port of Rafina, another driver will be waiting for you at the port and will transfer you to your hotel in Athens.

Mykonos: Private Photoshoot at Paraportiani Church

10. Mykonos: Private Photoshoot at Paraportiani Church

Capture the memory of your visit to Paraportiani Church with your own professional photoshoot. A must-have experience to make the most of your visit, your own photographer will guide you to unmissable angles, capturing a range of photos of you while you take in the beauty of the iconic architecture. This leaves you free to enjoy the moment now while preserving it forever in high-quality photos. Your photographer will meet you at the location and skilfully guide you through the photoshoot using their local knowledge and eye for detail. After the photoshoot, you will receive your edited photos in a digital gallery link within 48 hours directly to your phone or email. Don't miss this opportunity to preserve your memories in this picturesque setting. Book your photoshoot now and create lasting moments to cherish forever!

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Delos is an underrated highlight of an itinerary to the Cyclades for those who enjoy history. The ruins in and of themselves are substantial and fascinating, as well as being crowned by a semi-challenging but rewarding hike to a central high point that offers stunning 360 degree views (accompanied late in the season by stiff 25 mile per hour winds) of the sea. If like me you are staying on other islands, getting to follow this up with a short jaunt to Mykonos to at least get a flavor (literally as well as figurative, given the number of water's edge restaurants near the port) is a rather nice bonus. The ferry crew were timely and no-nonsense - polite, but only to the point of not interfering with scheduling (for most of us that is welcome). I did not have a guide but have read enough history and enjoy traveling solo (plus you get to meet other people sometimes that way). Highest recommendation for this as an additional activity during your stay.

Amazing service on the boat. Delos is otherworldly and is definitely worth seeing where the spiritual center of ancient Greece was. the food is to die for, and the stop for lunch is in a private bay with great swimming and snorkeling.

Very good organization. The guide spoke very good French, was very audible. His comments were varied and interesting. We learned a lot and at the end of the visit she took the time to answer the group's questions.

A beautiful boat ride fir 35 minutes to the island of Delos and a very comprehensive tour. Being able to walk in and see many, many ancient ruins from the 1st-6th centuries BC...amazing!

The Guide Nicholas was really interesting and dynamic!! Thanks to the driver Mike and Nicholas for this great day ☺️